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Friday, May 2, 2008
Sheppard coming to minicamp

Strong indications are that Lito Sheppard does indeed plan to attend the Eagles' mandatory minicamp this weekend.

Lito Sjheppard in happier days Sheppard has been awaiting a trade that has not occurred and does not seem imminent. He could be fined if he were to sit out the minicamp, the only mandatory gathering for veterans until training camp starts in late July, but players trying to force trades or get contracts revised often use minicamp attendance as leverage. Although Eagles coach Andy Reid hinted last weekend that a revision of Sheppard's contract isn't out of the question, no such discussions are known to have taken place.

    Reid said he would speak to the two-time Pro Bowl corner this week. Sheppard is unhappy with the contract extension he signed in 2004 that locks him up through 2011 at much less money than top corners now make, including Asante Samuel, signed by the Birds as a free agent, presumably to replace Sheppard.

    Even if Sheppard continues to work under the contract he dislikes, Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson faces the difficult task of finding suitable roles for Samuel, Sheppard, and longtime starter Sheldon Brown.

    Brown has not returned calls seeking comment.

   So far, the Lito situation has been much less of a circus than another salary dispute with a high-profile player a few years back. Remember that guy? Here's a bit of satire from The Onion, hypothesizing that player's reaction to his current team taking on a guy who's a bit of a character risk. (Sniff, sniff ... "That's my cornerback!")

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Posted by Ray 01:29 PM, 05/02/2008
Just trade him already!!
Posted by Bizzle 01:33 PM, 05/02/2008
I don't see Lito crying about the $8M signing bonus for a fricken signature when he signed his contract extension...
Posted by prez_beck 01:40 PM, 05/02/2008
He signed the contract back in 2004 and was smiling ear to ear. he knew then that the market would change, but he didnt care because the Eagles just gave him 8 million upfront. Now he is being a cry baby cause the market is different. Have him play or sit... Don't do him any favors by trading him or cutting him.
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Posted by Leon Norr 02:30 PM, 05/02/2008
Trade him for Eddie Welch
Posted by Leon Norr 02:30 PM, 05/02/2008
Trade him for Eddie Welch
Posted by terp 02:41 PM, 05/02/2008
If I were Andy Reid, I might try the following logic: look at what being a backup did for Al Harris. Play well, stay healthy and change the market perception about past injuries and your attitude. We'll trade you after this season and you can re cut your contract then.
Posted by gsul2008 02:57 PM, 05/02/2008
another example of an overpaid, underperforming, malcontent athlete who just suck the enjoyment out of watching sports. See ya, Lito...take all the rings you helped us win with you...
Posted by S.J. 03:03 PM, 05/02/2008
Alycia plays better in the slot then on d.
Posted by Big Ragu 03:06 PM, 05/02/2008
Let him play the nickel. He knows the system. Alycia is rubbish. I like 'em full figured, like Sue Serio...
Posted by Big Ragu 03:06 PM, 05/02/2008
Let him play the nickel. He knows the system. Alycia is rubbish. I like 'em full figured, like Sue Serio...
Posted by Truth 03:08 PM, 05/02/2008
He's showing up-He and Andy will talk and we'll see what happens. Its obvious YOU ppl are Eagle fans by the lack of intelligence behind your stmts. Go paint your faces green.
Posted by prez_beck 03:36 PM, 05/02/2008
I wish they could post quotes from the 2004 press conference when he signed the extention.
Posted by Will.i.Am 03:46 PM, 05/02/2008
HOW ABOUT...NOT, AND PLAY HIM SINCE HE IS A FANTASTIC PLAYER???? HELLO PEOPLE
Posted by tampafan 03:47 PM, 05/02/2008
i think it would b nice to c if u can get a good deal with the tampa bay buccaneers and send him over there Tampa Bay Fan For Life
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Les BowenLes Bowen has covered the Eagles for the Daily News since 2002. Before that, he spent nearly 13 years covering the Flyers. It took Les only a few seasons after the switch to figure out that there was no penalty box at the Linc, and that the time really wasn't his, despite what Andy Reid kept saying. Les came to Philadelphia and the Daily News from Charlotte in 1983. In the intervening years, he has pretty much lost track of NASCAR, and his accent. He, his wife Barbara, and their two sons live in Haddon Township, New Jersey.

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