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How is AFC East faring in Pro Bowl votes?

Tim Graham, AFC East

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Brett Favre is the AFC's most popular quarterback in balloting for the Pro Bowl. Favre ranks third among all NFL playe...

Blog | November 18, 2008

Where the AFC West stands in Pro Bowl voting

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...His best chance is to be voted in by the coaches and players. Kick return 1. Darren Sproles, San Diego Chargers, 79,522 My take: Sproles is the real deal and he deserves to...

Blog | November 18, 2008

Around the AFC West

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...desperate for running backs. But Smith picked up Bennett because he likes him and because backup Darren Sproles is a free agent at the end of the season. Bennett, who has one more season...

Blog | November 13, 2008

Waiver claim madness in AFC West

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...at the trade deadline so the team does want some more talent behind LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles. Sproles has been excellent, but he is small and he has some durability issues. Bennett, a...

Blog | November 12, 2008

Johnson back in K.C.; new play-caller in Oakland

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Around the AFC West where Larry Johnson is back in Kansas City and Oakland offensive coordinator Greg Knapp has b...

Blog | November 11, 2008

Wrapping up another bad day in the AFC West

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...two players who have had been very good for the Chargers this season, running back/returner Darren Sproles and receiver Vincent Jackson, made key mistakes in the Chargers' loss. However, there may be a...

Blog | October 26, 2008

Chambers likley out again for Chargers

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...probable with a turf toe. He has practiced fully the past two weeks. Backup running back Darren Sproles, one of the best returners in the NFL, was limited in practice Thursday and Friday after...

Blog | October 17, 2008

AFC West injury update

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Floyd will probably play more against the Bills along with starter Vincent Jackson. Running back/returner Darren Sproles was limited in practice with an ankle injury. He didn't practice Wednesday. LaDainian Tomlinson practiced...

Blog | October 16, 2008

AFC West injury report

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...He didn't play against New England on Sunday. Running backs LaDainian Tomlinson (turf toe) and Darren Sproles (ankle) didn't practice. Tomlinson has been routinely missing Wednesday practices. Backup receiver Buster Davis (groin...

Blog | October 15, 2008

Transcript: Turner and Shanahan

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...that. Luis Castillo has a little bit of a bicep strain, Chris Chambers is making progress. Darren Sproles has an ankle sprain and Jyles Tucker is making progress. Eric Weddle has a strain in...

Blog | October 13, 2008

Belichick talks up the Chargers

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...BB: Oh yeah. He looks good. Very patient. He has good quickness, speed, [and] breaks tackles. [Darren] Sproles has been a good change of pace for them. So, yeah, [Tomlinson's] good. How has...

Blog | October 08, 2008

Sproles wins monthly award

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Sproles San Diego reserve running back and return man extraordinaire Darren Sproles has been recognized by the NFL as the AFC special teams...

Blog | October 02, 2008

A few more notes from Oakland

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...night because his team had to play together. The Chargers broke the 18-18 tie after Darren Sproles broke a 69-yard kickoff return. Sproles said he told teammates he had a "special" return...

Blog | September 29, 2008

Rapid Reaction: Chargers 28, Raiders 18

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson OAKLAND -- Darren Sproles may have done in Lane Kiffin in Oakland. After 15 days of speculation, it may have...

Blog | September 28, 2008

Tomlinson is on the field

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...on 10 carries in the Chargers' 39-38 loss. He was spelled in that game by Darren Sproles, who made a major impact in the rushing, receiving and the return game. Expect San Diego...

Blog | September 22, 2008