Sharper mulling options/Saints

strato · 08-07-2011, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

OK, so you did miss the point.

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..

Ashley · 08-07-2011, 08:43 PM

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

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.

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.

FinSaint · 08-08-2011, 10:15 AM

My opinion is - not that it really matters - that if Sharper can be brought on without jeopardizing the spots of

Amaya, McDaniel and Oliver on the roster then 100% yes. But if that isn't possible then 100% no. I would

like to see him in the coaching staff whether it's now or down the road.

This point is naturally based on Jenkins and Harper having the starting positions.

08-07-2011, 08:36 PM	#1
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by Danno OK, so you did miss the point. 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..

08-08-2011, 08:53 AM	#4
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	#5
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	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	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	#7
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

08-07-2011, 08:43 PM	#2
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	What the hell dude come on back. Your a Who DAT man

08-08-2011, 07:22 AM	#3
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, 09:59 AM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	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, 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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08-08-2011, 10:15 AM	#10
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	My opinion is - not that it really matters - that if Sharper can be brought on without jeopardizing the spots of Amaya, McDaniel and Oliver on the roster then 100% yes. But if that isn't possible then 100% no. I would like to see him in the coaching staff whether it's now or down the road. This point is naturally based on Jenkins and Harper having the starting positions.

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