Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard

QBREES9 · 03-31-2013, 09:36 PM

If he can play, then bring him in.

Seer1 · 03-31-2013, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

If he can play, then bring him in.

And if he can't, don't. The Saints ain't no backwater team that has to bring in locals just to sell tickets. It's all about the television revenue now. We need good, not local talent to keep the fan base happy now.

st thomas · 03-31-2013, 10:25 PM

i'm skeptical of the lsu d-backs they all sucked the last few games, or just tanked it to get ready for the draft clearly something went haywire. just my OP.

Beastmode · 04-01-2013, 12:17 AM

I see Tyran Mathieu dropping far, mental strength is just not there. I also noticed his reps were low. I thought he was a lot stronger.

voodooido · 04-01-2013, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I see Tyran Mathieu dropping far, mental strength is just not there. I also noticed his reps were low. I thought he was a lot stronger.

I like Tyran as a player. But because of his past and addiction to stupid things I do not think it is a good idea to keep him this close to home.

QBREES9 · 04-02-2013, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by voodooido

I like Tyran as a player. But because of his past and addiction to stupid things I do not think it is a good idea to keep him this close to home.

He needs a fresh start. Some where else.

jeanpierre · 04-01-2013, 12:59 PM

UDFA Defensive Back...why not?!?

Danno · 04-01-2013, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

UDFA Defensive Back...why not?!?

Shepard was a Swiss Army knife of sorts at Pro Day. Not only did he participate in wide receiver drills, but also did kick/punt return work along with going through defensive back drills. He has made the statement that he will do whatever it takes to get a shot in the NFL and he means it..

According to NFL.com, Shepard was actually told by several scouts that he might fit best as a defensive back in the NFL. During the Pro Day workout he ran two 4.46 40-yard dashes and had a 38.5 inch vertical leap. At 6'1" and 196 lbs. they were compared to "defensive back measurables."

We can keep players on the PS for 2 years. He possibly could become a DB during that time.

Any LSU fans care to comment on his work ethic?

SmashMouth · 04-01-2013, 05:15 PM

He was supposed to be all world recruit... yet could not crack starting lineup despite showing flashes a time or two. He might develop... eventually. Not that any NFL team might have time for that development.

homerj07 · 04-01-2013, 07:03 PM

Our coaches seem to find a lot of the "diamonds in the rough"

03-31-2013, 09:36 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard If he can play, then bring him in.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard Originally Posted by QBREES9 If he can play, then bring him in. And if he can't, don't. The Saints ain't no backwater team that has to bring in locals just to sell tickets. It's all about the television revenue now. We need good, not local talent to keep the fan base happy now. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard i'm skeptical of the lsu d-backs they all sucked the last few games, or just tanked it to get ready for the draft clearly something went haywire. just my OP.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard I see Tyran Mathieu dropping far, mental strength is just not there. I also noticed his reps were low. I thought he was a lot stronger.
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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,840	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard Originally Posted by Beastmode I see Tyran Mathieu dropping far, mental strength is just not there. I also noticed his reps were low. I thought he was a lot stronger. I like Tyran as a player. But because of his past and addiction to stupid things I do not think it is a good idea to keep him this close to home. K Major likes this.
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04-02-2013, 11:59 AM	#6
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard Originally Posted by voodooido I like Tyran as a player. But because of his past and addiction to stupid things I do not think it is a good idea to keep him this close to home. He needs a fresh start. Some where else.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard UDFA Defensive Back...why not?!?

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard Originally Posted by jeanpierre UDFA Defensive Back...why not?!? Shepard was a Swiss Army knife of sorts at Pro Day. Not only did he participate in wide receiver drills, but also did kick/punt return work along with going through defensive back drills. He has made the statement that he will do whatever it takes to get a shot in the NFL and he means it.. According to NFL.com, Shepard was actually told by several scouts that he might fit best as a defensive back in the NFL. During the Pro Day workout he ran two 4.46 40-yard dashes and had a 38.5 inch vertical leap. At 6'1" and 196 lbs. they were compared to "defensive back measurables." We can keep players on the PS for 2 years. He possibly could become a DB during that time. Any LSU fans care to comment on his work ethic?

04-01-2013, 05:15 PM	#9
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,782 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard He was supposed to be all world recruit... yet could not crack starting lineup despite showing flashes a time or two. He might develop... eventually. Not that any NFL team might have time for that development.
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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Saints show intrest in LSU's Russell Sheppard Our coaches seem to find a lot of the "diamonds in the rough"

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