No Sharper

QBREES9 · 01-02-2010, 09:12 PM

The New Orleans Saints have decided not to play safety Darren Sharper and tight end David Thomas in their regular-season finale at Carolina.

Saints spokesman Greg Bensel said on Saturday that neither player traveled with the team to Charlotte for Sunday's game.

Sharper has a minor soreness in his left knee. He had been listed as questionable for Sunday's game as of Friday, but was downgraded along with Thomas, who had been listed as doubtful with a calf injury.

Running back Pierre Thomas (bruised ribs), receiver Lance Moore (right ankle) and reserve safety Usama Young (sports hernia) already had been listed as out.

The Saints (13-2) already own the NFC's top playoff seed.

Never really thought the Saints would lose three in a row. Maybe that is.

QBREES9 · 01-02-2010, 11:21 PM

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st thomas · 01-02-2010, 11:41 PM

i'd rather be all healthly and rusty going in then all banged up with half the starters out there and knowing we can't stop crap,what ya'll think.

xan · 01-02-2010, 11:52 PM

Our problems of late stem from a lack of helathy bodies. If anyone deserves a rest, it's Sharper. As a very wise man has said repeatedly, "nothing matters but your confidence and belief in your ability to complete the task at hand. Listen to the rabble at your own peril."

eleazar · 01-03-2010, 08:43 AM

This is good methinks... He came out hot at the beginning of the season when he felt fresh and I hope he does the same.

bpd691 · 01-03-2010, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by st thomas

i'd rather be all healthly and rusty going in then all banged up with half the starters out there and knowing we can't stop crap,what ya'll think.

I Couldn't agree more

ScottF · 01-03-2010, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

The Saints (13-2) already own the NFC's top playoff seed.

Never really thought the Saints would lose three in a row. Maybe that is.

as long as it's 3, not 4.

We know Carolina has been hot lately, but reality is they would be better off losing also. They would get the 3rd place schedule, plus move up 6-8 draft spots.

spkb25 · 01-03-2010, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

as long as it's 3, not 4.

We know Carolina has been hot lately, but reality is they would be better off losing also. They would get the 3rd place schedule, plus move up 6-8 draft spots.

Resting and gettig healthy is huge. I think our players come out fresher as a result, not rusty. The D desperately needs the rest, and Brees will be fine. I think this is smart. We can't win al banged up!!

Normaly I might disagree with this move, but not right now, and not how banged up we are. I think this team will be ready to play in the playoffs!

boonedocksaint · 01-03-2010, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

so both FS are out. hmmm Pierson Prioleau gets the start

you know, pierson really hasnt looked that bad at safety when he's been in there. i guess we'll be seeing usama at safety, too.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: No Sharper The New Orleans Saints have decided not to play safety Darren Sharper and tight end David Thomas in their regular-season finale at Carolina. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel said on Saturday that neither player traveled with the team to Charlotte for Sunday's game. Sharper has a minor soreness in his left knee. He had been listed as questionable for Sunday's game as of Friday, but was downgraded along with Thomas, who had been listed as doubtful with a calf injury. Running back Pierre Thomas (bruised ribs), receiver Lance Moore (right ankle) and reserve safety Usama Young (sports hernia) already had been listed as out. The Saints (13-2) already own the NFC's top playoff seed. Never really thought the Saints would lose three in a row. Maybe that is.
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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: No Sharper i'd rather be all healthly and rusty going in then all banged up with half the starters out there and knowing we can't stop crap,what ya'll think.

01-02-2010, 11:52 PM	#14
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,369 Blog Entries: 34	Re: No Sharper Our problems of late stem from a lack of helathy bodies. If anyone deserves a rest, it's Sharper. As a very wise man has said repeatedly, "nothing matters but your confidence and belief in your ability to complete the task at hand. Listen to the rabble at your own peril."

01-03-2010, 08:43 AM	#15
eleazar Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denton, TX via NOLA Posts: 13	Re: No Sharper This is good methinks... He came out hot at the beginning of the season when he felt fresh and I hope he does the same.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: No Sharper Originally Posted by QBREES9 The Saints (13-2) already own the NFC's top playoff seed. Never really thought the Saints would lose three in a row. Maybe that is. as long as it's 3, not 4. We know Carolina has been hot lately, but reality is they would be better off losing also. They would get the 3rd place schedule, plus move up 6-8 draft spots.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,097	Re: No Sharper Originally Posted by ScottF as long as it's 3, not 4. We know Carolina has been hot lately, but reality is they would be better off losing also. They would get the 3rd place schedule, plus move up 6-8 draft spots. Resting and gettig healthy is huge. I think our players come out fresher as a result, not rusty. The D desperately needs the rest, and Brees will be fine. I think this is smart. We can't win al banged up!! Normaly I might disagree with this move, but not right now, and not how banged up we are. I think this team will be ready to play in the playoffs!

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boonedocksaint 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 340	Re: No Sharper Originally Posted by hagan714 so both FS are out. hmmm Pierson Prioleau gets the start you know, pierson really hasnt looked that bad at safety when he's been in there. i guess we'll be seeing usama at safety, too.