Is Darren Sproles the Next LT?… Not Even Close

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Published: September 26, 2009

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... fall from greatness possibly looming, some of the more optimistic Charger fans have actually suggested that Darren Sproles could be the next great running back, or the next LT.

Some have even suggested that Darren Sproles, not LaDainian Tomlinson, is the best running back on the team.

That is a bit of a knee slapper there. In reality Sproles doesn't even compare to Tomlinson in his prime let alone Tomlinson at 30.

Sproles is not capable of being an every down back and if anything he compares to the likes of Reggie Bush, Darren McFadden and Leon Wahington.

Aside from a little speed and agility Sproles has nothing on Tomlinson, who is bigger, better, and stronger than the small fry running back.

In order to be an every-down back, the running back not only needs to be able to catch the ball and run both inside and outside the tackles. But one needs to be able to pass block and help protect his qaurterback.

Though this is a skill often over-looke...

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