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03-06-2010, 07:32 AM | #1 |
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Safety Darren Sharper was told last year that he was "too old" to produce well enough and stay on a part of the Minnesota Vikings. He then joined the Saints and snagged 9 interceptions, returned 3 for touchdowns, and helped them win Super Bowl XLIV.
Signed only to a one-year contract, Sharper became an unrestricted free agent at season's end and was not franchise tagged by the team. He wasn't even offered anything yet so now other teams are looking to see if the old man still has it. No visits have been scheduled yet for Sharper to visit other teams, but rumors are swirling that there is interest out there. Darren Sharper getting interest from other teams; Saints re-sign one of their own; Boldin traded Last edited by Saintswrath; 05-05-2010 at 06:31 PM.. |
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03-06-2010, 09:06 AM | #2 |
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Re: Darren Sharper getting interest from other teams; Saints re-sign one of their own; Boldin traded
I think we need to stop jacking around and re-sign him....like yesterday!!!!
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03-06-2010, 11:05 AM | #3 |
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Re: Darren Sharper getting interest from other teams; Saints re-sign one of their own; Boldin traded
Yes, come on Loomis. I know you're busy getting Jahri locked down; but lets get Darren Sharper done too!
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03-06-2010, 12:04 PM | #4 |
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Re: Darren Sharper getting interest from other teams; Saints re-sign one of their own; Boldin traded
What the hell is wrong with the front office. Why would you let a guy even shop around after the performance he put on last year. Re-sign him already!!! Damn!
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03-06-2010, 12:13 PM | #5 |
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Re: Darren Sharper getting interest from other teams; Saints re-sign one of their own; Boldin traded
They are talking about the bears being competitive lmao. They can sighn all the players they want without a qb they will go nowhere.
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03-06-2010, 01:54 PM | #6 |
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Re: Darren Sharper getting interest from other teams; Saints re-sign one of their own; Boldin traded
In other Saints' news, the team did re-sign safety Pierson Proleau to a one-year deal. Proleau played in all 16 games last season, but still was only used sparingly. His numbers last year were modest but decent with 29 tackles and 1 pass defended.
Oh yeah he had a big year. |
03-06-2010, 03:55 PM | #7 |
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Re: Darren Sharper getting interest from other teams; Saints re-sign one of their own; Boldin traded
Arizona, if Warner retires, won't win 8 games next year.
Do you guys realize we play the NFC West this year? Rams- Re-building Seattle- Re-building Arizonan- Falling apart 49ers- Should be a solid 9 or 10 win team The NFC North, which is improving exponentially, gets to hammer on the NFC East, keeping competitive balance... We also play the AFC North I believe Cleveland - Re-building Pittsburgh - Re-grouping Cincy - Pretty tough Baltimore - Toughest team on our schedule Even if we slip a bit, we should be a lock for 10 wins at an absolute minimum. |
03-06-2010, 04:04 PM | #8 |
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Re: Darren Sharper getting interest from other teams; Saints re-sign one of their own; Boldin traded
Originally Posted by QBREES9
I actually see this as a smart move if the Saints don't bring back Sharper. He knows GW's system and can be an on-the-field mentor to Jenkins (if he's converted), Young, or Vaughn at the safety position. It would suck to lose Sharper, but it will be good to have a seasoned vet in the system to pass on some knowledge.
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03-06-2010, 04:21 PM | #10 |
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Re: Darren Sharper getting interest from other teams; Saints re-sign one of their own; Boldin traded
From what I heard, we've told Sharper what we'll pay him. Apparently it wasn't to his liking so we told him to see whats out there and get back to us.
Smart move IMO. No one knows better than Gregg Williams if Sharper is worth what he's asking for, or if he's simply an above average player benefitting from the aggressive defenses GW calls. On this, I truly trust the FO. |
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