Quote Originally Posted by CoeburnCane View Post
Think about it though man--why would SD release LT if they didn't have every intention of resigning Sproles? There was no way when they released LT that they knew for sure that a back like Jones would hit the FA market. They wouldn't make a move like releasing LT blindly w/o a plan to sign a decent running back to take his place (Sproles). Signing TJ would be icing on the cake and give them a 1-2 punch.

Every GM in the NFL saw TJ being released. If they didn't, they should be fired. I would about lay money on Sproles not resigning in SD. He just isn't an every down back. A great game changer, but not worth another franchise tag making him one of the top 3 RBs in the league pay wise, so SD had to let him go. I kind of expect Washington to make a run at him, but the odds of him landing back in SD is 50-50 at best. Smith the GM in SD is a tightwad, and he will try to get TJ cheaper if possible, trade for a RB for less money and of course they are going to draft a RB to replenish their depth.