muck Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Anyone know of any 'real' offers made to PHI for Shephard? I've heard rumors that PHI wants a 2nd round pick for him ... is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flypaste Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Nothing solid... In fact in the statement three team are mentioned but ony the St. Louis Rams are named. Sheppard drawing interestLito Sheppard | Eagles | Interested: Rams? Three teams are showing interest in Sheppard, according to John Clayton. The price could come down to a second-round pick. The Rams are one of the interested teams, but the Eagles won't deal Sheppard unless they get satisfactory value. Sheppard is under contract with the Eagles through 2011 and is scheduled to make $2.75 million this season. The 5-foot-10, 194-pounder is considered one of the better man-to-man coverage cornerbacks in football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Eagles reportedly made an offer for Jared Allen involving Lito, but didn't want to part with their 1st... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 For what it's worth, I'm expecting to see a draft day trade as teams who have a need at CB miss out on the top 2-3 CBs. Teams are just waiting to see how the first round shakes out, I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__HAUSE__ Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 For what it's worth, I'm expecting to see a draft day trade as teams who have a need at CB miss out on the top 2-3 CBs. Teams are just waiting to see how the first round shakes out, I'd imagine. I'm think the Bills will trade down with the Eagles in the following senerio : Bills #11 for Eagles #19 & Lito Shepard With other later round considerations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm think the Bills will trade down with the Eagles in the following senerio : Bills #11 for Eagles #19 & Lito Shepard With other later round considerations. Its possible, but as much as everyone seems to think CB is a pressing need, they DO have McGee and Greer played well last year. They have 2 pretty good corners already, plus have Youboty as well (2nd round pick a few years ago). Is Sheppard really a step up from either of those guys considering he cant seem to stay healthy (or so it seems)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__HAUSE__ Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Its possible, but as much as everyone seems to think CB is a pressing need, they DO have McGee and Greer played well last year. They have 2 pretty good corners already, plus have Youboty as well (2nd round pick a few years ago). Is Sheppard really a step up from either of those guys considering he cant seem to stay healthy (or so it seems)? I know it's not a pressing need...But if they can get a probowl player and still draft the receiver they want/need in the lower half of the first round. Why not do it?? He might not be better than McGee, but I think he is better than Greer. Please remember the Best Passing offense is still in our division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I know it's not a pressing need...But if they can get a probowl player and still draft the receiver they want/need in the lower half of the first round. Why not do it?? He might not be better than McGee, but I think he is better than Greer. Please remember the Best Passing offense is still in our division. Good point. And yeah, I guess it really all depends on who the Bills are even targeting. If its a WR, trading down would be in their best intrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I know it's not a pressing need...But if they can get a probowl player and still draft the receiver they want/need in the lower half of the first round. Why not do it?? He might not be better than McGee, but I think he is better than Greer. Please remember the Best Passing offense is still in our division. Yes sir...be it Pennington or Clemens, the Jets are IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooner Nation Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Id rather Dallas have given a 2 for Sheppard, than give a 4 for Pac-Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Id rather Dallas have given a 2 for Sheppard, than give a 4 for Pac-Man. They are trying to rent a Championship at all cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chappy Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8069686...13162&ATT=5 Bucs Interested In Sheppard The Buccaneers are reportedly the frontrunners for Eagles DB Lito Sheppard. The Buccaneers might be willing to part with their second-round pick (No. 21, No. 52 overall). The move still wouldn't do much for Sheppard's IDP value. | April 24, 2008 7:10 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitter Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 FOXSports.com is reporting that Lito Sheppard was in Tampa on Wednesday to visit with the Buccaneers. According to FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer, Tampa is now the frontrunner for the disgruntled Eagles cornerback who appeared to lose his starting job in Philadelphia when the Eagles brought in Asante Samuel. The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the Bucs may include wideout Michael Clayton in the deal. Drafted in the first round in 2004, Clayton had a stellar rookie year for Tampa (80 catches, 7 TDs), but his production has been disappointing over the past three years (87 catches, 1 TD). According to Glazer, the trade is likely to go down on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitter Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Damn 6Kings! You always have by far the best avatars. I don't even mind you beating me in a post. Just so long as I get to watch your avatars!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Damn 6Kings! You always have by far the best avatars. I don't even mind you beating me in a post. Just so long as I get to watch your avatars!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 FOXSports.com is reporting that Lito Sheppard was in Tampa on Wednesday to visit with the Buccaneers. According to FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer, Tampa is now the frontrunner for the disgruntled Eagles cornerback who appeared to lose his starting job in Philadelphia when the Eagles brought in Asante Samuel. The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the Bucs may include wideout Michael Clayton in the deal. Drafted in the first round in 2004, Clayton had a stellar rookie year for Tampa (80 catches, 7 TDs), but his production has been disappointing over the past three years (87 catches, 1 TD). According to Glazer, the trade is likely to go down on Saturday I really hope this is not true.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Jacksonville is interested. There's still a good possibility that Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard will be traded before this weekend, when the Eagles will hold their post-draft minicamp. According to league sources, Sheppard's agent, Lamont Smith, has had extensive conversations with the Jacksonville Jaguars about a possible offer for his client. The Jags, who are trying to make their defense as Peyton Manning-proof as possible, were interested in Sheppard before the draft. But their first-round trade-up with Baltimore to get defensive end Derrick Harvey cost them two third-round picks and a fourth-round selection, leaving them with just two picks in the first four rounds. Because of that, they weren't willing to part with their second-round pick, which they spent on another defensive end, Auburn's Quentin Groves, in a deal for Sheppard. But Smith is trying to broker a deal that would have the Jags giving the Eagles a package of '09 draft picks for Sheppard. Asked Sunday night whether he expects Sheppard to play for the Eagles in '08, coach Andy Reid said: ``As I sit here right now, Lito is an Eagle. That's how it is, just like every other guy on this football team. ``It gives us one great opportunity for a nice secondary. The way to use him is just like we used (former Eagle cornerbacks) Bobby Taylor, Al Harris and Troy Vincent. We just rotated all of them and they were all starters in our eyes.'' Doesn't Philly have enough picks for next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chappy Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Jacksonville is interested. Doesn't Philly have enough picks for next year? Already posted here- http://forums.thehuddle.com/index.php?showtopic=245888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Already posted here- http://forums.thehuddle.com/index.php?showtopic=245888 yeah, the Lito thread deserves one as well since it pertains to the updates on his offseason activity and where he may land... the archiving is good ...to see which teams are seriously in the cornerback market.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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