Condolences on the passing of former Patriots CB Shawn Springs’ father
Last night, the father of ex-Patriots CB Shawn Springs passed away. At the age of 54, Ron Springs, the former Cowboys RB, died following four years in a coma.
You can read more about Ron Springs in this Dallas Morning News article.
For Shawn Springs, he always spoke emotionally about his dad, including in this fabulous article by Herald columnist Ron Borges from 2009. It was a source...
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May 13, 2011
Report: Springs failed physical before release
The Boston Herald has confirmed that Shawn Springs failed a physical just days before his release. Springs battled a knee injury all season long. Read the story here....
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May 19, 2010
Patriots CB Shawn Springs failed a physical before his release
The release of Patriots CB Shawn Springs yesterday left some questions unanswered. Few were surprised, I think, that Springs was cut, especially with all the young corners.
But why now? was a thought still left lingering. Turns out, there may have been a reason.
Springs failed a physical recently, I’ve confirmed.
The former No. 3 overall pick in 1997 battled a knee injury all...
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May 19, 2010
Shawn Springs Makes An Unfortunate Joke On First Take
Shawn Springs always seemed like such a likeable guy to me, but he made a really bad joke on ESPN First Take yesterday. Host Dana Jacobson asked Springs who he would rather not play in the Super Bowl, and the cornerback had this to say....“Well if it was me, I would hope a hurricane comes through.”- Shawn SpringsI get what you're saying, Shawn. As a defensive player you...
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January 28, 2010
Springs not retiring yet
After setting off a minor frenzy this morning when he said he was considering retirement on ESPN's "First Take" program, Shawn Springs wants to set the record straight. This afternoon he sent a text message saying he isn't calling it...
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January 27, 2010
Springs brings perspective
Patriots cornerback Shawn Springs can come close to understanding what the Bengals are going through today.
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December 17, 2009
Pats DB Shawn Springs, on Belichick: “He’s like a brain walking around on legs.”
In my parents’ house in New York, there is still a turtle named, Leonardo. It was an ill-advised gift for my brother when he was young and a fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Now, it’s, like, 20 years later, and the thing is still living.
What can ya do?
I thought of that this week (wait, [...]
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September 26, 2009
Call It Maybe The DeSean Jackson Effect?
Face it. At this point there are only second-tier free agents left on the market (well, maybe except for FB Weaver). Don't believe me, see the Shawn Springs example.Though we continue to clamor for the Eagles to make a move, the reality is that if significant improvements are going to be made (... ...
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March 04, 2009
You Ask and You Shall Receive...Shawn Springs
Glad the Eagles cleared this up for me. I was curious as to what the cut-off age was for the youth movement in the defensive backfield. The answer appears to be 34 you are good, 35...take your hall of fame career and get the hell out of here.The latest news from Eagleville is that CB Shawn ...
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March 03, 2009
Nothing to be afraid of
If you listen to some Washington Redskins fans this week, you'd think that the team shouldn't bother making the trip up I-95 to M&T Bank Stadium this week. They have no chance, according to some, to even stay in the game against the Baltimore Ravens.At first glance, the negative feelings ...
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December 05, 2008
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