What's Up With Colvin?

[otis p. driftwood]

So ahh...umm...when did Colvin become a bum? Wasn't it right here, the day the news of his release was announced that everyone was going through the "I don't believe it! What are they thinking" phase?

What happened between now and then?

 

[IcyPatriot]

Aside from injury, the first one was very freaky... the issue with him is that he seems to have difficulty shedding blocks, and holding the edge.. although he considers himself as elite, he seems above average at best. Not minimizing his role, only what I see.

I agree ... it appears he likes to be paid for what
he can do even if he's not always around to do it.

 

[OhExaulted1]

So ahh...umm...when did Colvin become a bum? Wasn't it right here, the day the news of his release was announced that everyone was going through the "I don't believe it! What are they thinking" phase?

What happened between now and then?

Good, solid player. Will never be confused with Andre Tippett or Willie McGinist.

 

[IcyPatriot]

So ahh...umm...when did Colvin become a bum? Wasn't it right here, the day the news of his release was announced that everyone was going through the "I don't believe it! What are they thinking" phase?

What happened between now and then?

Who here said he was a bum?
He's not worth what he wants for compensation. Not because he is a bum,
more because he is always injured or dinged up. Certainly we know of more
than a few here who played while dinged and performed rather well.

 

[OsloRhino]

So ahh...umm...when did Colvin become a bum? Wasn't it right here, the day the news of his release was announced that everyone was going through the "I don't believe it! What are they thinking" phase?

What happened between now and then?

I never said he was a bum. He was, in terms of his contract, an overpaid risk who has suffered two season ending injuries. I'd be happy to have him back, at a much lesser price than he was due.

 

[otis p. driftwood]

Who here said he was a bum?
He's not worth what he wants for compensation. Not because he is a bum,
more because he is always injured or dinged up. Certainly we know of more
than a few here who played while dinged and performed rather well.

Sorry--I don't recall putting bum in quotes, indicating it was a quote.

Also, this

Naw, it's better to go with the flow and call the guy an injury prone bum. No need to watch the last Pats v. Indy game, one in which the Pats played mostly in a 43 with Colvin seeing far more snaps than AD. I think Colvin helped seal the win with a late fourth quarter FF and an INT to boot, but what's the point? He was an injury waiting to happen and a bum.

was stuck in my head at the time.


Sheesh.

 

[jbb9s]

Good, solid player. Will never be confused with Andre Tippett or Willie McGinist.

Remember he actually was a Pro Bowl player leaving Chicago 5 yrs ago in his mid 20s. A lot of us thought he would be a staple in Hawaii. He did make a world class pick of Rivers in the classic Chargers game in 06. Best upset this dynasty ever put on.

 

[PatsFan24]

i would like to see him come back, he can still make plays

 

[OsloRhino]

i would like to see him come back, he can still make plays

As I said earlier, I wouldnt be averse to seeing Colvin back for the Pats. Just not at the terms he previously had.

Problem is, as with Spikes, its a market with teams willing to pay silly money, especially at LB and CB. Therefore, he wont come cheap. Which means the chances of a return are minimal.

 

[HSanders]

Aside from injury, the first one was very freaky... the issue with him is that he seems to have difficulty shedding blocks, and holding the edge.. although he considers himself as elite, he seems above average at best. Not minimizing his role, only what I see.

Yeah I wouldn't ever call him ELITE as a Patriot, I think he was a bit of a liability against the run. He would have been better as a more situational pass rusher IMO. But I love Rosey to pieces as a personality. He's funny and a real live wire. I liked him the minute I heard that he signed with the Pats because they were about steak and not sizzle. I wish him well.