Chad Simpson cut; Mike Hart re-added to Colts active roster
by Brad Wells on Oct 4, 2009 8:07 AM EDT
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PrintNational Football Post's Aaron Wilson is reporting that Chad Simpson was waived recently and has been replaced on the active roster by Mike Hart. A FanPost from Bamrock gives us some good commentary on how Simpson was presented a golden opportunity this off-season:
Anyone who has followed the two running backs in their young career probably knows that Hart showed a great deal more promise as a running back than Simpson. However, Hart suffered a season ending knee injury against Baltimore last year, after making probably the most spectacular two yard run I've ever seen (on 3rd down no less) to get the Colts a first down and keep a drive alive. Although Hart recovered much quicker than expected from knee surgery, he was quickly banged up in preseason, suffering back-to-back ankle injuries that held him out for the beginning of the season and opened the door for Chad Simpson.
Simpson's opportunity was to make his mark as a kick returner. However, Simpson is currently ranked dead last in kick returning. With Hart healthy, and with players like T.J. Rushing, Donald Brown, and Austin Collie all having return ability, retaining Simpson did not make much sense.
It is curious that Simpson missed practice all week and was, seemingly, cut on a Saturday. Since he was on the 53 man roster to start the season, Chad's salary for 2009 is guaranteed.
The return of Mike Hart should help some University of Michigan fans overcome the sting of losing to Michigan State (again) yesterday). Hart seems well liked by fans and teammates for his toughness and thoughtful demeanor. It's likely the Colts will use him in short yardage and goal line situations at running back.
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He's been on the PS
Leaves a spot open for Adrian Grady, though I would imagine we’ll sign another RB
they cut him from it almost a week ago
The number of ways you can fool yourself is just amazing.
by shake n bake on Oct 4, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh that’s right. I remember that Burgess signing now.
Just ignore me everyone, I have a lot of crap running through my head. =P
Hit em with your groin!
We always do.
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I'm not crazy about him as a 3rd down back
Besides that one game a year ago we have no idea what he’s like as a short-yardage guy. He was a hard runner before he blew out his knee, but losing that ACL changes a lot of guys. Let’s stick with out two starters before we go throwing unproven greenhorns onto the field in pressure situations.
That said, I like the move to lock this guy up. So long, Human Touchback.
Lol, Human Touchback
I think Hart is there for the same reason Baskett is………to provide depth. the Colts couldn’t stand to see Simpson anymore. He couldn’t return kicks and never lined up at RB. I believe the NFL rule is you must have atleast 3 running backs on your active roster. With out Simpson doing anything they logicaly cut him. The only experienced free agent “PS” RB that already knew the Colts system and would sign for a low cost was Mike Hart. Thus, We may never see Hart untilhe proves he should be in the starting line up like Baskett. And hope to hell they give Brown the ball today.
by colts9318rock on Oct 4, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
You don't have to have any number of any position on the roster
but 3 is a good rule of thumb for RBs, especially when you don’t want either of your first two taking the whole load.
The number of ways you can fool yourself is just amazing.
freeney playing??
PFT has on their sight that per John Clayton, Freeney could play today, only on obvios passing downs. Anyone else heard this?
he wasn't ruled out for the game
and talked about how much he wants to be on the field.
The number of ways you can fool yourself is just amazing.
I don't trust or look at PFT though.
I would really advise against it. He needs to rest those quad muscles.
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I asked Adam Shefter on twitter
because PFR is not to be trusted and Clayton’s blog is insider only.
The number of ways you can fool yourself is just amazing.
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
PFR is all kinds of awesome. PFT is not to be trusted.
The number of ways you can fool yourself is just amazing.
how can you not trust PFT?
other than the Terry Bradshaw being dead incident?
it's been long enough that I don't remember all the cases that turned me off the site
though I do remember that Florio’s inability to post something Colts-related without taking a shot at the team not helping.
The number of ways you can fool yourself is just amazing.
by shake n bake on Oct 4, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
he does hate
the Colts, and Peyton in general.
Thats why I go to Stampede Blue for all the Colts info….and PFT for NFL in general.
It has gotten better now that it is with NBC.
He said Dungy was retiring after 2007
And the MSM ran with it. That’s turned me off from that site.
"Brett Favre was a man who thought he was retired, but he knew it wouldn't last."
yea has/t been ruled out
he said everday he was day to day if he practiced id say mabye the injury was very minor and it is possible he would be fine. i dont see him playing though he hasn’t practiced all week so he wont be back till at least next week though id rather see his return after the bye week to make sure cause he does need the rest.
by TheAngelsColts on Oct 4, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Very happy to hear.
Donald Brown’s presence makes Mike Hart a little less relevant, but I still think that a) he’s leaps and bounds ahead of Chad Simpson, and b) might still be able to contribute something unique once he gets to full health.
while looking for the Clayton-Freeney story I found something interesting
new rule from Goodell. If a team has 6 or more proven cases of swine flu on their roster they are allowed to bring up 6-8 players from their practice squad for a game.
The number of ways you can fool yourself is just amazing.
Good to know,
‘cuz I’m sure it will happen.
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Freeney
Clayton is pretty reliable. So, if he is saying Freeney is playing, then Dwight will play.
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I do want to know exactly what Clayton said
because what Florio relayed was that he might play.
The number of ways you can fool yourself is just amazing.
by shake n bake on Oct 4, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
just heard Clayton
. he is expecting freeney to play on 3rd downs
ok still not sure if i want him to if he really is though
i think he should have the rest but what if he is ok. it can be possible i guess cause if u look at the time table and take a little off for a quick healer it is possible and if he is only playing the limited role it may be ok
by TheAngelsColts on Oct 4, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
ok just heard
that freeny did workout on saturday and taking that into acount i would say that it looks good for him to be in there to play some but obviously wont start
Got a story up on Freeney
Looks like there is a very strong chance he will play.
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Good
Simpson sucks. Now just let Rushing return both kicks and punts. There is no possible way that he can be worse than Chad Simpson.
"Brett Favre was a man who thought he was retired, but he knew it wouldn't last."
what ever happened to the kickreturner we used in the preseason he showed potential??
sorry dont remember his name off hand.
by TheAngelsColts on Oct 4, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Taj Smith?
here’s the list of returners in preseason: Rushing, Simpson, Powers, Silva, Smith, Giguire
The number of ways you can fool yourself is just amazing.
by shake n bake on Oct 4, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I love the move
thak god it is time to get that piece of shit simpson off this roster, now I’m just waiting for the day that Tim Jennings and Freddy Kieaho get cut. Besides I think Mike Hart can bounce back and be productive for us
by Colts Live Free or Die! on Oct 4, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions
I love me some mike hart
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised to see he and freeney warming up today before the game. I’m a big hart fan from his michigan days and think he will make an excellent short yardage back. His small stature and powerful legs let him sneak through holes bigger running backs can’t find.
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