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Four years later: How did Russell Shepard turn out after going undrafted?

Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:35 pm
Posted by Hugo Stiglitz
Member since Oct 2010
72937 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:35 pm
Pretty damn well.

Posted by blowmeauburn
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2006
7885 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:36 pm to
Really happy for him. I've always appreciated the way he has carried himself as a man. Didn't bitch and complain, just went with the opportunities that were there for him and made the most of it.

Posted by thelawnwranglers
Member since Sep 2007
38745 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:37 pm to
Still waiting on that half back pass

fricking secret playbook
Posted by whodidthat
Member since Aug 2011
5896 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:37 pm to
He's a special teams stud and 4th/5th receiver, carved out a nice niche role and is making great money. Dude was a beast ST player at LSU.
This post was edited on 4/29/17 at 5:38 pm
Posted by ctiger69
Member since May 2005
30590 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:38 pm to
K
Posted by Brisket
Over dere
Member since Dec 2009
933 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:44 pm to
If there was a jury trial for coaching negligence against Les Miles, this would be Exhibit A
Posted by OzChuffnugg
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2010
1468 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:46 pm to
Explain how it was negligence by Les Miles. Miles used him in the exact same role that he has made a living in the NFL. ST stud and occasional WR.
Posted by OneMoreTime
Florida Gulf Coast Fan
Member since Dec 2008
61834 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:47 pm to
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Brisket
If there was a jury trial for coaching negligence against Les Miles, this would be Exhibit A
Miles made him a WR. Made him a ton of money
Posted by whodidthat
Member since Aug 2011
5896 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:48 pm to
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If there was a jury trial for coaching negligence against Les Miles, this would be Exhibit A



In what way. Shep at QB means no special teams and he likely doesn't make the pros. Plus even after 4 years in the pros he's still a 4th receiver.

If anything it was Miles' strategy of putting his best athletes on special teams that is the main reason for Shep having a nice career.
Posted by BK785
Member since Feb 2013
3179 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:54 pm to
Should have made more if he had anykind of useage in college. I believe he had the same skill set as Percy Harvin.
Posted by Brisket
Over dere
Member since Dec 2009
933 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 5:57 pm to
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Explain how it was negligence by Les Miles


a guy worth $3+ mill a year not good enough to play full time in college?

Looks like I tugged on those old rantard pro-Miles heart strings here. Forget the Shep evidence then. Show me Miles new coaching contract

***** crickets *****
Posted by Goldrush25
San Diego, CA
Member since Oct 2012
33793 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:00 pm to
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If there was a jury trial for coaching negligence against Les Miles, this would be Exhibit A



Considering his skill set I think he's right about where he should be. Very agile kid but not very fast, didn't run great routes and didn't have great hands.
Posted by SomewhereDownInTX
Down in Texas, Somewhere
Member since Mar 2010
3318 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:04 pm to
Really happy for him. The way he took what life had given him and made the best out of it is inspiring.

His senior day entrance will always be a favorite memory of mine.
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
68440 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:06 pm to
Looks like playing wr and st at LSU was a good move for him.
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58107 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:06 pm to
quote:

If there was a jury trial for coaching negligence against Les Miles, this would be Exhibit A
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
68440 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:07 pm to
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guy worth $3+ mill a year not good enough to play full time in college?


While he was sitting out 4 games from an NCAA suspension. Odell Beckham took his spot. You know, the guy that is actually a better wr than him.

I remember when James Wright caught 2 passes in one game and everyone claimed his talent was wasted. He caught like one more pass and never matched his numbers at LSU.
This post was edited on 4/29/17 at 6:10 pm
Posted by kciDAtaE
Member since Apr 2017
15691 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:10 pm to
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If there was a jury trial for coaching negligence against Les Miles, this would be Exhibit A


If I remember correctly, Shep wanted to play QB so Miles gave him a shot and he couldn't hack it. Then we tried him at RB and he couldn't crack the starting lineup. Switched to WR, and he was the 3rd best option at best. Gave him a chance at a Kick returner and he still wasn't the best we had.

What more should Miles have done? Tell me who to bench to get this kid some PT
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
68440 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:10 pm to
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Should have made more if he had anykind of useage in college. I believe he had the same skill set as Percy Harvin.


Then why hasn't he shown that in the NFL? Did he get worse or something? It's 2017, you'd think that would be long enough to show your ability and get paid on that second contract.
This post was edited on 4/29/17 at 6:13 pm
Posted by Cincinnati Bowtie
Sparta
Member since May 2008
11951 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:14 pm to
4 years = Vested! Couldn't happen to a nicer young man!
Posted by Cincinnati Bowtie
Sparta
Member since May 2008
11951 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:15 pm to
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Should have made more if he had anykind of useage in college. I believe he had the same skill set as Percy Harvin.

The RETIRED at 29 Percy Harvin.
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