Around the AFC East, Week 4: Pats Pulpit
Gang Green Nation — ... I'm really excited about Greg Lewis.  He may be projected as the #4 receiver, but I think he's going to fit quite well in a number of different packages, not to mention special teams.  He's been a very successful kickoff and punt returner, something we need after trading CB Ellis Hobbs to Philadelphia. ...

Top 5 New England Patriots Offseason moves
Pats Pulpit — ... are the likely starters at cornerback, but Butler has the athleticism, despite his diminutive size, to make it in this league and hopefully become the ball hawk we've been missing.  Let's not forget he was one of the most dangerous return specialists in college, something we needed after trading Ellis Hobbs. ...

Previewing the Kansas City Chiefs 2009 Schedule: Week 3
Arrowhead Pride — ... Thanks to JasonB for taking the time to answer our questions. With that said, it seems this how we can expect things to play out: How The Eagles Can Win It's simple. Play up to their talent level. On paper, the Eagles are perhaps the best team in the NFL. With an already solid core in place, the Eagles added fantastic rookies like Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy and Courtney Ingram to go alongside major veteran additions like Jason Peters, Ellis Hobbs, Sean Jones, and Stacy Andrews. Again this is ...

The Linc - Tell us something we don't know Ellis Hobbs
Bleeding Green Nation — ... CB Ellis Hobbs sour on his old team. The Patriots sent Hobbs, who started all 32 games in the past two years, to Philadelphia for two fifth-round draft...  ...

Ten Patriots for 2009: No. 6, CB Darius Butler
Pats Pulpit — ... , it could be argued we've lacked a shutdown corner.  I liked Ellis Hobbs because he was one of the most dangerous kick return men in the business.  But he was serviceable corner, not the "don't come over here" guy we needed.  To his credit, he did play hurt most of 2007 and that says something about the man.  But I believe we need a risk taker at this position, a cowboy, if you will. ...

2009 Schedule Preview: Week 2 @ the Philadelphia Eagles
Canal Street Chronicles — ... (not to the Saints) whom the Eagles replaced by bringing in cornerback Ellis Hobbs.  Philadelphia's linebacking corp and defensive line remain strong and pretty much in tact.  ...

Ten Patriots for 2009: No. 4, CB Leigh Bodden
Pats Pulpit — Note: The big boss (aka MaPatsFan) will be away for a bit, so I'll be taking over for this series while he's gone. Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs. These were the names Patriots fans had come to know when it came to the defensive backfield for New England. Both of these players are now cornerbacks for the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving us to wonder who our new starters will be once the 2009 season begins. Bill Belichick addressed the position with three draft picks recently, bringing Terrence Wheatley, ...

New England Patriots Training Camp - first day musings
Pats Pulpit — ... to Philadelphia.  It's an even bigger concern now that Ellis Hobbs has migrated to the same team.  Without actual game situations to evaluate, I'm not convinced we've made significant strides at corner, but statements like the quote below do make me feel better: ...

Taking Stock of Training Camp: Day 6
Bleeding Green Nation — ... - With Ellis Hobbs taking a knee for the afternoon, Williams was able to get more reps with the third team defense as ...

Taking Stock of Eagles Training Camp: Aug. 5th
Bleeding Green Nation — This morning's practice marked the first installment of Andy Reid's "30-and-Over Club," wherein players over the age of 30 are excused from practice. This gave some of the younger players chances to shine. Here is a brief rundown of who's stock is on the rise and who's stock is falling. Stock on the Rise: Dimitri Patterson- With Ellis Hobbs still sidelined and Sheldon Brown enjoying the perks of being over 30, Patterson started at RCB and ran with the first team defense all morning. He ...

The Linc - What makes Jeff Lurie sick to his stomach?
Bleeding Green Nation — ... "He’s just one of those guys where if you don’t put your hands on him or something like that, he’s gone," cornerback Ellis Hobbs said. ...

New England Patriots Preseason Predictions
Pats Pulpit — ... Kick Return - Special teams has been a major priority at camp.  New special teams coach, Scott O'Brien, has been working the gang hard.  We've also seen a number of guys rotating at kick return duties.  With the departure of Ellis Hobbs to the ...

BGN live report from Eagles training camp
Bleeding Green Nation — ... Jason Avant was clearly the best route runner of the bunch. He put great moves on both Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs. He actually beat Samuel deep on the final play of the drill. Actually, when Asante stepped up for that last play Desean Jackson ran over to the coaches and started campaigning for himself to be the WR to take on Asante. He clearly wanted a shot at Samuel. He was really excited however when Avant beat Asante. ...

Eagles vs Patriots - Five things to watch for
Bleeding Green Nation — ... was a great return man in college and should have chances to return both kicks and punts tonight. Newly acquired(and ex-Patriot) Ellis Hobbs led the AFC in kick return yardage last year and will feature on kick returns tonight. I'm not sure whether Desean Jackson will get any punt returns in this game, but he's a possibility as well. In addition, ...

New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles Open Thread
Bleeding Green Nation — Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA 7:30 pm TV: 6ACB    Radio: 94WYSP/Sirius 127 For a Patriots perspective check out Pats Pulpit Did you know? Current Eagles Asante Samuel, Ellis Hobbs, Kyle Eckel, Dan Klecko & Rashad Baker are all ex-Patriots, and current Patriots Greg Lewis and Stephen Neal are ex Eagles. Matchup history The Eagles and Patriots have met 18 previous times in the preseason and the ...

Eagles players react to Vick signing
Bleeding Green Nation — ... them into our households and just kind of humble and understanding what it is we do over there." Bengals WR Chad OchoCinco "Mike Vick and McNabb on the same team, damn!!!!! Glad I don't play defense, good luck game planning to stop that shh!! Shaq-Lebron Vick-McNabb that shhh is awesome , i know where I am spending my bye week, I am acting like a groupie, I am going to the game. Ellis Hobbs "He's definitely going to be embraced, the NFL ...

Eagles lose 23-15 to Colts in preseason game two
Bleeding Green Nation — ... where either Ellis Hobbs got massively burnt or the team just blew the coverage. Either way, it wasn't pretty. The defense was missing both ...

Taking Stock of Eagles Preseason: Aug 20th vs the Colts
Bleeding Green Nation — ... Ellis Hobbs- For a "starting caliber" cornerback, Hobbs showed tonight that he still needs to knock the rust off. That ridiculous 76-yard touchdown by ...

Questions to Ask Tomorrow As the Eagles Face the Jaguars
Bleeding Green Nation — ... Jordan benefit from the increased playing time? Middle Linebacker: If Joe Mays splits starting time with rookie Moise Fokou, what does this mean for the Eagles MLB position? Strongside Linebacker: How will the newly-acquired Curtis Gatewood perform in his Eagles debut? Left Cornerback: Can Asante Samuel give the fans what they're dying to see from him: an interception? Right Cornerback: Will Ellis Hobbs make up for last game's sub-par performance and help end David ...

New England Patriots PreSeason Watch - Defensive Backs
Pats Pulpit — ... Jonathan Wilhite has been seeing wearing red in practice lately.  It's not his best color.  He was a functional corner last year (in the Ellis Hobbs mold), but was really looking good filling in for Springs this preseason.  Hopefully, he stays healthy and hungry. ...

Philadelphia Eagles win preseason thriller 33-32 over Jaguars
Bleeding Green Nation — ... - Both ex-Patriot starting corners tonight played well. Asante Samuel we've already discussed... but Ellis Hobbs played the run very well tonight and managed to knock down a pass as well. He certainly helped to redeem himself after a rough outing against the ...

Feeley, Brown, Baskett In Demand as Preseason Cuts Begin
Bleeding Green Nation — ... earlier this afternoon. New England and Philadelphia have also been known to make multiple dealings with each other in the past, the most recent of which being the Eagles' acquisition of Ellis Hobbs and and Patriots' acquisition of ...

More Bills/Patriots chatter with NEPatriotsDraft.com
Buffalo Rumblings — ... got hurt (he's now retired), and since then, Ellis Hobbs has been traded.  New England's secondary is very young, and veterans like Bodden and Springs are crucial to fielding a competent unit this year.  If they falter, New England's young guns will swap between brilliant and mistake-prone.  For now, they are talented and vulnerable. ...

Homers vs. Haters, the Philadelphia Eagles edition
Cat Scratch Reader — ... and that's going to be a tall order. They still have two good cornerbacks in Samuel and Sheldon Brown.  Samuel was a very solid addition in 2008, leading the team with four picks, but he wasn't their best.  That title belongs to Brown, who didn't surrender a single touchdown until the NFC Championship Game.  The Eagles liked their experience with Samuel so much that they went back to where they got him, the Patriots, for another cornerback, Ellis Hobbs.  Hobbs will compete with Joselio Hanson for the nickel ...

Gameday Lincs - Eagles at Panthers
Bleeding Green Nation — ... January, they're poised to win at its end. There's a Panthers Season Opener Here? On Sunday? - Cat Scratch Reader There seems to be a lack of buss in Charlotte about the Panthers and the start of the NFL season. More after the jump including the enigmas, Peppers and Andrews, and a note about the Eagles' special teams. About the special teams | Philadelphia Daily News | 09/12/2009 DeSean Jackson will be the punt returner and Ellis Hobbs and Quintin Demps both could potentially see time ...

A look back: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, Part 2
Pats Pulpit — ... overcome Brady's four touchdown passes and Sammy Morris's rushing TD.  The Patriots were on a role and this game would be a harbinger of things to come...again. Nov 18, 2007 - NE 56 @ BUF 10 The score says it all.  It was nuts.  Brady was unconscious with 31/39, 373 yards and 5 touchdown passes.  Kyle Eckel and Laurence Maroney each had a rushing TD.  To add to the embarrassment, Ellis Hobbs scores on a fumble recovery.  Randy Moss would ...

New England Patriots Links 9/14/09 - Patriots Season Opener Tonight
Pats Pulpit — ... Former Pats cornerbacks Ellis Hobbs and Deltha O’Neal were sent packing soon after 2008 ended, replaced by big-ticket free agents ...

The Morning After: Eagles Week One Injury Report
Bleeding Green Nation — ... and Ellis Hobbs, respectively. Hopefully he can rehab quickly and get back on the field, or he risks becoming lost in a very talented secondary. ...

What they're saying - Eagles react to week 2 loss
Bleeding Green Nation — ... don't think it disrupted us at all. The plays we used the Wildcat, it definitely was successful," Jackson said. "That was one of the plusses," Reid said. Joselio Hanson gave credit to Drew Brees. "He gets the ball off quick," Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson said. "It seemed like we were a step behind. He knows where he wants to go with the ball. "Drew Brees is an animal. He's one of the best." Ellis Hobbs talked about his back breaking fumble that led to the Saints ...

New Orleans Saints 48 @ Philadelphia Eagles 22: Who Dat Say!?
Canal Street Chronicles — ... Hobbs: Tomahawk Chop Knocked Ball Loose - Philadelphia Eagles official website "The guy actually came from behind and made a good play," Hobbs said. "He just tomahawked the ball. I had it tight, he just made a good play and I didn't. "You have to take the responsibility on yourself and understand that you have to make better plays. I was fortunate enough to go out there and get another chance to make up for it and we scored on that." -Ellis Hobbs, on Malcolm Jenkins "We ...

The Banged-Up Bucs: Week 5 Pre-Game Injury Report
Bleeding Green Nation — ... We all know the good news headed into week five is that everyone's favorite Eagles, Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook, are back and ready to kick some tail. Returning with them against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be several familiar faces: FS Quintin Demps, CB Ellis Hobbs, OG Max Jean-Gilles, RT Winston Justice, and CB Dimitri Patterson. WR Kevin Curtis is listed as questionable while battling a knee injury, meaning that rookie Jeremy Maclin could get another chance to earn a permanent ...

The Morning After: Eagles Week Five Injury Report
Bleeding Green Nation — ... On a positive note, Todd Herremans continues to recover from his foot injury. Last week, Herremans said that he hoped to play against Oakland this coming Sunday, so we'll continue to follow his progress this week. Kevin Curtis will still need to rest for a few days due to knee inflammation. With Jeremy Maclin's stellar performance this week, though, Curtis better watch his back or he will lose his starting position. Brent Celek, Ellis Hobbs, Asante Samuel, and Donovan McNabb all sustained minor ...

What they're saying - Eagles over Giants
Bleeding Green Nation — ... "He just jumped it. He's an aggressive player and he jumps some things. On that route, I went to the right place [and] threw to the right read. I've just got to see him. He's on a tight end, he's going to cheat. Whether he just knew the route was coming or just read my body or just read the tight end's route… Just knowing, 'Hey, I've got a tight end here, I can try to jump this route.' And so he jumped it. I saw it late, and he made a play." Ellis Hobbs had his best game returning kicks so far in an Eagles ...

Understudy Sunday: the Cowboys Outslug the Eagles 20-16
Blogging The Boys — ... and a neat 22 yard smoke route past Ellis Hobbs that helped Dallas tie the game at 13-13 early in the 4th.  The timing is coming and if we can expect 70-80 yards of dirty work in the short zones and in the middle of the field, Roy Willie will more than do his part. ...

The Aftermath: Eagles Week Nine Injury Report
Bleeding Green Nation — ... Tracy White, and Joe Mays, none of whom have performed very impressively so far. Let's hope Jordan gets better soon. Another potential major loss comes in the form of an ankle injury to one Jason Peters. Peters' ankle has been giving him trouble all season, and while Todd Herremans is certainly a capable fill-in at left tackle, the last thing the Eagles offensive line needs is for another starter to miss playing time. Leonard Weaver, Ellis Hobbs, and Quintin Demps all made the injury list as well. ...

Eagles Suddenly Thin at Cornerback
Bleeding Green Nation — ... a gaping chasm loomed. Nickleback/kick returner Ellis Hobbs was sent to the Injured Reserve for the rest of the season with a severe neck/spinal injury that will require surgery. When questioned about the injury, head coach Andy Reid had this to say: ...

1st Half Report Cards
Bleeding Green Nation — ... , and now Ellis Hobbs.  NOTE - If you've been IR'd, you won't be a factor again until next season and therefore won't get a grade, although I made an exception for Shawn Andrews. ...

Keeping an Eye on the Other Beasts in the East
Blogging The Boys — ... linebacker Chris Gocong, who missed last week's loss to Dallas with a strained quadriceps and hamstring, will move into the middle. Rookie Moise Fokou, who replaced Gocong against the Cowboys, will stay there. In passing situations, Witherspoon will be joined by Tracy White in the nickel defense. CB Joselio Hanson has been suspended for four games for testing positive for a banned substance. From also having lost CB/KR Ellis Hobbs for the season because of a neck injury he suffered against the ...

Jason Peters out for today
Bleeding Green Nation — ... will also miss today's game with an ankle injury. Not only was Demps slated to be the return man in the absence of Ellis Hobbs, he was also expected to see time at corner where he played fairly well at times last year. ...

Deal or No Deal? Evaluating the Redskins' 2009 Free Agents
Hogs Haven — ... Notable FA CBs: Tramon Williams (GB), Dunta Robinson(HOU), Richard Marshall (CAR), Marlin Jackson (IND), Alan Ball (DAL), Leigh Bodden (NE), Dre’ Bly (SAN), Nick Harper (TEN), Walt Harris (SAN), Ellis Hobbs (PHI), Tim Jennings (IND), Ken Lucas (SEA), Karl Paymah (MIN), Deshea Townsend (PIT), Fabian Washington (BAL), Usama Young (NO) – Restricted FA, Notable FA Safeties: O.J. Atogwe (STL), Nick ...