Per ESPN

		Report: Colts SS Bob Sanders done for season
		ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Colts SS Bob Sanders is done for the season after being diagnosed with a torn biceps tendon. The tear was discovered while Dr. James Andrews performed what likely was initially only intended to be a "scope" on Sanders' elbow. The loss vaults Melvin Bullitt into the starting lineup full time. Bullitt is one of the top backup safeties in the game, but Sanders is a better playmaker. The Colts are still lucky to have terrific depth and an outstanding scheme. Nov. 6 - 1:04 pm et

Our season might be done before the playoffs even start..injuries just kill us every year it seems like.

Wow.  So what's it going to cost us to cut him loose one year early?  Or do we try it again one more year?

The Colts have gone 7-0 without him.

our team is going to be so full of unknowns it's silly. thanks for those 2 games bob. bring back the silver bullitt

He still plays for the Colts?

What a shame, but we are 7-0 without him.

Thanks goodness for Bullit, Jacob Lacey, Jerrod Powers.

I think we will be just find

Hayden, Powers, Lacey, Beatha Bullit, & yes Jamie Silva & Jennings

The Colts don't have to make a decision on any safety even in an uncapped 2010 season.  Bullitt is a restricted free agent and Bethea will be far worth the money as he has stayed healthy and proved himself to be a pro bowl caliber player.

2010 will be interesting though.  I do stand by the fact that they don't have to make a decision on Sanders, but that doesn't mean anything in an uncapped year.  Anybody can dump anyone via trade or release and simply absorb the blow, which is going to be nearly 6 million plus for Bob Sanders.

But if 2010 does end up being capped and something gets worked out, you can expect Sanders to remain on the team until 2011.

Colts will cut Sanders IMO, Wait and see. Too much money for a guy that could never stay healthy. His career with the Colts now over along with Jackson.

We will be just fine with Bullit who has sErious upside. Bethea is playing at pro bowl level and Indy must sign him.

Technically we were 5-0 without him. Hard to believe out of all the time he's missed this will be his shortest season at two games. So now he will have played 47 out of a possible 96 regular season games (by years end). His story has gone from being frustrating to just sad.

When healthy one of the best Colt defenders we have ever had, but this is like breaking news that the waterboy is out of the season.  Aside from his INT the other day you wouldn't even know he's on the team this year.  I feel bad for him that he has to go out this way, but unfortunately I think it's time to cut ties.  I hope he gets it together somewhere else, but I think indy needs to move on without him.  Best of luck Bob, but I think it's Silver Bullitt time. 

At this point who has had more surgeries than Bob Sanders? Evil Knievel maybe? And the old argument that it's from all the big hits and the way he plays doesn't really fly this year with knee and elbow injuries.

Yep, I agree.

bent20705 wrote:

At this point who has had more surgeries than Bob Sanders? Evil Knievel maybe? And the old argument that it's from all the big hits and the way he plays doesn't really fly this year with knee and elbow injuries.

supercolts99 wrote:

Colts will cut Sanders IMO, Wait and see. Too much money for a guy that could never stay healthy. His career with the Colts now over along with Jackson.

 

We will be just fine with Bullit who has sErious upside. Bethea is playing at pro bowl level and Indy must sign him.

I agree. IMO it's time to let him go.

I don't think the Colts have to let him go right now, so I wouldn't rush to that decision, but I would be a little surprised to see him back next year. If he does make it back you know the Colts won't expect a full season out of him. He might not even be the starter. It's just a horrible shame.

I'm sure this is still some sort of over-reaction.

I would hope that instead of just outright cutting him, they try to trade him first. Even if it isn't for much I would rather get something for him instead of nothing.

Well thats true Colts can still hold on to him but lets be realistic, at the cost for him as an investment, it really doesnt make sense at all. He will never be healthy and thats just the bottom line. Bullit is a keeper at a much cheaper cost. Sign Bullit and Bethea long term and then make a decision regarding Sanders.

bent20705 wrote:

I don't think the Colts have to let him go right now, so I wouldn't rush to that decision, but I would be a little surprised to see him back next year. If he does make it back you know the Colts won't expect a full season out of him. He might not even be the starter. It's just a horrible shame.