November 8th, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Free-agent safety Darren Sharper was on the Saints’ sideline for their 27-16 victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday, but the street clothes he wore while catching up with his former team will be the ones he’ll continue to wear. Though Sharper, 36, didn’t say he was officially retired, he told me he has moved on [...]
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Sharper Still Wants to Remain with the Saints
According to Brad Biggs of the National Football Post, veteran safety Darren Sharper remains consistent in what he has said all season-he wants to return to the Saints. The question is whether the Saints want him back. Sharper is 35 and his durability will be an issue with the Saints or any other franchise. He [...]
Sharper Says He’s Not Considering Retiring
Darren Sharper has played 14 seasons in the NFL. Last year Sharper struggled after having offseason knee surgery. He missed the first six games after being placed on PUP, Malcolm Jenkins took over his spot at free safety. Sharper still wants to play this season. “It is something I definitely don’t have to do,” Sharper [...]
Saints Gobble Up Cowboys 30-27
From the feel of this game, nobody would’ve guessed that the Cowboys were all but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs prior to this game. The matchup has been one of the most anticipated for the Saints and their fans since the schedule was released. Ever since Dallas handed New Orleans their first loss to ruin their [...]
Saints Defense Quietly Making Some Noise; Sharper Adds Spark
I don’t want anyone to get me wrong on this. Statistically, the Saints defense has been playing extremely well this entire season. Currently, it is ranked 3rd overall. It’s 1st in pass defense, 3rd in yards allowed, 5th in points allowed, and 17th against the rush. I don’t think anyone would deny that those stats [...]
The Saints Trounce All Over the Panthers 34-3
The New Orleans Saints came out like they had something to prove, particularly against a very tough division rival that has always been a thorn in their sides. After winning the toss and subsequently electing to receive to start the first half, the Saints came out smoking. Julius Jones busted out the gate and picked up [...]
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4 Comments »Sharper Hopeful, But It’s Doubtful He Will Play vs Browns
Darren Sharper reportedly participated in Wednesday’s practice for the first time this season. Sporting a brace on his left knee, the ProBowl safety and huge fan favorite was just removed from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List this week. That notwithstanding, Sharper has clearly indicated that he is ready, willing, and able to get [...]
Saints Gab Talks All Things Saints In Chat With TP Beat Reporters
I and others had the pleasure of sitting in on a noon chat with the Times Picayune beat reporters, James Varney and Mike Triplett where they addressed some candid (and not so candid) questions and comments about the Saints. Here’s the transcript of the session. New Orleans Saints Friday chat (10/01/2010) Friday October 1, 2010 11:30 [...]
