Pats claim CB Antwaun Molden

[BadMoFo]

Someone's getting the boot.

By Mike Reiss
The Patriots claimed cornerback Antwaun Molden on waivers from the Houston Texans today, according to a league source.

The 26-year-old Molden entered the NFL in 2008 as a third-round pick out of Eastern Kentucky. He has not started a game over the last three seasons, appearing in 32 contests.

This marks the second straight year the Patriots have claimed a player from the Texans. Last year, the team claimed offensive tackle Steve Maneri after Texans waived him.

The Patriots will have to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Molden (6-1, 200), who joins a cornerback group headlined by Devin McCourty and Leigh Bodden, with Kyle Arrington, Darius Butler and Ras-I Dowling also on the depth chart.

Bodden has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since the team's second preseason game against the Buccaneers.

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

The Texans let go of a CB...and someone picks them up?

Maybe BB thinks he can be used in a different manner...but didn't the Texans have one of the worst pass defenses last year (was he even on their roster last year...I would sorta feel better if he wasn't).

 

[Deus Irae]

"Guys who'll be here for just a few days for $1000, Alex"

 

[SONS_OF_BELICHICK]

Maybe someone will trade for him. BB is always thinking .....

:youtheman:

 

[Taxed in Maine]

At 6'1-200, maybe he is getting a look at safety.

 

[PittPatriot]

Never heard of him…but if you say his name really fast 3 times, it start to sound like "Anquan Boldin." That would be cool.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

who!?!?

 

[Christopher Patriot]

Just the next defensive mvp of 2012 that's who:bricks::bricks:

 

[jmt57]

Although it means absolutely nothing now, he was a third round draft pick just three years ago. Maybe one of the college football gurus from the Draft Forum can give us their opinion on the guy.

 

[LasVegasPatsFan]

BB is going to be in for a real surprise when he realizes its Antwaun Molden, not Anquan Bolden

 

[RobertWeathers]

Regardless of Merriweather's status with the team, I thought this excerpt on his 2008 draft card from nfl.com was interesting.

With the size and speed teams look for in a shutdown cornerback, Molden also offers a prospective future employer a player who has excelled as a gunner on special teams. With his tackling ability inside the box, he could see a shift to free safety at the next level to take advantage of his ability to consistently make plays in front of him.

National Football League: NFL Draft 2011 - Antwaun Molden

 

[Observer]

Just what is the point of this brilliant acquisition? The dreaded W's were both better than this guy.

 

[scout]

Just what is the point of this brilliant acquisition? The dreaded W's were both better than this guy.

Who the hell is this BB guy?

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

I heard his nickname is Mr Moldy.... not so fond of that

 

[ropese]

On the same day Pats pickup this guy, who may or may not turn into a player, the Falcons pick up a CB with significant starting experience in Kelvin Hayden to be their 3rd or 4th corner.

 

[NinjaZX6R]

He is from the 2008 draft class......went after Wheatly and before Wilhite.

 

[NinjaZX6R]

On the same day Pats pickup this guy, who may or may not turn into a player, the Falcons pick up a CB with significant starting experience in Kelvin Hayden to be their 3rd or 4th corner.

Hayden sucks.

 

[Aßßynormal]

Record:

Antwaun Molden Stats - ESPN

Texan Forum on his acquisition by us - they seem to like him:

Antwaun Molden a Patriot!! - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum - TexansTalk.com


They complain about a lot of injuries.

 

[Christopher Patriot]

Texans messageboard seems like a likeable bunch heres to hoping they knock off the Dolts this year.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Like this kid a lot. I've been hoping the Texans would release him for a while, now, in anticipation we would add him to the roster. Very pleased with this move.