Jimoh to NE

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:50 pm

New England Patriots Signed cornerback Ade Jimoh; released offensive lineman Pete McMahon.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/transactions

Good for Ade. He was always a nice guy. I hope it works out for him.

VetSkinsFan · Post by **VetSkinsFan** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:42 pm

He really really sucked though....not an NFL quality back IMO.

GSPODS · Post by **GSPODS** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:57 pm

VetSkinsFan wrote:He really really sucked though....not an NFL quality back IMO.

Career special teams player, more or less. Lots of heart, lots of effort, not much natural talent. If New England is willing to pay him, more power to Ade Jimoh.

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:26 am

VetSkinsFan wrote:He really really sucked though....not an NFL quality back IMO.

No, but he was a good special-teamer and apparently had a positive impact on the team leadershipwise.

You gotta respect anyone who's scratched out a nice living on the fringes of the league like that. I bet Jimoh's made over 3.5 million dollars in the last 6 years.

BnGhog · Post by **BnGhog** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:43 pm

Watch, he'll go to NE and start, and have 15 pics.

They are cheating!

MDSKINSFAN · Post by **MDSKINSFAN** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:29 pm

Career special teams player, more or less. Lots of heart, lots of effort, not much natural talent. If New England is willing to pay him, more power to Ade Jimoh.

i agree with that. the man always did try hard, he just wasnt gifted

Smithian · Post by **Smithian** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:04 pm

Anyone remember when there was that poll or something of kids about the most famous #23 or something and Ade Jimoh won? I don't remember the exact details, but it was funny.

fredp45 · Post by **fredp45** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:51 pm

Not to bash Ade but if NE signed him, they must be worried about their CB situation. He's an okay 4th CB and ST player, but not a difference maker. Then the Pats sign Lynch..I'm thinking they're hurting in the DB area.

I don't believe you can turn these guys into all pros just becuase of the "system" -- IMO, defense is about, how good the front 7 is. If a team can get good pressure on the QB (e.g., without needing LB help) then average/marginal DB's look great. I remember the Giants and Bears of the 80's -- they didn't have all-pro DB's (okay, the Bears had Plank who was tough) but their front 7's were outstanding. The Pats have had a good front 7 for awhile and I believe their DBs are saved a little. Is it possible their front 7 is slipping?

MDSKINSFAN · Post by **MDSKINSFAN** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:57 pm

fredp45 wrote:Not to bash Ade but if NE signed him, they must be worried about their CB situation. He's an okay 4th CB and ST player, but not a difference maker. Then the Pats sign Lynch..I'm thinking they're hurting in the DB area.

I don't believe you can turn these guys into all pros just becuase of the "system" -- IMO, defense is about, how good the front 7 is. If a team can get good pressure on the QB (e.g., without needing LB help) then average/marginal DB's look great. I remember the Giants and Bears of the 80's -- they didn't have all-pro DB's (okay, the Bears had Plank who was tough) but their front 7's were outstanding. The Pats have had a good front 7 for awhile and I believe their DBs are saved a little. Is it possible their front 7 is slipping?

they gotta be desperate. when they signed lynch i was wondering why they would add more age to that already old defense

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:24 pm

It'd be awesome if he gets a ring with them, that would be entirely too funny. LOL

Gibbs4Life · Post by **Gibbs4Life** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:12 pm

So the pats picked up ol "OH NO JIMOH!" man that name brings back so many memories of being frustrated and upset at his lack of talent. Do your thing Jimoh!

GSPODS · Post by **GSPODS** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:33 pm

The Patriots have released Ade Jimoh

http://www.wmur.com/sports/17256430/detail.html