Darren Sproles Might Be The Best Option For The Miami Dolphins

I have noticed a lot of buzz recently regarding Reggie Bush and the Miami Dolphins.

Now, I wouldn't mind having Bush come to the Miami Dolphins, but I don't feel like he would be the best option for Miami. In my opinion, Darren Sproles would be the better choice than Bush for one reason:

Injuries.

Reggie Bush is injured way too frequently. The last time he played a full season was his rookie year in 2006. Sproles has played in all 16 games in each of the past three seasons, and in both 2005 and 2007 seasons he played in 15 games.

Sproles could be a great compliment to Daniel Thomas. He is great catching the football out of the backfield, and he is a small target, which makes him harder to bring down. He is a little smaller than Danny Woodhead of the Patriots, and he caught more receptions for more yards than Woodhead.

Sproles' quickness and receiving ability paired with Thomas' power running style could be a dangerous one-two punch that defenses won't enjoy preparing for. If you want to take some of the pressure off of your quarterback, get him a running back that can break it for a big play at any time off of a short dump off pass. If your quarterback knows that he has a back that can catch the ball really well out of the backfield, then he can be more at ease.

There are so many different things that you can do with a pass-catching back like Darren Sproles. Sure you could do similar things with Reggie Bush, but you won't have him for all 16 games. You know you can rely on Sproles to be healthy and active.

Another great part about Sproles is that he would be very cheap to sign. He isn't a top NFL running back. He is a great complimentary player, but backups obviously don't get paid like starters do.


Now, it's time for you to let me know if there is anyone you would rather have over Sproles, all things considered.

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How About Darren Sproles To The Miami Dolphins?

The Miami Dolphins are likely going to need to sign, draft, or trade for at least one running back this offseason. Ricky Williams is all but gone, and Ronnie Brown could also be gone.

Because of that Miami will need a new running back. There have been a lot of names thrown around for the job, and let me add another name to the list courtesy of Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post:

Darren Sproles.

Sproles is a small, quick back that could be able to split carries with another running back. He is also a great receiving back who has had more receiving yards than rushing yards in the past three seasons. He averaged 5.3 yards per carry when running the ball last year and 8.8 yards per reception.

Sproles could add a lot to the Dolphins. He is a great threat running the ball, and he adds another dimension as a receiving threat. The Dolphins could keep him and Ronnie Brown, and their two running styles would complement each other very well.

Sproles is very young at only 27 years old, so he has a lot of years left in him.

He is also a great kick returner, which is something Miami lacked last year. So, his value would be amplified even more if the Dolphins got him.

I want to know what you guys think. Would you like the Miami Dolphins to go after Sproles? Let me know with your comments.

Thanks for reading.