Tim Hiller Hits The Bricks, Colts Sign Allen Patrick and Glenn Sharpe
by Brad Wells on Aug 23, 2010 4:04 PM EDT
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PrintYesterday, we wrote that Colts back-up quarterback Tim Hiller looked nothing short of piss poor awful against the Buffalo Bills in the team's second preseason game of 2010. It seems Colts brass agreed with our assessment of Hiller's quarterbacking skills.
The Colts waived Hiller today, according to Mike Chappell at the Indy Star. They then used his open roster spot, along with the one for the recently IRed Jordan Hemby, to sign running back Allen Patrick and defensive back Glenn Sharpe.
Patrick is a former-seventh round pick in 2008 of the Baltimore Ravens. He's bounced around several teams between then and now. The 6'1, 200 pounder played his college ball at Oklahoma along with current Colts tight end Brody Eldridge. Patrick was Adrian Peterson's back-up at O.U. He ran for 1,900 yards and 14 touchdowns in four years there.
Glenn Sharpe was a collegiate free agent in 2008 from The U. (Miami). This should make Reggie Wayne and Javarris James happy. Sharpe was signed by the Falcons but eventually found his way to the New Orleans Saints. Just like Marlon Favorite, Sharpe won a Super Bowl ring as a practice squad member of the 2009 Saints who defeated the Colts in Super Bowl 44. Sharpe is mostly known for being the DB involved in the delayed pass interference call in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl between Miami and Ohio State.
With Allen Patrick signed, you have to wonder if Mike Hart's injury is not more severe than initially thought. Hart did not play Thursday in Toronto against the Bills.
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you had to play that, didn't you.
Mrs. T-Mill hates that play.
A futile crusade to prevent mass ignorance
HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog
Cutting Hiller is a good thing
Painter and Brandstater need reps. They have 3-3 quarters to play in the remaining preseason.
Awesome. Thanks, LB. I was beginning to get concerned.
Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president
This makes me truly wonder
if Mike Hart’s time with the Colts is coming to an end. I love Mike Hart as a football player. LOVE him. In his last college season, he pretty much single handedly carried an emotionally damaged Michigan team on his shoulders to a very admirable rebound, despite still falling much short of preseason expectations (proving once again they are nothing but useless water cooler talk). Still, beating highly favored defending national champ and heisman winner Tim Tebow after all the media bashing they took was probably pretty sweet. It couldn’t have been done without game MVP Hart’s 129 yards and 2 TDs.
As a pro, he has not been a gamechanging back like he was at UM, but everyone knew that would be the case. He has, however, done fantastic things in a minor role for the Colts, and has been called on to do grunt work in the run game, and rarely has not delivered. The guy plays with extreme heart and passion, and despite his skills not transitioning to the pro game, he has been a huge asset to this team as a role player.
Yet, with Moore’s standout preseason performance, as well as Brandon James (who I guess is technically a WR), and with guys like Javarris James playing decent enough to get a hard look at making the squad, and now signing Adrian Peterson’s sub at OU, it makes you think if this may be Hart’s curtain call as a Colt. I am just speculating, and it could be way off base, but the Running Back depth chart is getting long and we can’t obviously keep them all. Whether or not he makes it, I think we all appreciate what Mike Hart has done as a player. Being a nationally considered top-t ier back in college, it likely is not easy to go on to the next level as a #3 back and role player. But he has handled it with class and integrity, and has never complained about a thing. Hell of a guy to have on any team.
"A lot of times, Kenny, we have no idea what we're doing. But the DEFENSE doesn't know that we don't know what we're doing.....and that's next level." -Peyton Manning
nicely said.
Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president
IMO Hart is safe, but probably won't play vs. GB or Cincy
This move is just part of the plan. Addai, Brown, and Hart will make the team. James and Patrick will be used alot in 4th preseason game. No one of significance will play , much less carry the ball in that game.
RB
They may have signed an rb to take snaps.. they know what they have at the position and want to avoid injury??
by ColtfaninPitts on Aug 23, 2010 5:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Don't think the Colts are sold on James
"We ARE going to our own private island, Chris: it's called the State Fucking Fair!"
Javarris that is
"We ARE going to our own private island, Chris: it's called the State Fucking Fair!"
by naptown_ninja on Aug 23, 2010 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, J. James is no threat to Hart
But like npb1985 said, this move makes me wonder. I know that Addai and Brown probably won’t play next week, maybe they want to sit Hart too.
No question, bringing another CB into the mix is a good thing. And I’ll always be fond of Sharpe since he helped my Buckeyes win the NC.
Your Buckeyes?
i’m sorry, we can no longer be friends.
Go, State! :D
Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president
Okay, I'll share them with you...
… now we can both say G…O State!
Ummmmmm.... ok, that works.
/heh
Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president
Hart
Is a quality player. He’s one of those guys that is oddly one of my favorite players on the Colts although he isn’t a starter.
St. Louis Cardinals and Indy Colts fan. Avid fan of the Springfield Cardinals, the Cards' AA team!
Running game suspect again
With a questionable offensive line in flux, Donald Brown (1st round pick) unproved, Hart injury prone, and no firm short yardage back for 3rd and 1 situations, I have to wonder if this is going to be yet another year of pain when watching the Colts try to run the ball, especially when they need short yards.
Addai is talented and makes the most of what he gets to work with, but it seems every year it’s the same old problems in this area.
Although I like Hart, I just don’t think he can stay healthy for an entire year.
The Colts need to address this situation and look at every option now rather than let this fester into the regular season.
what kind of defense do the saints employ as their base?
Is it a base cover-2 like the colts? Jeez, i should remember from the Big One last February, but maybe I’ve blocked it out. Trauma, you know. Just wondering about how much Marlon Favorite had to adapt to our one-gap scheme, and if there’ll be big adjustments for Glenn Sharpe.
"To be a great football coach, you have to be smart enough to do it well, and dumb enough to think it's important." -- Can't remember whom I am paraphrasing.
Both signees are training camp fodder BUT....
As much as I like Hart, I don’t see the guy sticking around. I think James is more prototypical for the Colts and the league (Javarris) and has done well in his opportunities. I don’t think Hart is going anywhere should he be cut. That should tell you about his overall value in the league.
R-Back
I hate to say I told you so but I am . Beanie Wells was available when we took Brown. Not a good decision. I posted it at the time. GO BUCKS.
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