Darren Sharper - Funny Comments ( redskins related & Merged)

[Missin Meast]

Not Breaking news or anything ....

Did anyone see Darren Sharper on NFL Total Access this week?

They discussed the Redskins and the impact of McNabb ...

Darren Sharper said , " It looks like they are only a veteran safety signing away from being a real super bowl contender "

Rich Eisen smirked and it was obvious Sharper still wants a contract.

Sharper was a BEAST last year and still has a lot in the tank. At this point we know we clearly aren't just trying to sign youth.

This guy should really be looked at by Shanny. He is a leader on the field, and clearly wouldnt have a problem joining this franchise.

I didnt see this on here, thought I would Share .... HAIL

[Mr. Sinister]

Wouldn't mind it as a stopgap solution. I wonder why NO hasn't resigned him yet.

[pvkeeper19]

Sharper is hit or miss. Gets picks, but misses tackles and lets receivers run away from him. I wouldn't be super excited for him to come here.

[RichmondRedskin88]

Sharper is hit or miss. Gets picks, but misses tackles and lets receivers run away from him. I wouldn't be super excited for him to come here.

A safety that gets picks but misses tackles and lets receivers get away. Hold on.....I got this..um...Damn I know I've heard this one before...

[moondog]

I like him a lot. As NO showed last year, it's not always about being the best at stopping the advance of the opponent's offense if you can consistently create turnovers. That, at this stage in his career, is also exactly what Sharper's about. He may not be the fastest or best player out their anymore, but he knows how to get the ball back. That's more than I can say about Landry and Laron could definitely stand to learn, um, everything from a guy like Sharper if we keep him.

[DCskinFAN]

he would be great, especially from a depth standpoint... but i believ the saints already offered him a contract, i think he is holding out for one more big payday... and if thats the case, i dont think shannallen would go for it.

[moondog]

A safety that gets picks but misses tackles and lets receivers get away. Hold on.....I got this..um...Damn I know I've heard this one before...

In case you are talking about Landry, Sharper had 9 interceptions last year. Landry has 3 in his career. Slight difference.

[Skinz248]

In case you are talking about Landry, Sharper had 9 interceptions last year. Landry has 3 in his career. Slight difference.

thanks for reading my mind. Sharper is a ball hawk. Id sign him hoping he could teach LL a thing or 2...

[Santana_89]

already discussed here
http://extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=320957

[RammsteinSkins]

We need a ball hawk like him. I think we could get him reasonably.

[Hitman#21]

BTW him and Sapp both predicted 10 wins for the Skins this season, in that segment.

[Ryman of the North]

lol can he play tackle or guard?

[NoItAllRS]

I would like to get Sharp on a 1-2 year contract. Being from Richmond VA I grew up playing against him and Shawn Barber (an ex-skins LB). I don't ever recall losing to their teams thou. Lol (Fairfield or Highland Springs) Sharp can hit. He decapatated a RB on my sqaud coming up from the FS position one game. So I can vouch for his tanasity. His INT's speaks for itself. That will allow Landry to play SS like he should. I'm sure Sharp would like to be close to home. We have no draft picks of value to get a FS. I think he could fill that roll. A vet leader in the secondary is much needed. So if the price is right GETTIM...

[RichmondRedskin88]

In case you are talking about Landry, Sharper had 9 interceptions last year. Landry has 3 in his career. Slight difference.

I was joking on how the guy's comments seem to be more for Landry than Sharper.:ols:

No doubt Sharper can play. Landry can too when his head is actually there.

[terpfan]

I would LOVE this to happen. Get it done Bruce!

[Dro89]

sign him draft okung. somehow get back into first round for another T

[Hitman#21]

sign him draft okung. somehow get back into first round for another T

That my friend is a championship team if all that occurs. :)

[Riggo-toni]

Sharper was the ideal safety for GW's defense, and had perhaps the best year of his career, despite his age. While we desparately need a FS, I don't know how well anyone's going to do in a D run by Haslett.

[Ashburn Dave]

If it moves Landry to SS then I'm all for it.

[acuratl1984]

Wouldn't mind it as a stopgap solution. I wonder why NO hasn't resigned him yet.

Its becuz i think he got surgery on his knee right after the season.... he would not be able to pass a physical for any team, so NO is taking a wait and see, I Believe...

[moondog]

I was joking on how the guy's comments seem to be more for Landry than Sharper.:ols:

No doubt Sharper can play. Landry can too when his head is actually there.

Yeah, I'm still stuck wondering where the rookie version of Landry went. We could use him. Whatever it is, we could definitely use a guy like Sharper. I'll be happy if he comes here, but I do like our younger safeties as well. It's just so frustrating to see a guy like Landry who is so talented and his mistakes so easily corrected, continue to play like he does...slow down, chop your feet, make the tackle. Do not over pursue and leave your feet.

His coverage sucks? Fine. It can be covered up or coached up some, but ultimately some guys have it and others don't. As long as you play your coverages mentally sound and make tackles, I'm perfectly fine if you're not that good in actually coverage one-on-one.

[indatrenches]

I would like to get Sharp on a 1-2 year contract. Being from Richmond VA I grew up playing against him and Shawn Barber (an ex-skins LB). I don't ever recall losing to their teams thou. Lol (Fairfield or Highland Springs) Sharp can hit. He decapatated a RB on my sqaud coming up from the FS position one game. So I can vouch for his tanasity. His INT's speaks for itself. That will allow Landry to play SS like he should. I'm sure Sharp would like to be close to home. We have no draft picks of value to get a FS. I think he could fill that roll. A vet leader in the secondary is much needed. So if the price is right GETTIM...
Really???

We (John Marshall) played them (Hermitage) as well annually. actually Jamie Sharper played LB as well as Shawn Barber, Darren played QB and safety and they all were dam good..... hence they made the NFL.

as you can tell we lost to them nearly every year.

Any way enough of the glory years (sign em up)

vet min and incentive .......as the locals put it.

[sonnyjz]

I was joking on how the guy's comments seem to be more for Landry than Sharper.:ols:

No doubt Sharper can play. Landry can too when his head is actually there.

Damn I miss Sean Taylor, sorry to bring back old memories but the season he passed away he matured as a man and as a player. He was the guy that would have taught LL how to play in this league.

[ArmchairRedskin]

If only Laron would study film half as much as Sharper. He'd be half as good.

[iMeast]

In case you are talking about Landry, Sharper had 9 interceptions last year. Landry has 3 in his career. Slight difference.

They were all against Matt Hasselbeck too.

I don't think big one year paydays would be a bad thing. I would give him what he deserves after last year, but I wouldn't go for anymore of these long-term huge paydays with aging vets.

HTTR

[REEGSKINS]

he is still a ball hawking safety. would love to have him,

[Dro89]

Id still take him just for stop gap i mean what can you lose? if he gets hurt were back at square one and we lose money... something were use too. But if it works out could potentially help us into the playoffs.

[Arsenic]

I know all about the OL situation.. but goddamn i have a feeling that the Skins are gonna draft Berry.

idk why.. maybe im crazy; hopeful, perhaps..

If not, then someone like Sharper should be visiting Redskins Park about now.

I'm sure Shanahan realizes how bad the ST situation hurt our team. Sooner or later, you gotta get a new dog..

[Kelvin Bryant]

thanks for reading my mind. Sharper is a ball hawk. Id sign him hoping he could teach LL a thing or 2...

Better yet; sign Sharper and let somebody else try to teach Landry.

[Spartacus87]

I'm sure Shanahan realizes how bad the ST situation hurt our team. Sooner or later, you gotta get a new dog.. Yeah.

Why doesn't every team just try and draft the top safety every year to replicate what was possible with Sean Taylor? Sooner or later that will mean something in the NFL right?

I'm sure Shanahan realizes how bad things got, and will remain, without Chris Samuels.

[FatboysSkins]

Yeah I seen this today. What are we waiting for lets get this done by far one of the only weakness we had on our d last year was at the FS position.:logo:

[HighOnHendrix]

BTW him and Sapp both predicted 10 wins for the Skins this season, in that segment.

I know, I was stunned by that. I can't believe McNugget will have that much of an impact. Vee shall shee.

[FatboysSkins]

:logo:I can he has won that many games with lest talented recievers and no running game in his years before TO after TO and before Deshaun Jackson.:logo:

[HOGnificent]

veteran leadership that all of theDB's could really benifit from...I like that. Not to mention he is a interception machine, and stays in shape all year long. I wouldnt break the bank but i would invite him to the party for sure.

[Arsenic]

Yeah.

Why doesn't every team just try and draft the top safety every year to replicate what was possible with Sean Taylor? Sooner or later that will mean something in the NFL right?

I'm sure Shanahan realizes how bad things got, and will remain, without Chris Samuels.

We're the ones who lost our dog.

Berry is a playmaking Turnover machine, imo. Creating more Turnovers seems to be the #1 reason behind our defensive scheme change. Dont expect Shanahan to reach, just to reach and make the popular pick. He's already shown that our opinions mean very little to him.

Haynesworth could possibly be traded for either a pick or an OL starter. OR the Skins could pay more than they'd prefer for a FS like Sharper. My point is that alot can happen between now & the draft. Shanahan has been saying "we're trying to get better EVERY DAY". So who might we bring in next? Having McNabb definitely makes recruitment a bit easier.

Don't rule out the possibility that we draft Eric Berry and please don't underestimate the difference he could make for both our offense and defense.

Regardless, keep your cool and (most importantly) Hail! :cool:

[da#1skinsfan]

Also all about it. I remember when he left the Packers and people thought he had nothing left in the tank. Then he goes to the vikes and lights it up and again is told he has nothing in the tank. Then goes to the Saints and lights it up and again is told he has nothing in the tank.

Cant hurt to give it another go!!!

[RichmondRedskin88]

BTW him and Sapp both predicted 10 wins for the Skins this season, in that segment.

But we're suppose to win the SB. How we gonna do that with 10 wins?;)

[Rocky21]

Hopefully Sharper has enough time to get his urine clean if he signs another NFL contract. :)

[fdarugar]

Well, he is old as balls but he is a million times better than LaRon. I'm down with it.

[SBChamps172226]

I think he would be great for the secondary which will see a lot of balls up for grabs with the new pressure the D will bring this year. As the front office is doing they take the time and don't overpay. See what his market price is and then react. Stay tuned.
Hail !!

[Justsomeguy]

I know all about the OL situation.. but goddamn i have a feeling that the Skins are gonna draft Berry.

idk why.. maybe im crazy; hopeful, perhaps..

If not, then someone like Sharper should be visiting Redskins Park about now.

I'm sure Shanahan realizes how bad the ST situation hurt our team. Sooner or later, you gotta get a new dog..

I completely agree with you there. FS is a glaring need, but if we can secure Gaither and Berry we will be in good situation especially if we get flozel as a RT.

[#1njskinsfan]

ill take him in a second!

one year deal, i would drive him here myself

[sikizler]

To echo some of the other posters, I'd welcome him for a one year deal. What's there to lose? Not that I don't like these guys but Chris Horton showed he was more of a flash in the pan and Reed Doughty can't play every down. A secondary of Rogers, Hall, Landry and Sharper with the old timer lining people up would be a nice back of the defense. How good were all those Saints DBs that you never heard of last year?

[LeftCoast Skinz FAN]

A safety that gets picks but misses tackles and lets receivers get away. Hold on.....I got this..um...Damn I know I've heard this one before...

:applause::ols::munchout::rotflmao:

[JohnnyUtah]

Sign him up!

Why not?

[JC#17]

Sharper is a playmaker, you can never have enough playmakers. I don't care how old he is, I would be very excited if the Skins signed him for 1-2 years.

[Spartacus87]

To echo some of the other posters, I'd welcome him for a one year deal. What's there to lose? Not that I don't like these guys but Chris Horton showed he was more of a flash in the pan and Reed Doughty can't play every down. A secondary of Rogers, Hall, Landry and Sharper with the old timer lining people up would be a nice back of the defense. How good were all those Saints DBs that you never heard of last year? They were pretty good actually.

Jabari Greer was nearly shut down for them, and their pass defense fell off pretty badly when he was injured in the middle of the season. I think we all know how Tracy Porter worked out for them. And Malcolm Jenkins started off like a rookie, but was a solid contributor by the end of the year.

Sharper is below average against the run and just sat back 15-20 yards to try and pick passes while the corners did all the real coverage work.

Was he good in that role, within everything else the defense was able to do up front? Yeah.

But he's a 34 year old, going on 35, FS who just had his first big season since 2005. I think anyone hoping that he would come in and replicate anything similar to his season last year is out of their minds, and safety really isn't an area we need to address right now anyway.

[redskins55]

I'll pass.... He's not a good fit for our 3-4. Safeties in the 3-4 just cant sit back and ball hawk like Gregg William's did with Sean Taylor and this past year with Sharper. They have to move around, blitz, tackle, and cover like Troy Polamlau or Ed Reed. Sharper should retire on that last season because if he goes anywhere else besides Gregg Williams scheme he's going to get toasted as he did in Viking land.

[21 always]

Wanted to see what how you all feel about Sharper, I personally think it would be great for our defense and gives us a solid general for our secondary. The guy can still play.

[mcgraw238]

Wanted to see what how you all feel about Sharper, I personally think it would be great for our defense and gives us a solid general for our secondary. The guy can still play.

Why do you assume we are not?

[PalmettoRedskin]

Kareem Moore

[santana_4_prez]

I guess the same reason the other 31 teams aren't.

[SkinsCrushCowboys]

http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=007335040014827223562:txxpw2r44_a

:beatdeadhorse:

[fdarugar]

Kareem Moore

Reed Doughty Maybe? I'd still like to bring Sharper in, we look pretty weak back there with the current guys on the roster.

[PalmettoRedskin]

I'd like to platoon Moore, McCaulley and Kubiak...

[Mahons21]

But he's a 34 year old, going on 35, FS who just had his first big season since 2005. I think anyone hoping that he would come in and replicate anything similar to his season last year is out of their minds, and safety really isn't an area we need to address right now anyway.

-Is this serious? It can't be...

-We don't currently have a starting FS on the roster, unless your comfortable with Kareem Moore as our last line of defense, and if he goes down, then what?

[Spartacus87]

-Is this serious? It can't be...

-We don't currently have a starting FS on the roster, unless your comfortable with Kareem Moore as our last line of defense, and if he goes down, then what?
Are you not comfortable with Moore starting at FS?

We don't know anything about the guy really, other than his huge hit on Ochocinco a couple years ago. But the coaches have been high on him since he was drafted.

Why don't we see how the FS depth chart fills out through training camp before we worry over who's going to start there.

[anar-k21]

i dont know if this one will happen, but Sharper has the record for INTs for TDs, or was a couple away from it. Id like to see him with the skins and i too am shocked no one jumped on him yet

[GrimReaper21]

John Clayton just reported in his latest mailbag that he expects the Redskins to make a run at Darren Sharper. I think it would be great, and a huge boost to our defense. Not only is Sharper a fantastic playmaker, but he would add a veteran presence that is sorely needed on the team.

[Skin'emAlive]

Im confused as to why so many people here think Kareem Moore is any good. All i ever hear is how good he could be, but ive never seen him do anything to warrant this optimism.

[Veretax]

Didn't sharper go down with an injury late last year?

[fdarugar]

John Clayton just reported in his latest mailbag that he expects the Redskins to make a run at Darren Sharper. I think it would be great, and a huge boost to our defense. Not only is Sharper a fantastic playmaker, but he would add a veteran presence that is sorely needed on the team.

So he expects the Skins to go after him? It doesn't mean they have been linked to one another by a source, right?

[RenegadeTK]

We NEED to bring Sharper in. Bringing him in would allow Laron to dominate at SS. It would bring an instant presence downfield. AND it would bring in someone to mentor possible young FSs like Moore.

[kreitmaster]

Get this done please. Haslett wants to force turnovers; getting a guy that had 9 INTs last year is a pretty good start.

Clayton mentions the Redskins as a team to make a run at Sharper on the right side of this article.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=5136379

[kingdaddy]

Sharper, Hotel Flozell, Faneca and T.O. would completer our offseason free agent signings nicely.

[Hitman21ST]

Sharper, Hotel Flozell, Faneca and T.O. would completer our offseason free agent signings nicely.

Except for T.O.

And I hope that if we bring in the hotel, he's just there as a backup insurance policy. I would like to see Sharper and Faneca in teh B&G though.

[carverkid]

I live in New Orleans now, and watched every Saints game last season. Sharper has lost a step, but can still keep up with most receivers. His instincts and vision are better than ever though. No one here can figure out why he hasn't been resigned.

I don't know if he could run down Dez Bryant, but surely he can be useful.

[carverkid]

Didn't sharper go down with an injury late last year?

He missed a couple games late in the season (the ones the Saints lost) but came back strong for the playoffs and superbowl.

[Monk4thaHALL]

I'm inclined to wait and see what happens with Oshiomogho Atogwe.

[J-bomb]

We won't sign any of these FA's yet. Once camp starts and competition begins we see the weak cut and the needs brought in.

[Art Monk Fan]

I heard on Sirius NFL that Sharper had micro-fracture surgery in the off-season and was trying to keep it quiet. That is why the Saints haven't resigned him yet -- they have known about the surgery.

[leesburgvaskinsfan]

This signing, if it could happen at a value cost, would make sense on many levels unless I'm missing something here.

Hail!

[skinsfan_1215]

I heard on Sirius NFL that Sharper had micro-fracture surgery in the off-season and was trying to keep it quiet. That is why the Saints haven't resigned him yet -- they have known about the surgery.

Did it say which bone?

[Portis for 6]

Why we havnt signed this guy is beyond me! Hometown guy, and I'm sure he wouldn't mind finishing his career in VA... It's a MUST in my book!

[theboomking]

Did it say which bone?

It's almost always the weight bearing aspects of the femoral condyles in the knee, or more rarely the tibial plateau, the lower bone in the knee.

http://www.eorthopod.com/sites/default/files/images/knee_OCD_anatomy01.jpg

[skinsfan_1215]

^ Thanks that's helpful. I assumed it was in his foot or leg, which could be a pretty serious question mark going into the season. Probably why he's still unsigned thus far.

[downbeat87]

no ones gonna sign him until he can pass the physical right?

i thought i heard that but i really cant stand firm on that as fact.

[Coral]

I'm inclined to wait and see what happens with Oshiomogho Atogwe.


In addition to coming off reconstructive shoulder surgery, unsigned restricted free agent O.J. Atogwe is reportedly dealing with a sports hernia.
He's really banged up, which explains the lack of interest in Atogwe to this point. Still, it's likely to pick up shortly. Teams like the Dolphins, Cowboys, Bears, and Jaguars could all use a play-making free safety.

Chris Mortensen on Twitter (http://twitter.com/mortreport/status/12944558724)

[ciresolstice]

If that's true, pass. Takes at least a year probably to get back to his normal agility/speed. Already aging, not recovering as fast. Sports medicine is better than years past, but at his age he needs relative health... microfracture is more common place now..I know of a few cases in the NBA...but it takes time and it was on younger athletes.

[Monk4thaHALL]

Chris Mortensen on Twitter (http://twitter.com/mortreport/status/12944558724)

I did already see that. Timestamp today:
Apr. 27 - 9:24 am et

per: http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFl&id=3283
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April-27th-2010, 10:22 AM
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Still made the post after reading Mort's info.

[anar-k21]

he's great, he had injuries though, and with his age he's hard for teams to take the chance on, im shocked the saints aint sign him back though

[carverkid]

he's great, he had injuries though, and with his age he's hard for teams to take the chance on, im shocked the saints aint sign him back though

Saints gave him an offer that's still on the table. All he has to do is pick up the pen. He wants more "love" as he called it, but Micky Loomis isn't budging.

[NattyBo1985]

Adam Schefter just said on Sportscenter that Sharper is in Jacksonville today, if he leaves without a contract his next stop is Dallas.

[fdarugar]

Adam Schefter just said on Sportscenter that Sharper is in Jacksonville today, if he leaves without a contract his next stop is Dallas.

Ugh, hope he signs with Jacksonville then.

[NattyBo1985]

JLC just tweeted that Washington and New Orleans are possible stops after confirming (or restating) what Schefter already said about him definately going to Dallas next.