Would you want to bring in Corey Simon for a look? - Page 2

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 08-01-2007, 10:54 PM

If so, let Carl know, looks like he's gonna be available.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2957930

Colts owner says former Pro Bowl tackle Simon will be released
Associated Press

Updated: August 1, 2007, 10:14 PM ET
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Colts owner Jim Irsay said Wednesday night that he expected to release former Pro Bowl tackle Corey Simon within the next few days, ending months of speculation concerning Simon's future with the Super Bowl champions.

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Simon did not pass his physical over the weekend. He was expected to report to camp on time Sunday but was never seen at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology.

Irsay on Wednesday tried to clarify Simon's status with the team.

"Hopefully, we'll have something worked out with that. I think he may pursue his opportunities somewhere other than here," Irsay said. "I think we may come to an agreement in the next few days and he may pursue other places to play. I think it's better to get it resolved in the next day or two."

Simon did not play last season and was eventually placed on the non-football illness/injury list with an undisclosed ailment. Since winning the Super Bowl, the Colts have been debating what to do with Simon.

"Free agency is really risky and when they came to me with the opportunity I was OK in going for it," Irsay said. "You know the risk is there and it simply didn't work out. But as an owner who pays the checks, winning the Super Bowl is a nice massaging balm cream to ease the pain."

Colts coach Tony Dungy said he had been in touch with Irsay concerning the move.

"I didn't know how far along we were but I knew that was the direction we were going," Dungy said.

kcchiefsus · 08-02-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Why waste the time when you are trying to get younger and better? Nothing like trimming the dead fat weight off your team then people clamoring to add it back...

Well James Reed is about 30 so if he took James Reed's spot on the roster we wouldn't be getting any older.

Frankie · 08-02-2007, 11:44 AM

We should bring him in for a look. What does it hurt? And I would take him over screwhead Tank Johnson.

rad · 08-02-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsus

Wouldn't hurt to take a look. If he can get healthy I would rather have him than James Reed who sucks.

James Reed does not suck. I think maybe you suck, but not James Reed.

**The Bad Guy** · 08-04-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rad

James Reed does not suck. I think maybe you suck, but not James Reed.

James Reed is a boarderline rotation player at best.

What's the harm? Simon isn't a cancer.

Hootie · 08-04-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

James Reed is a boarderline rotation player at best.

What's the harm? Simon isn't a cancer.

The dude got his big contract and now he doesn't care.

That's the harm.

Some people are motivated to earn that big contract and some people aren't...I have a feeling Simon's days in the NFL are very limited.

Mecca · 08-04-2007, 11:51 AM

James Reed and Ron Edwards are both at best rotational players....the DT issue isn't even close to fixed.

Edwards has a history of being injury prone so counting on him 2 years in a row is risky.

**The Bad Guy** · 08-04-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

The dude got his big contract and now he doesn't care.

That's the harm.

Some people are motivated to earn that big contract and some people aren't...I have a feeling Simon's days in the NFL are very limited.

Simon was the 6th pick in the draft. He made a TON of money before his big pay day.

Some of you act like we have Pat Williams, Kevin Williams and Warren Sapp in his glory days in a rotation.

Have you looked at the shit we have at DT?

There's no harm in bringing in a guy on a minimum contract.

None.

**alanm** · 08-04-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Simon was the 6th pick in the draft. He made a TON of money before his big pay day.

Some of you act like we have Pat Williams, Kevin Williams and Warren Sapp in his glory days in a rotation.

Have you looked at the shit we have at DT?

There's no harm in bringing in a guy on a minimum contract.

None.

The problem would be that he wouldn't play for the minimum. And if he can't pass the physical what good would it do to bring him in?
Pass.
But I bet Denver's all over it.

Demonpenz · 08-04-2007, 01:59 PM

simon was a beast in the day maybe he can return to form

htismaqe · 08-04-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Simon was the 6th pick in the draft. He made a TON of money before his big pay day.

Some of you act like we have Pat Williams, Kevin Williams and Warren Sapp in his glory days in a rotation.

Have you looked at the shit we have at DT?

There's no harm in bringing in a guy on a minimum contract.

None.

The rooks aren't "shit". They aren't anything yet.

Which is better than Simon, an overpaid, overweight has-been.

**The Bad Guy** · 08-04-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

The rooks aren't "shit". They aren't anything yet.

Which is better than Simon, an overpaid, overweight has-been.

You're right.

It would be the worst thing ever to give him a minimum contract to see if he has anything in the tank.

We have so much defensive line talent, we can just roll with 3 DTs who have been rotation guys their entire career and a rookie who is getting dominated in camp.

There is zero harm in bringing someone in for a look to see how they are. The Chiefs aren't giving him a 10 million signing bonus.

htismaqe · 08-04-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

You're right.

It would be the worst thing ever to give him a minimum contract to see if he has anything in the tank.

We have so much defensive line talent, we can just roll with 3 DTs who have been rotation guys their entire career and a rookie who is getting dominated in camp.

There is zero harm in bringing someone in for a look to see how they are. The Chiefs aren't giving him a 10 million signing bonus.

Right now, the word is he can't even pass a physical, so it's a moot point.

htismaqe · 08-04-2007, 02:38 PM

And yes, there is harm in it.

Any down he plays instead of one of the rookies would be wasted.

**The Bad Guy** · 08-04-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Right now, the word is he can't even pass a physical, so it's a moot point.

Simeon Rice couldn't pass a Bucs physical, but passes a Giants one.

I think if a team wants a player off the team, that's a perfect way to get him off - by failing the physical.

Eleazar · 08-04-2007, 02:44 PM

When was the last down he played in the NFL, 2005?

We need to get younger, not older.

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Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	Would you want to bring in Corey Simon for a look? If so, let Carl know, looks like he's gonna be available. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2957930 Colts owner says former Pro Bowl tackle Simon will be released Associated Press Updated: August 1, 2007, 10:14 PM ET Comment Email Print TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Colts owner Jim Irsay said Wednesday night that he expected to release former Pro Bowl tackle Corey Simon within the next few days, ending months of speculation concerning Simon's future with the Super Bowl champions. Simon Simon did not pass his physical over the weekend. He was expected to report to camp on time Sunday but was never seen at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. Irsay on Wednesday tried to clarify Simon's status with the team. "Hopefully, we'll have something worked out with that. I think he may pursue his opportunities somewhere other than here," Irsay said. "I think we may come to an agreement in the next few days and he may pursue other places to play. I think it's better to get it resolved in the next day or two." Simon did not play last season and was eventually placed on the non-football illness/injury list with an undisclosed ailment. Since winning the Super Bowl, the Colts have been debating what to do with Simon. "Free agency is really risky and when they came to me with the opportunity I was OK in going for it," Irsay said. "You know the risk is there and it simply didn't work out. But as an owner who pays the checks, winning the Super Bowl is a nice massaging balm cream to ease the pain." Colts coach Tony Dungy said he had been in touch with Irsay concerning the move. "I didn't know how far along we were but I knew that was the direction we were going," Dungy said.
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