Great Comment on Sharper

Sir Psycho Sexy · 04-28-2010, 07:37 PM

This was from NOLA's "comment of the day"

"If Darren Sharper gets an offer that is significantly better than what the Saints are offering he should take it. It's his last year in the NFL. Unless he goes into broadcasting its likely the last good paycheck he will receive in his life. Based on production he was underpaid this year and he will likely be overpaid next year.The lifetime earnings of an NFL player are generally much smaller than they receive in the NBA or Major League Baseball. It is his last chance to put away some money for the rest of his life."
-bywaterbob

100% agree with this. We all own fan goggles that make us see things from a stingy perspective. And I know some feel the Saints "rescued" his career but the reader makes a great point from a HUMAN perspective rather than a fan perspective. Which to me, trumps anything else.

I hope Sharper comes back, but I think with a career like he has had and all he has given to the NFL, he has earned a year to be "overpaid." Esp when so many others out there who have come and gone have been grossly overpaid.

OF COURSE if he goes else where and has a great year like last, that would kill the "overpaid" talk.

Do your thing Sharper.

strato · 04-28-2010, 07:46 PM

very true ..rep to u...

foreverfan · 04-28-2010, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by strato

very true ..rep to u...

Me too...

biloxi-indian · 04-28-2010, 08:20 PM

Having another SB ring may not be as important as a possible big payday. He has reached the pinnacle professionally...now its all about long-term financial security in his twilight.

Legacy vs. financial security? Given the above....$$$$$$$ wins.

Now, another SB ring and the $$$$$$$ = nirvana...which IMHO Sharper is hoping for!

savoyk · 04-28-2010, 08:25 PM

[QUOTE=Sir Psycho Sexy;223133]This was from NOLA's "comment of the day"

"If Darren Sharper gets an offer that is significantly better than what the Saints are offering he should take it. It's his last year in the NFL. Unless he goes into broadcasting its likely the last good paycheck he will receive in his life. Based on production he was underpaid this year and he will likely be overpaid next year.The lifetime earnings of an NFL player are generally much smaller than they receive in the NBA or Major League Baseball. It is his last chance to put away some money for the rest of his life."
-bywaterbob

Well said!

Sir Psycho Sexy · 04-28-2010, 08:41 PM

Thanks guys, glad i could pass along a great point from another fan.

ArmySaintFan · 04-28-2010, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by strato

very true ..rep to u...

rep from me as well!

QBREES9 · 04-28-2010, 09:29 PM

Pay him what you think he worth. Because we can't affored to pay him what he thinks he worth

SaintPauly · 04-29-2010, 05:05 AM

In a uncapped year, they could give him a one year deal, that I think he deserves at the least. Let the man retire where he wants to be. Just don't put him in the poor house doing it.

Saint_LB · 04-29-2010, 05:25 AM

I would give my comment, but instead I will just copy and paste my comment from 3/16/10 in QB's thread titled, "Memo to Darren Sharper..."

http://blackandgold.com/saints/25583...tml#post213344

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Here's what I think...

First of all...Sharper probably could give a crap what we think about him. This is probably his last chance to lobby for a big payday, and, IMO, there's nothing wrong with what he's doing. I personally don't feel that he owes me or anybody else, for that matter, anything.

If for a moment you could imagine this scenario. There are people who have been in NO for the last 43 years, and they only have 1 SB under their belt. Sharper is 1 for 1 and he feels like that could and should work to his advantage.

04-28-2010, 07:37 PM	#1
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Great Comment on Sharper This was from NOLA's "comment of the day" "If Darren Sharper gets an offer that is significantly better than what the Saints are offering he should take it. It's his last year in the NFL. Unless he goes into broadcasting its likely the last good paycheck he will receive in his life. Based on production he was underpaid this year and he will likely be overpaid next year.The lifetime earnings of an NFL player are generally much smaller than they receive in the NBA or Major League Baseball. It is his last chance to put away some money for the rest of his life." -bywaterbob 100% agree with this. We all own fan goggles that make us see things from a stingy perspective. And I know some feel the Saints "rescued" his career but the reader makes a great point from a HUMAN perspective rather than a fan perspective. Which to me, trumps anything else. I hope Sharper comes back, but I think with a career like he has had and all he has given to the NFL, he has earned a year to be "overpaid." Esp when so many others out there who have come and gone have been grossly overpaid. OF COURSE if he goes else where and has a great year like last, that would kill the "overpaid" talk. Do your thing Sharper.
	"May God have mercy on those who doubted his Saints."

04-28-2010, 07:46 PM	#2
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Great Comment on Sharper very true ..rep to u...

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Great Comment on Sharper Originally Posted by strato very true ..rep to u... Me too...

04-28-2010, 08:20 PM	#4
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Re: Great Comment on Sharper Having another SB ring may not be as important as a possible big payday. He has reached the pinnacle professionally...now its all about long-term financial security in his twilight. Legacy vs. financial security? Given the above....$$$$$$$ wins. Now, another SB ring and the $$$$$$$ = nirvana...which IMHO Sharper is hoping for!

04-28-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
savoyk 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 144	Re: Great Comment on Sharper [QUOTE=Sir Psycho Sexy;223133]This was from NOLA's "comment of the day" "If Darren Sharper gets an offer that is significantly better than what the Saints are offering he should take it. It's his last year in the NFL. Unless he goes into broadcasting its likely the last good paycheck he will receive in his life. Based on production he was underpaid this year and he will likely be overpaid next year.The lifetime earnings of an NFL player are generally much smaller than they receive in the NBA or Major League Baseball. It is his last chance to put away some money for the rest of his life." -bywaterbob Well said!
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Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: Great Comment on Sharper Thanks guys, glad i could pass along a great point from another fan.

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SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Great Comment on Sharper In a uncapped year, they could give him a one year deal, that I think he deserves at the least. Let the man retire where he wants to be. Just don't put him in the poor house doing it.

04-29-2010, 05:25 AM	#10
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Great Comment on Sharper I would give my comment, but instead I will just copy and paste my comment from 3/16/10 in QB's thread titled, "Memo to Darren Sharper..." http://blackandgold.com/saints/25583...tml#post213344 Originally Posted by Saint_LB Here's what I think... First of all...Sharper probably could give a crap what we think about him. This is probably his last chance to lobby for a big payday, and, IMO, there's nothing wrong with what he's doing. I personally don't feel that he owes me or anybody else, for that matter, anything. If for a moment you could imagine this scenario. There are people who have been in NO for the last 43 years, and they only have 1 SB under their belt. Sharper is 1 for 1 and he feels like that could and should work to his advantage.
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