Sharper Returns to Saints

by Matt Birch on May 3, 2010 5:15 PM EDT

We can no longer dream about seeing the ballhawk in green, Jets fans.

According to Pro FootBall Talk, Darren Sharper signed a one-year deal with the Saints today.

For me personally, this was the one player I have been praying we would be able to sign during this offseason. Pettine's 3-4 schemes are just tailor-made for the ballhawk to thrive. Imagine seeing him in cover-1? Blitzing off the edge?

Saints' beat writers have been playing he wants to play in warm weather climate.... so maybe it's time to get him out of our heads for good. No one is doubting about his ability to perform here, but he's already won a ring. It's going to take a lot more than Rex and NY state of mind to get the veteran playing in the Meadowlands in frigid December weather.

Let's face it, he wasn't going to Jacksonville as they have a lot of rebuilding still to do.

At least he didn't go to Miami.

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Probably a good move on his part.

The Dolphins are back! We've got a new team, we're Super Bowl bound, and they can't touch us!

by Chad Henne is Your New Bicycle on May 3, 2010 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

lol, you really didnt want to see him a Jet did you

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by Matt Birch on May 3, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Not any more than you wanted to see him in Miami, no.

But he’s carved out a nice little niche for himself on a Super Bowl winning team, so his decision makes 100% sense.

The Dolphins are back! We've got a new team, we're Super Bowl bound, and they can't touch us!

by Chad Henne is Your New Bicycle on May 3, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions

i dont know why it took so long for a great player like him to sign if he was just going to go back to his former team. i was thinking that maybe he and the jets had some secret verbal agreement and he would stay a free agent until july 22 or whatever date where all the free agents become free game to us. i guess that was wishful thinking.

by joey d on May 3, 2010 5:53 PM EDT reply actions

Guess we're stuck with Brodney Pool

at least I know what our starting defenses weak spot is going to be this fall.

by Bro Namath on May 3, 2010 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

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Correct me if I’m wrong… what’s wrong with Brodney Pool?

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by King A! on May 4, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions

What's right with him?

Pardon me for not being sold on a safety with mediocre stats prone to serious head injuries who seems to barely ever get any playing time.

Apart from CB’s assertions (it’s an upgrade because he says so) nobody has taken the time to explain WHY this guy is a good grab at all.

I’ve heard nothing but bad things.

by Bro Namath on May 4, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I never pumped up Poole. I’ve been reserved when it comes to him. I don’t think he’ll be a liability, but I never sung his praises. I don’t know much about him. I do like his stats though, considering where he’s played the last few years.

by Crackback on May 4, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry for ptting words in your mouth CB

by Bro Namath on May 5, 2010 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Here’s the SB Nation scouting report:

Assets

* A natural free safety. Diagnoses plays quickly and makes smart decisions. Excels in deep support and zone coverage, where he can react quickly to the ball in the air. Takes good position and angles.

Flaws

* Is a little long and lanky. Isn’t as effective in the box. Has the hips and lateral quickness for man coverage but gets turned around and fails to locate at times. Not a bone-crushing tackler.

by random122 on May 4, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Blockquotes didn’t work out so well there, but everything from where it starts to the end of my post is from the link.

by random122 on May 4, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I was all for getting him until the reality of a 34 year old just coming off knee surgery began to set in. I think we’re better off without him.

However, if Atogwe could still be had…

by Crackback on May 3, 2010 6:28 PM EDT reply actions

I’m not sure I’d necessarily say we’re better off, but I do think people are overlooking that he’s probably not going to replicate what he did last year ever again.

Agree on Atogwe.

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by John B on May 3, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions