Wednesday, October 14, 2009
BOLT ANALYSIS- MIDWEEK NEWS BREAK
News hits the airwaves today that Clinton Hart has been cut from the team. Surprising in its timing as it sure does seem we are thin at Strong Safety. We are now looking at rookieKevin Ellison and undersized Steve Gregory to fill the void. This cut is big news…not just for the player…and Hart was a good character guy and a good team guy..but for what it represents to the team. Clinton Hart was one of the many defensive players that AJ signed to large, long contracts after recent good seasons. Others include Shaun Phillips, Jyles Tucker, Steven Cooper, Luis Castillo. Hart has appeared slow, out of position, and ineffectual in every game since he signed that contract. The fact that AJ will cut a starter with such a large contract mid-season tells me some important things: 1) This defense is playing for their jobs right now, 2) AJ is not afraid to admit he made a mistake and void a big contract, 3) the large contracts of other players are meaningless if they are not performing. This sends a big message. Not sure how much of an impact this will have on our secondary (we re-signed D-lineman Ian Scott so we won't be adding another safety) but look for the rookie to be tested on Monday night.
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That's kind of a head scratcher. Tough to see this move as bolstering the defense, but then again, with some of the plays he's made, it could be a positive. Maybe there's a trade in the works. I wonder if Marlon "I Was Just Trying to Make a Play" McCree is on the market?
ReplyDeleteIn other head scratchers, the Patriots are signing Junior Seau again. He's 40. He's retired three times. Last time I saw him, he was shagging balls at Dodger stadium as part of some tv show. Maybe after the Denver loss (I didnt watch that game, but it has to hurt), Belicheat and co realized that they need a 40 year old on defense. Makes sense.