Lito Sheppard
 

POSTED 5:18 p.m. EST, March 1, 2008

SEVERAL TEAMS INTERESTED IN SHEPPARD by Michael David Smith

It's only been 24 hours since the Philadelphia Eagles signed cornerback Asante Samuel, but they're already hearing from teams interested in trading for the cornerback Samuel replaced in the starting lineup.

A league source tells PFT that several teams are showing preliminary interest in trading for cornerback Lito Sheppard. Those teams include the Texans, :phat: Saints :phat:, Buccaneers, Browns, Rams and Jets.

A team can never have too many good cornerbacks, and the Eagles could choose to keep Sheppard, especially if they move right cornerback Sheldon Brown to safety. But given how much interest there is in Sheppard, it seems more likely that he'll be shipped elsewhere.

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i wonder what they are gonna want in return...

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I'm guessing since they don't have to move him and that CB's are in demand that they'll want high draft picks (yes more than one) in this and next years drafts. And perhaps Drew's first born...
They really have nothing to lose by asking for the moon and stars now that they've upgraded big time in the secondary.

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One can only hope Devery Henderson now that he has signed a one year contract with the Saints! :)

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Just saw this on SI:

FanNation | Truth&Rumors | Teams making offers for Lito

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If Loomis mans up and pulls off a trade for Sheppard, this off-season is officially a winner.

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Agreed... getting Sheppard would make my off season. Well that and a good draft.

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Yep. And if Dorsey falls to #10 I might just die of a heart attack from the excitement right then and there. LOL

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I would say Rivers(draft) and Sheppard, this would be the most anticipated year ever on both sides of the ball. We would finally have the playmaking defense that would make us legit contenders.

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What would you give up for him?

Henderson and a 2nd? Seems like they always need recievers. We always need Cb.

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Maybe their was a deal behind the scenes that if the Saints stop bidding on Samuel, that they would deal us Sheppard. That would make me feel better about losing Samuel.

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Yes Henderson and a 2nd without a doubt!!!!

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That would make my offseason if we swung a trade for Sheppard. We could use Sheppard and Young/Gay on the other side until MM gets healthy.

By the way, any word on how he's doing?

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I hear Mike Mckenzie won't be ready to play until week 6.

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Balls.

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I would imagine that Sheppard's services will be demand. I've seen the Texans, Hawks & a few others are still in the market for CB help. Do we think its worth losing one or more draft picks for him? Given his relative young age and skills I'd give up some picks to land him.

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Isn't Lito known for being injury-plagued??

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For the past 3 seasons yes... but if he could be had for a 3rd or 4th rounder, he could be well worth the risk.

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I agree P, give them our 3rd rounder and then draft Rivers (OLB) in the 1st and Moore or Laws (DT) in the 2nd. A guard in the 5th, a TE in the 6th and a QB in the 7th.

I know I was complaining yesterday but I apologize and it won't happen again, NOT!

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lito has the injury bug. I say skip. when healthy he is good but he can not stay that way.
Dec 28, 2007 Knee
Dec 07, 2007 Knee
Nov 09, 2007 Knee
Nov 05, 2007 0 Knee
Nov 02, 2007 Knee
Oct 26, 2007 Knee
Oct 19, 2007 Knee
Oct 12, 2007 Knee
Sep 28, 2007 Knee
Sep 21, 2007 Knee
Sep 14, 2007 Knee
Sep 09, 2007 0 Sprained right knee
Jan 10, 2007 Elbow
Dec 27, 2006 Back
Nov 24, 2006 Hip
Nov 08, 2006 Hand
Oct 25, 2006 Hand
Oct 18, 2006 Hand
Oct 11, 2006 Ankle
Oct 04, 2006 Ankle
Sep 27, 2006 Ankle
Sep 20, 2006 Ankle
Sep 13, 2006 Ankle
Nov 22, 2005 0 Ankle
Nov 22, 2005 84 Ankle
Nov 02, 2005 Knee
Oct 28, 2005 Knee
Sep 28, 2005 Knee
Sep 21, 2005 Knee
Dec 29, 2004 Quadricep
Dec 01, 2004 Lower leg contusion
Oct 27, 2004 Neck
Oct 13, 2004 Thumb
Sep 29, 2004 Thumb/foot
Sep 22, 2004 Thumb
Sep 15, 2004 Thumb
Nov 26, 2003 Back
Oct 15, 2003 Toe
Oct 02, 2002 Quadricep
Sep 25, 2002 Quadricep
Sep 18, 2002 Quadricep
Sep 11, 2002 Quadricep
Sep 04, 2002 Quadricep

Maybe I was wrong. One injury caused him to miss time Nov 22, 2005 Ankle resulted in him to miss 84 days. the others did not.

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What's the latest news? Landing Sheppard and Rivers would set this defense up nicely for '08.

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word is the eagles are tryin to trade sheppard for roy williams in detroit

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Well that makes sense for both the Lions and Eagles...thanks for the update!

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Roy Williams is still recovering from his injury though. I really don't care what they do with Lito. I am excited to see the saints defense in general improve.. not just corners.

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tell you what, Litto, picks 19, third rounder in 2009 for #10. thats a 3rd round value for Litto

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sounds great but if we are planning on trading down id rather wait n see if one of the top guys falls to us at 10 before making the move...

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I agree with Pak... if our guy is gone, I'm all for trading down for additional picks or players. We've made some deals with Philly on draft day before so I'm optimistic about Lito maybe coming here if he's in Philly on the day of the draft that is.

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I just heard on NFL radio, if they can work out a new contract with Fitzgerald, It will be Reggie Brown and Sheppard to the Cardinals for Fitzgerald.