It's been the talk of the town ever since the signing of CB Asante Samuel. What will the Eagles do with Lito Sheppard? There are various rumors flying around about possible trades. There are rumors we will keep him. When it's all said and done who knows what will happen.
Some scenarios I personally would like to see are as follows:
1) Keep him this year. When healthy, we know he is a top CB. He makes plays in the secondary. Against division rival Dallas alone he has 8 career interceptions. But the problem is over the past couple of years he can't stay healthy for 16 games. It's always some nagging injury.
I imagine a secondary of Samuel, Brown and Lito along with Safeties Brian Dawkins and Quinton Mikell and think what a great secondary that would be. Three great CB's and one of the best Safeties ever in Dawkins. These guys will make life tough for WR's and others going downfield. It could be one of the top secondaries in the league.
2) Trade him for a high draft pick next year. Easier said than done I know. He was being shopped around during the draft but the Eagles were asking a high round number two. They didn't pull the trigger on any deals on that day. But once the OTA's begins teams might realize they need a veteran corner and come calling.
3) Trade for a player....namely a WR. We need a big time WR in this offense. The offense isn't bad, but could use the boost. Adding someone like the Lion's Roy Wiliams, Cardinals Anquan Boldin or Bengals Chad Johnson would easily make this offense more dangerous.
We gained an extra number one pick from a trade with Carolina. We could package that in a deal along with Lito for any of these WR's. We could also add another player like WR Reggie Brown if needed.
With these three scenarios we make the team stronger either through keeping Lito, adding a big play WR or adding picks in next years draft. I for one would rather keep Lito than trade him, but if the price is right and the team gains a player like Boldin or Johnson I'm all for it.
