Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints

Choupique · 03-11-2010, 06:17 AM

What he might be feeling is his knee.

RockyMountainSaint · 03-11-2010, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Oh...I so hate it when people give others advice that they themselves would not heed.

The 2nd ring is nowhere in site or on the radar screen compared to the first...and IMO...even the 1st doesn't trump a giant payday. In other words...a ring is nice but you'd be in trouble if you tried to eat it.

I know that there is nobody here that would turn down 5 mil/year at any place on the planet to play for 3 in NO.

Some people are just talking through their heart and not letting their brain intervene, IMO.

What about Sharper's legacy? His life as an active NFL player vs his life as a retired NFL player?
He was a part of the Packers' community and to a lesser extent the Vikes' as well. Canton OH is chock full of Packers. He is not considered one of their greats. Starr yes. Sharper, no.

His time in Minnesota probably won't be his fondest memories, nor will his play there be remembered as his best.

He is a Super Bowl Champion Saint now. He will always be associated with the wonderful feelings that we, as fans have. Our 1st (hopefully of many) Championship! Sharper's 1st too.

We LOVE our players! We are new to this "Champions" stuff, but we are well versed in appreciating our players. Whether it be HOF Saint "City Champ" Rickey Jackson, Sam Mills, Vaughn Dunbar, Pat Swilling or nearly all that we have seen come and go. We LOVE them! They are Saints!

Darren is in a position to be remembered as a damn good Safety in Green Bay, a good Safety in Minnesota, or a GOD in Louisiana!

His life after football here in La would be pretty nice I think.

Saint_LB · 03-11-2010, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

What about Sharper's legacy? His life as an active NFL player vs his life as a retired NFL player?
He was a part of the Packers' community and to a lesser extent the Vikes' as well. Canton OH is chock full of Packers. He is not considered one of their greats. Starr yes. Sharper, no.

His time in Minnesota probably won't be his fondest memories, nor will his play there be remembered as his best.

He is a Super Bowl Champion Saint now. He will always be associated with the wonderful feelings that we, as fans have. Our 1st (hopefully of many) Championship! Sharper's 1st too.

We LOVE our players! We are new to this "Champions" stuff, but we are well versed in appreciating our players. Whether it be HOF Saint "City Champ" Rickey Jackson, Sam Mills, Vaughn Dunbar, Pat Swilling or nearly all that we have seen come and go. We LOVE them! They are Saints!

Darren is in a position to be remembered as a damn good Safety in Green Bay, a good Safety in Minnesota, or a GOD in Louisiana!

His life after football here in La would be pretty nice I think.

I understand all that...and they are great sentiments...however, I just don't think the average professional athlete is very concerned...with very being the operative word...about their legacy. I mean...they care...I just think they care about money and securing their retirement more.

The ol' sayin' that "money talks and BS walks" certainly applies here. Again, JMO.

DrewDat · 03-11-2010, 07:53 AM

I totally agree with Sir Psycho!!! Couldnt have said it better

ScottF · 03-11-2010, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

I know that there is nobody here that would turn down 5 mil/year at any place on the planet to play for 3 in NO.

Some people are just talking through their heart and not letting their brain intervene, IMO.

Well put.

As far as Sharper not feeling the love, the bottom line is he doesn't really want the love, he wants the payday.

QBREES9 · 03-11-2010, 01:36 PM

Thats to bad. You just can't over pay for someone. Sharper had a great year last year. Do we really think he can repeat it. I do want him back.

Turbo Saint · 03-11-2010, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Well put.

As far as Sharper not feeling the love, the bottom line is he doesn't really want the love, he wants the payday.

agreed with the latter...but to the statement that 3 to 5 anywhere on the planet...BS, location is #1 for me. job's a job, but you gotta be happy where you go home at night. (nfl players can probably fly anywhere, but my point stands).

SaintPauly · 03-11-2010, 05:57 PM

I said this earlier guys, and I'm going to say it again. I don't blame ANYONE for wanting to get paid
for a good job done, scheme, or no scheme, HE did the work, not us, and not the coaching staff, or management.
Everyone wants to get paid for their work. If u guys want to think this way, then how about every player, for every
team, get paid the exact same amount? If its a team game, then how about the entire team get paid the same?
We all know that isn't going to happen. Players who get the bigger paychecks, get them because they earned them.
Sharper earned this, I mean COME ON. We were all going nuts over this guy, almost the entire season, and now
we are turning on him, questioning HIS loyalty? This is ridiculous. He did the job asked of him, now he deserves
to get paid for it. That's it.

stockman311 · 03-11-2010, 05:58 PM

Like I said, Porter and Greer had more to do with his success than he had to do with theirs.
I find it funny how some players b*tch and moan when their team puts the franchise tag, and Sharper was damn near begging us to do it. Now that he has his freedom he is upset that we are letting him test the market. At some point the realization of the situation will become apparent. No team is going to over extend in years or dollars in this economy on a 34 year old safety.

PAIN- · 03-11-2010, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by saintpaul25

I said this earlier guys, and I'm going to say it again. I don't blame ANYONE for wanting to get paid
for a good job done, scheme, or no scheme, HE did the work, not us, and not the coaching staff, or management.
Everyone wants to get paid for their work. If u guys want to think this way, then how about every player, for every
team, get paid the exact same amount? If its a team game, then how about the entire team get paid the same?
We all know that isn't going to happen. Players who get the bigger paychecks, get them because they earned them.
Sharper earned this, I mean COME ON. We were all going nuts over this guy, almost the entire season, and now
we are turning on him, questioning HIS loyalty? This is ridiculous. He did the job asked of him, now he deserves
to get paid for it. That's it.

Hold on a second, he got paid by the saints last year when nobody else would pay him. He's not worth what he wants. I have no problem with players wanting the big pay day, but don't you dare say that he hasn't been shown the love! We took him in when nobody wanted him, and yes he did an excellent job. So, if he wants to get his ass kicked in Chicago or wherever, go for it Sharp! He's not our future anyway, so get a good front seven, so we have a pass rush. Greer and Porter on the corners, and i'll take jenkins at safety.

03-11-2010, 06:17 AM	#21
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03-11-2010, 06:18 AM	#22
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints Originally Posted by Saint_LB Oh...I so hate it when people give others advice that they themselves would not heed. The 2nd ring is nowhere in site or on the radar screen compared to the first...and IMO...even the 1st doesn't trump a giant payday. In other words...a ring is nice but you'd be in trouble if you tried to eat it. I know that there is nobody here that would turn down 5 mil/year at any place on the planet to play for 3 in NO. Some people are just talking through their heart and not letting their brain intervene, IMO. What about Sharper's legacy? His life as an active NFL player vs his life as a retired NFL player? He was a part of the Packers' community and to a lesser extent the Vikes' as well. Canton OH is chock full of Packers. He is not considered one of their greats. Starr yes. Sharper, no. His time in Minnesota probably won't be his fondest memories, nor will his play there be remembered as his best. He is a Super Bowl Champion Saint now. He will always be associated with the wonderful feelings that we, as fans have. Our 1st (hopefully of many) Championship! Sharper's 1st too. We LOVE our players! We are new to this "Champions" stuff, but we are well versed in appreciating our players. Whether it be HOF Saint "City Champ" Rickey Jackson, Sam Mills, Vaughn Dunbar, Pat Swilling or nearly all that we have seen come and go. We LOVE them! They are Saints! Darren is in a position to be remembered as a damn good Safety in Green Bay, a good Safety in Minnesota, or a GOD in Louisiana! His life after football here in La would be pretty nice I think.
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03-11-2010, 06:39 AM	#23
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint What about Sharper's legacy? His life as an active NFL player vs his life as a retired NFL player? He was a part of the Packers' community and to a lesser extent the Vikes' as well. Canton OH is chock full of Packers. He is not considered one of their greats. Starr yes. Sharper, no. His time in Minnesota probably won't be his fondest memories, nor will his play there be remembered as his best. He is a Super Bowl Champion Saint now. He will always be associated with the wonderful feelings that we, as fans have. Our 1st (hopefully of many) Championship! Sharper's 1st too. We LOVE our players! We are new to this "Champions" stuff, but we are well versed in appreciating our players. Whether it be HOF Saint "City Champ" Rickey Jackson, Sam Mills, Vaughn Dunbar, Pat Swilling or nearly all that we have seen come and go. We LOVE them! They are Saints! Darren is in a position to be remembered as a damn good Safety in Green Bay, a good Safety in Minnesota, or a GOD in Louisiana! His life after football here in La would be pretty nice I think. I understand all that...and they are great sentiments...however, I just don't think the average professional athlete is very concerned...with very being the operative word...about their legacy. I mean...they care...I just think they care about money and securing their retirement more. The ol' sayin' that "money talks and BS walks" certainly applies here. Again, JMO.
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03-11-2010, 07:53 AM	#24
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03-11-2010, 11:32 AM	#25
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints Originally Posted by Saint_LB I know that there is nobody here that would turn down 5 mil/year at any place on the planet to play for 3 in NO. Some people are just talking through their heart and not letting their brain intervene, IMO. Well put. As far as Sharper not feeling the love, the bottom line is he doesn't really want the love, he wants the payday.

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03-11-2010, 01:36 PM	#26
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints Thats to bad. You just can't over pay for someone. Sharper had a great year last year. Do we really think he can repeat it. I do want him back.

03-11-2010, 05:38 PM	#27
Turbo Saint SoCal Saint Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OB - San Diego, CA Posts: 726	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints Originally Posted by ScottF Well put. As far as Sharper not feeling the love, the bottom line is he doesn't really want the love, he wants the payday. agreed with the latter...but to the statement that 3 to 5 anywhere on the planet...BS, location is #1 for me. job's a job, but you gotta be happy where you go home at night. (nfl players can probably fly anywhere, but my point stands).

03-11-2010, 05:57 PM	#28
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints I said this earlier guys, and I'm going to say it again. I don't blame ANYONE for wanting to get paid for a good job done, scheme, or no scheme, HE did the work, not us, and not the coaching staff, or management. Everyone wants to get paid for their work. If u guys want to think this way, then how about every player, for every team, get paid the exact same amount? If its a team game, then how about the entire team get paid the same? We all know that isn't going to happen. Players who get the bigger paychecks, get them because they earned them. Sharper earned this, I mean COME ON. We were all going nuts over this guy, almost the entire season, and now we are turning on him, questioning HIS loyalty? This is ridiculous. He did the job asked of him, now he deserves to get paid for it. That's it.
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03-11-2010, 05:58 PM	#29
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints Like I said, Porter and Greer had more to do with his success than he had to do with theirs. I find it funny how some players b*tch and moan when their team puts the franchise tag, and Sharper was damn near begging us to do it. Now that he has his freedom he is upset that we are letting him test the market. At some point the realization of the situation will become apparent. No team is going to over extend in years or dollars in this economy on a 34 year old safety.

03-11-2010, 08:14 PM	#30
PAIN- Registered Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 63	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints Originally Posted by saintpaul25 I said this earlier guys, and I'm going to say it again. I don't blame ANYONE for wanting to get paid for a good job done, scheme, or no scheme, HE did the work, not us, and not the coaching staff, or management. Everyone wants to get paid for their work. If u guys want to think this way, then how about every player, for every team, get paid the exact same amount? If its a team game, then how about the entire team get paid the same? We all know that isn't going to happen. Players who get the bigger paychecks, get them because they earned them. Sharper earned this, I mean COME ON. We were all going nuts over this guy, almost the entire season, and now we are turning on him, questioning HIS loyalty? This is ridiculous. He did the job asked of him, now he deserves to get paid for it. That's it. Hold on a second, he got paid by the saints last year when nobody else would pay him. He's not worth what he wants. I have no problem with players wanting the big pay day, but don't you dare say that he hasn't been shown the love! We took him in when nobody wanted him, and yes he did an excellent job. So, if he wants to get his ass kicked in Chicago or wherever, go for it Sharp! He's not our future anyway, so get a good front seven, so we have a pass rush. Greer and Porter on the corners, and i'll take jenkins at safety.
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