SB Nation’s Stampede Blue sees the decision to start Bob Sanders as a slap in the face of Melvin Bullitt, who has been the Colts starting safety through all of Sanders numerous injuries. And Bullitt hasn’t just played, he’s been a Pro Bowl-cailber safety.
Stampede Blue: Bob Sanders Doesn’t Deserve To Start
What the hell has Bob Sanders done to earn a starting spot of late? Yes, yes, yes, I know Bob is good. Very good. Sometimes, he’s great. However, Bob Sanders has not been “great” since 2007. That’s two years ago. Two years ago, Adalius Thomas was the biggest free agent acquisition on defense a team could get. Today, he’s benched. Two years ago, Marvin Harrison was a top 5 receiver. Today, he’s done. Two years ago, Vince Young had “upside.” Today, he can’t get on the field for an 0-6 team.
Two years is an eternity in the NFL, and Bob Sanders has not been consistently “good” since 2007.
Meanwhile, while Bob is getting his knee scoped, his ankle taped, his hip checked, his shoulder worked on, and whatever the hell else is bothering him to the point where he can’t practice or play, Melvin Bullitt is out there doing what Bob Sanders could never do: START EVERY GAME!
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