Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints

Saint_LB · 03-11-2010, 03:50 AM

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.

RockyMountainSaint · 03-11-2010, 05:18 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, 05:39 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.

ScottF · 03-11-2010, 10:32 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.

Turbo Saint · 03-11-2010, 04:38 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).

Saint_LB · 03-12-2010, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by Turbo Saint

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).

And I'm calling BS on you...it's easy to say that you would turn down an extra 2 million when it's not really an alternative.

It's only 1 year. I could put up with anything for 1 year for an extra 2 million.

Hell...I find myself in WV today for an extra 45K. I don't like it here...and I will most definitely be leaving soon as my contract is up in 1 more month...but I came here for the extra 45K. That's $1,999,955.00 less than the 2 mil I was referring to.

I still don't think you've really thought it out...but, jmo.

Edit--Oh yeah...one other thing.

Originally Posted by Turbo Saint

but you gotta be happy where you go home at night.

This statement is true...but have you thought about the possibility of someone being extremely unhappy every night he goes home thinking about the 2 million he left on the street?

Turbo Saint · 03-12-2010, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

And I'm calling BS on you...it's easy to say that you would turn down an extra 2 million when it's not really an alternative.

It's only 1 year. I could put up with anything for 1 year for an extra 2 million.

Hell...I find myself in WV today for an extra 45K. I don't like it here...and I will most definitely be leaving soon as my contract is up in 1 more month...but I came here for the extra 45K. That's $1,999,955.00 less than the 2 mil I was referring to.

I still don't think you've really thought it out...but, jmo.

Edit--Oh yeah...one other thing.

This statement is true...but have you thought about the possibility of someone being extremely unhappy every night he goes home thinking about the 2 million he left on the street?

more reverted BS calls...3 mill or 5 mil...what's the difference, really? a 5000sqft house vs a 10k sqft house? come on. the difference is more understandable at a middle class level, but at his level, it's about the team and the locale IMO. your math is wrong too, btw :P

Choupique · 03-11-2010, 05:17 AM

What he might be feeling is his knee.

DrewDat · 03-11-2010, 06:53 AM

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

QBREES9 · 03-11-2010, 12:36 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.

03-11-2010, 03:50 AM	#1
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints 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.
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03-11-2010, 05:18 AM	#2
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, 05:39 AM	#3
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, 10:32 AM	#4
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.

03-11-2010, 04:38 PM	#5
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).

03-12-2010, 04:30 AM	#6
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints Originally Posted by Turbo Saint 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). And I'm calling BS on you...it's easy to say that you would turn down an extra 2 million when it's not really an alternative. It's only 1 year. I could put up with anything for 1 year for an extra 2 million. Hell...I find myself in WV today for an extra 45K. I don't like it here...and I will most definitely be leaving soon as my contract is up in 1 more month...but I came here for the extra 45K. That's $1,999,955.00 less than the 2 mil I was referring to. I still don't think you've really thought it out...but, jmo. Edit--Oh yeah...one other thing. Originally Posted by Turbo Saint but you gotta be happy where you go home at night. This statement is true...but have you thought about the possibility of someone being extremely unhappy every night he goes home thinking about the 2 million he left on the street?
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03-12-2010, 10:51 AM	#7
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 Saint_LB And I'm calling BS on you...it's easy to say that you would turn down an extra 2 million when it's not really an alternative. It's only 1 year. I could put up with anything for 1 year for an extra 2 million. Hell...I find myself in WV today for an extra 45K. I don't like it here...and I will most definitely be leaving soon as my contract is up in 1 more month...but I came here for the extra 45K. That's $1,999,955.00 less than the 2 mil I was referring to. I still don't think you've really thought it out...but, jmo. Edit--Oh yeah...one other thing. This statement is true...but have you thought about the possibility of someone being extremely unhappy every night he goes home thinking about the 2 million he left on the street? more reverted BS calls...3 mill or 5 mil...what's the difference, really? a 5000sqft house vs a 10k sqft house? come on. the difference is more understandable at a middle class level, but at his level, it's about the team and the locale IMO. your math is wrong too, btw :P

03-11-2010, 05:17 AM	#8
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints What he might be feeling is his knee.
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03-11-2010, 06:53 AM	#9
DrewDat DOMEPATROL Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville,Florida Due To Military Obligation Posts: 479	Re: Sharper "Not feeling the love" from Saints I totally agree with Sir Psycho!!! Couldnt have said it better

03-11-2010, 12:36 PM	#10
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	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.

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