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Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:31 am EST

Pats sign Colvin to fill need at oustide linebacker

By Joe Zedalis

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Linebacker Rosevelt Colvin inked a one-year contract with the New England Patriots this morning, a league source told the Boston Globe.

Colvin, who played for the Patriots from 2003-2007, has been out of football this season after being cut by the Houston Texans at the end of training camp. He addresses a need at outside linebacker, where the Patriots have been without Adalius Thomas (forearm) and also had Pierre Woods leave Sunday's loss to the Steelers in the third quarter with a mouth injury.

Mike Vrabel and Woods have been starting at outside linebacker in the 3-4 alignment in recent weeks. The top backups are rookies Gary Guyton and Vince Redd.

The Patriots had an open roster spot after placing cornerback Jason Webster on injured reserve Tuesday, and thus did not have to make a move to create room for Colvin.

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  1. elguapo342005
    1. Posted by elguapo342005 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    Welcome back Roosevelt, this move should have been made weeks ago. If we hadn't missed out on Hall and Law maybe we wouldn't have Deltha O'Neal, Lewis Sanders and Jonathan Wilhite chasing people all over the field!
  2. YuriR
    2. Posted by YuriR Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    First!!!!
    It's about time Belichick signed Rosie again. The Pats never should have released this guy, one of the LB standouts on last years team. Now, they need to get Seau out of retirement, as well as Lynch, then you will have tried and true, tested and battle-ready veterans to help out an injury-ridden and inexperienced defense.
  3. YuriR
    3. Posted by YuriR Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    well, I am not First! Sorry! But yes, I agree with you elguapo342005, although, I think Hall would have been trouble. I think Law would have been nice to have, but it is not too late to get Seau and Lynch out of retirement.
  4. First L
    4. Posted by First L Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    Shouldn't have been cut to begin with. Lynch would be great , but I think He's done. What is Thomas's status of returning ?
  5. YuriR
    5. Posted by YuriR Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    Thomas seems to be week-to-wk, which is nowhere as bad as IR. He was initially thought to be done for this year. Hopefully, Pats can pull off the west coast sweep and bring Thomas back to help them remove the Jets out of first
  6. Fish
    6. Posted by Fish Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    I guess I'm shocked RC was still available.
  7. First L
    7. Posted by First L Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    Thanks for the info.........
  8. Football Goddess
    8. Posted by Football Goddess Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:41 pm EDT

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    Welcome back Rosie:)
  9. carguy3429
    9. Posted by carguy3429 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    How can you guys say he shouldn't have been cut in the first place? Are you nuts? He was released by the Texans!! Obviously he's not the player he once was and they only brought him back because he knows the system and they are desperate. Hopefully he can help, but don't expect him to be a pro-bowler again.
  10. Wes W
    10. Posted by Wes W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Where's Junior Seau.................
  11. Wes W
    11. Posted by Wes W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Well the Texans are completely stacked on defense.....Zac Diles, DeMeco Ryans, Mario Williams just name a few of the young tackle machines.....Colvin couldn't compete.....doesn't mean he sucks
  12. Patriots R Cheaters
    12. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    reply email 2 minutes ago
  13. Boston T Party
    13. Posted by Boston T Party Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    Not very happy to see this guy back....
  14. Patriots R Cheaters
    14. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    Yeh....another 31 year old washed up has been, c'mon Kraft watta ya thinkin?
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  15. Nothing Ever Perfect
    15. Posted by Nothing Ever Perfect Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:54 pm EDT

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    Welcome back loser! Nobody wants him but the washed up Patriots!
  16. The Lions Den
    16. Posted by The Lions Den Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    Who cares about this guy? What a wasted rumor...
  17. YuriR
    17. Posted by YuriR Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    Hi Football Goddess! I love Tek too! I will be extremely peeved if the Sox cannot pull off a deal for Tek. They blew it with Fisk years ago and should not let this stalwart, backbone of the team, go. It would be sacrilege!
    For carguy, I think you are right. No one player can make the difference, but Colvin does know the system. He played well enough to avoid being cut, which is what I meant. Still, they seemed to believe he was injury prone, despite his playing damn near the full schedule last two years with Pats. Maroney should be traded. He's great when he plays, but plays rarely due to injury proneness. He is like Ty Poole.
  18. YuriR
    18. Posted by YuriR Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    15, 16 and 17, What the hell are you doing on these posts? If Pats are not worth the mention, then what the hell are you doing here, you dopes?
  19. THE CHEATRIOTS
    19. Posted by THE CHEATRIOTS Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    Colvin's going to help them get to the Superbowl! LMFAO!!!
  20. Roby 1227
    20. Posted by Roby 1227 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:45 pm EDT

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    Colvin won't make a difference anyway. The Patriots are done.
  21. Mike J
    21. Posted by Mike J Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    Hey Cheatriots where did you read that? Are we reading the same posts? The Patriots needed someone to fill a linebacker position nothing less nothing more. Who better then someone who already knows the system and for little money. The Superbowl is not even mentioned. Be a fan of the game- not your hand.
  22. William H.
    22. Posted by William H. Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:46 pm EDT

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    Hey Football Goddess, it's not Rosie. Rosie is a girls name.It's Rosevelt! I highly doubt that his teammates would refer to him as "Rosie". Get real! Chicks can be so dumb sometimes.... Maybe we should start calling you Foot God!
  23. gradus
    23. Posted by gradus Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:12 pm EDT

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    Maybe Colvin will shoot himself like Plax did. lol
  24. Ryan
    24. Posted by Ryan Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:59 pm EDT

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    Unfortunately the best defensive player on the Pats was lost in game one and his name is Tom Brady. He would be able to extend drives to keep the defense off the field which is important with so many vets. Lets just enjoy the rest of the season and hope they make the playoffs. Maybe they can play the Steelers and at least take some cheap shots.
  25. Steel Curtain
    25. Posted by Steel Curtain Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:40 pm EDT

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    Losing Adalius Thomas is a bigger loss than most people know. We had to play against that guy on Baltimore twice a year. He's a quality player.

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