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The problem with Sanders is that he's not a player who gets hurt because he has bad luck. There's a set of guys who have suffered multiple injuries that bounce back afterward because they really did just draw the low card three seasons in a row.

 

That's not Bob Sanders. He's a guy whose style of play launches him into contact, and his body can't sustain the damage. He had a hell of a run, but I think it's probably time for him to go home, polish his Super Bowl ring, and remember that with 40-50 years left to live, he doesn't need any more brain damage.

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Sanders is a last resort signing at best. If we cant get Whitner signed, and we cant get Atogwe, and if Wilson walks too.... then, MAYBE, Id think about signing Sanders. But if we did, I think we'd end up with Scott starting and Sanders on the bench...

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Most of the speculation around Sanders is that he'll end up signing a veteran minimum contract with escalators based upon playing time and performance.

 

I don't think there are teams who are gonna throw money at a guy who played in only 9 games total over the last three seasons.

 

That's right. Sanders has only played in 9 of the last 48 regular season games for the Colts.

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Most of the speculation around Sanders is that he'll end up signing a veteran minimum contract with escalators based upon playing time and performance.

 

I don't think there are teams who are gonna throw money at a guy who played in only 9 games total over the last three seasons.

 

That's right. Sanders has only played in 9 of the last 48 regular season games for the Colts.

 

Now that's something to think about before investing in Bob Sanders.

 

We already have one questionable player as far as staying healthy goes(Shawn Merriman)two might be one to many.

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Now that's something to think about before investing in Bob Sanders.

 

We already have one questionable player as far as staying healthy goes(Shawn Merriman)two might be one to many.

 

Maybe this is our new plan. Instead of losing so many players to IR during the season and having to fill in the holes at the last second... we'll just sign players who are already injured so we know what to expect going into the season. The team will be great in Madden though! (with injuries turned off, of course)

 

:thumbsup:

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Interesting tidbit...Bob Sanders grew up in Erie, PA & while growing up he went to several Bills games in the 90's...it was in an interview for the super bowl a few years back in sports illustrated.

 

Bob has the talent, but the dude has to know he isn't going to get as much, due to injuries/missed games...

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got to chill with Bob last year during the super bowl in Erie(his hometown) super nice guy...he thought he was getting released by the colts then haha

Edited by Ever Since '86
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Looks like Dante is closely monitoring FA safeties from around the league, and has been reposting links on his twitter (that sounds X rated).

http://twitter.com/DonteWhitner

 

Other sources are reporting that there is some degree of interest by Buffalo in either Sanders or Atogwe.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/615561-bob-sanders-oj-atogwe-released-will-buffalo-bills-take-a-chance-on-either

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/2/21/2005466/bills-showing-interest-in-bob-sanders-o-j-atogwe

 

I don't know if this is just posturing on the part of the Bills or not, but I have to say that I'm a little concerned. Dante isn't great, but he's solid. The thing about Sanders is that he just can't stay healthy. If we could get him for dirt cheap, then fine, but otherwise I'd keep Dante. We've already taken one risk with Merriman....

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As I stated in another thread, an injured Bob Sanders is better than a healthy Donte Whitner because George Wilson is then the starter. (if you cannot deduct what I am saying.... GW>>Whitner)

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I love Sanders but the guy is done. He can't stay healthy and getting older isn't going to help that. IF they let DW walk, I'm fine with Wilson or Scott starting. FA money shouldn't be spend on safties. It needs to be spend on big guys.

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