Darren Sharper says that a possible return

Tobias-Reiper · 04-08-2010, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by HintOfLogic

I'm not "assuring it", but I can't help but think that the int. pass by Porter by P. Manning, may have just as well been influenced by Sharper. Sharper was quiet the whole SuperBowl. This isn't because of his inferior play, but more so because Peyton is is a smart QB and I guarantee that he made it a priority to know where #42 was at all times. I think they were forced to play a little more conservative. Someone like Sharper constipates a QB's thought process.

I give Porter all the credit in the world for reacting to what he saw as he was obviously prepared and everything, but I think Sharper, just by presence forced a more "underneath" passing game than the Colts would have otherwise worked with.

Trust me, Peyton knew where Sharper was at all times. This is also why Sharper didn't see much action.... he was busy shutting down his zones.

And by god, I can't believe people are saying "He was lucky to be on the Saints", and not the other way around... this is absolutely insanity.

You just keep digging yourself into a hole. Stop!

The play in which Porter intercepted Manning had NOTHING to do with Sharper. That 5-yard hitch pass is Manning's bread and butter, and don't take my word for it, take Manning's word when he said "it's our bread and butter play" after the SB. They run that play a lot. It has nothing to do with being somehow afraid the safety is going to make a play. It is just a high-percentage play they run a lot on 3rd down. If you want to give credit for an assist, give it to Will Smith and Scott Fujita who both turned to Porter prior to the snap and told him to watch for that play. The closest player was Jenkins, not Sharper. Sharper was a good 7 yards from the play, which in NFL terms is pretty much out of the play.
Here, look at it:

YouTube- SuperBowl 44 - Tracy Porter Interception
And, yes, Sharper was VERY lucky to land on a Gregg Williams defense, and to play alongside Tracy Porter and Jabari Greer (and speaking of Greer, talk about Manning being aware of a player) which allowed him to freelance and made the plays he made.

So, again, just stop. There was a dear ol' man who used to post here who had a great sig line. Learn it. Live it.

04-08-2010, 08:54 AM	#27
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Darren Sharper says that a possible return Originally Posted by HintOfLogic I'm not "assuring it", but I can't help but think that the int. pass by Porter by P. Manning, may have just as well been influenced by Sharper. Sharper was quiet the whole SuperBowl. This isn't because of his inferior play, but more so because Peyton is is a smart QB and I guarantee that he made it a priority to know where #42 was at all times. I think they were forced to play a little more conservative. Someone like Sharper constipates a QB's thought process. I give Porter all the credit in the world for reacting to what he saw as he was obviously prepared and everything, but I think Sharper, just by presence forced a more "underneath" passing game than the Colts would have otherwise worked with. Trust me, Peyton knew where Sharper was at all times. This is also why Sharper didn't see much action.... he was busy shutting down his zones. And by god, I can't believe people are saying "He was lucky to be on the Saints", and not the other way around... this is absolutely insanity. You just keep digging yourself into a hole. Stop! The play in which Porter intercepted Manning had NOTHING to do with Sharper. That 5-yard hitch pass is Manning's bread and butter, and don't take my word for it, take Manning's word when he said "it's our bread and butter play" after the SB. They run that play a lot. It has nothing to do with being somehow afraid the safety is going to make a play. It is just a high-percentage play they run a lot on 3rd down. If you want to give credit for an assist, give it to Will Smith and Scott Fujita who both turned to Porter prior to the snap and told him to watch for that play. The closest player was Jenkins, not Sharper. Sharper was a good 7 yards from the play, which in NFL terms is pretty much out of the play. Here, look at it: YouTube- SuperBowl 44 - Tracy Porter Interception And, yes, Sharper was VERY lucky to land on a Gregg Williams defense, and to play alongside Tracy Porter and Jabari Greer (and speaking of Greer, talk about Manning being aware of a player) which allowed him to freelance and made the plays he made. So, again, just stop. There was a dear ol' man who used to post here who had a great sig line. Learn it. Live it.
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