Report: Lito Sheppard traded to Jets

by JasonB on Feb 27, 2009 9:13 PM EST Comment 32 comments

The Jets and Eagles have agreed to a trade that will send a 2009 fifth-round pick and a 2010 conditional pick to the Eagles for CB Lito Sheppard.

The 2010 pick could be anywhere between a second and fourth-round pick, presumably depending on Sheppard's playing time. The price is too big for our tastes, but Sheppard would fill a big void opposite Darrelle Revis. We give the Eagles a lot of credit for holding on to Sheppard last year and getting this excellent value

Interesting trade. Obviously the Jets were concerned enough about Lito's injury history to make the terms of the deal contingent on how much Lito plays.

Now we root for Lito to stay healthy. A 2nd and 5th is more than I think we could have expected for Lito. At worst, it's a 5th and 4th...

thanks to eqels and 117thandshunk for tip

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Not bad a bad deal, actually.

Here’s hoping Lito plays every freaking play and the Jets completely suck ball sacks so that the Eagles get a high second round draft choice.

by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Feb 27, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t think they were going to trade him. But it would have been stupid to keep him because we have Ikegwuonu waiting.

He was a really good player in college so lets hope he comes back from his injury. We always have a lot of picks so I think we should trade up. Nothing crazy but I would be nice to see again.

by topcat6 on Feb 27, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

ONE LAST TIME....

LITO, LITO, LITO, LITO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LITO….. LITO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Good luck Lito! I wish you well!

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES

by 700 Level on Feb 27, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Agree

I wish Lito all the best, especially since he’s out of the NFC. I appreciate what he gave to the Eagles and for some of his timely interceptions.

For all you Lito fans:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIu0jQ5TaRQ

by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Feb 27, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta say

I’d never heard that song before Lito came here but I like it!

by ajay on Feb 27, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Cool, a bit of good news to end the evening. The Dawkins issue has taken its toll on me, no more football news tonight for me.

by captain nodar on Feb 27, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think maybe I’ve been harsh on young Sheppard. I mean, the guy couldn’t stay healthy for us, but you can’t always control that. Sometimes in the NFL you’re just star-crossed like that. And he did essentially quit on the team this past year, but it must’ve been hard to lose his starting spot. Anyways, he had some great INTs for the Cowboys. Here’s hoping we can get a 2nd and 5th, although a 4th and 5th isn’t horrible.

by ajay on Feb 27, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Getting anything at this point

Is a win for the Eagles. Sheppard was going to get cut this year anyway, if this deal comes true and there’s potential for a 2nd round pick in 2010, and trading him to a team the Eagles won’t see for 3 more years?* Complete win.

*Eagles might be a contender, but the Jets are toast unless Clemens significantly improves.

by DK Jr. on Feb 27, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Great Job FO!

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Feb 27, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

the extra 5th

just gives us a litte bump up in chances of getting who we need and hopefully moving up

If football had a church, Brian Dawkins would be my preacher !

by NorthPhillyKid on Feb 27, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You know...

…but knowing how much we love drafting 17 guys per draft we’ll probably keep them all. Sigh.

by ajay on Feb 27, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

This year will be different

We have quite a few guys from last years draft that rode the bench and should be expected to compete (Joe Mays, Ikegwanu, Dunlap), and there really isn’t a lot of roster space to begin with. TE, CB, RB, 1-2 slots on the line, and that’s about it. I think we’ll be pleased with the outcome of this year.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Feb 27, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

this...

front office is a joke.

by eaqIes on Feb 27, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Elaborate?

We potentially got a 2nd and a 5th for an injury prone bum on our roster. Most of us were hoping we could get a 6th for the guy. This front office is the reason why we have been so successful in the past 2 years.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Feb 27, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And worst case...

…is a 4th and a 5th. It is fair to note that Joe Banner said last year we got “significant” offers for Lito, but I don’t know if that means more than what we’re getting now. No one could have predicted he’d sulk and suck this much so we’re getting off light.

by ajay on Feb 27, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If someone on here predicted we would've gotten this much for him I would've disagreed.

Props to the FO

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Feb 27, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

After last season, the FO did a good job getting this much in return for Lito.

by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Feb 27, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know what "significant" offers were

But, I would venture a guess that it was not a first round draft choice. If the conditional pick turns out to be a 2nd rounder, I’ll be very happy. Here’s hoping Lito has a healthy and productive 2009 season.

by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Feb 27, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Successful?

successful at what? losing NFC Championships and a superbowl?

by eaqIes on Feb 27, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Name one other team who made it to the NFC CG in the past 5 times in the past 8 years.

Besides, the Pats, Colts, Steelers and maybe Ravens who else has been a contender for the SB in the past 8 years?

If that’s not success, feel free to jump ship, I hear the Cowboys are recruiting some more fans.

In your opinion eaqles, what would of been a good, reasonable trade for Lito. Don’t say some ridiculous shit either like “Lito and a 2nd for Boldin!.”

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Feb 27, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Lito

Let’s not knock the guy. Someone called him an injury prone bum? He’s been very good for the Eagles over the years. He got injured, then replaced by Samuel, one of the better CBs in the NFL, and then fell completely out of favor with the coaching staff.

There’s no reason to think he won’t be productive in NYJ. I’ll pull for Lito.

by andyreidswaistline on Feb 27, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well, to be fair he’s been an injury prone bum for the last two years…

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by JasonB on Feb 27, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Lol..

name one team to lose the NFC Championship 4 of those 5 times?

Atleast a 3rd for Lito.

and dont mind me i am just a very ticked off Eagles fan :)

by eaqIes on Feb 27, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

and..

i dont know many eagles fans jumping ship to dallas..dunno where you’d get an idea like that heh

by eaqIes on Feb 27, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I didn't realize the deal could potentially net a second ...

… that’s actually a nice pull at this point.

I really thought it was a prude move for the Birds to hang on to him and make him the nickel this year, and even though that failed miserably, we’re no worse for the wear, with two picks and Hanson fully slotted in the nickel role and signed.

by D3Keith on Feb 27, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

why not

try and keep him and couple him with a trade, I expected at least a third round pick and then a conditional pick to me this seems rather low for Lito but I wish him luck and thanks for the two 100+ yard int’s against the Cowboys

by Gabecm21 on Feb 28, 2009 12:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

has anybody else noted how insanley strong the Jets defense has now become? or at least potentially become….

by GreenInBaltimore on Feb 28, 2009 12:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

They were pretty good last year

Kris Jenkins did a good job of clogging the run, they just appeared to have missed real bad on Vernon Gholston (combine hero). Lito should improve their secondary and Bart Scott should improve their LB corps. Yeah, with a solid draft they might compete in that division.

The big problem is they have no quarterback.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Feb 28, 2009 12:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs