Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 So with Hester and his "one dimensional" contribution possibly leaving Chicago, maybe a player like Sproles could be the replacement? He's multi dimensional (to include returning kicks) and is familiar to OC Kromer. Not exactly the 'change of pace' back I think most envision, especially with Bush gone. But maybe a good option as third down back behind Forte(?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGBears Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Been so long since I've posted on here but read every day. Just thought id chime in on this. I think we are better just saving the money we would spend on sproles. We have candidates in house that will return kicks and Sproles' best skill set is catching passes out of the backfield, and we have one of the best in the league in that category as well. Not to mention he is super tiny. Id pass on him for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Sproles is a bit of a luxury IMO. Until the D is fixed I'm passing on any offensive player that cost any significant $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjock Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Sproles is a bit of a luxury IMO. Until the D is fixed I'm passing on any offensive player that cost any significant $$$. Â Agreed. More importantly, in our pass happy offense, he's somewhat of a liability in terms of blocking. That's why he's never been a featured back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGBears Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Exactly. Also, I really wanna see what we have in Michael Ford as a potential backup to Forte. He showed definite flashes in pre-season last year, and while it is only pre-season, it intrigues me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 It's time to draft a good young RB to backup Forte. I don't see Ford as being that guy. We need both youth and low cap hit on a player that can contribute 10-15 plays as well as fill in for a few games as the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears4Ever_34 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Sproles is a perfect fit in this offense. I would have no problem if the Bears signed him, but I don't expect it. They're going to spend whatever money is left on plugging the holes on defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Sproles is a perfect fit in this offense. I would have no problem if the Bears signed him, but I don't expect it. They're going to spend whatever money is left on plugging the holes on defense. He would prosper in our offense, the key is how much he would cost. Cant afford to pay big money to get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears4Ever_34 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 It sounds like he's going to have major interest in the trade market, so the bears might not even be able to sign him anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 As long as they don't run him up the gut three times in a row like Wolfe, I think Sproles could be very productive. But if the Bears were getting offensive luxuries, I'd rather get Edelman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 As long as they don't run him up the gut three times in a row like Wolfe, I think Sproles could be very productive. But if the Bears were getting offensive luxuries, I'd rather get Edelman. I would love Edelman. The offense would literally be unstoppable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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