Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper

RaginCajun83 · 02-22-2010, 07:25 PM

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

Sir Psycho Sexy · 02-22-2010, 07:52 PM

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.

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.

SmashMouth · 02-22-2010, 08:26 PM

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

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

QBREES9 · 02-22-2010, 08:46 PM

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

NFC South blog
ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas writes about all things NFC South in his division blog.

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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

Sir Psycho Sexy · 02-23-2010, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

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

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

exactly.

strato · 02-23-2010, 10:16 AM

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..

Rugby Saint II · 02-23-2010, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by strato

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..

Let's not find out.

ScottF · 02-23-2010, 10:33 AM

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.

Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy

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.

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.

02-22-2010, 07:25 PM	#11
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	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

02-22-2010, 07:52 PM	#12
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	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. 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.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,987 Blog Entries: 29	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?

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	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. NFC South blog ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas writes about all things NFC South in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation 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
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Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper Originally Posted by SmashMouth Source: New Orleans Saints won't place franchise tag on Darren Sharper - ESPN 6 million over three years maybe ... but one year? exactly.

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	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..

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper Originally Posted by strato 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.. Let's not find out.

02-23-2010, 10:33 AM	#18
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	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. Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy 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. 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.