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Darren Sproles comments on plans to intern with Sean Payton’s coaching staff
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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has made a habit of using former players as coaches. One of the most recent examples of Payton's fondness for former players-turned-coaches comes in the form of one of his old running backs , Darren Sproles .
In an appearance on FanDuel TV's Up & Adams show, Sproles confirmed to Kay Adams that he will be taking an intern position with Payton's Broncos this fall. "Sean has called me about it, and I think I'm going to take him up on it," Sproles said. "I feel like my next calling is to coach."
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Sproles had a 15-year NFL career, including three of those years under Payton in New Orleans from 2011-13. Sproles made his career as a do-it-all player, the type Payton craves on his rosters. Sproles spent time returning kickoffs and punts, rushing the football and catching passes, earning him two spots on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-2010s team as a punt returner and flex player on offense.
"I just love the day-to-day grind of preparation," Sproles said of coaching. "That's what I feel like I'm missing."
You can view Adams' and Sproles' full conversation below.
It seems like Sproles has found himself the perfect situation. Payton is a legendary preparatory coach and is 'maniacal' about details week in and week out to get his teams ready to play.
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Sproles joins a talented group of Bronco staffers that also includes former quarterback Davis Webb at offensive coordinator. It remains to be seen where exactly Sproles will fit in, but thanks to his varied roles on offenses across the league, Sproles could undoubtedly help coach up the running back room and special teams units.
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