Former New Orleans Saints Darren Sharper makes decision on future
New Orleans Saints Safety Darren Sharper performs his trademark "Sharper Shake" following an interception.(Photo courtesy of boston.com)After months of speculation by everyone, former New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper has made a decision on his football future. … [visit site to read more]Former New Orleans Saints Darren Sharper makes decision on future - Who...
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December 02, 2011
Discuss
Darren Sharper is calling it quits
Although he received a few free agent nibbles this offseason, five-time Pro Bowl safety Darren Sharper is ready to hang his well-accomplished cleats up.
A source tells ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Sharper has decided to retire after 14 seasons in the NFL.
Sharper, 36, last played for the Saints, and was a significant part of the team’s improbable Super Bowl run in 2009....
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November 29, 2011
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November 29, 2011
Former New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper seeking another career
Safety Darren Sharper returns an interception 97 yards for a touchdown against the Eagles (Source: nj.com)If former New Orleans Saints free safety Darren Sharper were to come back to the organization, fans probably wouldn’t complain. Yet Sharper’s career may be taking a different turn since his absence from the NFL has begun to stretch out. … [visit site to read...
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November 12, 2011
Saints Nation: Saints' Most Glaring Need Is a Defensive Playmaker
I think we can all agree that the Saints need to re-sign Drew Brees, Marques Colston and Carl Nicks. All three of those players are key components to the historically supreme offense the Saints showcase and retaining them has to be of utmost importance. That said, for the second consecutive offseason, the biggest "upgrade" the Saints will have to seek is a playmaker on...
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2 days ago
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2 days ago
New Orleans Saints’ Darren Sharper gives comedy a go
In the madness that is the two weeks before the draft, this should come as a palate cleanser for Saints fans sick of pre-speculation. Saints safety Darren Shaper’s recent antics will ensure that Saints fans are distracted from the upcoming draft for the time being.
Sharper, who is known as one of the greatest safeties in NFL history, is getting old and seeing his football skills...
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April 18, 2011
Darren Sharper To Visit Patriots; Return To New Orleans Saints Unlikely
Safety Darren Sharper (Source nydailynews.com)For weeks everyone has been asking the question about if Safety Darren Sharper will return to the New Orleans Saints. According to a report this evening, this chance is becoming very slim. … [visit site to read more]
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August 14, 2011
New Orleans Saints: Darren Sharper may be back before the seasons start
Free safety Darren Sharper had a season for the ages in 2009, intercepting nine passes while setting a new NFL return yardage record with 376 total yards. He was also a major contributor to helping the Saints win their first ever Superbowl championship. … [visit site to read more]
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August 29, 2011
Darren Sharper Unloading Ocean View Miami Condo For $4.5mm
We now know, thanks to the Realtor listing, that free agent safety Darren Sharper has one of the NFL’s coolest Euro couches and a sweet stainless steel pool table. The ex-Saints, Vikings and Packers INT machine has put his Miami Beach condo on the market and little did we know that this guy has the kinda coin to own such a sweet pad.
Ocean view? Over 3,000 sq. ft.? This one is...
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August 10, 2011
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August 10, 2011
LEAP BACK TO LAMBEAU?
Could Sharper return to Packers?
Given he hasn't latched on with another team paired with the fact the Green Bay lost Nick Collins for the season to an injury, the situation might be perfect for the longtime Packer to make his return.
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September 19, 2011
Sharper works out for Broncos, leaves unsigned
The Denver Broncos worked out veteran safety Darren Sharper on Tuesday, the Denver Post confirmed. But the former five-time Pro Bowler left Dove Valley unsigned.
Denver gave Sharper a physical examination and if any injuries happen down the road, the Broncos may give him a call. At thirty-five years old, Sharper is two years younger than Denver’s Brian Dawkins, but is coming off...
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September 20, 2011
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September 20, 2011
New Orleans Saints: Darren Sharper’s “Shake” Headed To Another Team?
New Orleans Saints Safety Darren Sharper performs his trademark "Sharper Shake" following an interception.(Photo courtesy of boston.com)
“The Sharper Shake”. No, it’s not a new protein smoothie. It’s the name of a celebration performed by New Orleans Saints Safety Darren Sharper after he would intercept an opposing team’s quarterback...
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May 24, 2011
Patriots Looking at Darren Sharper
The Patriots are looking at cheap ways to improve the quality of their team, and have reached out to Darren Sharper to see how interested he would be in joining their ranks for a shot at a ring. They’re bringing him in today along with TJ whose your mama to take a look.
If he looks even decent, I suspect they’ll try and bring Sharper to the fold. He’s an experienced...
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August 15, 2011
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August 15, 2011
SAINT MISBEHAVIN'
Darren Sharper bit by the acting bug
Like many NFL players currently locked out, New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper is finding things other than football to take up his time as well as to serve as a “Plan B” of sorts. And yes, that is screencap from his acting performance from WorkingBug.com’s “A Series Of Unfortunate People” series which depicts the [...]
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April 18, 2011
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April 18, 2011
Darren Sharper Would Bolster New England’s Secondary
New England’s defensive strength may be their secondary, but the team is set to hold a private workout with safety Darren Sharper this Monday at Gillette Stadium.
Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald is reporting that the Patriots have not only scheduled a workout with wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, but the team is also set to visit with Sharper.
The 35-year-old safety...
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August 15, 2011
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August 15, 2011
An Evening With Darren Sharper? I’ll Take It!!
Nothing sounds better than a night of cocktails, football talk, Darren Sharper and plenty of attention being paid to my boobs. It turns out, the stuff of Nola Chick’s fantasies are about to become a reality…well, sort of.
Super Bowl Champion and former Saint Darren Sharper is hosting yet another football camp for women. This latest event will take place in Baton Rouge on...
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October 18, 2011
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October 18, 2011
Darren Sharper: What Lies Ahead For New Orleans Saints Safety?
Safety Darren Sharper returns an interception 97 yards for a touchdown against the Eagles (Source: nj.com)
Darren Sharper had what was perhaps his best season as a pro in 2009 when he grabbed a league high nine interceptions, three of which he returned for touchdowns, after being cast off from the Minnesota Vikings.
It’s was a resurgence of sorts for the then 34-year old safety...
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March 08, 2011
New Orleans Safety Darren Sharper Says Knee is Healthy
New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper told The Times-Picayune his knee is now “110 percent” and stronger than it was before. “Oh man, I feel like two different people,” Sharper said. “No pain, no swelling. I’m excited about the upcoming season, so I can get back to the level I was at in 2009.” [...]
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April 26, 2011
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April 26, 2011
New England Patriots Work Out Strong Safety Darren Sharper
The New England Patriots decided to invite Darren Sharper to Patriots training camp. New England already has some quality safeties with strong safety Patrick Chung and free safety Brandon Meriweather. James Sanders is New England’s backup free safety.
The odds are heavily stacked against Darren Sharper to end up on the New England Patriots final roster as a starter. At...
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August 15, 2011
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August 15, 2011
Sharper looking at the lockout from all angles
Even as Darren Sharper discusses his intention to extend his highlight-filled pro career to a 15th season, he allows himself to utter the word, ''retirement.''
If the NFL lockout wipes out the season, Sharper says that might end his career.
Yet, if it merely shortens the season, Sharper says that might give him and other experienced players an edge in their efforts...
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June 01, 2011
Saints FS Darren Sharper Wants To Continue Playing In 2011
Saints free safety Darren Sharper said he wants to continue playing football next season. Sharper was brought back to New Orleans on a one-year deal last offseason. "How the season just ended, and just how this season was marred by trying to fight injuries. To be able to be healthy; I want to see how the season goes when I can be 100 percent healthy," Sharper said.
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January 10, 2011
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January 10, 2011
Saints Darren Sharper Pondering Retirement
Allow me a moment to compose myself…this is bit devastating…for my sole purposes only…but I know a few other ladies feel my pain.
Saints Darrren Sharper completed his 15th season in 2010 and with the lockout still looming the safety is considering retirement. I know, he’s 35, a five-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl winner…but, but…he’s still playing at a high level...
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June 02, 2011
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June 02, 2011
New Orleans Saints: Darren Sharper, Mediation And NFL Power Rankings
Darren Sharper Celebrates With Team Mates After A Pick Six (Source: daylife.com)
Thirty-six year old veteran safety Darren Sharper is saying all the right things this off-season after undergoing micro-fracture knee surgery prior to the start of the 2010 league year. … [visit site to read more]
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May 16, 2011
Afternoon Delight: Saints Darren Sharper
I stalked his twitter timeline and saw this picture and KNEW that sharing it with my readers was a must!! The Saints safety was visiting the island of St. Maarten and twitpic’d this photo….
Good lawd, when a man looks can compete with the beauty of the Caribbean, that’s a problem!!
As @Lizzs_Lockeroom would say, he’s “facially blessed”!!!
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February 04, 2011
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February 04, 2011
Sharper Says He’ll Be Ready when the Lockout Ends
Veteran free agent Darren Sharper shouldn’t be considered a casualty of the locked-out offseason. The lockout has afforded Sharper, who underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee last offseason and was limited to eight games, time to get his body right.
While discussing his health and desire to play next season, Sharper, now 35 and approaching his 15th season, subtly suggested...
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June 08, 2011
Sharper is Not Finished yet
Usually when an aging NFL player wins a Superbowl, the retirement talks begin to heat up. New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper is not accepting retirement just yet. Being 35 and having 14 years in the NFL as a defensive player, athleticism and strength may be declining by now. Especially since a knee injury last year that forced him to miss half the 2010 season.
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May 16, 2011
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May 16, 2011
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