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Saintswrath 04-30-2010 12:37 AM

The Saints need Sharper
 
Not only did Sharper provide big plays for the Saints, but he also used his 13 years of experience to serve as a leader for several of his young teammates.

Throughout his career, Sharper has been well known for his ball-hawking skills and ability to create turnovers, which helped influenced a Saints defense that finished with 39 takeaways last season.

Along the way, he also became a fan favorite in New Orleans.

The only downside for Sharper is his age. The 34-year-old, who is set to turn 35 during the 2010 season, has proven he can still make big plays, but after...(read the full article here)

strato 04-30-2010 12:39 AM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
+1 for u rep a comin

SaintPauly 04-30-2010 12:42 AM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
I'm really tired of the only excuse people can come up with is his age. He had his best year statistically at 34! I have heard about his off season training rituals, and that he keeps himself in great shape. He's got at least 3 years left in the tank, if not more. Injuries slowed down his play last season, nothing else. And before anyone says anything about age attributing to injuries, just remember, we had some guys way younger than him injured as well. In fact, in my recollection, he hasn't had a "major" injury during his entire career.

strato 04-30-2010 12:42 AM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
Im 43..this man is young and showed what a cagey vet can do...

papz 04-30-2010 05:53 AM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
I'd like for him to return but if he left, I don't think he'd be that big of a loss. While he was instrumental for our quick start, his production tailed off towards the end of the season and going into the playoffs. If he left to one of our rivals, I think with all the knowledge we have on him, we'll be able to exploit his weaknesses giving us a slight edge. I do understand that works both ways, but I have confidence our high octane offense should have no problem adjusting to him then teams have to do for us. The only concern I have is whether or not Young and Jenkins are ready for increased playing time... but I guess you wouldn't know unless you plug them in there.

strato 04-30-2010 07:53 AM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
He was injured...and played hurt..

SaintPauly 05-01-2010 07:44 PM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by strato (Post 223525)
He was injured...and played hurt..

Do you ever get the feeling, that for some reason, no one wants to acknowledge this fact on here? You and I both have said this what, a million times? And no one ever acknowledges it. It's like, we're in the twilight zone or something.....

strato 05-01-2010 07:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by saintpaul25 (Post 223779)
Do you ever get the feeling, that for some reason, no one wants to acknowledge this fact on here? You and I both have said this what, a million times? And no one ever acknowledges it. It's like, we're in the twilight zone or something.....

They arent tru Who Dats,,bandwagoners..lol:doh:

SaintPauly 05-01-2010 07:57 PM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
Where's Choupique when we need him?

D_it_up 05-01-2010 08:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by strato (Post 223782)
They arent tru Who Dats,,bandwagoners..lol:doh:


I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. The Chopique epidemic is spreading. We must quarantine this facility now!!!

strato 05-01-2010 08:42 PM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by D_it_up (Post 223793)
I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. The Chopique epidemic is spreading. We must quarantine this facility now!!!

It was a joke D...lol

Tobias-Reiper 05-01-2010 09:27 PM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
... it's the NFL. Just about everyone plays hurt.

QBREES9 05-01-2010 10:31 PM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
Hell I play Hurt every day.

ScottF 05-02-2010 09:45 AM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
Based on our draft, we need Sharper.

*Losing Fujita won't hurt that much; he had 4-5 tackles a game and missed 6 games.
*We upgraded at DE, but how much better we are remains to be seen
*Jenkins isn't ready
*DT is still weak, but with more depth

Bottom line, our defensive backfield needs to be 100% because the front 7 is still below average

saintsfan1976 05-02-2010 10:05 AM

Re: The Saints need Sharper
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper (Post 223797)
... it's the NFL. Just about everyone plays hurt.

If you're not hurt, you're not playing hard enough.


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