http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/27186/norv-turner-wants-darren-sproles-backDespite the fact that the San Diego Chargers drafted two return men and a change-of-pace running back, the San Diego Union Tribune reports that coach Norv Turner said he wants to keep free-agent running back Darren Sproles.
Turner told the paper: “One of the guys I’m very interested in keeping on our football team and is a big part of what we do and will still be a big part of what we do if we keep him here is Darren Sproles. The fact we drafted a back and where he fits in would not affect our situation with Darren.”
San Diego drafted defensive back/returner Marcus Gilchrist of Clemson in the second round. In the sixth round, San Diego took Connecticut running back/returner Jordan Todman, who is considered by many as a steal. It seems like San Diego is, at least, preparing for Sproles to leave.
Sproles will be pricey and he could be attractive on the open market. Regardless of what Turner said, preparing for Sproles’ departure was the right call.
