RUMOR :Eagles trying to use Lito to Move Up

triman · 04-07-2008, 07:01 PM

Rumor has it that the Eagles want to move and pick a top rated Tackle, They are offering Sheppard . IMHO this would be a No-Brainer for the Saints , we pick up a top starter at Cb and can still pick a player of roughly the same value at #19 . as we would get at #10. The difference in bonus money for our #1 would make getting a contract for Lito more acceptable . Let's hope this rumor plays out. I read this rumor in Mike Detillier's column in the Houma paper

Turbo Saint · 04-07-2008, 07:13 PM

sounds like a good idea to me

BG12136 · 04-07-2008, 08:04 PM

The only concern I have with this is the money that it will take to sign Lito. Granted Lito is a proven commodity, given the Saints recent failures at the CB position, that alone may justify the move. But I also think that if CB is the primary position of need, first round pick, then I also wouldn't mind picking one of the top CBs in the draft at #10 and insist on signing him to a 5 year deal - like New England does.

Now like you mentioned, if Phil is willing to trade Lito for just a swapping of first round picks, then by all means do it. I'm not sure if that is enough though? I guess it comes down to the draft point system.

HUSKER · 04-07-2008, 08:57 PM

screw Lito, he's an overated cb on the downside of his career. Draft Rivers first if he's available and a cb in the 2nd maybe Cason and we'll be better now and in the future without Litos big salary.

WVSaint · 04-07-2008, 09:05 PM

does anyone know litos current contract status?

QBREES9 · 04-07-2008, 09:20 PM

Not happy, whats a new one. Often injured but great when healthy.

HUSKER · 04-07-2008, 09:29 PM

Overated!!!!!!!!!

biloxi-indian · 04-09-2008, 03:42 AM

The Redskins were reportedly concerned with Lito Sheppard's health when the Eagles asked about their interest in him last month.

Sheppard hasn't played a full 16-game slate since 2003. The big, new contract he wants may have been near as big a turnoff. The Redskins might entertain trading for a cornerback on draft day, but Sheppard seems unlikely.

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hagan714 · 04-09-2008, 05:51 AM

Bingo we have a winner. INJURIES.
Thats why I say the eagles have to kick in a pick to get it done. Fourth sound good?
At worst we get him for a year....well 3/4 of a year and he keeps Morgan company on the IR, then we let him walk and go after a comp pick in 2010. Still draft at least two and let them develop.
OR Look at him as a stop gap player and then go after Nnamdi Asomugha in 2009.
But Philli must kick in a pick to move up.

biloxi-indian · 04-09-2008, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Bingo we have a winner. INJURIES.
Thats why I say the eagles have to kick in a pick to get it done. Fourth sound good?
At worst we get him for a year....well 3/4 of a year and he keeps Morgan company on the IR, then we let him walk and go after a comp pick in 2010. Still draft at least two and let them develop.
OR Look at him as a stop gap player and then go after Nnamdi Asomugha in 2009.
But Philli must kick in a pick to move up.

Hagan, the Saints have a complete injury ward now...not sure I would want to add another bed! That being said, Sheppard at 75% is better than David at 110%!

My hope is Gibbs, along with the new defensive back coach, have rethought the scheme they will employ in 2008.

04-07-2008, 07:01 PM	#1
triman 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 783	RUMOR :Eagles trying to use Lito to Move Up Rumor has it that the Eagles want to move and pick a top rated Tackle, They are offering Sheppard . IMHO this would be a No-Brainer for the Saints , we pick up a top starter at Cb and can still pick a player of roughly the same value at #19 . as we would get at #10. The difference in bonus money for our #1 would make getting a contract for Lito more acceptable . Let's hope this rumor plays out. I read this rumor in Mike Detillier's column in the Houma paper
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04-07-2008, 07:13 PM	#2
Turbo Saint SoCal Saint Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OB - San Diego, CA Posts: 726	Re: RUMOR :Eagles trying to use Lito to Move Up sounds like a good idea to me

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BG12136 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18	Re: RUMOR :Eagles trying to use Lito to Move Up The only concern I have with this is the money that it will take to sign Lito. Granted Lito is a proven commodity, given the Saints recent failures at the CB position, that alone may justify the move. But I also think that if CB is the primary position of need, first round pick, then I also wouldn't mind picking one of the top CBs in the draft at #10 and insist on signing him to a 5 year deal - like New England does. Now like you mentioned, if Phil is willing to trade Lito for just a swapping of first round picks, then by all means do it. I'm not sure if that is enough though? I guess it comes down to the draft point system.
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HUSKER Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24	Re: RUMOR :Eagles trying to use Lito to Move Up screw Lito, he's an overated cb on the downside of his career. Draft Rivers first if he's available and a cb in the 2nd maybe Cason and we'll be better now and in the future without Litos big salary.
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biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Re: RUMOR :Eagles trying to use Lito to Move Up The Redskins were reportedly concerned with Lito Sheppard's health when the Eagles asked about their interest in him last month. Sheppard hasn't played a full 16-game slate since 2003. The big, new contract he wants may have been near as big a turnoff. The Redskins might entertain trading for a cornerback on draft day, but Sheppard seems unlikely. Fantasy Football - news, projections, rankings, draft guide - Rotoworld.com

04-09-2008, 05:51 AM	#9
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: RUMOR :Eagles trying to use Lito to Move Up Bingo we have a winner. INJURIES. Thats why I say the eagles have to kick in a pick to get it done. Fourth sound good? At worst we get him for a year....well 3/4 of a year and he keeps Morgan company on the IR, then we let him walk and go after a comp pick in 2010. Still draft at least two and let them develop. OR Look at him as a stop gap player and then go after Nnamdi Asomugha in 2009. But Philli must kick in a pick to move up.

04-09-2008, 08:07 AM	#10
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Re: RUMOR :Eagles trying to use Lito to Move Up Originally Posted by hagan714 Bingo we have a winner. INJURIES. Thats why I say the eagles have to kick in a pick to get it done. Fourth sound good? At worst we get him for a year....well 3/4 of a year and he keeps Morgan company on the IR, then we let him walk and go after a comp pick in 2010. Still draft at least two and let them develop. OR Look at him as a stop gap player and then go after Nnamdi Asomugha in 2009. But Philli must kick in a pick to move up. Hagan, the Saints have a complete injury ward now...not sure I would want to add another bed! That being said, Sheppard at 75% is better than David at 110%! My hope is Gibbs, along with the new defensive back coach, have rethought the scheme they will employ in 2008.