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Hey Look! Another Update On T.J. Houshmandzadeh Signing With Colts

BALTIMORE MD - DECEMBER 05:  T.J. Houshmandzadeh #84 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against Bryant McFadden #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 5 2010 in Baltimore Maryland. Pittsburgh won 13-10.  (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

It's been a few day, and I know you all just going through T.J. Houshmandzadeh withdrawal. Have no fear. Your friendly 'Housh' dealer is here to give you your fix.

Before we do, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge some work being done at a site called Coltsider. They're new, founded by a few guys who used to work at Bleacher Report. They seem to update their content regularly, and their writing is good. They recently did an update on Housh-to-Colts, and I'm here to provide additional information.

When last we left this, Housh was reportedly given one-year offers from the Colts and Vikings. He then was scheduled for a workout with the Patriots, but recent updates have told us Housh never showed up. In fact, not only didn't he show up, but the whole story of him potentially going to the Patriots was 'blown out of proportion.'

We also have reports that the Vikings have apparently moved on from Housh. This leaves the Colts and a as-yet-unnamed team that are interested in his services. Apparently, Housh wants to be a Colt, but is looking for an expanded role (one he's unlikely to get in Indy).

I guess the big question right now is, If he wants to be a Colt, and the Colts have not rescinded their offer, why hasn't he signed?

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The answer: He's doing what Randy Moss is doing. Both are waiting for a team to sustain an injury at the wide receiver position.

For Housh, and possibly for Moss, a team like the Colts becomes very attractive if, say, Austin Collie gets his bell rung again. Or, if Anthony Gonzalez trips over his own feet and pulls his groin. If these things happen, a player like Houshmanzadeh starts to become important.

Also, Houshmandzadeh is 33-years-old. I doubt he wants to be out there at a training camp, sweating through drills he's done for over a decade in the pros.

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I'm guessing Collie's knee is nothing serious.

If it were Housh would have probably signed by now.

by VERNON HOWELL on Aug 17, 2011 1:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I'll bet

He doesn’t want to be in camp… Peyton isn’t there to practice with so why bother

An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less until they know everything about nothing...

by bluegirl on Aug 17, 2011 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe he wants

the Colts to convince him he’ll get a more expanded role, than what was initially discussed?

by Ayrshire on Aug 17, 2011 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, that's been reported...

But like others have said, it’s possible he’s waiting for a bigger role with another team, or is waiting for Peyton Manning to return to practice before signing with the Colts.

BBS – thanks for the shout-out! Much appreciated.

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by kmbryant09 on Aug 17, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

What’s wrong with Housh?

He doesn’t want to catch balls from Curtis Painter?

How could you not want to catch balls from Curtis Painter?

by moocow on Aug 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Am I the only one

who would much rather have Moss than Housh? Am I crazy?

I just don’t think Housh has anything left…

by LeftNutForAStarCenter on Aug 17, 2011 1:50 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I would rather have Housh...

For no other than the “citizenship” factor. Housh is a model football player and teammate. I’ll take that over Moss’ act any day.

Bleedin' Blue for as long as I can remember. Can you believe we get to be fans while our team has the greatest QB of all time?!?!?!

by emiller17 on Aug 17, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

i'm with you on moss

but we probably won’t get either so who cares haha

i don't give autographs

by muncie_in_this on Aug 19, 2011 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would rather have Stokely than either Housh or Moss.

Housh would be my 2nd. I doubt Peyton would get along with Randy Moss. Randy would get lazy with one of his routes, and Peyton would go nuts.

by moocow on Aug 17, 2011 2:06 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

Would be funny -

To hear Peyton hollering “damn it Randy!” and Donald Brown looking over and thinking “thank God it’s not me this time!”

On second thought, would not be that funny.

by buymymonkey on Aug 17, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

The Colts already have

“Stokely” – Joe Horn can do everything Stokely can do, plus he is 10 years YOUNGER and faster.

Houshmanzadeh is on his way down in productivity, and on his way up in “disruptivity” – the Colts do not need an aging diva … develop the players we have.

by Cincicougar on Aug 18, 2011 7:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm over the whole thing

Though I think it would be very exciting for Peyton to have Randy Moss. Could you imagine? And think… if he didn’t pan out….who cares? We’ll still win games without him.

And if he realizes that…and works hard…..scary tandem I think.

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by BleedingBlueForever on Aug 17, 2011 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Gilreath

is very fast. i’d rather see a 23 yr old with fresh legs get a shot than a 33 yr old who used to be good

by spellydoo on Aug 17, 2011 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Housh does not

like u said , esp. without P Manning, I wouldn’t want Painter throwing to me, maybe he is waiting for Painter to get cut LOL

by OBGYNOSUPREME on Aug 17, 2011 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Coltsider

Excited to have a new blog to read, but Coltsider needs to change the white text on a black background. Horrible on the eyes to read lengthy posts.

by dnpayne on Aug 17, 2011 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah...

Just want to let everyone know that some people have had trouble accessing the site as we’re currently updating the appearance of it.

So if you wanna check it out, and are having any trouble, just check back tomorrow.

www.Coltsider.com
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by kmbryant09 on Aug 17, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah...

I thought I had been banned for making comments about BBS.

by wcwills on Aug 17, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I noticed the switch from the white text on black background. Good move.

The only reason I bring it up is because I’ve been working in web design for over 10 years. lol. I like the switch. You still have the black, but the text is on white. IMO, much easier on the eyes.

Thanks kids. That’s all for today’s class. :)

by dnpayne on Aug 18, 2011 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Remember Housh's...

“Leave no hope for the Colts” on the ‘06 tape? He says , “Watch!” and then Palmer gets sacked 4x, 3x by Freeney, and goes 14/28 no TDs to Peyton’s 29/35 4TDs. It was lovely.

by wcwills on Aug 17, 2011 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

special teams

Expanded role? Lets not forget Houshmenzadeh returned kicks at Oregon State.

by lakecountycolt on Aug 17, 2011 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Housh is looking for some PT, No doubt. A Vet WR like him doesnt want to ride the bench.

As our current roster is set-up we have plenty of depth. Unfortunately, the past has shown us injury and consistency issues in our WR corp that makes it very possible he could end up getting lots of PT here.

Go Blue!

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by dezznutz1001 on Aug 18, 2011 1:25 PM EDT reply actions  

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