Free-agent safety Darren Sharper was on the Saints’ sideline for their 27-16 victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday, but the street clothes he wore while catching up with his former team will be the ones he’ll continue to wear. Though Sharper, 36, didn’t say he was officially retired, he told me he has moved on [...]
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Darren Sharper Remains Steadfast In Wanting to Be with the Saints
According to Brad Biggs of the National Football Post, veteran safety Darren Sharper remains consistent in what he has said all season-he wants to return to the Saints. The question is whether the Saints want him back. Sharper is 35 and his durability will be an issue with the Saints or any other franchise. He [...]
Saints Defense Quietly Making Some Noise; Sharper Adds Spark
Sharper, Saints Pass Defense Ranks 1st I don’t want anyone to get me wrong on this. Statistically, the Saints defense has been playing extremely well this entire season. Currently, it is ranked 3rd overall. It’s 1st in pass defense, 3rd in yards allowed, 5th in points allowed, and 17th against the rush. I don’t think [...]
Status of Saints safety Darren Sharper
When Sharper returns, what will happen to the team’s current starting free safety, Malcolm Jenkins? Darren Sharper reportedly participated in Wednesday’s practice for the first time this season. Sporting a brace on his left knee, the Pro Bowl safety and huge fan favorite was just removed from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List this [...]
Can the Saints Defense Have a Repeat Performance in 2010?
Last year, the New Orleans Saints Defense shocked the football world. Not since the reign of the infamous Dome Patrol has there been anything close to resembling a valid defensive unit as a whole in New Orleans. Teams literally dominated the black and gold’s D, torching the corners and bulldozing the defensive front at will. [...]
NFC Power Rankings
July 10th, 2010 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Power Rankings, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Bucs, Washington Redskins 16. St. Louis Rams: 0-16? This team is no better than the 2008-2009 Detroit Lions. Potential to become be the most pathetic pass offense ever. The Most Miserable Show On Turf? Would’ve never drafted Sam Bradford #1 overall, he’s a complete waste of money and an injury waiting to happen. Who’s their back-up, A.J. Feely? [...]
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301 Comments »Battle Lines Already being Drawn between the Saints and Vikings
We’re months away from training camp, but battle lines are already being drawn up for next season. With winning the Super Bowl, comes off the field distractions. Players go back to their hometowns and ride around in parades in their honor. Autograph seekers hound them wherever they go. The endorsements come. The TV shows come [...]
Can Sharper step up again like 2009 for the champion Saints?
Yes, Darren Sharper is back! Sharper and the Saints agreed to a one year deal today which paves the way for the play making safety to return to the Black and Gold. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sharper returns to the Saints after a record breaking season. His 9 INTs this season led [...]
