Colts mull possible return of Dominic Rhodes
by BigBlueShoe on Dec 2, 2009 11:50 AM EST
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From Aaron Wilson at National Football Post:
The Indianapolis Colts auditioned former starting running back Dominic Rhodes today, according to a league source....
The Colts, who also tried out quarterback Shane Boyd today, have a couple of roster openings after cutting defensive end Josh Thomas and defensive back Anthony Madison earlier today.
Thomas getting cut (again) seems to signal that either Dwight Freeney or Keyunta Dawson are likely available for Sunday showdown with the resurgent Titans. But releasing Madison, who was a reserve defensive back and special teams contributor, is a bit puzzling. Though it likely (and hopefully) means that the reports are true that Kelvin Hayden will return to the starting cornerback spot after missing several weeks with injury, the big question is who will take Madison's spot on special teams. It certainly won't be Hayden.
These questions are the only reasons I can think of as to why the Colts would work out Dom Rhodes. I'm on record as saying Dom is one of my favorite all-time Colts. He is a wonderful NFL story, and the kind of player that really epitomizes what it means to be a member of this team. He was an undrafted player out of Midwestern State in 2001, and by 2006 he was working in tandem with then-rookie Joseph Addai, racking up 113 yards an a TD in Super Bowl 41. He is one of the best "diamond in the rough" players Bill Polian has ever found, and his career is a testiment to his hard work, dedication, and determination. Factor in that the guy is flat out LOVED by everyone in the locker room and in the organization, I am not surprised that Indy is giving him a look.
However, conventional thinking among Colts fans is that with Keiwan Ratliff (another former Colts player from last season and a solid DB and special teams contributor) sitting out there after his release from the Steelers a few weeks ago, Polian and company should sign him to bolster Indy's injured secondary. To date, no information has surfaced that the Colts are interesting in re-signing Ratliff.
Dom worked out yesterday, and since we have received no word on him getting signed, it's likely that the team just wanted to work him out in case anything happens to Addai, Donald Brown, or Chad Simpson. Still, with at least one roster spot open, you have to think someone is going to get signed soon.
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Huh?
Where did you get that info?
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He's talking about that FanShot
that mentions a former “star running back” but is actually referring to Rhodes.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
That is false.
Read the link in the FanShot. It mentions a former Colts running back, but no one by name. It is actually referring to Dominic Rhodes. The author of the FanShot erred.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
where are you seeing this?
I have not seen it anywhere
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
And by the way,
I would love to see Dom come back as a kick returner. Maybe the Colts can sign both him and Ratliff.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
Ratliff
tried out for the Lions yesterday. If they want him, they better get him inked quick
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
Trying out does not = signed.
They might have some time to make up their minds.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
I know but I'm just saying
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
but you know it wouldn't be as a kick returner and def. not soley as that
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 2, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
Hey BBS
Did you see the rumor last night about OL Keith Grey signing with the Colts today? It was mentioned in Lovinblues “Roster movement” FanShot by a user names big_bad_bull
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
i was wondering about it cause he only signed up yest. but i mean if he really knows the guy which you never know
then mabye he knows something guess we will find out. he sure wasn’t making up the name or the guys team history but thast all easy info to find
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by TheAngelsColts on Dec 2, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
Didn't see that
In the FanShot. Anyone have a link to this rumor?
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looks like it was taken off?? i went to get the link. but the rumor was an insider report from ESPN
so you cant read the whole thing unless your and insider ill go ahead and get the link to that though my self
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 2, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
No link
the user claims to be friends with Keith and his brothers. I guess we will find out today what happens with it. I just thought it was interesting. He didn’t make the final cut in Carolina. NFL.com has him listed as a Center. But he playe.d Guard for the Panthers
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
oh i thought he wanted the link to the suposed fanpost about EDGE which was really
just dom aw we believe
that one is here im not an insider so i cant actually read the article which is just dumb
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 2, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
I can't find anything on Google
about it.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
thats why i am wondering if he mabye does have inside info being his friedn mabye?
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 2, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I've been checking Adam Schefter's
Twitter page about once every half an hour. I’ve just got a feeling with the releases yesterday that something big is going to happen.
Well, big for us (like when Hank Baskett was signed, even though he sucks).
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
cool when something happens though i probalby will not know till this afternoon as i wont be home and dont do twitter
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 2, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
I don't either,
but I sure know how to find it.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
how? probably easy just dont feel like trying and want to be told :)
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 2, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
Here's the link:
http://twitter.com/ADAM_SCHEFTER
Bookmark it if you wish.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
I use
tweet deck (which you have to have a twitter account to use) and it automatically flashes tweets on my screen so as soon as Adam “tweets” anything I will post it
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
question though it does cost money to have right??
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 2, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
nope
twitter and tweet deck are both free. I only use them to get football info, otherwise, I wouldn’t have them.
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
Mike Hart
has been signed from the practice squad. So it looks like Dom is a no go. I got a FanShot up with the link
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
One thing i loved about Dom
especially in the playoffs, he played with a fuckin edge. he was the one guy that seemed like he wanted to beat the shit out of someone. Which is odd given his tedy bruschi fumble. But in 06, that guy wanted it.
Never doubt Peyton Manning, he’ll make you look silly
Joseph Addai is a good running back.
Im a douchebag, an asshole, and I'm rarely right.
Eh...
Never was a big Rhodes guy. I’m glad they brought back Hart, since he probably has some upside.
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