Lions and Bears Interested in Lito Sheppard?
by Sean Yuille on Mar 8, 2010 3:33 PM EST
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PrintCornerback Lito Sheppard, who became a free agent after the Jets released him last week, is reportedly drawing interest from a pair of NFC North teams -- the Lions and, of course, the Bears. Here is what Pro Football Talk had to say about Sheppard earlier this afternoon:
We're told that two teams are in the mix for his services. Per a league source, the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears have expressed interest.
To date, no visits have been scheduled.
It will be interesting to see if anything develops on the Lito Sheppard front with the Lions. Detroit needs to rebuild the cornerback position this offseason, and one way they are going to do that is by trading for Chris Houston, assuming there are no snags with that deal. I would imagine that the Lions will also draft at least one cornerback in April because that position is pretty deep and if somebody like Kyle Wilson drops to the second round, I'd imagine Detroit would jump at the opportunity to select him.
Beyond that, I'm not sure what the Lions' plans are, specifically with free agents. In the report about the Houston trade we learned that the Lions pursued Dunta Robinson, so it's obvious they are exploring all options. Perhaps Sheppard is just merely one of those options and nothing will come of this report, but personally I would be for adding a player like Sheppard for the right price. Say what you want about the type of player he is now versus a couple years ago, but I think Sheppard is an upgrade over the corners currently on the roster. Plus, if it comes down to the Lions or Bears for Sheppard, I'd like to see him end up in Detroit so we don't have to play him twice a year and possibly regret missing out on him.
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Agreed.
Similar to Cromartie, Houston, Robinson, etc…..we need talent. When the CB position is as depleted as it is on this team just about anything is an upgrade.
"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." -Mark Twain
hmm
i’m up for this move. does anyone know how much money it would command to bring him here?
i guess he was slotted to make 1.15 mil this year. has he dropped that low really?
"Football isn't a contact sport, it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
--Duffy Daugherty
would be a god pickup
sheppard was cut because of injuries and a big roster bonus, not forlack of talent.
would be happy with this signing if it took place
i was commenting
on his base salary. but of course now that i see this i understand why:
http://www.nyjetscap.com/litosheppard.html
"Football isn't a contact sport, it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
--Duffy Daugherty
by GhostManOnThird on Mar 8, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
And the fact that they just traded with SD
for a corner that is faster younger and more of a ball hawk. Come on do your homework guys,Why would the jets keep him around when you have the best shut down corner and just traded for a much younger version of what Sheppard use to be. They needed to save that 1.5 million for the grounds keepers, so when they start throwing crap on the field cause Dirty Sanchez just threw another pick, they will have enough help to clean it all up.
How many lumps you want Doc?
hmm
your typing has really improved sir.
"Football isn't a contact sport, it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
--Duffy Daugherty
by GhostManOnThird on Mar 8, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
He fixed his keyboard.....finally.....lol
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lol....I was about to say what link?
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Hey Wayne
I actually would not be totally against that idea……Haden at 9 would be good. Also, they said we could get a DT like Odrick at pick 34…..which I would be ok with, but maybe we would still get Wilson if he slipped to 34, or McCourtey. Just because we traded for Houston does not mean we couldn’t draft 2 corners. Just a thought.
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i agree
amazing deal on our end. we could get more talent insanely quickly.
but the more and more i see on berry, the more i crave us to draft him. and that’s a huge problem seeing that suh still might be there. OH LORDY, what to do. hahahah.
"Football isn't a contact sport, it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
--Duffy Daugherty
by GhostManOnThird on Mar 8, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
4 sho...
I was wondering if they were gonna go after him, he was good in Philly, & assuming he retained some of his former glory & not the stagnent player for the Jets, opposite Revis. I was wondering what was up with Wade, he’s a quick DB, much like Houston, they’re both @ a good age 25 & have descent tackling #‘s, could use maybe a few more INT’s. But, would be a definate upgrade from last year. This is where we start getting are hopes up again! May the Shwartz be with you!
Did the Lions release White???
Also Kampman signed the same contract KVB signed almost. Did they want KVB more than Kampman??? Very intresting
Yes they did msivits
http://www.detroitlions.com/index-home.html
Look at the bottom.
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We still have Jack Williams
The guy we picked up from Denver last year who was hurt in his first game as a Lion. I am still hopeful that he can turn into a nice depth player for us.
Exactly...
I don’t want to brag but was the first to trumpet Jack back then..and the guy can play..horrible luck on the injury.
http://cmufootball.blogspot.com/
Get'em
I say get him, we could use a guy like him on are team for depth and help what ever rookie we take develop.
it's pretty much
gotten to the point that whoever the lions target and want to sign, i’m ok with cuz i trust the brass and believe in them.
completely agree with this
not only do i trust and believe in the brass, i trust and believe our coaching staff will get the most out of houston….what that’ll be is anyone’s guess, but like i said, i trust and believe:
http://detroit.footballdiaries.com/lions-will-acquire-chris-houston-from-atlanta/
Sheppard is a talent
And that’s what we need. Go get him.
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Besides RB
The Lions and Bears have similaar needs.. If some team is interested the Bear may get a 2nd or 3trd for their TE….
Lions needs OL, RB, CB, DT, S (the areas of need are being addressed) the draft focus is getting clearer
GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.
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