Football Bob Sanders released

Quesadilla Joe · 10:36 AM

We have released Bob Sanders today. We thank Bob 4 all his incredible contributions from his Sup Bowl pic 2 def player of year honors.

https://twitter.com/JimIrsay/status/38633486826995712

Colts cut Bob Sanders

Bob Sanders, the safety whose tremendous talent has been overshadowed by his inability to stay healthy, has been released by the Indianapolis Colts.

Colts owner Jim Irsay revealed the news on Twitter, thanking Sanders for his contributions to the team, noting that he had a Super Bowl interception and a defensive player of the year award to his credit.

When he’s healthy, Sanders is nothing short of one of the best players in the NFL. He had an impact on the Colts’ defense that few players in the league can match, which is why at the end of the 2007 season he was named the NFL’s defensive player of the year and rewarded with a contract that made him the league’s highest-paid safety.

But he just hasn’t been able to stay on the field since then: In the last three seasons Sanders has played in nine regular-season games and missed 39.

Sanders has indicated that he knows he’s going to need to take a pay cut, and the Colts may still be able to re-sign him. But first he’ll test the free agent market. He’s free to sign, right now, with any team that’s willing to take a chance on a talented but injury-plagued former star.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...t-bob-sanders/

Rams Fan · 02-18-2011, 10:33 AM

Interesting.

**Rain Man** · 02-18-2011, 10:34 AM

He was such a great player. I really regret that I never got to see him play.

Brock · 02-18-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

He was such a great player. I really regret that I never got to see him play.

Marco Polo · 02-18-2011, 10:35 AM

The obligatory kick the tires, see if he'd sign as a back up....

boogblaster · 02-18-2011, 10:35 AM

is he washed up

Rams Fan · 02-18-2011, 10:36 AM

If he could stay healthy, he'd be a great pickup.

HighChief · 02-18-2011, 10:37 AM

No way. Don't want him. Great talent, just can't stay on the field.

**DaKCMan AP** · 02-18-2011, 10:39 AM

He's played in 48 games over his 7 year career. That's less than half of each season.

**The Franchise** · 02-18-2011, 10:39 AM

At this point....I wouldn't want him. Kendrick Lewis is only going to get better and signing Sanders is going to take away playing time from him. Well....the 6 games that he would be healthy.

vailpass · 02-18-2011, 10:40 AM

Earning the name "Big Hit" comes with a price.

Dante84 · 02-18-2011, 10:44 AM

We have zero depth at Safety. If Berry or Lewis goes down, so goes the defense.

Why would we not sign him?

HotRoute · 02-18-2011, 10:44 AM

Should have happened awhile ago

**Rain Man** · 02-18-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Marco Polo

The obligatory kick the tires, see if he'd sign as a back up....

You realize of course that kicking the tires would put him on IR.

ToxSocks · 02-18-2011, 10:51 AM

WTF? I thought Bob Sanders wasn't real?

02-18-2011, 10:29 AM
Quesadilla Joe Abolish The Salary Cap! Join Date: Mar 2008 Casino cash: $3408675	Bob Sanders released We have released Bob Sanders today. We thank Bob 4 all his incredible contributions from his Sup Bowl pic 2 def player of year honors. https://twitter.com/JimIrsay/status/38633486826995712 Colts cut Bob Sanders Bob Sanders, the safety whose tremendous talent has been overshadowed by his inability to stay healthy, has been released by the Indianapolis Colts. Colts owner Jim Irsay revealed the news on Twitter, thanking Sanders for his contributions to the team, noting that he had a Super Bowl interception and a defensive player of the year award to his credit. When he’s healthy, Sanders is nothing short of one of the best players in the NFL. He had an impact on the Colts’ defense that few players in the league can match, which is why at the end of the 2007 season he was named the NFL’s defensive player of the year and rewarded with a contract that made him the league’s highest-paid safety. But he just hasn’t been able to stay on the field since then: In the last three seasons Sanders has played in nine regular-season games and missed 39. Sanders has indicated that he knows he’s going to need to take a pay cut, and the Colts may still be able to re-sign him. But first he’ll test the free agent market. He’s free to sign, right now, with any team that’s willing to take a chance on a talented but injury-plagued former star. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...t-bob-sanders/ Last edited by Quesadilla Joe; 02-18-2011 at 10:36 AM..
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