Ellis Hobbs May Not Be Retiring After All

by JasonB on Feb 23, 2011 12:36 PM EST

Ever since he re-injured his neck this season, all signs pointed to CB Ellis Hobbs hangin em up and not risking further injury to a pretty sensitive part of the body. ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown even did a feature on Hobbs and his neck surgery talking about how he was going to retire... But as we've seen many times, when they take more time to think most pro athletes decided they may not be ready to give it up.

So after even more reports surfaced this weekend that Hobbs was going to formally announce his retirement, the corner texted the Eagles website to say "I have not made any decisions."

Les Bowen got a similar response form Hobbs.

"No!" Hobbs said yesterday, as a reporter started to explain that he was calling about weekend reports saying Hobbs definitely will retire. "I haven't done anything. I'm just relaxing."

Whether or not Hobbs tries a comeback probably won't have a whole lot of effect on the Eagles, since his contract here has expired.

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Ooof. I just hope he takes the time to figure out what is best for him and his health.

by igglemethis on Feb 23, 2011 12:42 PM EST reply actions

The Eagles won't be Favre'd by the likes of Ellis Hobbs

He had a decent run, but his time in Philly is over. If he does eventually decide to return, it’ll be for another team.

"I like prime rib and I'd love to win a Super Bowl. I'm hungry for both of them." -Andy Reid

by Bob_Q on Feb 23, 2011 12:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions

He should take over

Spadaro’s job at the team’s website. He did a great job as a commentator this past season.

FLY #7 FLY !!!

by BWestFactor on Feb 23, 2011 12:50 PM EST reply actions

He should pack it in.

It’s not worth the risk.

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.

by KByars on Feb 23, 2011 1:05 PM EST reply actions

He should go play for the Titans

him and Kenny Britt will have fun together

"if you’re going to act like bitches, then I will treat you like bitches". - AR

Do you hear that? That's the sound of the media ramming the Miracle at the New Meadowlands down your throat for the rest of your life...BAHAHAHAHA....

by theaction on Feb 23, 2011 1:13 PM EST reply actions

Who did the Pats get with the 5th we traded for him, or was it two 5ths? Anyone good?

by DLawrence55 on Feb 23, 2011 1:40 PM EST reply actions

Per Wikipedia...

“On the second day of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Patriots traded Hobbs to the Philadelphia Eagles for two fifth-round selections, which the Patriots traded for fourth- and sixth-round selections; the Patriots ultimately drafted guard Rich Ohrnberger and long snapper Jake Ingram with the picks they received for Hobbs”

So to answer your question: “No.”

by AmateurHour on Feb 23, 2011 2:03 PM EST up reply actions

That's rare

FLY #7 FLY !!!

by BWestFactor on Feb 23, 2011 2:16 PM EST up reply actions

I met him right before the Packers playoff game

He was a sincerely nice guy. I told him I had a lot of respect for him after hearing about how he played Santa over Christmas. I was almost taken aback by his size. I’m only 6’0" and I felt huge next to him. Hope he lands somewhere.

by DonnyD on Feb 23, 2011 2:38 PM EST reply actions

I’m surprised because I thought he had said that he couldn’t play again. I’d be surprised if a team takes a chance on him because of the risk of another neck injury

by The Legend on Feb 23, 2011 3:27 PM EST reply actions