Darryl Sharpton Is The Newest Texan!

by riversmccown on Apr 24, 2010 9:20 AM CDT in Events

I for one, welcome our new linebacker overlord in his quest to unseat Zac Diles. What say you, BRB? Join him or die, you can do no less.

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I dunno much about him.

I never thought to look at ILBs considering who’s our starter.

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Apr 24, 2010 9:22 AM CDT reply actions

yeah if he beats out Zac Diles

its a solid pickup

by leacheatsbabies on Apr 24, 2010 9:22 AM CDT reply actions

Interesting that they went LB

Considering the team’s needs at OL and S.

I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.

by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 24, 2010 9:23 AM CDT reply actions

ILBs were never on my radar

He seems to be fast and have good coverage skills.

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by bigfatdrunk on Apr 24, 2010 9:24 AM CDT reply actions

Coverage soundslike a weakside LB

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Apr 24, 2010 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions

I guess we have to hope they project him as a weakside linebacker.

by MadMartygan on Apr 24, 2010 9:24 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

LenDale White is a Seahawk

Who care?!?

Just your average, run of the mill hardcore casual Texans fan.

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by Autra on Apr 24, 2010 9:25 AM CDT reply actions

Sharpton

Found where he was projected to be a Round 7 or UDFA talent level.

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by bigfatdrunk on Apr 24, 2010 9:26 AM CDT reply actions

we are REACHING all over the place

I’m trying to remain calm here but JESUS

by leacheatsbabies on Apr 24, 2010 9:28 AM CDT reply actions

Those rankings

Don’t mean shit

they must like the guy, they did trade down knowing they could get him ?

by AllenOU on Apr 24, 2010 9:30 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

At this point in the draft it's better to draft a guy than fight over him as an UDFA.

by socctty on Apr 24, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Sharpton is a slightly-undersized, tough, competitive linebacker who has experience playing all three spots in a 4-3. He flashes the ability to be an explosive tackler, especially inside. Has some impressive short area quickness and a great motor against the run.

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by Joe25 on Apr 24, 2010 9:32 AM CDT reply actions

This definitely reads like

“Watch out Zac Diles”

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by riversmccown on Apr 24, 2010 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions

I hope they move him outside

It’s not like we need another ILB.

I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.

by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 24, 2010 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions

he'll obviously be a special teams player

but if he’s good enough he’ll supplant Diles at WLB..which i’m all for.

by leacheatsbabies on Apr 24, 2010 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah if nothing else, he can contribute on special teams.

by MadMartygan on Apr 24, 2010 9:40 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Alright

I really wanted them to take an lb to compete with diles. If this is their guy then I’ll trust them.

by MadMartygan on Apr 24, 2010 9:38 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

I hope this makes our LB core

in the league

by leacheatsbabies on Apr 24, 2010 9:38 AM CDT reply actions

He even has the build of Diles

I think we’re following the Colts philosophy here.

Small undersized but very fast and active guys with high character.

We’ll see if it works out..

by leacheatsbabies on Apr 24, 2010 9:41 AM CDT reply actions

I think the Raiders

Are having a good draft….so this guy is Xavier Adibi/Diles 2.0? Ok….sure. Why not.

by JimboTexan on Apr 24, 2010 9:42 AM CDT reply actions

jus woke up

who the hell is this?

i hope he performs

by HB23 on Apr 24, 2010 9:43 AM CDT reply actions

Why didn't we get Myron Rolle?

A statement to the players of the Jazz and Mavericks: Please stop flopping all over the court.

by Rockets 4 Life on Apr 24, 2010 9:46 AM CDT reply actions

he's still available

Winning season... Check. Higher expectation bar... big Check.

by BattleRedHusker on Apr 24, 2010 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions

OL

WTF…..i am all for a bad ass ilb, but i doubt this guy will see the field unless on special teams

by kmartinez on Apr 24, 2010 9:47 AM CDT reply actions

meant outside linebacker

by kmartinez on Apr 24, 2010 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Diles is not a sure thing starter.

A statement to the players of the Jazz and Mavericks: Please stop flopping all over the court.

by Rockets 4 Life on Apr 24, 2010 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions

118 overall

What do we target next? Smith seems to like late round safeties, do we pick one a little higher this time? Or do we address the OL?

by DieselDeac on Apr 24, 2010 9:49 AM CDT reply actions

I vote OL

Pick up Myron Rolle in 6th or 7th rd.

by Calvin Paquette on Apr 24, 2010 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions

I doubt he is going to last that long.

Remember this guy was a top 10 pick if he did not go to Oxford.

A statement to the players of the Jazz and Mavericks: Please stop flopping all over the court.

by Rockets 4 Life on Apr 24, 2010 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions

ive been thinkin Diles isnt all that great anyway

by HB23 on Apr 24, 2010 9:49 AM CDT reply actions

Surprised Cam Thomas is still on the board

by Calvin Paquette on Apr 24, 2010 9:51 AM CDT reply actions

Bruce Campbell to the Raiders.

I must say Al Davis is making a lot of good value picks.

A statement to the players of the Jazz and Mavericks: Please stop flopping all over the court.

by Rockets 4 Life on Apr 24, 2010 9:51 AM CDT reply actions

he has a SICK hit on utube

he rosencopter’d this guy and knocked his helmet off andsent the ball flyin

also he was concussed looked like

by HB23 on Apr 24, 2010 9:51 AM CDT reply actions

link?

Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.

by Kiratomi on Apr 24, 2010 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions