Patriots released Roosevelt Colvin

[speedkilz88]

The Boston Globe wrote this before the release, but the message board/comments on the same site say that WEEI has reported it has happened. Looks like Gholston could or should be the pick by the Pats at #7 instead of a corner. This team seems to be losing a lot of players this offseason.







http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/02/pats_expected_t.html

In a move that appears to be salary-cap related, the Patriots are expected to release outside linebacker Rosevelt Colvin today, according to a league source.
Colvin, a marquee free-agent signing in 2002, was scheduled to count $7.6 million against the salary cap and earn a base salary of $5.5 million. The 2008 season was the final year of his contract.
Colvin was a starter at outside linebacker in the Patriots� 3-4 scheme. His 2007 season was cut short by a foot injury sustained Nov. 25 against the Eagles, and the Patriots seemed to miss his pass rush coming down the stretch.
The 31-year-old Colvin was credited by the team�s coaches with 28 tackles last season, while adding four sacks.
With Tedy Bruschi and Junior Seau scheduled for unrestricted free agency, the Patriots have the following personnel under contract at linebacker for 2008:
Eric Alexander (2008, exclusive rights free agent)
Larry Izzo (2008, verbal agreement confirmed by agent Drew Rosenhaus)
T.J. Slaughter (2008)
Pierre Woods (2008, exclusive rights free agent)
Mike Vrabel (2009)
Oscar Lua (2010)
Adalius Thomas (2011)

[Bob Sacamano]

he's a Parcells' candidate

[superpunk]

That was a very poor acquisition when they made it, I think. Expensive, and never worked out. We've had some of those, but never seemed to master the cheating aspect that is necessary to offset poor free agent acquisitions. Something to look into since the penalty is so slight for the future.

[theogt]

Patriots fans say hello to Vernon Gholston.

[stasheroo]

Patriots fans say hello to Vernon Gholston.

Agreed.

If he's still there....

Good news is that it would leave another cornerback on the board for us!

[theogt]

Agreed.

If he's still there....I think he will be. People are overrating his Combine performance. It was a good performance, but it wasn't in the league of a DeMarcus Ware or Mario Williams performance.

[BigDave95]

Patriots fans say hello to Vernon Gholston.

That's good news. One less team drafting CB's ahead of us.

[dannyboy]

Agreed.

If he's still there....

Good news is that it would leave another cornerback on the board for us!

thinking the same thing

[BigDave95]

I think he will be. People are overrating his Combine performance. It was a good performance, but it wasn't in the league of a DeMarcus Ware or Mario Williams performance.

The Jets are serious contenders to take Gholston.

[DaBoys4Life]

this signals the beginning of the end for the PATS

[Woods]

Actually, does anyone have the D Ware Combine performance?

Or where I could find it?

[theogt]

The Jets are serious contenders to take Gholston.Very true. I'd probably end up slotting him there in a mock.

Actually, does anyone have the D Ware Combine performance?

Or where I could find it?
Height: 6040
Weight: 251
40 Yrd Dash: 4.56
20 Yrd Dash: 2.71
10 Yrd Dash: 1.62
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 27
Vertical Jump: 38 1/2
Broad Jump: 10'2"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.07
3-Cone Drill: 6.85

[CATCH17]

Very true. I'd probably end up slotting him there in a mock.


Height: 6040
Weight: 251
40 Yrd Dash: 4.56
20 Yrd Dash: 2.71
10 Yrd Dash: 1.62
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 27
Vertical Jump: 38 1/2
Broad Jump: 10'2"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.07
3-Cone Drill: 6.85

I heard that fool can power clean over 400 pounds.

Thats one of the more impressive things ive heard in awhile.

[Woods]

Very true. I'd probably end up slotting him there in a mock.


Height: 6040
Weight: 251
40 Yrd Dash: 4.56
20 Yrd Dash: 2.71
10 Yrd Dash: 1.62
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 27
Vertical Jump: 38 1/2
Broad Jump: 10'2"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.07
3-Cone Drill: 6.85

Thanks.

That Vertical is off the charts! :eek:

[REDVOLUTION]

Where is the obligatory "sign him" post? :laugh2:

[ayjackson]

I think the Pats might flip picks with the Iggles and pick up Lito Sheppard. At 19, they could look at Derrick Harvey or Quentin Groves, or even Avril from Purdue. They really need a first round corner and OLB if they don't acquire one elsewhere.

[joseephuss]

That was a very poor acquisition when they made it, I think. Expensive, and never worked out. We've had some of those, but never seemed to master the cheating aspect that is necessary to offset poor free agent acquisitions. Something to look into since the penalty is so slight for the future.

I did not think it was a bad move to get Colvin when they did. They just ended up with poor results. Actually, not poor results just not spectacular results. And most of that was because he unfortunately suffered a major injury his first season in New England. That is part of the sport, but signing a 26 year old LB that was making plays in Chicago seemed like a good idea at the time and would in many cases. Better than counting on him now at age 30.

[Romo2Dez4six]

Where is the obligatory "sign him" post? :laugh2:

quick sign him now:laugh2: (runs away swiftly)

[roy31]

:laugh1: Ithink we should sign him!!!!!!!!!

[Chocolate Lab]

The Jets are serious contenders to take Gholston.

Exactly what I was thinking.

[CrazyCowboy]

If the Pats release you ....something is damaged

[big dog cowboy]

I really us to get Colvin when he left the Bears. Now I'm not really interested.

[Vintage]

I heard that fool can power clean over 400 pounds.

Thats one of the more impressive things ive heard in awhile.

His 3 cone drill is pretty ridiculous...

[The Panch]

This could be setting for more cap room for Mr. "I Play when I wanna play".

[REDVOLUTION]

quick sign him now:laugh2: (runs away swiftly)



Ah... swiftly NOT fast enough :anvil:

[RCowboyFan]

I heard that fool can power clean over 400 pounds.

Thats one of the more impressive things ive heard in awhile.

Its kind of amazing for the guy his size. I have seen him couple of times now at Colleyville's Lifetime Fitness. I guess he is regular there, especially on Saturdays. Oh, and he always seems very approachable, but I never did try to talk to him so far. I just don't like bothering people I guess.

He just doesn't look that big to me. So for him to be able to lift that kind of weights etc. is amazing.

[Vintage]

ESPNews reports New England Patriots FS Eugene Wilson is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent and will not re-sign with the Patriots.

[Apollo Creed]

Colvin was the mouthpiece most of last year endorsing the "Patriot Way" and explaining the family environment. Insert foot in mouth.