Lito Sheppard - He Once Was An Eagle

[QB Eagles]

What's the matter Sarge, you don't think the Eagles can get a "playmaker" WR with pick #52 in a weak WR draft? You must be a Negadelphian.

Whether that's the trade or not, it looks an awful lot like the Eagles are going to trade proven Pro Bowl-caliber talent for unproven players that have at least even odds of being garbage and low odds of adding as much value to the team as Lito. If the Eagles can't make Lito even a small part of a worthwhile trade, the Samuel move loses a lot of its luster.

[The BIGSTUD]

At this point I'd love if they took Devin Thomas. He isn't going to start right away, but I'm telling you by mid to late season he will be making plays.

Plus he'd see the field in the return game right away.

I have a feeling the Bills might trade down for him though. Right in front of the Eagles at 17.

[Sgt PSN]

What's the matter Sarge, you don't think the Eagles can get a "playmaker" WR with pick #52 in a weak WR draft? You must be a Negadelphian.

ha!

Whether that's the trade or not, it looks an awful lot like the Eagles are going to trade proven Pro Bowl-caliber talent for unproven players that have at least even odds of being garbage and low odds of adding as much value to the team as Lito. If the Eagles can't make Lito even a small part of a worthwhile trade, the Samuel move loses a lot of its luster.

Right on.  

[Dillen]

I have a feeling the Bills might trade down for him though. Right in front of the Eagles at 17.

I hate quotes like this. No team trades down for a player. If the team likes him, they take him. They're not going to risk losing him trading down a few spots if they really like him.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Gruden loves ex-Eagles.

I would prefer a high #2 or packaging him with picks to get a WR.

[rjs246]

So in this scenario they would have 12 picks? Here doggy doggy doggy...

[MadMarchHare]

My feeling was that the plan was to pick up Samuel and trade Lito for Fitzgerald, and if that's right, they were going for the brass ring, which is good.  Unfortunately, they were lazy on Fitz.  Seems to me the FO thought Fitz wouldn't sign long term, or Arizona would be too cheap, and they wouldn't have any trouble getting him.  Oops. 

Not being able to get something valuable for Lito makes the Samuel move a mistake.

[The BIGSTUD]

I have a feeling the Bills might trade down for him though. Right in front of the Eagles at 17.

I hate quotes like this. No team trades down for a player. If the team likes him, they take him. They're not going to risk losing him trading down a few spots if they really like him.

Yes, teams do trade down for players. I personally agree with you. If you like a player, then take him where you are. Value is overrated IMO, because it is so subjective.

But some teams do go nuts about value and trade down hoping a guy they like is there.

[Dillen]

Where da proof at.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

thats about the most you could expect so yes i would be fine with that

Ding.

All you whiners need to realize this is about the best they can get.  Besides, picks were made to be traded, so trading Lito for a pick doesn't throw away the dream of a top WR.  Actually, it cashes in his value so the Eagles have more things to trade with teams that want nothing to do with Lito Sheppard.

So in this scenario they would have 12 picks? Here doggy doggy doggy...

Put the video on YouTube and the confession on grouphug.

[SD_Eagle5]

My take on Lito is 2 or 3 teams are probably offering their 2nd but the Eagles are holding out until one of the teams ups the ante by throwing in a 5th or something like that.

[The BIGSTUD]

thats about the most you could expect so yes i would be fine with that

Ding.

All you whiners need to realize this is about the best they can get.  Besides, picks were made to be traded, so trading Lito for a pick doesn't throw away the dream of a top WR.  Actually, it cashes in his value so the Eagles have more things to trade with teams that want nothing to do with Lito Sheppard.

So in this scenario they would have 12 picks? Here doggy doggy doggy...

Put the video on YouTube and the confession on grouphug.

I'm not pissed that they aren't getting offered more. I'm pissed that they have it in their heads that they can't keep him. It makes no sense. If teams want to lowball you, then fine. Plan B should be to say screw you, we're keeping him.

But they won't keep him, and that pisses me off.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

It's too late for that, champ.

[SD_Eagle5]

Link

Eagles Notebook: Eagles' Sheppard doesn't deny trade to Tampa is possible


By LES BOWEN
Philadelphia Daily News
bowenl@phillynews.com

Lito Sheppard said last night he just happened to be in Tampa this week and checked in on some old friends.

A source close to the situation, however, confirmed Jay Glazer's report on Foxsports.com, which said Sheppard "was in Tampa on Wednesday to visit with the Buccaneers, who have emerged as the front-runner for the two-time Pro Bowler.''

The Eagles, who certainly would object to apparent tampering if they hadn't given their permission, raised no objection. They said they had no comment.

Sheppard, who consistently has refused comment since the Eagles' signing of corner Asante Samuel made it clear he would be traded, did not return calls from the Daily News. Ditto agents Peter Schaffer and Lamont Smith.

But Sheppard told the Tampa Tribune: "I was there to see some people at [the University of] South Florida that I know, and while I was there, I saw some of the [Bucs players]. I saw [receiver] Antonio Bryant a little bit and [former Eagles linebacker] Matt McCoy. But I didn't meet with anybody [in the front office].''

Sheppard did not deny that a trade to Tampa is a possibility. He is unhappy with the contract extension he signed in 2004, which runs through 2011. With Sheppard missing 14 games over the past three seasons, the Birds have not been inclined to revise the deal, and they differed with Sheppard over the severity of his knee injury last year. Sheppard is said to have been told he will be dealt during this weekend's NFL draft.

"I'm just playing it by ear right now and waiting,'' he said. "I really just want to get things situated so I can move on with everything. I hope I find out soon. I mean, right now I'm as excited about this weekend as if I was one of those kids being drafted.''

The Eagles are believed to be seeking something like the second- and fifth-round draft choices Atlanta got for cornerback DeAngelo Hall. Eagles fan message boards, always on the alert for a possible wide receiver acquisition, were abuzz last night with speculation that the Sheppard deal would include Bucs wideout Michael Clayton.

Clayton, 6-4, 215, drafted in the first round, 15th overall, in 2004, has had one of the strangest careers ever. As a rookie out of LSU he caught 80 passes for 1,193 yards and seven touchdowns. In the three seasons since, he has caught a total of 87 passes, including 22 last season, and scored just one touchdown. Injuries - including a high-ankle sprain last season - have played a role, but he also has dropped a lot of balls.
Sheppard, drafted in the first round, 26th overall, in 2002, has been the most successful defensive draft pick of the Andy Reid era. He has eight interceptions in his last eight meetings with the Dallas Cowboys. *

I wouldn't mind Clayton as a throw in...like if the Bucs are offering their 2nd and Clayton.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I don't think Clayton adds any value at all.  The Eagles really don't have much use for him.  He falls under Kevin and Reggie on the depth chart, and this team doesn't need more mediocre WR's.

Clayton might be an upgrade over Baskett.  MIGHT.