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Before Colvin got hurt last year Vrabel had 9.5 sacks through 11 games. Since then Vrabel has had 6 sacks in 20 games.
Players not present for the media-access portion of the practice included:
- DE Ty Warren (groin)
- OLB Pierre Woods (mouth)
- OLB Adalius Thomas (forearm)
- OLB Vince Redd (unknown)
- WR Kelley Washington (thigh)
It goes back to last year too, he had 9.5 sacks through 11 games then in the 8 after Colvin got hurt he has zero sacks in 7 of them, saving his overall numbers with a 3 sack game against Miami.I think Vrabel's been playing hurt, personally. Either way, he's not been real effective as a pass rusher, though when I've paid attention to him, he is forcing the QB to step up at least.
Did you guys see the pre-practice report? Yikes.
Welker at practice; Warren is not - Reiss' Pieces - Boston.com
What kind of shape are you in?
“I am in great shape to wake up in the morning, to do my daughter’s hair, to run up and down the stairs and get their clothes and prep them for school, take them to school, come back home, enjoy the day with my wife, go to the UPS Store, and come home and eat diner. I guess I was in good enough shape that they felt comfortable bringing me on, so we’ll see what happens.”
It goes back to last year too, he had 9.5 sacks through 11 games then in the 8 after Colvin got hurt he has zero sacks in 7 of them, saving his overall numbers with a 3 sack game against Miami.
committed to coming back to playing football in NE (Or anywhere for that matter) after reading excerpts of his interview today;......
Firstly....He has mixed emotions about coming back to play football.............umm....what?
Secondly when asked what kind of shape he was in .....He said well I am able to get up every morning now and take care of my daughters......and that he has nothing to prove....and that the Pats thought he still had enough physical ability left to contribute....doesn't sound like the words of a confident and motivated man at this stage of his career........and doesn't sound like he is sure that he wants to be here.......
But I guess we are in emergency mode trying to stop the bleeding that is our defense.....so anything is worth a chance......
Good move by the FO, at least to try to shake things up and get some fight back in the locker room. Let's hope Colvin brings some much needed energy after not having played in a game for a year!
"get some fight back in the locker room"
That is an interesting comment....did you listen to or read the transcript on his interview today.....He didn't sound too crazy about coming back to football....or New England......He sounds like he was really happy being at home with his daughters....and has "Mixed emotions" about playing again......doesn't exactly seem to have the mindset we need right now......
The injury report says "Woods (mouth)", but I'm speculating that he might be concussed. That was a serious shot he took, bouncing off Miller.
Regards,
Chris
If Rosie didn't want to play football again, he'd have said "no thanks" when the Pats came knocking.
If the Pats didn't think he was fully committed, they wouldn't have signed him.