Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper
 

Loomis said tonight that he won't give out his plans on Sharper just yet, so who knows where ESPN got their info.... once again just guessing and seeing what sticks, what's new for them

Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper
 

respectfully disagree, COMPLETELY. I like this move by the FO - No tag, offer him a sensible 2-3 year deal. If he doesn't want it he walks. I think he will take it however. But he isn't worth 6 mil.

Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper
 

Source: New Orleans Saints won't place franchise tag on Darren Sharper - ESPN

6 million over three years maybe ... but one year?

Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper
 

The New Orleans Saints will not place their franchise tag on Pro Bowl safety Darren Sharper, a source close to the situation said Monday.

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The Saints have decided to allow Sharper to test the free-agent market, though they will try to re-sign him. The 34-year-old is expected to be the top free-agent safety available.

A 13-year veteran, Sharper was essential to the Saints' Super Bowl title. He tied for the most interceptions in the NFL in 2009 (nine) and returned three for touchdowns.

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli initially reported the Saints would not franchise Sharper. If the Saints had franchised Sharper, he would have been assured of making $6.45 million in 2010.

Sharper signed a one-year, $1.7 million deal last spring.

Adam Schefter is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com

Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper
 

exactly.

Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper
 

I can see 3 to 4 million range ..but atleast a two yr deal..Sharper is a key piece to this D..lose him and we will find out..

Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper
 

Let's not find out.:rolleyes:

Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper
 

Originally Posted by stockman311
Dude you've lost your mind. Sharper finished 3rd in Defensive player of the year honors. THIRD! He led the league in Interceptions, Interceptions returned for TD's and INT Return yds. I watched every game this year and the thing that impressed me most was how vicious his fills were against the run. I think he is absolutely worth the $6MM ESPECIALLY with no salary cap in place.


Agree with Psycho here-- our defensive backfield is getting expensive, and Sharper showed signs of wear and tear LAST year. What can we expect in 2010?

I'd love to have him, but with 23 other FA's to worry about, we can't afford anything over $4.5 mill

Luckily it's an ESPN story, so it's gotta be at least half wrong.