We usually don't blitz on first down, but we did that time; Ellis [Hobbs] slipped on the field, and that was the story. 
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Quotes about Ellis Hobbs
Did anyone else see Ellis Hobbs ease up on the Seattle QB goiing down the sidelines in the 2nd half.?....
was said
in Sports Blogs
I think they are all coming along well. I think we have a good competitive situation there with the veteran players we brought in, with some of the younger players we have, like Ellis (Hobbs) when he is out there and (Mike) Richardson ... We will see how it all shapes up but it seems like a very competitive group right now. Everyone is right in the mix, which isn’t always the case.
said Bill Belichick
We want to stay there ... I think what they have to decide as a team is are they going to find a starter opposite Ellis Hobbs in free agency or sign Asante Samuel? Randall is a starter in this league, no question. He is going to get a lot of play in free agency.
said Albert Elias
in Boston Globe
Quotes from articles mentioning Ellis Hobbs
Sometimes, I agree with people and sometimes they're like, 'Where are you coming from with this,' ... That's how I carry out my life. I feel like I try not to be a part of the mold. I want to be my own person. That was kind of rough around here in the beginning stages, but I think I've grown and the organization and my teammates understand me.
said Ellis Hobbs
in Boston Globe
It's been very exciting watching him because every time he touches the ball, you never can tell, he may go all the way
was said
in Boston Globe
That's the one thing about kickoff returners, not everybody can do it ... You got guys that aren't scared or intimidated when they have all 11 guys coming down on them, get hit and hop right back up and do it again. He's been doing that all year. He's been consistent. He's the best we've got. That's why he's back there.
was said
in Boston Globe
By far, special teams is the most violent part of the game because for one, guys are so fresh ... It's just a few amount of reps with high intensity. Guys are out there specifically for that, and they're basically trying to take your head off. With the speed of the game going so fast, you have so much room to run fast and then collide into someone. It's very dangerous, but I just look at it as another opportunity and something I can add to my r??sum??.
was said
in Boston Globe
Man, I love having something in my hand ... The pencil, pen gives you the opportunity to be as free as you want. With computers, there are still limitations, but with a pencil you can do anything with your imagination. I don't care what you say, computers or whatever, everything starts from the ground level with a pencil or a pen.
was said
in Boston Globe
