Darren Sharper Impatient Over Lack of Contract Talks

Saints safety Darren Sharper's nine interceptions during the regular season were tied for tops in the NFL. (Simon Bruty/SI)

The good news is that safety Darren Sharper really does enjoy it here in New Orleans and wants to return to win another championship. He told Steve Wyche of NFL.com yesterday...

    "Hopefully things work out (with the Saints)..."

    "...It's tough because the fan base is great, and we had something special and we have a chance to repeat. It would be bad if I wasn't able to return. We'll see if they make me an offer that is competitive." -- Darren Sharper

Definitely what fans want to hear from one of the key players on this championship defense (did I just type that?).

The bad news is that he also expressed his dissatisfaction with the New Orleans Saints front office for not having offered him a contract yet and for not using the franchise tag on him.

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