Chargers' Sproles is as tough as they come By foxsports Published Aug. 10, 2009 8:39 p.m. ET The open slit across the bridge of his nose recalls a fighter's scar, which seems apropos, as I'm here to nominate Darren Sproles for a pound-for-pound title. He may not be the NFL's best, but he gets my vote for toughest.