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Perhaps no one in New Orleans misses Sproles more than Drew Brees,Cheap Jerseys Store. Sproles averaged 77 catches coming out of the backfield in his three seasons with the Saints.
"I have not been around a player with his work ethic,China NFL Jerseys," Kelly said. "There is no such thing as a walkthrough with Darren. Everything is full speed. He just has an unbelievable work capacity and he is always pushing himself to get better. He is an amazing guy to be around and a great example for our younger players."
"He's a fantastic leader, he's tough, he's smart," Payton said of Jenkins. "I can't say enough good things about him."
"I try not to make it personal," Jenkins said. "I'm not the first player to get let go by a team and I won't be the last. I don't need extra motivation to get ready for this game."
INJURY UPDATE: Left tackle Jason Peters (quadriceps) is questionable. Linebackers Mychal Kendricks (hamstring) and Kiko Alonso (knee) and defensive end Brandon Bair (groin) are out. Several players are probable, including defensive end Cedric Thornton (hand), safety Chris Maragos (quadriceps). Both missed last week's game.
"He is a real selfless player," Kelly said. "He will do whatever is asked of him to contribute to the team."
Sproles called it "just another week."
Jenkins was a first-round pick in 2009 and played nickel cornerback on a team that won the Super Bowl. He later switched to safety and fills that role in Philadelphia, but he's also playing the nickel spot more this season.
Even though the Saints chose not to re-sign Jenkins and traded Sproles, coach Sean Payton appreciated having them.
Kelly knew he had to have him on his team.
"He is such an explosive player,Authentic Jerseys Cheap, such a versatile guy,Cheap NFL Jerseys," Brees said. "We knew from a game-plan perspective going up against defenses that they had to have a plan for Darren Sproles."
Jenkins anchors the secondary and provides versatility playing both safety and cornerback. Sproles is a dynamic player who is a threat to go the distance every time he touches the ball.
They've been two of Chip Kelly's best acquisitions.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After helping the New Orleans Saints knock Philadelphia out of the playoffs two years ago, Malcolm Jenkins and Darren Sproles joined the Eagles.
Sproles has three punt returns for touchdowns with the Eagles,Wholesale Jerseys From China. He set up the winning field goal in the playoff game with a 39-yard kick return after Philadelphia went ahead late in the fourth quarter,NFL Jerseys From China.
On Sunday, they get to play the Saints in a matchup of 1-3 teams. No surprise both players downplayed the game. |
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