ostrogoth Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe reports that the Patriots are expected to release LB Rosevelt Colvin today. His $5.5 million base salary combined with a foot injury sealed his fate. We're still surprised because they are very thin and old at the position. Colvin quickly becomes one of the most intriguing names available at linebacker, while the Patriots need to add a lot talent to the position. Feb. 26 - 2:39 pm et Source: Boston Globe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm tempted to go after him... Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe reports that the Patriots are expected to release LB Rosevelt Colvin today. His $5.5 million base salary combined with a foot injury sealed his fate. We're still surprised because they are very thin and old at the position. Colvin quickly becomes one of the most intriguing names available at linebacker, while the Patriots need to add a lot talent to the position. Feb. 26 - 2:39 pm et Source: Boston Globe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBearSox Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 well.....he'd probably be cheaper than Lance given his injuries...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjock Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 well.....he'd probably be cheaper than Lance given his injuries...... Colvin went out for the season during week 12 last year. But before that he played in every consecutive game for 3 years straight. So other then the initial year he signed with New England, injuries haven't been a problem. That being said, Colvin turns 31 in September. Personally, I'd like to find out what Jamar Williams & Michael Okwo can do. Both those guys should be ready to be major contributors this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostrogoth Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Colvin went out for the season during week 12 last year. But before that he played in every consecutive game for 3 years straight. So other then the initial year he signed with New England, injuries haven't been a problem. That being said, Colvin turns 31 in September. Personally, I'd like to find out what Jamar Williams & Michael Okwo can do. Both those guys should be ready to be major contributors this year. Colvin was an excellent player with the Bears, 31 isn't that old and Williams and Okwo are raw and unproven in the NFL. Not sure I'm ready to leave the job to either unless necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Colvin was an excellent player with the Bears, 31 isn't that old and Williams and Okwo are raw and unproven in the NFL. Not sure I'm ready to leave the job to either unless necessary. I loved Rosey when he was here but that was long ago. He is primarily a 3-4 rush LB. We play the 4-3. He does not fit our scheme. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Colvin went out for the season during week 12 last year. But before that he played in every consecutive game for 3 years straight. So other then the initial year he signed with New England, injuries haven't been a problem. That being said, Colvin turns 31 in September. Personally, I'd like to find out what Jamar Williams & Michael Okwo can do. Both those guys should be ready to be major contributors this year. I fully agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadevtx Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 check your predictions...da Bears do not play in the AFC...but I guess after reading the other predictions, that is supposed to be a joke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I think some of you are forgetting history a tad. One. Colvin was our SLB, not WLB. Holdman was out WLB back in the day. So I do not understand that talk of his replacing Briggs. If we signed Colvin, it would be to replace Huner, which I do not think is a need. Two. Colvin was never a very good LB for us. As a LB, he was far from special. In fact, I would argue Hunter has been a MUCH better SLB than Colvin ever was. But Colvin played DE on passing downs, and also rushed the passer standing up. At a time when the pass rush was nothing more than something the bears read about in a history book, Colvin was an anomoly. He was our best pass rusher, but in terms of LB, was never special. Heck, I am not sure he was more than average in that area. In a 3-4 scheme, he is a much better LB, but he was simply never that good of a LB outside of his ability to rush the passer, which for us, was mostly from the DE position. We have Anderson for that role. There are times when I would love to bring back a former bear, as I do now w/ Booker, but I simply do not see Colvin being a good fit. I think he would be a very good addition for a team that uses the 3-4, or for a team looking for a SLB that could also rush the passer, but he simply does not fit a need for us, and no way he can play WLB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabears33 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 ^^ Very well put. We have the LB's that we want in place. It would be nice to get an old flame in the picture, but you know how that goes when they've already been replaced. Not too pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balta1701-A Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Play the kids. You live and die in the NFL based on how well you draft. You drafted these guys to replace Briggs, play them. I wonder if this is a strong signal that the Pats are taking a LB with that 9ers pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 If Gholston is there when the Pats pick, he will most likely be a Patriot. But I doubt he is there. The Pats really need to find another ILB though. Playing Adalius Thomas was serviceable at ILB for them, but his bread and butter is at OLB in the 34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Not interested in Colvin for all the reasons other already listed. Just doesn't fit the scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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