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Darren Sharper to be a Saint
Posted on 2/23/09 at 6:08 am
Posted on 2/23/09 at 6:08 am
SHARPER EXPECTED TO BE A SAINT
Posted by Mike Florio on February 23, 2009, 6:40 a.m. EST
Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune echoes a tidbit we first heard several weeks ago: Vikings safety Darren Sharper won’t be returning to the team, and instead will be signing with the Saints.
Sharper will be a free agent as of midnight on Friday, and Hartman says that, while the Vikings will be trying to keep center Matt Birk and tight end Jim Kleinsasser, they’re ready to let Sharper walk.
The move makes sense, given Sharper’s age (33) and the presence of safeties Madieu Williams and Tyrell Johnson.
Sharper ranks 18th on the all-time interception list.
Posted by Mike Florio on February 23, 2009, 6:40 a.m. EST
Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune echoes a tidbit we first heard several weeks ago: Vikings safety Darren Sharper won’t be returning to the team, and instead will be signing with the Saints.
Sharper will be a free agent as of midnight on Friday, and Hartman says that, while the Vikings will be trying to keep center Matt Birk and tight end Jim Kleinsasser, they’re ready to let Sharper walk.
The move makes sense, given Sharper’s age (33) and the presence of safeties Madieu Williams and Tyrell Johnson.
Sharper ranks 18th on the all-time interception list.
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Posted on 2/23/09 at 7:09 am to PokerChamp21
i really don't know if he has much left in terms of man coverage
Posted on 2/23/09 at 7:52 am to SlowFlowPro
He seems to fit the budget. If they can get one useful year out of him it'll be a worthwhile move. I'd love to see a 2nd Rd pick added with a Delmas/Rashad Johnson. He could be mentored by a Sharper-type and eased into increased playing time.
GW stated that the safeties in his schemes were more interchangeable, not as divided between free and strong roles. That could be very helpful in scheming who plays in what packages together on different down and distance scenarios. I wouldn't be surprised to see versatile Gay back there some. We dunno if McKenzie will be back at all but that does sound like a good option for him too- especially if we add a first round corner in the draft. Maybe his old Packer buddy Sharper can show him the tricks.
GW stated that the safeties in his schemes were more interchangeable, not as divided between free and strong roles. That could be very helpful in scheming who plays in what packages together on different down and distance scenarios. I wouldn't be surprised to see versatile Gay back there some. We dunno if McKenzie will be back at all but that does sound like a good option for him too- especially if we add a first round corner in the draft. Maybe his old Packer buddy Sharper can show him the tricks.
This post was edited on 2/23/09 at 8:10 am
Posted on 2/23/09 at 8:24 am to PokerChamp21
if we can get him for cheap, i love this move
Posted on 2/23/09 at 8:47 am to PokerChamp21
If we sign him we'll be in this same situation next offseason.
Posted on 2/23/09 at 8:52 am to eyeran
you don't think he can play more than a year?
Posted on 2/23/09 at 8:54 am to PokerChamp21
I see him as Sammy Knight V2.0. Has about two more years left in him IMHO and can help teach the young guys. I like the move as long as we don't over pay.
Posted on 2/23/09 at 8:57 am to josh336
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you don't think he can play more than a year?
I think he'll still be able to play. But i dont think it will be much different than what we have.
He's gonna be 34 and he had 69 tackles and only one pick last year.
This post was edited on 2/23/09 at 8:58 am
Posted on 2/23/09 at 8:57 am to PokerChamp21
Its a great addition
We've got no proven veterans in the secondary except for a questionable McKenzie. Were gonna need somebody to help coach up our youth back there.
We've got no proven veterans in the secondary except for a questionable McKenzie. Were gonna need somebody to help coach up our youth back there.
Posted on 2/23/09 at 9:01 am to eyeran
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He's gonna be 34 and he had 69 tackles and only one pick last year.
Tackles is an overrated stat, also he didn't play the whole season
Posted on 2/23/09 at 9:02 am to josh336
He started every game
Posted on 2/23/09 at 9:03 am to josh336
but he didn't play a ton in every game
Posted on 2/23/09 at 9:06 am to josh336
Well thats more reason not to sign him. He's old an injured.
I like Sharper a lot but I think we may get one decent season out of him at most. All that does is delay getting a young, long-term guy.
I like Sharper a lot but I think we may get one decent season out of him at most. All that does is delay getting a young, long-term guy.
Posted on 2/23/09 at 9:10 am to eyeran
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If we sign him we'll be in this same situation next offseason.
So? This off season has limited options for safety upgrades, especially with the Saints' cap room and minimal draft picks. Plugging a hole til next season is probably the best play we can make right now.
Posted on 2/23/09 at 9:13 am to TigerinATL
Sharper is too old and isn't the same player. Pass on him Saints.
This reminds me when Asante was going to be a Saint... only Asante was good.
This reminds me when Asante was going to be a Saint... only Asante was good.
Posted on 2/23/09 at 9:14 am to TigerinATL
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So? This off season has limited options for safety upgrades, especially with the Saints' cap room and minimal draft picks. Plugging a hole til next season is probably the best play we can make right now.
If we cant find any better free agent guys, I agree with you since nobody in the draft is 1st round worthy. Unless Jenkins is converted
Posted on 2/23/09 at 10:40 am to eyeran
quote:What long-term guy did you have in mind? Is there someone in the first round, because if you wait until the second day you likely won't find a starter.
All that does is delay getting a young, long-term guy.
I realize safeties have long been a weakness, and you would prefer to find "the guy" to put back there for a few years. But if the money is right, I think it makes sense to sign the vet short-term.
Posted on 2/23/09 at 10:46 am to PokerChamp21
good move
sharper isnt going to make any pro bowls as a saint, but getting a vet with a ton of proven success is only going to help the scrubs we have back there now
sharper isnt going to make any pro bowls as a saint, but getting a vet with a ton of proven success is only going to help the scrubs we have back there now
Posted on 2/23/09 at 10:54 am to DBG
This reminds me of the same old manuevers by the Saints. Putting a band aid on a open chest wound.
Posted on 2/23/09 at 10:56 am to pdaddy2005
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This reminds me of the same old manuevers by the Saints. Putting a band aid on a open chest wound.
sad, but oh so true..... no, really i think we may be suprised with what the saints are able to do this season with limited cap space. i trust these guys, and i know they will put a large mark on that secondary this year. no matter what, they'll get it done somehow. i know it. don't ask me how, i just do.
This post was edited on 2/23/09 at 11:00 am
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