Colts S Melvin Bullitt To Injured Reserve, Sign Former Patriot LB A.J. Edds

by mgrex03 on Sep 28, 2011 2:16 PM EDT in 2011 Colts News

News was not good today for Colts starting safety Melvin Bullitt, whose injured shoulder is going to require season-ending surgery, and he's being placed on IR, according to FOX-59 Reporter Chris Hagan:

Colts safety Melvin Bullitt needs shoulder surgery and will be put on IR which means he's out for the season.

This is now the second season in a row his season has ended with a shoulder injury, and it makes you wonder whether he'll be able to play again without the threat of injuring the same shoulder again. For his sake, I hope he can come back from it, and the surgery will fix what's wrong. But for a guy who is asked to tackle a lot, an injured shoulder is not something you want.

Taking Bullitt's roster spot will be former Patriot and Dolphin LB A.J. Edds, a Greenwood, Ind. resident and Iowa Hawkeye (have we had any of these guys before?). He was teammates with super-tackler Pat Angerer, so there should be some good chemistry right off the bat. This was first reported by the Greenwood Daily Journal.

This still means the Colts will have to make one more roster move after signing Dan Orlovsky yesterday. A likely candidate will be a linebacker, as I think the Edds signing puts the Colts at 8 on the active roster.

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He should be cut after the season

If this was another medical error (believing he was healthy), Colts docs should be cut too.

by Ty46 on Sep 28, 2011 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs

yep

Agree, and Agree.

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by coldy4goldy on Sep 28, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Twitter has Hartline and Cambell cut from PS

by MrBoJangles46 on Sep 28, 2011 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

Am I Happy About This?

I was sort of excited to finally see Melvin Bullitt start after filling in for Bob Sanders, and did a pretty good job. I think that Bullitt deserved a starting roster spot, but after 2 weeks, Melvin Bullitt sucked as much as David Caldwell at safety. I’m now glad he was injured and has gotten IRed, because Joe Lefeged for me, has shown more in week 3 than Melvin Bullit has in the past 2 season.

WHY THE HELL IN THE PICTURE IS MELVIN BULLITT A TEAM CAPTAIN?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!

by KBUnitz on Sep 28, 2011 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

Is there some sort of new contract curse going on here?

It seems as though the past few years that every time a Colts player signs a new deal, they get injured. What gives?

Sanders, Bullit, Manning, etc…

by dnpayne on Sep 28, 2011 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Bob Sanders Jr.

Dont let the door hit you on the way out Melvin! Its too bad, but im just sick of these “tiny” players we have that get hurt constantly. I blame the front office and coaching staff for their ridiculous defensive philosophy. Good thing we gave him a new contract…

Just End The Season!

by bigpony on Sep 28, 2011 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

Bad football

Is better than no football.

by SunnyD1988 on Sep 28, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

So the Colts did decide to sign the entire Iowa football program

as someone suggested :)

by codrutc on Sep 28, 2011 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

BLUE HEART, WHITE PANTS

by coltsfoot85 on Sep 28, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

While we are at it then I want to suggest another Iowa Safety for the next Draft

Jordan Bernstine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzeMolf6xHg&feature=player_embedded

Hawkeye fans are already comparing him to Bob Sanders. The guy is just freaking ELECTRIFYING. It is a different Defense when he’s on the field. Sound familiar?

by the_iowa_hawkeye on Sep 28, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Sounds about right...

“… having had an injury filled career as a hawkeye….”

I feel inclined to avoid this for a variety of reasons.

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by infinityzero.systemerror on Sep 29, 2011 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions

He hasn't had an "injury filled career" as a Hawkeye

That is a bit of an overstatement. He had two very poorly timed and completely freek injuries and then found himself behind established DBs like Tyler Sash, Brett Greenwood, Amari Spievey and Bradly Fletcher – all of which are in the NFL right now except for Greenwood who is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack.

But Bernstine is having an outstanding year so far.

by the_iowa_hawkeye on Sep 29, 2011 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I know people are thinking this and it's probably been mentioned,

but maybe this season is a saving grace for this franchise.
a little silver lining here.
with the probability of drafting low, the Colts could really stack up on D or OL or Safety or whatever glaring weaknesses remain.
WHEN Manning comes back, the Colts could potentially be a much better team.

Shit, i know it’s been said, but i’m buying into the school of thought that, as painful as this season has become, the Colts could come out on top when it’s all said and done.

(and, no, i am not advocating the “suck for luck” mentality that so many idiots seem to be promoting)

by CoolJohnnieBNasty on Sep 28, 2011 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

We know we can't win with Collins

Tuesday we’ll know we can’t win with Painter. I think you’re right if we draft well next year. We’ll be much higher in each rd. for sure. This year will suck.

by MrBoJangles46 on Sep 28, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

A better alternative to Suck for Luck is

drive down to Columbus and kidnap Gunner Kiel. He should be ready by the time PM retires.

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by PV Mike on Sep 28, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

This isn't the NBA

Draft position helps, but not enough for a roster to be dramatically improved by one bad year on the field. Even the difference between picking first and last really just means you are trading the last guy taken in the 7th round for the 1st picked in the 1st round – the Super Bowl champ’s 1st round pick comes right before the worst team’s 2nd rounder, etc. That difference can be a very good player, but the #1 pick overall could also be JaMarcus Russell and the end of the 7th can get you Kavell Connor.

Historically, the Colts have probably done best in the 1st round at around #20 – Dallas Clark, Tarik Glenn, Marvin Harrison, Andre Rison, and hopefully Castonzo will be worthy of that group. Top 5 picks have included gems like Peyton and Edge, but also a bunch of busts.

by ex-Viking fan on Sep 28, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

The NBA it's not

But I think the argument is if (and this is a huge IF as of late), you hit on a top 2-10 draft pick, the overall payoff is bigger down the road. The logic being that the Colts vault back to the top of the league WHEN (see what I did there?) PM comes back next year. Then, 2 years from now this season reaping a very low pick turns the twilight of his career into a Super Bowl ring.

That’s just the logic. But, you’re right. Besides, this low pick is just going to magnify the intensity once Polian blows it.

by SunnyD1988 on Sep 28, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

In next year's draft

Get best WR in round 1, then load up on defensive help

by MadStork on Sep 29, 2011 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

... how are these injuries happening to you guys???

Well maybe you might have another Melvin Bullit under… Melvin Bullit :O sorry

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by Grimerz757 on Sep 28, 2011 3:15 PM EDT reply actions

the Safties always have to make the tackle

because Our D-line cant make the stop on run plays. If the D line could stop the run then SS season/career wouldn’t end so quickly. Look at Bob Sanders who is out for another season.

by Eric BizZilla Williams on Sep 30, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions

BBS was right

I was hopeful that Bullitt would stay healthy the whole season, but alas he’s hurt again. I like Melvin, but I think that he is quite a bit over-rated by most colts fans. He’ll be cut after this year

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by danorocks17 on Sep 28, 2011 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Yes

Very over-rated. Good backup, bad starter. Even when healthy.

by FatDT on Sep 28, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Plus,

he had a metal pin in his shoulder from previous problems. That should have been a big red flag.

by Ayrshire on Sep 28, 2011 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Bullitt seems to have become the new Bob Sanders

just not nearly as good, I was hoping for Bullitt to have a breakout season since he now was the “legitimate” starter this season. But Lefeged should be able to hold it down nicely alongside Bethea.

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by ColtsFan504 on Sep 28, 2011 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

This is an honest question

(I thought I would preface it since I post a lot of sarcastic shit around here)

How good is Lefeged? BBS was on the bandwagon in camp and what he played I thought he’s looked pretty decent. Is he a ST/Backup for the career or could he actually be a starter/Bethea type surprise down the road?

by SunnyD1988 on Sep 28, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

So far

I have been impressed with him from Week 1 of the preseason, I wouldn’t call him starter caliber yet, but definitely a Bullitt 2.0 with returner skills and hopefully with out injuries. Might be another UDFA gem IMO

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by ColtsFan504 on Sep 28, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

This season just gets better and better

Great decision to bring back Bullit with a 3 year contract. I hope it wasn’t highly guaranteed and he can be cut without hurting the cap next year.

by FatDT on Sep 28, 2011 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

They signed

Bullitt to a 2-year contract. The pin in his shoulder was signed to another one year,….making a total of three.

by Ayrshire on Sep 28, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

3 year 10 mill

by Ty46 on Sep 28, 2011 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, I only read the first sentence

by Ty46 on Sep 28, 2011 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

If I was Irsay

I’d be calling BP on the carpet to explain these signings

by MadStork on Sep 29, 2011 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions

did the pin come with a warranty? Or just a no-trade clause?

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by zherebyonki on Sep 29, 2011 4:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Ol' Bob Sanders was just IRed as well,

Bob Sanders experiment is finished. Chargers did not think various maladies would allow him to contribute. He has been placed on IR.

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by Joseph* on Sep 28, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Draft safety in 2nd round

The Colts should draft Ray Ray Armstrong or T.J. McDonald. They should be able to get either one in the 2nd round. The 1st rd. they will go after Qb, Wr, or OL.

by SRBradford on Sep 28, 2011 4:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

If Manning can be counted on

it will be WR….how awesome would it be to get the dude from OK State?? Badass.

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by AceOfSpades on Sep 28, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Why?

We still have a below-average offensive line. No defensive line to stop the run. No pass rusher if Mathis leaves in free agency. No starting-caliber cornerbacks. No strong safety. And a lack of linebacker depth behind Angerer and Conner.

I know not all of those require a first round talent to fix, but you get the point. Manning’s already proven he can lead a top5 offense with the likes of Donald Brown/Mike Hart, Jacob Tamme, and Blair White, with no offensive line or running game.

My vote would be another elite tackle – either offensive (push Castonzo to RT) or defensive. If we do end up with the #1 overall pick (and PM is healthy), hopefully we trade down for MULTIPLE picks, which probably brings an elite CB into play.

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by kmbryant09 on Sep 28, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Waste a Top 5 pick on an O-lineman? Thank Goodness your NOT our GM

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by dezznutz1001 on Sep 29, 2011 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Polian likes to take Wr in the 1st round but he will definately be looking at Qb. If he doesnt like the choices I could see him taking Matt Kalil or Jonathan Martin. The OL . If the Colts get the number 1 pick they could trade it away for at least 6-7 picks. If Luck is willing to sit behind Peyton you draft him.

by SRBradford on Sep 29, 2011 9:48 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I can only hope Edds sees the field soon.

He and Angerer together make an amazing combination. They were the heart and soul of the Hawkeye Defense for a couple of years. Angerer stays in the middle and Edds goes outside. He’s the best cover LB I’ve ever seen.

by the_iowa_hawkeye on Sep 28, 2011 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

i hope you're even 40% right.

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by zherebyonki on Sep 29, 2011 4:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Whos in at SS now?

Lefeged?

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by Joey Kirby on Sep 28, 2011 6:03 PM EDT reply actions

Not a good year to be a Colts team captain

Offensive Team Captain – Peyton Manning…………………………most likely out for the year
Defensive Team Captain – Gary Brackett……………………………placed on IR, out for the year
Special Teams Captain – Melvin Bullitt………………………………placed on IR, out for the year

by Nole Holds Barred on Sep 29, 2011 10:06 AM EDT reply actions

Can we please invested players who can take multiple hits, without ending up on IR. This has long been an Achilles hill for the Colts franchise, you want speed and quickness. But it’s not guaranteed that these players can get injured, and recover in a timely fashion. The philosophy has change, when recruiting and drafting players for our team.

by Charelle on Sep 29, 2011 6:14 PM EDT reply actions