Porky
Hall of Fame
Hmmm, not sure about that one. I am thinking more along the lines of a DE playing on passing downs myself.
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Rosevelt Colvin Signed
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Hmmm, not sure about that one. I am thinking more along the lines of a DE playing on passing downs myself.
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
Just heard the news on the radio!
Whoo hoo!
Does everyone realize how much more talented, versatile, and deep this team is than any team we've had?
This has been an amazing off-season!
TEXANRED
Texan-American
Porky said:
I can accept that. Heck I can could even deal with his 4 1/2 sack shortened season last year when you consider thats 4 1/2 sacks more than our starting DE had last year.
Paging Mr. Manning, Paging Mr. Manning, the Texans Defense would like to have a word with you. And thats Peyton with and E-Y, right?
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
Because he wants to win championships!
Specnatz
Hall of Fame
TexanRed you sorta argued against yourself on this one. If Kalu wears down as the season goes along then having more subsitutions would keep him fresher (A long with other players) throughout the season.
Porky and lucky are right about Colvin being a pass rushing specialist type in my opinion. Since the draft there have been a few who have complained because the Texans did not only address LT, CB, RB and OLB in FA before the draft and during the draft but did not address DE or pass rusher opposite Mario. That is 4 positions they have upgraded versus one they did not, up until now. So for those they have basically called Rick Smith a moron for addressing as many positions as he did but did not address the pass rusher opposite Mario here ya go. Now stop whinning.
Ok now that I got that out there I feel better. This just goes to show that Rick Smith understands what is the weak points of the team and is always trying to address it. Every year we have a list of positions we need to make better and the last 3 years it was a long list after C&C and the crappy drafting factory messed up on so many draft picks. The last two year under which Rick Smith has been the orchestrator shows just how far we have come in just a short time.
Porky
Hall of Fame
My guess is opportunity. On passing downs, they have Mathis and Freeney on the edges. Where/when does he play there?
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
I was listening to 610 this morning (I usually don't) and Dre said Bob Sanders, Freeney and Harrison might have to start the season on the PUP. Sanders has a shoulder problem. Freeney has a foot situation and Harrison's got 2 bum knees.
Take it for what it's worth, but I will say Dre mentioned that it was breaking news he was just handed at the time.
TEXANRED
Texan-American
Kalu being a sub and wearing down is were I was going with that one. I think as a sub Colvin could bring it all year long and be just as strong at the end as he is in the beginning.
I think that Colvin could be Kalu's replacement. That older veteran guy who has been successful in this league and knows what it takes to win. With Bullman switching to DE, Cochran looked pretty good last year, Weaver, and MW, it would be hard to justify keeping Kalu on the roster.
Is noone going to complain that this signing will take PT away from our DE in waiting? Sage "The Sackmaster" Rosenfels?
Seriously I love it. Great offseason.
Mike
Seriously I love it. Great offseason.
Mike
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
I heard had something to do with the timing. But between lack of sleep and studying, my brain is too friend to remember what I heard.
Something like Colts wanted a decision by so and so or Colvin wanted an offer by so and so, and it didn't happen.
Or maybe it was promised playing time....
I'm useless, lol.
El Tejano
Hall of Fame
I still think he is going to help our defense. I hope Kubes shows early what he plans to do with this guy. As for who to cut, well I'm down with both Earl Cochran and Kalu. People need to remember that Kalu backs up Mario's side and he has been productive. Earl is showing alot of promise.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
FYI, Colvin was a Linebacker for the Bears. He was a DE for Purdue.
Yep, I can't wait either! I think the 1st 5 games will tell us alot about this team and where they are going. Even if they win only 2 out of the 1st 5, but play all the games close and fight
to the end I think it will tell us alot. JMHO!
El Tejano
Hall of Fame
I agree with this. I am sure he will be used in more ways than one.
GuerillaBlack
Hall of Fame
I'm hibernating until Labor Day.
b0ng
Bad Hombre
I want to see the numbers that it's taking to get this thing done.
I think that in passing situations he could be the OLB, and he could also be the DE. If somebody like Bulman develops into a decent enough pass rusher then why wouldn't we put Colvin at OLB in very specific situations? 3 guys that can rush the passer (4 if you count Okoye), and all from widely different areas?
I like the signing.
I think that in passing situations he could be the OLB, and he could also be the DE. If somebody like Bulman develops into a decent enough pass rusher then why wouldn't we put Colvin at OLB in very specific situations? 3 guys that can rush the passer (4 if you count Okoye), and all from widely different areas?
I like the signing.
I find it interesting that no numbers were disclosed.
No salary info. No length of contract info. No bonus info...
Maybe all that will be divulged when the signing actually occurs.
Nawzer
Alienz
I'm really happy about this signing. I don't know how much the Texans had to pay but even if they had to overpay for him it would be well worth it. He's a guy who will help us win and he brings loads of great experience with him. What's the use of saving up money if we don't win? I think this is the year we have a chance to make some real progress and make a push for the playoffs. I don't think he needs to be the starter to be effective, but I'll let the coaches decide that. So far it's been a real good offseason for us.
In passing situations, the Texans are usually in a 4-2-5 nickel defense where the 2 LBs are playing a middle zone, or covering a RB out of the backfield. It wouldn't make sense to play Colvin at LB in that defense.
DiehardChris
You betcha!
Does that stuff ever come out before the signing is official?
My biggest curiosity is the length of the contract. I can't imagine it's more that two years.
maybe he hates Indy as much as I do? They sicken me.
And the thing he brings that may help us the most. He KNOWS how to win. Hes been there and done that with the best modern team ever. He brings alot leadership wise, even if he doesn't lead.
barrett
All Pro
no way Bullman goes. he's young and they are pretty high on him right now. i think young potential wins out over veterans in this situation.
ChampionTexan
Hall of Fame
I'm 110% in agreement - as long as this is structured to be a short-term deal (2 years), I really don't care how much of McNair's money he's getting.
barrett
All Pro
www.nfl.com is reporting that we're holding a press conference at 1 o'clock.
NitroGSXR
Super Sic #58
According to the Texans, he was a DE for the Bears. He did not move over to LB until he signed with the Patriots in 2003.
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=4370
That's incorrect. Colvin was the Bears starting SAM linebacker in '01-'02. Though he did put his hand down as a DE on passing downs.
2001 Bears/Vikings gamebook
TEXANRED
Texan-American
Someone over at HT.com is wrong. He played OLB for the Bears.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
I went and took a gander at a Pats message board and was surprised not one bad thing was said about Rosey. It's obvious from their posts they're glad he didn't go to Indy because of the number of times they play each other. Here are a few posts:
http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/showthread.php?t=83769
http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/showthread.php?t=83769
OzzO
.. and then?
Here's Colvin's take on it.
At the bottom it notes Texans TV is gonna interview him with some fan questions - email them in if you got 'em.
At the bottom it notes Texans TV is gonna interview him with some fan questions - email them in if you got 'em.
From Fannation.
`Both parties feel like they fit each other,'' Colvin said. ``Hopefully, we can get everything squared away as far as dotting the i's and crossing the t's.''
``My passion is rushing the passer,'' Colvin said. ``It's something I feel like I do well.''
The 30-year-old had 52 1/2 sacks in nine seasons with the Patriots and the Bears. The Texans have discussed the possibility of using him at defensive end as well as linebacker.
``I feel like I'm versatile enough to play a couple of different positions. So whether or not I'll be playing offensive line or quarterback, defensive end or linebacker, it remains to be seen,'' he joked. ``As we try to go forward from here, the most important thing is that I remain healthy. I'll try to get my role and what that's going to be.''
The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Colvin said he is healthy and glad to have a team to work with after being unemployed for almost four months. He hasn't had a chance to get in touch with any of his new defensive teammates, but has chatted with receiver Andre' Davis, with whom he played in New England.
Colvin's agent Kennard McGuire would not release terms of the deal, but when asked if it was a multiyear contract he said: ``I think that you're going to see Rosevelt Colvin here for an extended period.''
He signed with the Patriots in 2003 after back-to-back career highs of 10 1/2 sacks with Chicago, but his first season in New England ended after just two games because of a hip injury. He returned to play three full regular seasons for the Patriots before last year's injury.
Colvin joins a defense that features Williams as well as first-round picks Amobi Okoye and Travis Johnson on the line and 2006 Defensive Rookie of the Year, linebacker DeMeco Ryans. He said the opportunity to start over with a young defense is exciting for him.
``New faces. New situations. New team. Hopefully same old Rosey, which is a guy that goes out works hard and does everything he can to make plays and win games,'' Colvin said. ``Sort of the icing on the cake is the young guys that they have, that they've been able to develop the last couple of years on the defensive side of the ball.''
The signing reunites him with Texans general manager Rick Smith, who recruited him out of high school to play at Purdue. He said Smith had to work a bit harder to get him this time.
``A little more convincing had to come this time around, because I'm 30 years old,'' said Colvin, who is married and has four children. ``I'm at a point in my life where there are other priorities. Back then, it was just me I had to worry about.''
http://www.fannation.com/tags/show_tag/663
`Both parties feel like they fit each other,'' Colvin said. ``Hopefully, we can get everything squared away as far as dotting the i's and crossing the t's.''
``My passion is rushing the passer,'' Colvin said. ``It's something I feel like I do well.''
The 30-year-old had 52 1/2 sacks in nine seasons with the Patriots and the Bears. The Texans have discussed the possibility of using him at defensive end as well as linebacker.
``I feel like I'm versatile enough to play a couple of different positions. So whether or not I'll be playing offensive line or quarterback, defensive end or linebacker, it remains to be seen,'' he joked. ``As we try to go forward from here, the most important thing is that I remain healthy. I'll try to get my role and what that's going to be.''
The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Colvin said he is healthy and glad to have a team to work with after being unemployed for almost four months. He hasn't had a chance to get in touch with any of his new defensive teammates, but has chatted with receiver Andre' Davis, with whom he played in New England.
Colvin's agent Kennard McGuire would not release terms of the deal, but when asked if it was a multiyear contract he said: ``I think that you're going to see Rosevelt Colvin here for an extended period.''
He signed with the Patriots in 2003 after back-to-back career highs of 10 1/2 sacks with Chicago, but his first season in New England ended after just two games because of a hip injury. He returned to play three full regular seasons for the Patriots before last year's injury.
Colvin joins a defense that features Williams as well as first-round picks Amobi Okoye and Travis Johnson on the line and 2006 Defensive Rookie of the Year, linebacker DeMeco Ryans. He said the opportunity to start over with a young defense is exciting for him.
``New faces. New situations. New team. Hopefully same old Rosey, which is a guy that goes out works hard and does everything he can to make plays and win games,'' Colvin said. ``Sort of the icing on the cake is the young guys that they have, that they've been able to develop the last couple of years on the defensive side of the ball.''
The signing reunites him with Texans general manager Rick Smith, who recruited him out of high school to play at Purdue. He said Smith had to work a bit harder to get him this time.
``A little more convincing had to come this time around, because I'm 30 years old,'' said Colvin, who is married and has four children. ``I'm at a point in my life where there are other priorities. Back then, it was just me I had to worry about.''
http://www.fannation.com/tags/show_tag/663
Brando
Hall of Fame
YoungTexanFan
All Pro
I'm all for him playing DE and being like a Robert Mathis for us. Playing across from Mario and next to Amobi will take a lot of pressure of him. He should see a lot of single man blocking, and hopefully be able to exploit it.