Bob Sanders: Pursue or No? Part 1: Introduction

by John B on Feb 22, 2011 3:00 AM EST

The Colts took Bob Sanders in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft out of Iowa. He spent his first seven seasons in Indianapolis prior to the Colts recently cutting him. The safety received honors during his career, earning Pro Bowl and All Pro nods in 2005 and 2007. He was also named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2007. While we all now know that award is not necessarily handed to the best player, a guy has to be pretty productive to win that award.

At 5'8" and 206 pounds, Sanders is definitely small, but the Colts do not put a premium on size on defense. His production on the field led Bill Polian to give him a $37.5 million contract, but the safety did not live up to that deal as injuries derailed him. Some might question the wisdom on Polian giving out such a deal as Sanders' injury history was extensive even before that. The Colts did give him that deal anyway, and it led them to cut him after he could not produce.

Now the former star is a free agent and only 29 years old. He figures to have some suitors. The Jets have three contributors at safety who are free agents, including one starter. It is certainly possible that Sanders could end up on their radar.

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Fragile

He makes Pennington look like Iron Man.

So Let It Be Written, So Let it Be Done.

by GreenBeer on Feb 22, 2011 4:09 AM EST reply actions

lol

by tinley24 on Feb 22, 2011 7:50 AM EST up reply actions

he is high risk high reward type of guy i want him

by alboboy on Feb 22, 2011 4:10 AM EST reply actions

I say get him

If we can sign him to a reasonable contract given his injury history. He’ll be solid if he can stay healthy.

Constantly building for the future.

by pgat28 on Feb 22, 2011 4:20 AM EST reply actions

Waste of a roster space. Sure, he’s had two pro bowl seasons… but his other five NFL seasons all consist of six active games or less.

by SioneBAAOOOHA on Feb 22, 2011 8:24 AM EST reply actions

the team that gets this guy

is goinng to be lookd at as the smartest team in the league…. i believe he will be xtremely cheap and could win the Defensive POY in a year or two….. with an incentive laden contract there is no risk just reward

by SLAUGHTERHOUSE on Feb 22, 2011 8:44 AM EST reply actions

i agree. I would have some type of injury clause in there as well. He shouldnt just be able to get paid. If someone spends a ton on him they are stupid.

by hulksmash24 on Feb 22, 2011 6:45 PM EST up reply actions