Sharper mulling options/Saints

Danno · 08-07-2011, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

This may make the most sense. Let him coach until he is needed to play.

IIRC, coaches are not eligible to play the same year they are hired as a coach.

Ashley · 08-07-2011, 09:43 PM

What the hell dude come on back. Your a Who DAT man

alexonfyre · 08-07-2011, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by strato

No i didnt..your missing my point there chief...he is too old for special teams...but he could be on the team... how hard is that to understand..?..even if its in a backup role..

What Danno meant was that if Sharper is re-signed, then chances are he will take the spot of one of the younger ST oriented safeties, and because he can't/shouldn't play ST, then it would be a hit to our special teams trying to fill that spot.

strato · 08-08-2011, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

What Danno meant was that if Sharper is re-signed, then chances are he will take the spot of one of the younger ST oriented safeties, and because he can't/shouldn't play ST, then it would be a hit to our special teams trying to fill that spot.

I know what he meant

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homerj07 · 08-08-2011, 08:22 AM

Sharper is a year removed from his surgery & he will be a great mentor for the younger players. 09 was a fluke for Sharper - we all know it & so does he!

SmashMouth · 08-08-2011, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

IIRC, coaches are not eligible to play the same year they are hired as a coach.

Interesting .... I think Sharper hangs around until an injury happens .... then he takes a roster spot.

TheDeuce · 08-08-2011, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by homerj07

Sharper is a year removed from his surgery & he will be a great mentor for the younger players. 09 was a fluke for Sharper - we all know it & so does he!

09? A fluke? It was definitely above his typical output, but IIRC, Sharper is the active leader in interceptions and has more than almost anybody in NFL history.

He's a baller, just old. I trust the FO to do the right thing with him, they know more about his level of play than I do. I will admit that we are dangerously thin at safety. Besides Jenkins and Harper, who do we have?

alexonfyre · 08-08-2011, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

09? A fluke? It was definitely above his typical output, but IIRC, Sharper is the active leader in interceptions and has more than almost anybody in NFL history.

He's a baller, just old. I trust the FO to do the right thing with him, they know more about his level of play than I do. I will admit that we are dangerously thin at safety. Besides Jenkins and Harper, who do we have?

Not to mention Gregg Williams wasn't afraid to use him like he should be used, roaming around the back field chasing the ball down. Before he got here he was pretty much in 2-deep zones and man coverage, which offenses learned how to play around him. Then of course last year he was hurt.
Sharper probably has a good 2 years left in the tank, but the Saints obviously want Jenkins to start sooner rather than later, because if he signs somewhere else to start and we have Sharper, then we are screwed in 2014 or 2015 when he is retiring or declining.

Danno · 08-08-2011, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

09? A fluke? It was definitely above his typical output, but IIRC, Sharper is the active leader in interceptions and has more than almost anybody in NFL history.

He's a baller, just old. I trust the FO to do the right thing with him, they know more about his level of play than I do. I will admit that we are dangerously thin at safety. Besides Jenkins and Harper, who do we have?

We signed a versatile safety from San Diego Paul Oliver. He's basically the equivalent of Usama Young, but a bit more developed. He started 8 games last year.

We also still have Prioleaux, Amaya, Isa, and McDaniel.

strato · 08-08-2011, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

We signed a versatile safety from San Diego Paul Oliver. He's basically the equivalent of Usama Young, but a bit more developed. He started 8 games last year.

We also still have Prioleaux, Amaya, Isa, and McDaniel.

Sharper has more ints in one season than these guys combined...lol

08-07-2011, 09:41 PM	#21
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by foreverfan This may make the most sense. Let him coach until he is needed to play. IIRC, coaches are not eligible to play the same year they are hired as a coach.

08-07-2011, 10:20 PM	#23
alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by strato No i didnt..your missing my point there chief...he is too old for special teams...but he could be on the team... how hard is that to understand..?..even if its in a backup role.. What Danno meant was that if Sharper is re-signed, then chances are he will take the spot of one of the younger ST oriented safeties, and because he can't/shouldn't play ST, then it would be a hit to our special teams trying to fill that spot.

08-08-2011, 12:03 AM	#24
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by alexonfyre What Danno meant was that if Sharper is re-signed, then chances are he will take the spot of one of the younger ST oriented safeties, and because he can't/shouldn't play ST, then it would be a hit to our special teams trying to fill that spot. I know what he meant....

08-08-2011, 09:16 AM	#26
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by Danno IIRC, coaches are not eligible to play the same year they are hired as a coach. Interesting .... I think Sharper hangs around until an injury happens .... then he takes a roster spot.

08-08-2011, 09:53 AM	#27
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Originally Posted by homerj07 Sharper is a year removed from his surgery & he will be a great mentor for the younger players. 09 was a fluke for Sharper - we all know it & so does he! 09? A fluke? It was definitely above his typical output, but IIRC, Sharper is the active leader in interceptions and has more than almost anybody in NFL history. He's a baller, just old. I trust the FO to do the right thing with him, they know more about his level of play than I do. I will admit that we are dangerously thin at safety. Besides Jenkins and Harper, who do we have? strato likes this.
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alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	Originally Posted by TheDeuce 09? A fluke? It was definitely above his typical output, but IIRC, Sharper is the active leader in interceptions and has more than almost anybody in NFL history. He's a baller, just old. I trust the FO to do the right thing with him, they know more about his level of play than I do. I will admit that we are dangerously thin at safety. Besides Jenkins and Harper, who do we have? Not to mention Gregg Williams wasn't afraid to use him like he should be used, roaming around the back field chasing the ball down. Before he got here he was pretty much in 2-deep zones and man coverage, which offenses learned how to play around him. Then of course last year he was hurt. Sharper probably has a good 2 years left in the tank, but the Saints obviously want Jenkins to start sooner rather than later, because if he signs somewhere else to start and we have Sharper, then we are screwed in 2014 or 2015 when he is retiring or declining.

08-08-2011, 10:32 AM	#29
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by TheDeuce 09? A fluke? It was definitely above his typical output, but IIRC, Sharper is the active leader in interceptions and has more than almost anybody in NFL history. He's a baller, just old. I trust the FO to do the right thing with him, they know more about his level of play than I do. I will admit that we are dangerously thin at safety. Besides Jenkins and Harper, who do we have? We signed a versatile safety from San Diego Paul Oliver. He's basically the equivalent of Usama Young, but a bit more developed. He started 8 games last year. We also still have Prioleaux, Amaya, Isa, and McDaniel.

08-08-2011, 10:43 AM	#30
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by Danno We signed a versatile safety from San Diego Paul Oliver. He's basically the equivalent of Usama Young, but a bit more developed. He started 8 games last year. We also still have Prioleaux, Amaya, Isa, and McDaniel. Sharper has more ints in one season than these guys combined...lol

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