JLC Brings Up Lito Again

[SmootSmack]

I mentioned Lito Sheppard a few days ago as a possibility and indeed it was. Despite the fact the Eagles are in the NFC East, Philadelphia has contacted Washington several times about Sheppard in recent weeks - more or less since the combine - knowing the Redskins have a need at CB.

The Redskins rebuffed Philly, however, league sources said. They do not want to do a huge contract right now, they have concerns about Sheppard's ability to stay healthy and they are not inclined to give up high draft picks right now.

Lito Sheppard/Other Stuff - Redskins Insider

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

good to know that we can stand our ground

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Wow. Re-re-restraint?! Interesting.

I wonder if a la Walker, they release Sheppard and we can get him without giving up anything but cap space.

[81forHOF]

I wonder if a la Walker, they release Sheppard and we can get him without giving up anything but cap space.[/quote]

With the amount of money they handed Samuels I could see this as a distinct possibility.

I still wouldn't shy away from giving a 3rd for him....what's the old NFL adage? You can never have too many good corners. Springs, as much as I love him, is no spring (no pun intended) chicken. I can see a future of Lito, Fred and Carlos.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

If they are asking for a 2nd rounder or less (which, in our case, is a late second rounder), I'd take them up on their offer. Lito is a good (albeit overrated) corner who is signed to a very manageable contract.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

If they are asking for a 2nd rounder or less (which, in our case, is a late second rounder), I'd take them up on their offer. Lito is a good (albeit overrated) corner who is signed to a very manageable contract.

I wouldn't give them a 2nd. We can get a pretty good DB even in the 2nd round. And I wouldn't want them to have two second-rounders.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I wouldn't give them a 2nd. We can get a pretty good DB even in the 2nd round. And I wouldn't want them to have two second-rounders.

Reasonable people with disagree. If the Eagles demanded a 2nd rounder or less, I'd pull the trigger. Lito is a 26 year old Pro Bowl corner with 4 years left under contract and his cap figures are more than reasonable, especially when you consider that top flight corners are getting about $9M per year in today's market. Granted, you might find a great, young corner towards the end of the 2nd round at an even better price. But then again, you could draft a total bust or just a serviceable backup. It would be a close call, but a late 2nd rounder IMO would be worth it.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Reasonable people with disagree. If the Eagles demanded a 2nd rounder or less, I'd pull the trigger. Lito is a 26 year old Pro Bowl corner with 4 years left under contract and his cap figures are more than reasonable, especially when you consider that top flight corners are getting about $9M per year in today's market. Granted, you might find a great, young corner towards the end of the 2nd round at an even better price. But then again, you could draft a total bust or just a serviceable backup. It would be a close call, but a late 2nd rounder IMO would be worth it.

I didn't understand your first sentence. Probably some lawyer mumbo jumbo

Tell you what I'd trade the 2nd if we get Lito and their 4th rounder (do they have a fourth rounder?)

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I didn't understand your first sentence. Probably some lawyer mumbo jumbo

Ha. Yes, it was a technical phrase only us lawyers use.

[Redskins8588]

Do we really want Sheppard? I mean there is a reason that the Eagles are trying to off-load him to us...

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Redskins8588

Do we really want Sheppard? I mean there is a reason that the Eagles are trying to off-load him to us...

they just signed Asante Samuel

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by Redskins8588

Do we really want Sheppard? I mean there is a reason that the Eagles are trying to off-load him to us...

That is odd that they'd want to trade him within the division. There's got to be more than meets the eye here. They know how good Springs is and must not think much of Lito. I'm glad we're not making the trade.

Since they're coming to the Skins trying to trade Lito, wouldn't we have the upper hand? Why do they want high draft picks as well? Why not try to tack on some Iggles draft picks for the trade?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Redskins8588

Do we really want Sheppard? I mean there is a reason that the Eagles are trying to off-load him to us...

I have heard this arguent before but it is a fallacy. So many of us quibble with us letting guys go but when another team is getting rid of a guy then "there has to be a good reason". My guess is that he isn't happy for whatever reason and/or can't stay healthy but these are things we already know or are irrelevant. I think I'd still let them, cut him instead. If someone wants to trade for him then let it not be us giving up picks and letting them get extras.

[mooby]

He is definitely a good corner, but I'd rather keep our draft picks. I think the Eagles will find a suitor for him, although if he was released I wouldn't mind picking him up for a reasonable price.

[Redskins8588]

I agree with SmootSmack, I would not want to give a 2nd round pick to a divisional rival. Esp. not the Eagles. I do not think that Sheppard is worth a 2nd round pick. Look at how many people got mad here when the Redskins gave up a 2nd round pick for Portis, and I do not think that Sheppard is anywhere near as good as Portis...