Rosie Colvin analysis

I hope they give him a new contract.I thought that the D was not as good after he was hurt

Good move for a good player, we should pick up a good draft pick for the trade.

This could really turn out to hurt the Pats is Gholston isn't there at 7.

Colvin, stallworth, moss, Samuel.....are the Pat's becoming Bruins south. Did Kraft receive a heart-transplant from Jeremy Jacobs. Raise ticket prices and cut your best players.

I think the D was more dynamic with him in there but he had his difficulty "setting the edge" at times. I hope he comes back as the veteran list of LB's is not too impressive. Wow...with the possibility of either Seau, Bruschi or both retiring, what are we going to have for LB's??

I think that it will push the Pats to start looking for some younger players as well as offer the opportunity of other players to try out for a starting position.

This move makes me thing Bruschi and Seau must be coming back. It would be hard to release Colvin if the Pats knew those two to be retiring.

Leave it to B/B and S/P .We need youth and now is the time to downsize while the AFC is weak and we still have a shot at the playoff's

i don't like this move at all....he was a good player and we cut him that sucks...this one may kill us in the end.

Its the Pats - They obviously have something in mind, or they would not release Colvin and Lua. They will fill their spots. LB has been an issue for a few seasons now, but somehow they always seem to do ok. It would be nice to infuse some youth. Outside we are set w/ Adalius, no way can Bruschi and Seau hold up on in the inside though. I am certain Pioli and BB have someone (or two) in mind.

The key here is the savings of $5.5 Million against the salary cap, especially if you want to resign Moss, Samuel, or both, or sign a free agent middle linebacker to take some of the pressure from Bruschi and Seau, should those guys return.

Also take into account that Colvin twice missed significant time over 3 seasons he was here with the Patriots, including last year, and while he played well on the outside in stretches, was never the disruptive force he was in Chicago. He often seemed to have problems wrapping up tackles when he had a chance to make a tackle for loss.

Why would you release Colvin when he has performed fantastically. As much as I love Jr. and Mike , youth is the future.

C'mon, this is a no-brainer. I agree with those of you who said the defense was better before he was hurt, but still, Rosie ain't worth that kind of money. And do you really want Bruschi and Seau back? I love those guys but they were below-average linebackers this past year and they're not getting any better. I'd like to see them get a lb in the first couple of rounds, pick one up via free agency, and pair them with Thomas and Vrabel.

How for under the salary cap are the Pats.now.

Has Bill taken a page from the Giants and going to switch to a 4/3 maybe he thinks he can get Dorsy or Long in the Draft at number 7 and use the money to sign Moss, Samuel, and bring back Ty Law. Maybe he sees some impressive veterans being released. Never underestimate the master.

Colvin is one of the best and I am a big fan of his as he is one of the best when he is healthy, would like to see him back but did not expect the Pats to pay 6 mill for him as he has a problem staying healthy. Larry Maine

Colvin's cap hit was too big. The Patriot system works because they're willing to make those tough decisions. What if the Pats need the money to somehow keep Samuel or to pay Moss the money he earned with last season's record-breaking play? Why question the system which has worked so well. One thing that still holds true with this Pats fan, "In Bill we trust!"

I agree with Nick. I think this cut was made last year by signing Thomas. Colvin is a good pass rusher but has had problems against the run and staying healthy. They need the cap space to sign free agents.

I see the Pats trading down and picking up a CB and LB. Losing the 2nd / 1st rounder hurts.

smart move... colvin is injury prone not worth that kind of money.......... good player but a part.... lua??? so what .... next thomas......bruschi?...... vrabel...... ....pierer woods this guy can or be better than colvin...... and if they draft gholston there fine secondery more of a problem wide outs the same....BUT HAVE FAITH WERE DEALING WITH THE JACOBS FAMILY HERE. the pats have a plan!!!!

That stinks! Colvin was one of the few linebackers who performed above average last year before his season ending injury. Belichick is a genius on alot of matters but the linebacker area has shown to be his weakness in recent years. He never drafts any even though many great linebackers have come out of the draft in recent years. Adalius Thomas did not live up to his contract last season. We all remember the Chad Brown and Monty Beisel debacle.

The move needed to happen. Like everyone has said he isn't worth that money. Now let's see what FAs they go after: Haggans, or Pace. Could they work out a deal to get Sheppard from the Eagles? Could they trade the 7th pick to Dallas for their two 1st rounders and pick up a CB and another OL or DL within that slot or even a LB like Dan Connor or Keith Rivers. Anything can happen. I am looking forward to this free agent frenzy to begin.

Patriots have two great linebackers in their own back yard...BC Eagles Tyronne Pruitt (4.38 speed) and Jolonn Dunbar who will be cheap after his 4.92 - 40. Draft em!

Colvin, while I like having him, was rarely healthy! Lets not forget that he is getting older too, 31 in Sept! Is he worth 7.5 mil, yes when healthy, but he doesn't stay healthy. Besides moving him out free's up cap space and puts Adalius Thomas in the position that he should play anyways! He will be a beast, like he was in the SB, on the outside! Let Samuel go, lets sign Ty Law back to the club and I have a feeling that NE signs either Victor Hobson LB from the Jets, who is a free agent only 26 years old from a 3-4 defense and/or Clark Haggans LB from the Steelers who is a free agent only 29 years old from a 3-4 defense! The extra cap space is for Moss and one other receiver, maybe Lloyd, Booker, or Berrian

If they see reason to let Colvin and Lau go due to questionable injuries, what about Neal, their starting guard? He can't stay on the field for more than a game. I know he makes less money, but they need someone who can be counted upon more than 8 games a year.

If the Patriots brain trust cared about injuries then Randall Gay, Eugene Wilson, Ben Watson, Laurence Maroney, Rodney Harrison, etc etc... would have been released years ago. It has to be the money thing primarily. Stop bringing up the injury excuse to make yourselves feel better. Its the NFL. Guys get injured all the time. Its part of the game.

People, Samuel is gone, Gay is going hot target by the Jets, Wilson gone, Colvin gone.... Take a look at the Free Agents LB there isn;t anything out there. Ty Law is 30 plus and there it isn't 100% for sure Glhoston will be there at 7th.. This is a huge risk

Also Stallworth, Jabar and possiblity Moss gone. You are all brain washed by BB and SP. They don't have a plan...

The Pats are taking the "bye" on the season.

The Pats dont take a bye.

Pats have won 3 superbowls this decade. Last season they were 18-1!!! They were one freak catch away from 19-0. I think they know what they were doing. I loved Colvin, but tough decisions need to be made and the Pats WIN because they make the tough decisions and dont let their fears and emotions drive them. Have some confidence, guys. Geez.

They may not win the SB, but I think the fan base is getting a little spoiled. Hope that changes, else its not going to be as fun to be a Pats fan.

Everyone knew Colvin wouldn't be back at his current contract's cap number for this year as far back as two seasons ago. Anyone that is surprised by this move isn't paying attention to the business side of football. If he can't land good money elsewhere, and given his recent injury history, there's a chance he won't, he could well return at a more reasonable cost. Meanwhile, the Pats need the room to get Moss back, which I think is a very high priority. Bill doesn't like to draft LBs because his defense is very difficult for rookie LBs to learn, even experienced vats take time to pick it up. I look for a big lift in Thomas' game this year now that he's had time in the system.

Since we're speaking on questionable injuries, is there any truth to the rumor out of South Florida (Parcells?) that Tom Brady is "damaged goods" ? It was reported on air down there that it was really Brady's shoulder that gave out late in the season and not "a high ankle sprain" that caused his errant throws. Do you think BB & Co. have a plan RE a quality reserve QB for next year?

iT MEANS The Coaching staff and Owner doesn't know what they are doing They need to WAKE UP and keep these players instead of destroying the team all together Not sure what they are thinking But there not thinking It's time for these Coaches to either wake up or GET OUT before they get rid of all the players
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