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Even though the draft is over, the Jacksonville Jaguars are continuing to try to swing deals that will make their team better in 2008.
The next addition could be Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard, who is squarely on the trading block but who was not traded over the weekend.
Per the Philadelphia Daily News, the Jags and Eags are discussing a deal that would send a “package” of 2009 draft picks to Philly for Sheppard.
Such a move would add firepower to a 2009 draft board that already includes two first-round picks. And it would give the Eagles ammo in the event that they make a run later in the offseason at one of the established veteran receivers they are widely believed to be coveting.
For the Jaguars, it would give them another weapon in the ongoing quest to wrest the AFC South title from the Indianapolis Colts, and at the same time establish even more separation from the Titans, whose relative inactivity during the 2008 offseason might plunge them into a battle with the improving Texans for the basement of what might be the best division in the league.
April 28th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I like Jacksonville’s enthusiam to make their team better now, but they have to stop forgetting 2009 isn’t that far away. They are a sexy Super Bowl pick early on, but not a safe enough bet to mortage away the future.
Del Rio worried about his job security?
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April 28th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
I really want to see the Eagles hang onto Lito Sheppard. He’s a terror for the Cowboys and has shown that he can shut down a #1 receiver. I understand that with Asante on the team some feel we don’t need him but having him paired with Asante only makes our defense that much better.
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April 28th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Jags should try to convince the eagles to take matt jones in exchange for Lito. That would be a win-win situation…for the Jags.
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April 28th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Wow, a Boz Scaggs reference on a pro football info site. Who would of thunk it. Not only that, why the hell do I know who Bozz Scaggs is?
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April 28th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
This idea has passed through my head since the draft. I had a slight feeling that the Eagles traded for a first round pick in next year’s draft in order to send a package of high picks in a deal for a veteran receiver this year. Sending Lito away for a package of picks for next year would add to my suspicion. If it ends up happening, it’s a great move by the Eagles’ brass.
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April 28th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
We shouldn’t trade Lito until were sure we can package a deal including them for a #1 WR…
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April 28th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Wow, the Jag’s could greatly improve their D and the Eagles would be kings of the 2009 draft. They could give two first rounders for Bouldin or Williams (AZ or Det would be nuts not to) and still have a first round pick.
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April 28th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
At CB, the Jaguars already have Rashean Mathis, Brian Williams, and Drayton Florence.
There’s no question Mathis mans the LCB spot. The thinking was that Brian Williams would stay at RCB and Florence would man the slot. But there was also talk of Brian Williams moving to safety, where he’d push the young pair of Gerald Sensabaugh and Reggie Nelson. There was even talk of Nelson moving to CB.
Adding Lito Sheppard would almost certainly mean Williams it out at RCB. Would he move to safety, or might he actually be on the way out?
Obviously the team has a lot invested in Mathis, last year’s 1st round pick in Reggie Nelson, and this year’s free agent signing Drayton Florence. There’s five “starting” DB positions to account for (counting slot CB as a “starter”, which it certainly is against teams like Indy), and it’s probably safe to say these guys account for three of them.
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April 28th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
I can only hope the Eagles believe they’re a WR away from the Super Bowl and trade away multiple picks.
In ‘09, I’ll also enjoy watching their current QB overthrown midget WR DeSean Jackson.
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April 28th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
I love it!!! Like last year let’s do it
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April 28th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I love it
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April 28th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
First of all, Del Rio signed a new contract and is not worried about job security, doofis. The deal is done and Lito is a Jaguar. So whoever your team is, buckle your chinstrap boy.
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April 28th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
You got to respect Lito, through all this trade talk he hasn’t said one word. That’s cool, you got to like that.
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April 28th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I wish the deal was done! Matt Jones has been pretty disappointing the way I see it, he adds little value. I think if the Jags offered a #1 pick the deal would be done. Maybe a #2 and a #4 plus Matt Jones.
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April 28th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Oh. Mah. Gawdah! This is incredible.
My jaw dropped when the Jags moved up from #26 to #8 to snag Harvey, but this is getting ridiculous! The Jags are like a compulsive gambler on a H O T streak right now!
Between their Ball Control offense and what is shaping up to be a Lights Out! defense, they’re looking like one of the top 3 teams in the AFC, which is saying something.
Fred Taylor could go out like Jerome Bettis!
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April 28th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I think, at this point, it would be a mistake to trade him. This years draft is over and I’d rather have him this year to help the Eagles. But, on the other hand, if we get a bunch of picks to go with the extra 1st and 5th we already added, next years draft will be incredible. Also, keep in mind, the Eagles could end up with even more extra picks if they were to part ways with McNabb at the end of the year to start the Kolb era.
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April 28th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
The Jags will be unstoppable. Watch out! Buy your tickets early…it’s going to be quite a show.
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April 28th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
you gotta be kidding yourself if you don’t believe the jaguars were already in the AFC top 3 last season.
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April 28th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Remember when the Bengals said they would only consider trading Chad Johnson if they were offered two first round draft picks and a veteran player? The Eagles give them those picks + Reggie Brown for Chad. That being said, I’d rather see Roy Williams in green and white instead of watching Ocho Cinco become a reincarnation of T.O.
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April 28th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Freddy T and Mike Pete are Gators. The past two first round draft picks were Gators. Lito Sheppard is a great CB who just happens to be a Gator. There are a LOT of UF fans in Jacksonville. Adding Sheppard would be a great addition on the field, but ya gotta think this just might have something to do with ticket sales, too. The home schedule features Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Cleveland and Green Bay. One would think all that excitement would speed along negotiations on a new naming rights deal for Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Just saying..
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April 28th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Lito’s on the trading block? I hadn’t heard.
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April 29th, 2008 at 8:53 am
1) Lito is a class act. He sets the example other players should follow: Let his talking occur on the field, and recognize an NFL career as a gift and not a God-given entitlement. I hope he stays somehow in Philly, but if he must go, let’s get a 2nd and 4th, plus Matt Jones (I’d take that), or a 1st (no doubt late 1st) plus another 5th, and wrap it up for Lito before the week is out, so everyone can move on.
2) If the Eagles get another 1st, I’d be OK with moving one of their 3 1st Round picks for some depth (or future, post B-Dawk) at safety, but I’m probably the only one who feels that the WR position isn’t as bad as all you arm-chair QBs are making it out to be. This is a team that went to 4 NFC Championship Games consecutively with the likes of James Trash (nice guy, though) and Todd Stinkston, not to mention Greg Lewis in the slot (T.O. was injured in run-up to Super Bowl; you fools do remember that, right?). This team can get far without a “showboat” WR, and Brian Westbrook, a healthy L.J. who doesn’t dissapear in 2nd Half (note to Andy Reid: Please keep L.J. more in your game plans — you don’t need 13 players catching passes every damn game!), and maybe a little more from Jason Avant and Hank Basket, to go with Reggie Brown merely showing up this season, and these guys are fine.
3) Eagles trade anything for Chad Johnson, I disown them for ever. But I don’t think I need to worry about it; Eagles have WAY TOO MUCH CLASS to even sniff around Chad Johnson, despite what PFT rumors may say. That guy is another cancer, and you will never see him in a Birds jersey. He and Drew Rosenhaus can go die …
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April 29th, 2008 at 9:49 am
The Jags will take your deal if you can somehow include Jason Taylor in the deal too .
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April 29th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Jacksonville beware! He’s missed 15 games in the past 3 yrs, and still has the nerve to whine about his contract. Goodbye Lito, Hello Asante!
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May 1st, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Roy yes… Boldin Yes… Ocho stinko will never bleed green. On top of that he does’nt even like cheesy steaks. I like Lito too, when healthy is one of the best corners in the NFC. I still say move Sheldon Brown to SS and keep Lito/Asante at the corners. Defense wins championships. I really like the way the roster is now… I think the birds can do it offensively if McNabb stays healthy.
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