Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper

stockman311 · 02-22-2010, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy

We fans need to realize Sharper is a great ball hawk but that's it. He's not worth the 6 mil franchise tag. Not even in an uncapped year. His run support/tackling is under par. I'm not just saying that either, if you watch the games from this year he wiffs on tackles quite often. in the SB Addai made him look silly more than once.

Harper is good at these things, yes, but for Ed Reed/ Troy P money you need to be able to do everything. And that's the kind of money he would get with a franchise tag.

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.

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.

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, 04:36 PM	#1
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy We fans need to realize Sharper is a great ball hawk but that's it. He's not worth the 6 mil franchise tag. Not even in an uncapped year. His run support/tackling is under par. I'm not just saying that either, if you watch the games from this year he wiffs on tackles quite often. in the SB Addai made him look silly more than once. Harper is good at these things, yes, but for Ed Reed/ Troy P money you need to be able to do everything. And that's the kind of money he would get with a franchise tag. 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.

02-22-2010, 07:52 PM	#2
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.

02-23-2010, 10:33 AM	#3
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.