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Lito ready to play "Wherever that may be"

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Last weekend, Lito Sheppard and his cousin Jabar Gaffney held a fitness camp for kids in Jacksonville, Florida. At the event, the local media asked him about his status with the Eagles.

"That part of the business has to take care of itself," Sheppard said. "I'm just preparing myself to play, wherever that might be, but I'm going to be ready."

Of course, the thing that stands out is the phrase "wherever that might be." Hard to know what his intent was, without being able to ask any follow-up questions.

You can check out the video over at Eagle Scout. Despite Lito's implication, I'd still be shocked to see him traded at this point. We're well past the time of the NFL calender when trades of any significance usually happen. It's not impossible, as Stallworth was dealt here after training camp begun... but it's unlikely.

via media.philly.com

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I am starting to get sick of him

If he didn’t like the contract, why did he sign it. He will have everychance to play as a starter this. Most actually see Sheldon as the Nickle type player, and he is fine with that.

I hope the Eagles can just throw this guy a bone and give hime some incentives or somthing. I would hate to see him go, but he doesn’t seem to have a good attitude about it. I wish he would just shut up and play football.

Dallas Sucks

by yophillybro on Jun 25, 2008 10:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My man, are those your sneaks

Do you really have those sneaker, if so, they are PHAT man. Also, I read before that you are in Dubai, how is it? Any Arabian Eagles fans? If so, school them on BGN and get them blogging. I’m sure that most of us would appreciate more internation oppinion on our birds. Again, “your kicks are fly dawg”. ( English translation – your sneakers are really swell).

Dallas Sucks

by yophillybro on Jun 26, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dubai

lmao na man everyone here is either white or indian or phillipino… they all like soccer so it’s not so really swell being here

by Remis on Jun 26, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Things will work out. I’m sure he’ll show up and play hard. He knows that not being a good boy isn’t going to get him anywhere. He signed it because at the time it was a good contract and it gave him (financial) security for the immediate future. But yes, he should live with it. He has every incentive to go out and play his best. Two things will occur at the end of the season. Either the Eagles, will restructure his deal and perhaps add another year, or he will be traded. In either instance, performing poorly, not staying healthy, or being a major problem will cost him. He shold realize by now that maybe he’s not as valued as he thought he was and needs to prove that he can be the same player he was his first two years.

by foos05 on Jun 25, 2008 10:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Honestly,

at this point, what other option does he have?

It’s pretty clear that NO ONE is after him.

Concretefield can suck it

by 700 Level on Jun 25, 2008 11:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think a trade is unlikely now

The Eagles have very little incentive to trade Lito now. They were asking for a first round pick last year. Now they have 2 first rounders. If you trade him for a 2nd round pick, you will have 2 first round picks and 2 2nd round picks. It would be a hard scenario for them to keep all those picks, just becuase they would have to sign them all. At this point it makes more sense for them to get a player in exchange, but they will not get a top flight receiver for him. Unless he is traded during the year or during training camp when someones CB goes down. Then you may see Lito go for a WR, just don’t expect Ocho Cinco. Maybe you can get a Stallworth type receiver at best.

Dallas Sucks

by yophillybro on Jun 25, 2008 11:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

trade is unlikely

I don’t think anyone is willing to give us our asking price. Lito is better off staying here for a year, proving he can stay healthy and play at a high level….Then he’ll get his wish

by Joe_D on Jun 25, 2008 12:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He needs to just play

he is 1 for 7 in completing full seasons in his career if anything bitch after your pro bowl season not after your injury plagued season. Stay or go I don’t care any more he is just being annoying, he is making a lot more money than I am and I have to work all year round.

by Whodie126 on Jun 25, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh

i thought he meant “where ever that may be on the field,” as in the starter or the nickle.

rose colored glasses, i guess.

by abeaugh on Jun 26, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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