Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot

[JSn]

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Heath Evans Wants To Return

Fullback Heath Evans told the Boston Herald this week that he would like to return. He knows that it takes time to sort through the free agents on the roster currently, but if it were up to Evans, he'd like to return to New England

"I don't want to go anywhere," Evans told the Herald. "But I'll let them get all the bigwigs like (Matt) Cassel and all of them squared away."

After eight seasons in the NFL, Evans has learned to be patient. He also said he hopes to retire with the team. "That's where I want to be. That's where I want to retire," Evans said.

I wonder what (if anything) he's implying in the red bit?

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

I wonder what (if anything) he's implying in the red bit?

Just "OK, I get they don't have the money to resign me just yet, but I know they'll figure something out."

Nothing new: two years ago, he told the Globe: "Fit-wise, it couldn't be more perfect. . . . I could care less about money. I'm a loyalist. They were good to me at a time the game of football wasn't."

And, as I've said before, he's one of those guys that makes it easy to root for the Pats.

 

[fnordcircle]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

I wonder what (if anything) he's implying in the red bit?

That he realizes he plays a non-glamour position with lesser cap implications than QB.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

Heath Evans for President!

 

[dryheat44]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

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I wonder what (if anything) he's implying in the red bit?

Just taking a friendly jab at #16.

 

[Leave No Doubt]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

Heath's comments on the position of Fullback:

TC: We live in a fantasy football world. I’m not sure if a lot of fans spend a lot of time thinking about the fullback. Seems like a position that requires selflessness.

Evans: Definitely in some offenses more than others. I get some touches on short yardage here and there. Last year I was a goal-line back for a while until some other guys got healthy. All in all, you’re kind of a glorified guard. You’re called on to pound it up in there and open up some holes, and you know what? I love it. It fits my personality. Everyone wants to be scoring touchdowns and rushing for a bunch of yardage, but at the end of the day there’s really not much better in life than being a piece of a puzzle on a great team,

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[WhiskeyBreath]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

Nice to see that he wants to remain a Patriot.

I'm curious. Does anyone know how many offensive snaps Evans was on the field for this season compared to last?

 

[Fencer]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

I'm curious. Does anyone know how many offensive snaps Evans was on the field for this season compared to last?

As long as there are only 10 other Patriots at the time, I don't much care.

 

[jmt57]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

Nice to see that he wants to remain a Patriot.

I'm curious. Does anyone know how many offensive snaps Evans was on the field for this season compared to last?

2008: 213 snaps, 19%
Offensive participation for 2008 season - Reiss' Pieces - Boston.com

2007: ? - I don't know. I couldn't find a season total anywhere, but he only played in ten games in 2008 compared to all 16 in 2007.

 

[WhiskeyBreath]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

Thanks jmt

 

[VJCPatriot]

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Heath Evans is the kind of player you can be proud to root for. I hope he stays with the team. But I think the question won't be money, it will be if the Pats want him back. I don't think he's going to ask for the moon salarywise.

 

[satz]

He is a great value player .He comes in as a blocking FB, receiving full back ,a receiving TE and blocking TE in some formations.He is big enough to block bigger OLB for some time[2007 playoff where merriman could not seal the gap and heath was devastating in that game and stood out alot as maroney was not getting touched ].He has become better with each year. Most importantly he does not have butter finger or fumblities which you need from your utility guy who does alot of things .

 

[Kontradiction]

Belichick sure knows how to brainwash 'em.

 

[RayClay]

As much as I like Heath, it's not necessarily going to be his decision. I mean I really do like the guy and his attitude, but he probably would have been better to keep his own counsel there.

They might love him to death, but still decide they want that roster spot for a young RB or other position (hypothetically).

Not exactly the same as Wilfork or Brady saying it, know what I mean.

 

[Patjew]

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As long as there are only 10 other Patriots at the time, I don't much care.

Ouch. Bad memories.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

I'm curious. Does anyone know how many offensive snaps Evans was on the field for this season compared to last?

Dunno, but I do know that we got rid of that Offensive Coordinator who wasn't utilizing Heath's talents properly!

 

[Kontradiction]

Re: Heath Evans wants to retire a Patriot.

Dunno, but I do know that we got rid of that Offensive Coordinator who wasn't utilizing Heath's talents properly!

If that bum had utilized Evans more, we would have won the Super Bowl.