Safety Options - Sharper, Rolle (maybe)

[Ruhskins]

Well it appears that the Saints are not going to tag Sharper, and there are rumors of the Cardinals possibly releasing Rolle. I think either of them would be worth signing up. Sharper for the right price, and if Rolle becomes available...I wouldn't mind paying him to be our FS and move Landry SS.

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Source: New Orleans Saints won't place franchise tag on Darren Sharper - ESPN

Oh and please save the "we need to get young" comments for the offensive line. We have a lot of youth in our defensive backs unit, and could use some veteran leadership (i.e. Sharper).

[MTK]

Can't believe the Saints wouldn't lock up Sharper for one more year. That non-tag surprised me.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Can't believe the Saints wouldn't lock up Sharper for one more year. That non-tag surprised me.

Same here. I think that's GW's blessing and his curse. He thinks he'll get the same performance out of his system and not a single player.

Got news for the Saints. He was your best defensive playmaker and you can bet on losing 1-2 games JUST because he's not there anymore.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Same here. I think that's GW's blessing and his curse. He thinks he'll get the same performance out of his system and not a single player.

Got news for the Saints. He was your best defensive playmaker and you can bet on losing 1-2 games JUST because he's not there anymore.

I think you're right TMC, but I don't think franchising him and paying him the tender would have prevented that 1-2 game regression. He's 34.

It's probably the right move to accept that his performance in this season was every bit as fluky as it was unexpected. He may still be a good player next year, but I wouldn't give him the franchise tender to force him to prove it.

If he leaves, they will have a big hole to replace, but I don't think he's going to leave. I think he'll test the market and re-sign.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Same here. I think that's GW's blessing and his curse. He thinks he'll get the same performance out of his system and not a single player.

Got news for the Saints. He was your best defensive playmaker and you can bet on losing 1-2 games JUST because he's not there anymore.

I think that's debatable. I don't know that Sharper was the best defensive playmaker down the stretch for that team. He only had 2 picks after week 8 last year and none in the playoffs. That's not to say that teams didn't start going away from him, but I don't think that putting the franchise tag on him would have been a good idea. I think there's a good chance he wouldn't have lived up to that kind of salary, uncapped season or not.

I agree that's he one of the best playmakers on that team, but Tracy Porter came up with some huge plays in bigger games that Darren Sharper. I think Sharper "had a great season" because of his first half. I don't know that his play down the stretch really sealed this idea that he's "back."

[flashalexb]

How about Myron Rolle from FSU/Oxford?

First round talent that will probably drop to a later round.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by flashalexb

How about Myron Rolle from FSU/Oxford?

First round talent that will probably drop to a later round.

he's a SS...so No we don't need Another SS (Horton,Doughty,Moore)

[freddyg12]

I know Ruhskins is throwing out the idea because these players may be available, but I really am surprised in general at the no. of people on this site that seem to think safety is a position we need to address.

I like the unit we have & I think K. Moore will earn more time this year. Landry has had his problems, but still has great upside.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I know Ruhskins is throwing out the idea because these players may be available, but I really am surprised in general at the no. of people on this site that seem to think safety is a position we need to address.

I like the unit we have & I think K. Moore will earn more time this year. Landry has had his problems, but still has great upside.

I would love to see that. It should be interesting with new coaches this year to see who is given a chance. We tried Jeremiah Trotter at MLB instead of giving our own Antonio Pierce a shot until Gibbs and GWilliams got here.

[diehardskin2982]

I would go with Rolle. He is younger than Sharper with more upside. I also believe Sharper is going to make a sweetheart deal to stay in New Orleans.

Another option linked to maybe going to the Skins is Donte Whittner of the Bills.

[mredskins]

Looks like Vinny's big seventh round pick of Horton is really panning out. I think the gu ywas a flash i nthe pan be surprised if he does anything this year.

[skinzfan88]

Horton is a SS like Laron, what the team is lacking is a true FS. Keep CH and LL close to the line of scrimage is their strengths, but both can be a liability in coverage.

I wouldn't mind picking up Rolle, but not breaking the bank for him.

[Dirtbag59]

Get Kim Kardashian to play safety.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Get Kim Kardashian to play safety.

I see her playing center.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I see her playing center.

Why do you say that?