Welbourn signed, Norwell cut - New England Patriots Forums

BadMoFo · 08-04-2008, 04:19 PM

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The Patriots announced the signing of veteran offensive lineman John Welbourn today. To make room on the roster, the team released rookie defensive lineman Chris Norwell.

A bit from the team's press release on Welbourn:

Welbourn, 32, is a veteran of nine NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (1999-2003) and Kansas City Chiefs (2004-07). The 6-foot-5-inch, 310-pound offensive lineman has played in 103 career games with 95 starts. Last season, he started every game at right guard for the Chiefs.

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal..._move_for.html

BadMoFo · 08-04-2008, 04:22 PM

Sounds like a solid veteran. Someone better watch they back.

***363839*** · 08-04-2008, 04:25 PM

That does sound like a good signing.
I thought we needed more depth on the O-line.

BadMoFo · 08-04-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 363839

That does sound like a good signing.
I thought we needed more depth on the O-line.

Could be, but comes with baggage. Reiss forgot to mention this:

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs tackle John Welbourn, who unexpectedly retired in June, was suspended for six weeks Wednesday for violating the league's drug policy.

Welbourn, who was also suspended for the first four games in 2005 under the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, had asked to be reinstated, said Chiefs president Carl Peterson.

The Chiefs still have Welbourn under contract for three years. And with the unexpected retirement in July of Pro Bowl left tackle Willie Roaf, they have a need at offensive tackle. But whether the 30-year-old Welbourn is taken back remains to be seen, Peterson said.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2576503

QB12 · 08-04-2008, 04:37 PM

Light is probably pretty banged up.

QB12

ScottieC · 08-04-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by QB12

Light is probably pretty banged up.

QB12

Banged up from what? Kareoke?

***363839*** · 08-04-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BadMoFo

Could be, but comes with baggage. Reiss forgot to mention this:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2576503

Sure, but you know BB's rep with these kind of guys.
"Don't care what you did before you got here. Now's the time to get it done"
...something like that.

14thDragon · 08-04-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by QB12

Light is probably pretty banged up.

Stephen Neal. Nuff said.

OhExaulted1 · 08-04-2008, 04:54 PM

Poor Chris, we hardly knew ye.

As for Welbourn I like the pick-up despite the baggage. Started all 16 games last year and is versitile at G and T. If he can contribute great. Maybe he could also give Kaczur some good advice being a guy who's been through it.

tombonneau · 08-04-2008, 04:59 PM

Who and who?