Comments on: Ellis Hobbs: No decision yet on retirement

By: homelanddefense

homelanddefense — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:43:56 +0000

yeah from a attitude standpoint I didnt really like either of them, lol

By: CKL

CKL — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:52:43 +0000

HAHA…true homeland…I hate all that dancing after a routine tackle on a guy, let alone one who just got 34,971 yards on you.
That said, Samuel was more of a self promoter IMO.

By: homelanddefense

homelanddefense — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:27:42 +0000

I would hate to see him get injured too CLK. But he was a terrible cover corner and I would take Samuel over him any day of the week. I agree Samuel was overpaid but at least he makes plays. Hobbs just dances after getting burned and making tackles.

Ellis always thought we has way better than he was. But the biggest problem was the Patriots were forced to use him as a #1 or #2 corner when thats not what he was, he was a #3 at best.

He was a very good returner though.

By: CKL

CKL — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:19:50 +0000

homeland, I’d “rather”(relatively speaking of course) watch Ellis getting burned while playing his technique and assignment than watching the overrated Samuel get burned because he was freelancing…. again. At least Hobbs was physical and would stick his nose in there and tackle and cover man to man. He was also a very valuable returner I am sure you recall.

As a Pats fan I always liked Ellis’ sparky competitiveness and emotion even though at times he took some potshots at the team after he was traded. He is a talented illustrator and I hope he gets his second career started even if he does still love the game. I would hate to see him get permanently injured. I wish him well. He’s a smart kid so I think he will be fine.

By: homelanddefense

homelanddefense — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:16:28 +0000

how is he only 28. As a Pats fan I swear I watched that guy get burned for TD after TD for what seemed like 10 years.

By: paperlions

paperlions — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:08:27 +0000

If I understand things correctly, Hobbs is a greedy player, and, therefore, unlikely to retire and he will continue to risk his long-term health (just like every football player does) for our entertainment and for the owner’s profit. Owners who are not greedy at all and are totally justified in making as much money off of the players talent as possible, because, you know, they are already rich.

By: jacksaysfu

jacksaysfu — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:54:38 +0000

If u need motivation to retire just watch the titans game film . Hang up the cleats bro!!!

By: benh999

benh999 — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:24:10 +0000

If he doesn’t retire, it will be interesting to see how a turtle plays in the NFL.

By: thebaldbull

thebaldbull — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:22:22 +0000

Ellis, PLEASE retire and enjoy the remainder of your life and your health. 2 major neck injuries man …