Lito Sheppard To Vikings

by Matt Birch on Apr 21, 2010 8:52 PM EDT

Lito Sheppard has reached a one-year deal with Minnesota reportedly worth $2 Million.

Sheppard had a very short stint with GangGreen (one year), and spent a good chunk of it injured. It is important to note that he did, however, get the short end of the stick in the AFC Championship game by Rex. The questionable decision still leaves us asking "What if'" regarding his decision to start Dwight Lowery over the veteran. Although that's all in the past now.

The news came from ESPN's Adam Schefter:

On eve of draft, Minnesota makes a move. Free-agent CB Lito Sheppard signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings.

Lito was due a hefty roster bonus worth $10 million if he was to start the 2010-11 season as a Jet . Something he certainly didn't earn, with all the injuries rendering him unreliable. So Lito being released by the Jets was a surprise to no one.

So if he is gone, why should we care?

Because Lito will be coming to the new stadium wearing purple on October 11. On Monday night football.

Then you factor in the Brett Favre factor......
While his status for next season is still a question mark (as per usual) , we know Favre may still have one year left in the tank and return to QB the team.

I don't have any problem with Lito, he did everything he was asked and no one can question his work ethic. But to stick it to him, Favre (especially Favre) and Childress on primetime television (who I am not a fan of, personally).... well, that would create a damn enjoyable Monday night.

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Man this makes an already heated match-up even better! Damn it man why is the start of the season so far away!!

by Exystence on Apr 21, 2010 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

braylon edwards will do one double move for a 80 yard TD and lito will be out of the game

J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!!!!!!!!!!

by TheSanchize6 on Apr 21, 2010 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

No Offense

But Edwards would still have to catch it first.

Mauldin Played for Columbus a few years ago, He has six career games.

by Mark D on Apr 21, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Gotta Look at the Bright side of Farve...

At least he helped us get rid of Mangenius

Mauldin Played for Columbus a few years ago, He has six career games.

by Mark D on Apr 21, 2010 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

He'll Be a Non Factor

I always liked the guy but his skill has declined and is no longer a true starter. Best of luck to him, but the only person he’ll be barely able to comer is Keller, maybe.

by JETSKID123 on Apr 21, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

Lito won't even play.

It’ll be a thigh or a hammy or an ankle or something. Always is.

by Crackback on Apr 21, 2010 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

He's a decent player

but not worth a ten mil roster bonus.

I wish Cops was on...

by Generzal Zod on Apr 21, 2010 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

my grandma can detroy him zoom pass him with her rascal and get 3td’s on him lmao!

by J3TSFANFORLYF3 on Apr 21, 2010 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

He didnt play because he is trash who needs him. He wouldnt have been physical enough to play Garcon, and he has declined so much he wouldnt have been able to gaurd Wayne. The only what if is if Donald Strickland didnt get hurt and he was playing Garcon.

by Vaughn Parker on Apr 22, 2010 7:54 AM EDT via mobile reply actions