PATRIOTSFANINPA

The Eagles have been reported as asking for a 2nd and a 5th round pick in this years draft for the rights to Sheppard - Is he worth this much to give up for a veteran corner?

fnordcircle

On top of the fact that we'd have to redo his contract? I'm not so sure.

I'm happier with Chad Scott/Hobbs/Bryant and a first and second day draft pick than trading for and then paying Lito Sheppard.

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PatsFanInEaglesLand

The 2nd is low enough and the our 5th is even lower now with the compensatory picks that I just might do it. The only concern I have is Sheppard's durability. But other than that he is a pretty dam good cover corner. But, also what does Lito want as far as money goes? That to me is more of the problem than the picks.

TomBradyWoot

I'd do it. We're in a win now type of mode and getting him would help us reach the super bowl and possibly win it. I could really care less about the money because he'll probably want a new deal AFTER this season and if he can help bring a title then who cares if he leaves after 08? Plus we could always franchise or transition tag him and if Belichick and Pioli don't want to pay him just deal him away while he's tagged.

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tjones7

No, but not because there is a lack of talent, he is too much money, almost assante money and there is some solid talent in rounds 2-4

KontradictioN

If we do that, then pay him, then what was the point in getting rid of Samuel in the first place. A big, fat NO.

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tjones7

Exactly, Assante admitedly is a better corner, and more importantly he was actually on the field the last few years

HEY BRO! WHAT UP?

No. Sheppard is injury prone, turning 27 and could be asking for a lot of money through an extention. I would rather use that 2nd round pick on a CB through the draft. Although there aren't any Champ Bailey's in this years draft class, the CB position looks to be pretty deep.

BradyManny

No thanks, I'd rather have Flowers, Cason, Jackson or Thomas. Football Outsiders had Sheppard with one of the worst success rates in the league through 12 weeks last season for what its worth.

castlelong1

I need two more posts to start a big thread.