Raiders Add CB Lito Sheppard
Multiple sources, including Jerry McDonald, are reporting that the Raiders have added CB Lito Sheppard to their ranks. The 30 year old Sheppard spent his first 7 seasons with the Eagles before 1 year stints with the Jets and Vikings. Sheppard struggled with the Vikings last year but brings veteran experience to a very young DB corp. With Chris Johnson out after having surgery and rooking CB Demarcus Van Dyke missing the last two practices with an undisclosed injury, the Raiders needed to add to their DB depth.
Now if they'd only do the same thing with the LB corp.
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Hardly , Lito is not at all what he used to be
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
What happened to him?
It’s not like 30 is that old for a CB. Did he suffer real bad injury at some point that he’s never made it back from entirely, or ???
I say no matter what this is a decent signing, provided we didn’t over-pay. We DESPERATELY needed another (preferably solid veteran) corner, and who knows … maybe the Raiders will be where he rejuvenates his career.
by Brett J Valjalo on Aug 26, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
He has a ton of miles on him and has regressed
That’s all there is to it. He’s better than Chris Johnson, but at this point so am I.
MexicAN AmericAN VegAN
Is he really better than CJ? Good move if he is. As long as we're improving, even incrementally, that's reason for celebration
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 26, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
He is not better than CJ thats ridiculous
that is called the ‘grass is always greener’ philosophy and CJ looked great in camp from what i heard.
"We’re going to be a tough, rugged football team that walks with a swagger and plays the way the Raiders used to play." Hue Jackson
"Just win baby. That’s what Al Davis says and that’s all I want to do. . . . I just want to be the best, and I just want to win." - Terrelle Pryor
agree
typing “+1” is just laziness
by lchristmas on Aug 26, 2011 9:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
CJ always looks good in camp
Then the regular season comes around and he gets torched. This isn’t anything new.
MexicAN AmericAN VegAN
he did not get torched last year
by lchristmas on Aug 27, 2011 7:47 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
and has never been an identifiable weak spot during his tenure here imo
by lchristmas on Aug 27, 2011 9:24 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
last year.... I remember.... him, getting torched. Not necesarilly torched,
but he gave up some catches and he got some PI’s, and other penalties.
The RaiderLaker
6th in the entire nfl in burn percentage
don’t recall that many penalties, cant find that stat anywhere. I do recall him getting a td and a couple of picks which is more than I can say for cb eagles
by lchristmas on Aug 27, 2011 10:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he got burned a few times.
sure he will stop 2-5 plays, but than the CB burns him for big yards. And I do remember CJ getting some PIs.
But yeah, Lito is still not an improvement over CJ.
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As do I
The most notable names, like Tatupu and Tinoisamoa, are coming off of knee surgeries and are huge health concerns. Worst case scenario the Raiders bring these guys in on Tuesday Sept. 13th, because from that date on veteran contracts are no longer guaranteed for the entire season.
Still, the LB corp is weak enough right now to bring in some UDFA or other young guys just for depth. I guess Monday is a cutdown day to 80, so maybe there will be a few more options available then.
Overall the Raiders have done an excellent job filling holes in positions of weakness (DB, OL). The only exception has been at LB and we’re seeing the results of that failure now.
"When we play tough, and we play physical, and when we play the way we're supposed to play, can't nobody beat us." - Richard "SeaMonster" Seymour
Julian Peterson is the man to bring in IMO
I’d love to see him brought in right away even if it meant guaranteeing his contract
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 10:54 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
im skeptical
I believe he is 33 and the lions didn’t want him back???
by lchristmas on Aug 26, 2011 1:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
tatupa is coming off of
Arthroscopic surgery, had his knees cleaned no big deal as his ligaments are fine.
by rodeosnake12 on Aug 26, 2011 11:53 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
love the addition. im stoked. i think we are exactly the team he needed to revitalize his career
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 10:35 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Might Drink The KoolAid On This One
Been heavily avoiding all the drinking of the tasty KoolAid the last few days, since I have a tendency to get too hyped too early, but I really LIKE this signing, I think Sheppard’s got plenty left in the tank and gives us some MUCH needed depth.
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by RaiderPrincessVA on Aug 26, 2011 10:38 AM PDT reply actions
i will fully admit to being a koolaid drinker, but this one is spiked
I’m pumped!
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 10:41 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
if u find a good meeting let me know lol
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 10:42 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Is there a 12 step for KoolAid? Where do I sign up?
Yes I'm a girl ... Yes I'm in Virginia ... Yes I'm a Raider loving pirate lass ... problem with that???
by RaiderPrincessVA on Aug 26, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't have a problem. I can stop drinking Kool-Aid anytime I want to!
Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.
by Rich Langford on Aug 26, 2011 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
lol thats what the disease wants you to think.....
Its OK noontide you are not alone!
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 8:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Good signing.
We needed CB depth. We now have it.
In WHOEVER GIVES US THE WIN We Trust
by NFLanalyzerfromhome on Aug 26, 2011 10:43 AM PDT reply actions
Pretty sure he was at LEAST that old when he came to the S & B
Although his great years were behind him, he definitely still had a few good years left in him. I feel like that’s probably all we really need from Sheppard as well … A few years of solid, dependable play to close out his career.
I could see him beating out CJ for the starting job, too. CJ really ain’t that good and seems pretty injury-prone.
With this news coming out about how impressed everyone is with Taiwan, and how well Denarius Moore is coming along, and the improvements in the play of DHB … I’m starting to wonder whether or not we might actually have us an ‘elite’ caliber offense this year, one that puts up so many points that we don’t even NEED a great defense to make the playoffs (which is all I’m really hoping for this season, tbh), ala the Colts and Patriots.
by Brett J Valjalo on Aug 26, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
partially disagree on CJ
he is injury prone but when on the field the last couple years he’s played reasonably well. accounts are that lito was horrible last year.
I like the signing for depth and experience but he won’t start.
by lchristmas on Aug 26, 2011 12:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Lito is old and washed up, but still better then what we currently have
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
Agreed
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
by Ghost Raider on Aug 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Kalvin Hayden?
When was lito a number 1
Success is not measuredby what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds...
-Orison Swett Marden
back in like 02
I’d like to see us bring in Hayden but find it unlikely now
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 10:58 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised if the 2011 draft was one of the best we've ever had
Look at Wiz, Barksdale, Moore, TJ, Ausberry, Pryor. These guys will make plays.
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
+1
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Though we may have to be a wee bit patient with Coach Hue
in terms of when these fine fellows wil see playing time.
Hopefully—at least in the case of the first 5—it will be early and a lot!
Cork
Cornerback Lito Sheppard at practice wearing Nnamdi’s Asomugha’s old No. 21
Big shoes to fill…
by Spirals galore on Aug 26, 2011 11:01 AM PDT reply actions
who now?
cb eagles 24?
by lchristmas on Aug 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Did Nnamdi take that number because of Kobe?
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
by Ghost Raider on Aug 26, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, he said he wanted to be the Kobe of football.
"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald
by WarriorForLife on Aug 26, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Kobe hasnt left California
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 8:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
No he took it because another Eagles player has 21 and Nnamdi said numbers weren’t important and he didn’t want to take it from anyone.
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Pryor
QB Terrelle Pryor on the field in No. 6 jersey.
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
That's a good sign...
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
by Ghost Raider on Aug 26, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Give him the smarts for NOT wearing number 2!
by Mallard Davis on Aug 26, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't wait to see our offense on Sunday
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
Tafur
First Pryor update: he looks great warming up taking snaps
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
I doubt Sheppard even makes the roster
With CJ37 and DVD nicked up, they need some warm body to fill out the CB corps for the last 2 preseason games. If Sheppard proves he’s still got something left in the tank, awesome.
Still think the final CB depth chart looks like this:
Routt
CJ37
Moore
DVD
Ware
Chekwa
Walter McFadden is going to get cut.
Kamerion Wimbley is the truth
hasn't cc been playing safety?
if lito doesn’t break down, he’ll be on the roster and probably playing plenty
by lchristmas on Aug 26, 2011 11:24 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I see Chekwa playing safety as just a way to evaluate if he has any ability there
Stevie Brown will probably be backup FS unless Chekwa really lights it up there and I haven’t heard anything to indicate he has.
Kamerion Wimbley is the truth
The following is a list of everything Darren McFadden is bad at: 1) Giving birth. End of list.
La Secla cut & Alan Pelc waived/injured
That brings us to 89 roster spots. Another signing coming today/tomorrow or are they just gonna roll with 89 til 1st cutdown day?
Kamerion Wimbley is the truth
The following is a list of everything Darren McFadden is bad at: 1) Giving birth. End of list.
They will address the LB situation
I think Hue and Al will go for Tatupu, considering what happened with Gaither
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
Tafur
Sheppard drops pass in drill, drops and does pushups
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
thats great. he has a chip on his shoulder for sure
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 11:27 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Thats awesome.
Good to see him taking messing up personal. Hopefully that rubs off on our young CB’s.
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Corkran says on Twitter that the other roster spot was freed up for Pryor...
…which confuses me. I thought he didn’t count against the roster until after Week 5?
Kamerion Wimbley is the truth
The following is a list of everything Darren McFadden is bad at: 1) Giving birth. End of list.
he counts in the preseason, once the regular season he doesnt until the suspension is over
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 11:28 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That's what I thought
Unless Al’s going to sign a LB….
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
Per Tafur
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
by Ghost Raider on Aug 26, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
"TP" Has Small Cap Hit For 4 Seasons:
Raiders | Terrelle Pryor contract update
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:20:49 -0700
Updating previous reports, Oakland Raiders QB Terrelle Pryor’s four-year deal is worth about $2.7 million, including a $586,000 signing bonus.
So worth it.
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by Ghost Raider on Aug 26, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Best financial/talent ratio signing we have ever made
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by The MoonMan 804 on Aug 27, 2011 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
... in recent history. Marv Hubbard was an 11th round pick.. right up there w/the other great FBs van Eegan and Bo Jackson
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"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 27, 2011 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
YO EVERYBODY
OUR VERY OWN JACOBY FORD IS UP FOR 100 SPEED RATING ON MADDEN 12.
HE IS ONE OF THE 5 FINALISTS.
WE NEED TO VOTE TO MAKE HIM THE ONLY PLAYER WITH 100 SPEED.
GO TO ESPN.COM/CLUB100 AND VOTE FOR HIM!!
Cmon guys. That would be really cool.
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No one in the NFL is faster than Jacoby.
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by Ghost Raider on Aug 26, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Chris Johnson
From Tennessee was clocked at 24 MPH, fastest player in the game
"We can't stop here... This is bat country."
by Kwester421 on Aug 26, 2011 12:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah CJ is crazy fast
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by The MoonMan 804 on Aug 27, 2011 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think he is as fast as Jacoby imho.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I sadly
Have not figured that out yet. I’m trying to figure it out and figured if i posted it here not only will people vote, but they would help me figure out how to vote xD
It says voting is not closed till 4 E.T
And that’s not for another 2 hours? so I don’t know.
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he got 5th out of 5. desean jackson got it
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 6:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I dont understand this club 100 thing
it is supposed to be accurate to real lift so if there are multiple guys who should be 100 then they should be 100.
"We’re going to be a tough, rugged football team that walks with a swagger and plays the way the Raiders used to play." Hue Jackson
"Just win baby. That’s what Al Davis says and that’s all I want to do. . . . I just want to be the best, and I just want to win." - Terrelle Pryor
Tafur
On Pryor’s sixth snap, he fumbles again. Picks it up and takes off for big gain. Put that one in the playbook, Hue
"Bad is Back, thanks be to the Antichrist" - George Atkinson
Lito is okay, but I think CJ is better than him.
He wasnt that great with the jets by any stretch. I think he would fill in our slot corner though.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
i think he will fill in at slot too but only temporarily, hopefully
When the rookies mature enough to keep up with game speed. Hopefully that curve is faster for them with Rod teaching.
Dangerously? Yea.
by TooShort2Play on Aug 26, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
lmao
@CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Terrelle Pryor said he was told by coach Hue Jackson that he couldn’t wear No. 2. Hence, he chose No. 6. Hmmm, wonder why No. 2 forbidden?
"We’re going to be a tough, rugged football team that walks with a swagger and plays the way the Raiders used to play." Hue Jackson
"Just win baby. That’s what Al Davis says and that’s all I want to do. . . . I just want to be the best, and I just want to win." - Terrelle Pryor
lol ha thats funny
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here."--Al Davis
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."--Vince Lombardi
by Marcus Allen Krause on Aug 26, 2011 2:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Shep looks to have good size as well
though I’m guessing based on the video.
If true, this would be a major asset for our secondary considering the small size of so many of our dbacks and the enomity of so many receivers these days.
he sucks
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-Orison Swett Marden
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Q: Is Lito Sheppard signing an indication of Chris Johnson and DeMarcus Van Dyke’s injuries or you would have brought him in anyway?
Coach Jackson: I would have. I mean in my eyes we would have brought him in anyway. I mean from what we have seen is a guy that was sitting out there. As I keep saying we are going to continue to improve our football team from top to bottom. The roster is still ongoing and until we continue to turn over the rock and uncover everything that we can, we are going to look for good football players and improve our team that is all that is. I mean Lito [Sheppard] is a tremendous player and I am glad to have him.
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by The MoonMan 804 on Aug 26, 2011 8:55 PM PDT reply actions
Is that Kyle's pink slip?
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 27, 2011 2:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Anybody got a big stick?
Gonna need it tonight with a house full of Steeler fans, my friends descend in hordes for my big screen and my cooking. LOL
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by RaiderPrincessVA on Aug 27, 2011 9:34 AM PDT reply actions
just get one of those "Richard Seymour fat head" wall pictures any steelers fan (or maybe just big Ben) would flee at the very site of it lol
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by The MoonMan 804 on Aug 27, 2011 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I try not to judge their taste too harshly, we ARE all hillbillies. LOL
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by RaiderPrincessVA on Aug 27, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
just get one of those "Richard Seymour fat head" wall pictures
any steelers fan (or maybe just big Ben) would flee at the very site of it
lol
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by The MoonMan 804 on Aug 27, 2011 9:42 AM PDT reply actions
Hmm, what a wonderful idea!
Yes I'm a girl ... Yes I'm in Virginia ... Yes I'm a Raider loving pirate lass ... problem with that???
by RaiderPrincessVA on Aug 27, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
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