Sharper don't know if he wants to be a role player

Speedy Ron · 06-17-2011, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Jenkins doesn't have the instincts that Sharper does. GW ought to be able to get them both is the game and share time.......yes Sharper will probably not win the training camp battle, but he would be good for a few interceptions when he's in the game. He would be very valuable down the road going into the playoffs. Although I can certainaly understand Sharper wanting to start.

i agree he hasnt shown sharper instinct just yet...but it was also his first year at a new position at the pro level. i think a healthy young talent will get better performance than an older, hobbled sharper. Sharper does have better instincts now and that makes him able to play being hobbled. i just feel we missed jenkins when he wasnt there.

papz · 06-17-2011, 11:07 AM

A role player in our secondary still sees a significant amount of snaps. He should already know how we're going to use him... and if that's a problem, I guess that officially makes Jenkins our fulltime FS.

foreverfan · 06-18-2011, 12:49 AM

Marlboro Man · 06-19-2011, 06:33 PM

If he's healthy, I'd LOVE to see Sharper at FS and Jenkins at SS, now THAT would be an awesome safety tandem

the-commish · 06-21-2011, 11:22 AM

I doubt that any team would want to sign Sharper now to make him a starter.

If he re-signs with the Saints, he would get significant playing time, which is as much as a 35 year-old free safety could expect.

Speedy Ron · 06-21-2011, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

If he's healthy, I'd LOVE to see Sharper at FS and Jenkins at SS, now THAT would be an awesome safety tandem

not me

darstep · 06-22-2011, 10:15 AM

Harper is still our best strong and the best tackler back there. Sharper's instincts are only as good as his first gear. Sharper could benefit greatly by watching a few plays from the sideline. I hope he can perform at a high level and be a part of the 6-7 man rotation.

06-17-2011, 10:19 AM	#11
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Jenkins doesn't have the instincts that Sharper does. GW ought to be able to get them both is the game and share time.......yes Sharper will probably not win the training camp battle, but he would be good for a few interceptions when he's in the game. He would be very valuable down the road going into the playoffs. Although I can certainaly understand Sharper wanting to start. i agree he hasnt shown sharper instinct just yet...but it was also his first year at a new position at the pro level. i think a healthy young talent will get better performance than an older, hobbled sharper. Sharper does have better instincts now and that makes him able to play being hobbled. i just feel we missed jenkins when he wasnt there.

06-21-2011, 01:14 PM	#16
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man If he's healthy, I'd LOVE to see Sharper at FS and Jenkins at SS, now THAT would be an awesome safety tandem not me

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06-17-2011, 11:07 AM	#12
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	A role player in our secondary still sees a significant amount of snaps. He should already know how we're going to use him... and if that's a problem, I guess that officially makes Jenkins our fulltime FS.

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06-19-2011, 06:33 PM	#14
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	If he's healthy, I'd LOVE to see Sharper at FS and Jenkins at SS, now THAT would be an awesome safety tandem

06-21-2011, 11:22 AM	#15
the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	I doubt that any team would want to sign Sharper now to make him a starter. If he re-signs with the Saints, he would get significant playing time, which is as much as a 35 year-old free safety could expect.

06-22-2011, 10:15 AM	#17
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Harper is still our best strong and the best tackler back there. Sharper's instincts are only as good as his first gear. Sharper could benefit greatly by watching a few plays from the sideline. I hope he can perform at a high level and be a part of the 6-7 man rotation.