Colts Make Slew Of Roster Moves: Cut Mitch King, Re-Sign Aaron Francisco, Devin Moore to IR
by Brad Wells on Oct 5, 2010 10:52 PM EDT
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PrintWe posted earlier today that Melvin Bullitt's season was finished and that the Colts had signed wideout Kenneth Moore, formerly of the Panthers. In the Moore article, we noted that his signing suggested that the injury to kick returner Devin Moore was serious. Turns out, it was.
Like Bullitt, Moore was placed on IR today due to a severe-sounding spinal injury. PFT provides details:
The team also has announced that running back Devin Moore suffered a "brachial plexus injury" against the Jaguars, and that he'll be placed on injured reserve. Per the Mayo Clinic's website, a "brachial plexus injury" constitutes an injury to the bundle of nerves that send signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hands.
Since we haven't seen anything that says that Devin cannot, you know, walk or move or anything like that, we assume he is OK. However, the injury suggests that further play could potentially cause more damage. This sounds like the kind of thing that could end Devin's career, which (if true) would be sad. Moore is an Indianapolis native, and a bit of a success story with a local boy makes good angle.
With Melvin Bullitt and Devin Moore done for 2010, the Colts signed the the before-mentioned Kenneth Moore while also bringing back Aaron Francisco. Francisco played for the Colts last season as a reserve safety and special teams player. Also added to the roster was Mike Newton, promoted from the practice squad.
Sadly, to make room for Newton, the Colts cut Mitch King. Somewhere, former-Stampede Blue writer Joe Baker is weeping softly in his beer.
While our friend Joe weeps, we think that Mitch might be back sometime soon. The Colts like him, and he has played well when he's been in there.
The additions of Kenneth Moore, Aaron Francisco, and Mike Newton were to bolster the special teams. Remember, Bullitt was a team captain for his special teams play. Losing him means losing not just a good safety, but an excellent special teams player. Jamie Silva, another good ST player, is on IR as well. While Francisco and Newton offer little in the safety department, they are good special teamers (Francisco especially).
For kick returns, look for either Justin Tryon or Kenneth Moore to take over for Devin Moore.
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I agree with you
But we hace Mr. 18… If we survive maybe we can be a strong team when matters.. Dec.
Beat me to it
A little more on the brachial plexus injury – this is an injury that can be caused by a couple of different possibilities – one is falling on the neck in such a manner that the neck is moved too far laterally (to the side) from the shoulder. The other is when the arm is suddenly pulled upon when already extended (the example given in Wikipedia is grabbing a tree branch as you’re falling). Another possibility is that the nerves were damaged trying to relocate a dislocated shoulder.
It’s not really clear which of these possibilities is what happened to Moore, but given the violent nature of the KR role, I would lean toward the first explanation.
How can you not love a team that does this?
ohh boy this is sad
He was so close to the sidelines… All just trying to get that extra yard .. He seemed so happy and proud to be out there playing for the Colts.. If the rest of the team play with 25% of Devin’s heart the Colts will go to the superbowl.. God be with him and his family and let’s just pray for this young kid to be safe and healthy soon
"We just sucked." - Tom Brady 9/19/2010
Absolutely agree.... i love Devin Moore... always good-natured and grateful...
and plays with such passion and heart… which most of our D players are lacking in 3 games. I really hope this is a minor injury that will not end his NFL career.. he should be back next season … doesn’t matter if he plays for the Colts… as long as he is healthy and happy…. he really tries his best……. and i have great admiration for that!!
If you see my smilieys, think of E.M.H. - our COLTs King of Smileys!
yah! that too... they can both do returns.... pre-season 1-time gaffe really should not define a player.
see curtis painter…..
If you see my smilieys, think of E.M.H. - our COLTs King of Smileys!
During the current state of affairs, Smileys are not smiling anymore.....
Brachial plexus injury
Usually called a stinger or burner.
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/childrens/healthinfo/b/brachialplexusinjury.htm
I'm very sad
to hear about Devin Moore. I was pulling for him with the Colts. I just hope he can resume his career at some point.
what about Fisher or James
for returning we need someone fast back there who can break one as long as they catch the ball first
???
A little confused on not using bjames or rayfish..I will say the roster moves and draft picks lack of playing time has left me awfully confused this year. I hope the colts prove to me why they work in pro football and I don’t.
by asned on Oct 6, 2010 10:40 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Move Hayden to Safety
I have no idea if has any idea how to play the position but it sounds good. Then Powers, Tryon, Lacey and Townsend play corner. I’m a genius….somebody hire me as an NFL GM.
Hayden
He sucks at tackling….he would be worthless at safety
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
I hope Devin gets through this ok
also, I think the Colts should use the free PS slot to sign Fisher back there. it sucks that King was released
Francisco????
You got to be fuckin’ kidding here, Aaron Francisco was more useless than Gijon Robinson, I see what happen when injuries start to mount, dumb ass lame players make it to our beloved team.
Why wasn’t Brandon James activated for Kick/Punt Returner or my boy Ray Fisher, Mike Newton might be a great addition and I emphasize “MIGHT”, but we don’t need Francisco slow ass, hell bring back Matt Giordano and I might feel better. What the fuck is Polian doing this damn season?
I have go to agree on this one
They sure as hell better just be brining in Franny for ST play – because if I see that dude out there playing safety I am going to flip.
This dude is absolute garbage – SUCKS – I know he made it to the pro bowl as a ST player for AZ but c’mon – you are seriously telling me there are no better options out there than this guy?
This is slowly starting to REALLY piss me off – Polian/Caldwell are going to waste very realistically Peyton’s best freaking year – because they can’t field a damn defense that could stop a UFL team.
And don’t even get me started on Hughes – what a freaking WASTE – you are going to tell me you could’t have used that 1st rd pick on a player that could have made a contribution on defense this year??
I don’t care if HUGES is the next Freeney 3 years down the road – 3 years down the road Peyton will be 37 years old and probably close to wrapping it up.
This team should be heading back to the Super Bowl this year – but I just realistically can’t see that even coming close to happening with the shit on the other side of the ball Caldwell/Coyer are calling a defense.
Prove your worth coaching in the NFL and figure out a way to fix this shit – and NOW….
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