Possible reasons Sharper on Market

homerj07 · 03-06-2010, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Nwlasaint

I think they are just showing him that nobody will pay him the 6 million he wants, and whatever he is offered they will pay. If the highest offer he gets is 3 million and he was asking for 6 and the Saints sign him they save themselves 3 million.

Now that makes a lot of sense!

saintsfan1976 · 03-05-2010, 12:35 PM

Taylor Mays.

the-commish · 03-05-2010, 12:42 PM

Could it be that the Saints just want to get younger.

I think Sharper will come to his senses and realize that the Saints are not going to pay him $6.455 million for one season. When he realizes his true value, and the fact that GW's defense is exactly right for him to do his thing, he will come back and sign a 2 or 3 year deal with the Saints.

Choupique · 03-05-2010, 07:57 PM

Pay the man.

hitta · 03-05-2010, 08:08 PM

Meh, most football players have an inflated sense of self-worth..... otherwise what would be the point of playing(besides making money). They want to prove themselves. Pointing him out as "arrogant" in his abilities is sort of redundant.

saintsfan1976 · 03-06-2010, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Choupique

Pay the man.

Yes, but don't "overpay the man".

Rolle is the benchmark for FS in 2010. Let #42 test the market before we commit top dollar to a player with 2 years - and i'm being generous - left in his career.

breesfan27 · 03-06-2010, 03:02 AM

I've already baked Sharper two dozen cupcakes if he decides to stay!

saintsfan1976 · 03-06-2010, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by breesfan27

I've already baked Sharper two dozen cupcakes if he decides to stay!

Thought you already committed your cupcakes to Brees.... LOL

saintsfan1976 · 03-06-2010, 08:41 PM

“The fact that they didn’t get it done early doesn’t bother me,” he said. “They wanted me to weigh my options. Last year, they got me at a bargain price, and they know this is probably my last chance at getting a good deal in my career. They’re going to see what the market is and decide what they want to do.”

In other words, the Saints will pay if they have to pay. Should Sharper receive a better offer elsewhere, he believes, New Orleans will likely be motivated to match it or at least come close. And if he can’t generate much interest, the Saints will be his most plausible landing spot.

“I’m not letting myself worry about what they’re thinking, or what anyone else is,” Sharper insisted. “If it comes down to someone wanting me, they’re going to come get me. And if something really good comes along, I’m going to jump at it.”

- Darren Sharper

QBREES9 · 03-06-2010, 11:09 PM

The Saints' contract discussions with free agent FS Darren Sharper reportedly remain "positive."

No teams have set up a visit for the 34-year-old yet, so the Saints aren't being overbid. We'd still expect Sharper to wind up staying in New Orleans.

From Rotoworld

03-06-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Possible reasons Sharper on Market Originally Posted by Nwlasaint I think they are just showing him that nobody will pay him the 6 million he wants, and whatever he is offered they will pay. If the highest offer he gets is 3 million and he was asking for 6 and the Saints sign him they save themselves 3 million. Now that makes a lot of sense!

03-05-2010, 12:35 PM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,024 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Possible reasons Sharper on Market Taylor Mays.

03-05-2010, 12:42 PM	#3
the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	Re: Possible reasons Sharper on Market Could it be that the Saints just want to get younger. I think Sharper will come to his senses and realize that the Saints are not going to pay him $6.455 million for one season. When he realizes his true value, and the fact that GW's defense is exactly right for him to do his thing, he will come back and sign a 2 or 3 year deal with the Saints.

03-05-2010, 07:57 PM	#4
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: Possible reasons Sharper on Market Pay the man.
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hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,339	Re: Possible reasons Sharper on Market Meh, most football players have an inflated sense of self-worth..... otherwise what would be the point of playing(besides making money). They want to prove themselves. Pointing him out as "arrogant" in his abilities is sort of redundant.
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03-06-2010, 08:29 PM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,024 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Possible reasons Sharper on Market Originally Posted by Choupique Pay the man. Yes, but don't "overpay the man". Rolle is the benchmark for FS in 2010. Let #42 test the market before we commit top dollar to a player with 2 years - and i'm being generous - left in his career.

03-06-2010, 03:02 AM	#7
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: Possible reasons Sharper on Market I've already baked Sharper two dozen cupcakes if he decides to stay!

03-06-2010, 08:35 PM	#8
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,024 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Possible reasons Sharper on Market Originally Posted by breesfan27 I've already baked Sharper two dozen cupcakes if he decides to stay! Thought you already committed your cupcakes to Brees.... LOL

03-06-2010, 08:41 PM	#9
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,024 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Possible reasons Sharper on Market “The fact that they didn’t get it done early doesn’t bother me,” he said. “They wanted me to weigh my options. Last year, they got me at a bargain price, and they know this is probably my last chance at getting a good deal in my career. They’re going to see what the market is and decide what they want to do.” In other words, the Saints will pay if they have to pay. Should Sharper receive a better offer elsewhere, he believes, New Orleans will likely be motivated to match it or at least come close. And if he can’t generate much interest, the Saints will be his most plausible landing spot. “I’m not letting myself worry about what they’re thinking, or what anyone else is,” Sharper insisted. “If it comes down to someone wanting me, they’re going to come get me. And if something really good comes along, I’m going to jump at it.” - Darren Sharper

03-06-2010, 11:09 PM	#10
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Possible reasons Sharper on Market The Saints' contract discussions with free agent FS Darren Sharper reportedly remain "positive." No teams have set up a visit for the 34-year-old yet, so the Saints aren't being overbid. We'd still expect Sharper to wind up staying in New Orleans. From Rotoworld

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