Former Colts Ben Hartstock and Von Hutchins cut from Falcons; Lonnie Harvey cut

by BigBlueShoe on Sep 1, 2009 4:48 PM EDT in NFL General Comment 6 comments

DT Lonnie Harvey was cut by the Panthers today. Photo: www.panthers.com

Never let it be said that we Colts fans don't care about players who once wore the blue shoe on their jerseys and helmets. From The Falcoholic:

The Falcons released Ben Hartsock, our best blocking tight end, along with cornerback Von Hutchins and defensive end Willie Evans. I don't need to tell you that Hartsock's release is a huge surprise, and must indicate that Tony Gonzalez and Justin Peelle have shown a lot as blockers this off-season. With the acquisition of Tye Hill, the Falcons are announcing a complete and total youth movement at cornerback by releasing Hutchins, who was kind of off everybody's radar this off-season. Evans was not expected to make the roster.

I'm actually kind of surprised Von Hutchins is still in the league. He was a mediocre CB for the Colts, drafted in the 6th round in 2004. However, by sticking around as long as he has, it shows Hutchins has some staying power in this league. He's also played for the Texans during his career. Hartstock is yet another failed third round selection by Bill Polian. He was drafted #68 overall in '04, just ahead of Chris Cooley and Bernard Berrian.

Hey, even an eventual Hall of Fame GM like Polian is human.

Even though Hartstock clearly is not in the same league (talent-wise) as Cooley or Berrian, he's a decent blocker, and may land with another team needing a back-up TE.

In other news, the Carolina Panthers have released big rookie defensive tackle Lonnie Harvey. You might remember Harvey from our pre-NFL Draft coverage. He was someone Colt Homer had on his radar as a late-round pick or possible rookie free agent. The Colts were very interested in Harvey prior to the draft. Now that he is a free agent, it is possible that Polian may swoop in and snatch him up.

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Excuse me for not paying attention but...

Harvey is freaking HUGE. Sign him, now.

by jackhammerslam on Sep 1, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

345lbs

he could eat Terrence Taylor

It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.

by shake n bake on Sep 1, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

mmmmmmmmm............chewy.

Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.

Man, I need a life...

Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: I don't want this guy to get anywhere near me.

by Cassieper on Sep 2, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't remember much about Hartsock

upgrade from Gijon?

It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.

by shake n bake on Sep 1, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

I feel stupid for seeing the headline and thinking “Who’s Lonnie Harvey” after I was such a big fan before the draft. Yeah, if Muir and Grady weren’t doing so good I would definitely want Harvey. It would be worth cutting Gill and signing Harvey. I am still a fan and I am surprised he was cut.

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by Colts Homer on Sep 1, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions