The Saints need Sharper

04-30-2010, 12:37 AM

Not only did Sharper provide big plays for the Saints, but he also used his 13 years of experience to serve as a leader for several of his young teammates.

Throughout his career, Sharper has been well known for his ball-hawking skills and ability to create turnovers, which helped influenced a Saints defense that finished with 39 takeaways last season.

Along the way, he also became a fan favorite in New Orleans.

The only downside for Sharper is his age. The 34-year-old, who is set to turn 35 during the 2010 season, has proven he can still make big plays, but after...(read the full article here)

strato · 04-30-2010, 12:39 AM

+1 for u rep a comin

SaintPauly · 04-30-2010, 12:42 AM

I'm really tired of the only excuse people can come up with is his age. He had his best year statistically at 34! I have heard about his off season training rituals, and that he keeps himself in great shape. He's got at least 3 years left in the tank, if not more. Injuries slowed down his play last season, nothing else. And before anyone says anything about age attributing to injuries, just remember, we had some guys way younger than him injured as well. In fact, in my recollection, he hasn't had a "major" injury during his entire career.

strato · 04-30-2010, 12:42 AM

Im 43..this man is young and showed what a cagey vet can do...

papz · 04-30-2010, 05:53 AM

I'd like for him to return but if he left, I don't think he'd be that big of a loss. While he was instrumental for our quick start, his production tailed off towards the end of the season and going into the playoffs. If he left to one of our rivals, I think with all the knowledge we have on him, we'll be able to exploit his weaknesses giving us a slight edge. I do understand that works both ways, but I have confidence our high octane offense should have no problem adjusting to him then teams have to do for us. The only concern I have is whether or not Young and Jenkins are ready for increased playing time... but I guess you wouldn't know unless you plug them in there.

strato · 04-30-2010, 07:53 AM

He was injured...and played hurt..

SaintPauly · 05-01-2010, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by strato

He was injured...and played hurt..

Do you ever get the feeling, that for some reason, no one wants to acknowledge this fact on here? You and I both have said this what, a million times? And no one ever acknowledges it. It's like, we're in the twilight zone or something.....

strato · 05-01-2010, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by saintpaul25

Do you ever get the feeling, that for some reason, no one wants to acknowledge this fact on here? You and I both have said this what, a million times? And no one ever acknowledges it. It's like, we're in the twilight zone or something.....

They arent tru Who Dats,,bandwagoners..lol

SaintPauly · 05-01-2010, 07:57 PM

Where's Choupique when we need him?

D_it_up · 05-01-2010, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by strato

They arent tru Who Dats,,bandwagoners..lol

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. The Chopique epidemic is spreading. We must quarantine this facility now!!!

04-30-2010, 12:37 AM	#1
Threaded by Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4 Rating: (0 votes - average) Not only did Sharper provide big plays for the Saints, but he also used his 13 years of experience to serve as a leader for several of his young teammates. Throughout his career, Sharper has been well known for his ball-hawking skills and ability to create turnovers, which helped influenced a Saints defense that finished with 39 takeaways last season. Along the way, he also became a fan favorite in New Orleans. The only downside for Sharper is his age. The 34-year-old, who is set to turn 35 during the 2010 season, has proven he can still make big plays, but after...(read the full article here) Last edited by Saintswrath; 06-02-2010 at 10:50 AM..
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04-30-2010, 12:39 AM	#2
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: The Saints need Sharper +1 for u rep a comin

04-30-2010, 12:42 AM	#3
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The Saints need Sharper I'm really tired of the only excuse people can come up with is his age. He had his best year statistically at 34! I have heard about his off season training rituals, and that he keeps himself in great shape. He's got at least 3 years left in the tank, if not more. Injuries slowed down his play last season, nothing else. And before anyone says anything about age attributing to injuries, just remember, we had some guys way younger than him injured as well. In fact, in my recollection, he hasn't had a "major" injury during his entire career.
	What's popular is not always right, and what's right is not always popular.....

04-30-2010, 12:42 AM	#4
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: The Saints need Sharper Im 43..this man is young and showed what a cagey vet can do...

04-30-2010, 05:53 AM	#5
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,682	Re: The Saints need Sharper I'd like for him to return but if he left, I don't think he'd be that big of a loss. While he was instrumental for our quick start, his production tailed off towards the end of the season and going into the playoffs. If he left to one of our rivals, I think with all the knowledge we have on him, we'll be able to exploit his weaknesses giving us a slight edge. I do understand that works both ways, but I have confidence our high octane offense should have no problem adjusting to him then teams have to do for us. The only concern I have is whether or not Young and Jenkins are ready for increased playing time... but I guess you wouldn't know unless you plug them in there.
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04-30-2010, 07:53 AM	#6
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: The Saints need Sharper He was injured...and played hurt..

05-01-2010, 07:44 PM	#7
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The Saints need Sharper Originally Posted by strato He was injured...and played hurt.. Do you ever get the feeling, that for some reason, no one wants to acknowledge this fact on here? You and I both have said this what, a million times? And no one ever acknowledges it. It's like, we're in the twilight zone or something.....

05-01-2010, 07:50 PM	#8
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: The Saints need Sharper Originally Posted by saintpaul25 Do you ever get the feeling, that for some reason, no one wants to acknowledge this fact on here? You and I both have said this what, a million times? And no one ever acknowledges it. It's like, we're in the twilight zone or something..... They arent tru Who Dats,,bandwagoners..lol

05-01-2010, 07:57 PM	#9
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The Saints need Sharper Where's Choupique when we need him?

05-01-2010, 08:22 PM	#10
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The Saints need Sharper Originally Posted by strato They arent tru Who Dats,,bandwagoners..lol I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. The Chopique epidemic is spreading. We must quarantine this facility now!!!