Sharper mulling options/Saints

homerj07 · 08-08-2011, 07:22 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!

TheDeuce · 08-08-2011, 08:53 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, 09:20 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, 09:32 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, 09:43 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

Danno · 08-08-2011, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by strato

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

So does Ronnie Lott. Should we sign him?

Oh, and in 2010, Sharper = 0 picks

You don't evaluate a player based on how good he was 2 years ago. This is 2011. He may not have any gas left in the tank.

I'll trust Loomis and GW on this one. I'd imagine they know if he has anything left. If he does have some gas left, we should sign him.

strato · 08-08-2011, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

So does Ronnie Lott. Should we sign him?

I know Mr.GM..you tell me?...just stating facts up there..

Danno · 08-08-2011, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by strato

I know Mr.GM..you tell me?...just stating facts up there..

Useless facts Strat. Deuce has more yards than all of our running backs combined. That doesn't mean we should resign him does it?

TheDeuce · 08-08-2011, 10:53 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.

Versatile? Cool. Usama Young equivalent? Horrific. That guy was terrible, I sure hope that Oliver is better in coverage than Young was.

I'll take a stance on this one: sign Sharper.

08-08-2011, 08:53 AM	#2
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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08-08-2011, 09:20 AM	#3
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, 09:32 AM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	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, 09:43 AM	#5
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

08-08-2011, 09:59 AM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Originally Posted by strato Sharper has more ints in one season than these guys combined...lol So does Ronnie Lott. Should we sign him? Oh, and in 2010, Sharper = 0 picks You don't evaluate a player based on how good he was 2 years ago. This is 2011. He may not have any gas left in the tank. I'll trust Loomis and GW on this one. I'd imagine they know if he has anything left. If he does have some gas left, we should sign him.

08-08-2011, 07:22 AM	#1
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	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!

08-08-2011, 10:00 AM	#7
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by Danno So does Ronnie Lott. Should we sign him? I know Mr.GM..you tell me?...just stating facts up there..

08-08-2011, 10:05 AM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Originally Posted by strato I know Mr.GM..you tell me?...just stating facts up there.. Useless facts Strat. Deuce has more yards than all of our running backs combined. That doesn't mean we should resign him does it?

08-08-2011, 10:53 AM	#9
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	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. Versatile? Cool. Usama Young equivalent? Horrific. That guy was terrible, I sure hope that Oliver is better in coverage than Young was. I'll take a stance on this one: sign Sharper.
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