Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper

QBREES9 · 02-22-2010, 04:24 PM

Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper

He just tweeted this confirming an earlier story by Len P. I really want to keep Sharper but I suppose the team feels this wasn't the best way to go about it. He seems to want to stay and I'm guessing they can keep him for less than the franchise amount.

whodatsaintsfan26 · 02-22-2010, 04:26 PM

Hopefully they will work something out, but I dont think the tag is needed. I think they want him back, and he wants to be back. They will get something done.

RaginCajun83 · 02-22-2010, 04:26 PM

Bad news to hear, that would of been the easiest way to bring him back but maybe Loomis can come up with a deal that helps out both sides which keeps Sharper but doesn't break the bank for us even though it is an uncapped year, Saints have alot of guys to sign so we'll see how this plays itself out

stockman311 · 02-22-2010, 04:26 PM

Well if he signs with another team, then Loomis is going to look like a jackass. You can't let him walk for nothing. You can't give him a three year deal because of his age. Maybe they have a two year deal already worked out under the table. I hope that is the case.

Sir Psycho Sexy · 02-22-2010, 04:28 PM

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.

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.

breesfan27 · 02-22-2010, 04:30 PM

I hope he stays. Hopefully Loomis and Sharper will work something out to keep him for at least one more year.

B_Dub_Saint · 02-22-2010, 04:31 PM

He will play one more year. Bank on it.

02-22-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper He just tweeted this confirming an earlier story by Len P. I really want to keep Sharper but I suppose the team feels this wasn't the best way to go about it. He seems to want to stay and I'm guessing they can keep him for less than the franchise amount.

02-22-2010, 04:26 PM	#2
whodatsaintsfan26 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 577	Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper Hopefully they will work something out, but I dont think the tag is needed. I think they want him back, and he wants to be back. They will get something done.

02-22-2010, 04:26 PM	#3
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper Bad news to hear, that would of been the easiest way to bring him back but maybe Loomis can come up with a deal that helps out both sides which keeps Sharper but doesn't break the bank for us even though it is an uncapped year, Saints have alot of guys to sign so we'll see how this plays itself out

02-22-2010, 04:26 PM	#4
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper Well if he signs with another team, then Loomis is going to look like a jackass. You can't let him walk for nothing. You can't give him a three year deal because of his age. Maybe they have a two year deal already worked out under the table. I hope that is the case.

02-22-2010, 04:28 PM	#5
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 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.
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02-22-2010, 04:36 PM	#6
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	#7
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	#8
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.

02-22-2010, 04:30 PM	#9
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper I hope he stays. Hopefully Loomis and Sharper will work something out to keep him for at least one more year.

02-22-2010, 04:31 PM	#10
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Shefter: Saints won't tag Sharper He will play one more year. Bank on it.