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OldSouth 
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| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 1:24 pm to Suntiger)
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goatmilker 
New Orleans Saints Fan
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Member since Feb 2009
9359 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 1:32 pm to OldSouth)
Libby pissed 
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Sophandros
New Orleans Saints Fan
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Member since Feb 2005
40275 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 1:33 pm to OldSouth)
If we're going to talk about random guys, how about Duke Johnson from Da U?
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TTsTowel
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Member since Feb 2010
50328 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 2:09 pm to Suntiger)
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Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles?
wut?
Russell Shepard can't hold Darren Sproles' jock. He's been a huge bust throughout his entire LSU career. That being said, he will probably go undrafted, so the Saints should have a great chance at signing him. I wouldn't bet on him being anything special for an NFL team, though.
Besides, the Saints have more pressing needs.
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chrisksaint
LSU Fan
Tallahassee,FL
Member since Jul 2011
367 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 2:25 pm to TTsTowel)
Replacement? Nope but as a very late round pick or UDFA there is more potential there then most.
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Hulkklogan
LSU Fan
At home
Member since Oct 2010
26895 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 2:30 pm to Suntiger)
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Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles?
no
Shepard is nowhere nearly as dynamic as sproles. He has straight line speed, but has not exhibited the elusiveness or cut speeds that Sproles has.
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JEAUXBLEAUX
LSU Fan
Bayonne, NJ
Member since May 2006
38536 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 2:35 pm to Hulkklogan)
He is well rested as he hardly has had a chance these 4 years
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CM84 
USA Fan
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2007
2364 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 2:36 pm to Suntiger)
No
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CM84
USA Fan
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2007
2364 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 2:41 pm to Suntiger)
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Not many other players fit the role like Bush or Sproles. Maybe Kenjon Barner (Org.), D'Anthonty Thomas (Org.) Chris Thompson (FSU) or Andre Ellington (Clem)? Those guys are going to be high draft picks though.
There are plenty of other players you don't know about than just a few of "high picks". The saints have been great at finding those players. Unfortunately shep is not one of them.
Cadet > shep
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motorbreath
New Orleans Saints Fan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jun 2004
3227 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 3:26 pm to Fearthehat0307)
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if he didnt play for lsu this thread would never have been even remotely close to existing as a thought in someone's brain
true but irrelevant
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BarbeTiger
New Orleans Saints Fan
Mr. White's Lab Yo
Member since Jan 2012
2966 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 3:45 pm to Suntiger)
So much fail in the OP
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Suntiger
USA Fan
BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
18387 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 3:55 pm to CM84)
I don't think Cadet > Shepard.
Shepard at WR is stupid. He should have been a utility player like a Reggie Bush. 10 carries or so and line up at WR 4-5 times a game.
In his career he has 58 carries for 570 yards with 5 TDs. That's 9.8 yards per carry. He's quick and could be a good scat back in the NFL. He's got that same home run potential that Sproles has. If he was a RB for Kansas State or Oregon he'd be a high draft pick if runs a 4.38-4.4.
Give me a good reason, beyond he plays for LSU or he's not a starter for LSU (I'm saying he sucks as a WR and is being misused)
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Hoodoo Man
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Member since Oct 2011
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| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 3:59 pm to Suntiger)
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Give me a good reason, beyond he plays for LSU or he's not a starter for LSU (I'm saying he sucks as a WR and is being misused)
He's being used as a RB.
And he hasn't beat out Hill.
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whodatfan
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Mar 2008
12445 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:00 pm to Suntiger)
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I don't think Cadet > Shepard.
C'mon brah.
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chrisksaint
LSU Fan
Tallahassee,FL
Member since Jul 2011
367 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:10 pm to whodatfan)
Chris Thompson is someone the Saints could maybe look at it if they feel the need to start to gather a Sproles replacement, injury concerns will push him back a few rounds probably.
Idk if the Saints need to even waste a pick on another HB yet tho
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Suntiger
USA Fan
BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
18387 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:16 pm to Hoodoo Man)
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He's being used as a RB.
And he hasn't beat out Hill.
Keiland Williams made an NFL active roster and Charles Scott didn't. Also, are you saying Ware, Ford and Hilliard won't be in the NFL? He's a scat back. LSU doesn't use scat backs.
LINK watch the video, pretend he's wearing a Rutger's jersey and then tell me he doesn't have speed, elusiveness and athleticism.
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Hoodoo Man
LSU Fan
Sunshine Pumping most days.
Member since Oct 2011
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| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:19 pm to Suntiger)
I just don't know why you're even thinking about this position.
Talk about a position with the absolute least amount of need on this team.
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Suntiger
USA Fan
BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
18387 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:24 pm to Hoodoo Man)
Because we play the Raiders this weekend, Carson Palmer Sucks and we all know it. We talked about next years cap. Just trying to bring some actual football talk.
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Breesus
New Orleans Saints Fan
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Member since Jan 2010
15526 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:29 pm to Suntiger)
I think his account has been hacked by someone.
I read a dumb shite post and look to the right and i am honestly surprised every time i see Suntiger's name there.
Come on dude. You serious with all this or did you leave your TD account on at work? And someone is messing with all of us right now? Because Im serious when i seriously say you cant seriously be being serious right now can you?
ETA:
If you are being serious and want to talk about what you call "football stuff" Tell me what do you think about Quinton White (Tech), Dee Hart(Bama), or Justin Taylor(Kentucky)?
Could they replace sproles?
This post was edited on 11/17 at 7:06 pm
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liquid rabbit
LSU Fan
Team Boxtard (emeritus)
Member since Mar 2006
31530 posts
| re: Russell Shepard as an eventual replacement for Sproles? (Posted on 11/16/12 at 4:35 pm to Suntiger)
I like Shep as a Tiger, but seriously, he's not in Sproles' league, even if he makes the league.
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