pig devilz Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff | November 4, 2007 INDIANAPOLIS - Corey Dillon is readying for a second run with the Patriots. Dillon, who retired following last year after 10 seasons in the NFL and three with the Patriots, has been working out with a trainer near his home in Calabasas, Calif. Dillon's agent, Steve Feldman, said that the 33-year-old Dillon began working out after running back Sammy Morris injured a bone in his chest against the Cowboys Oct. 14. The Patriots put Morris on injured reserve Friday, ending his season and possibly opening the door for a midseason return by Dillon. "He decided that no one knew what the prognosis would be with Sammy and that in case it turned out to be a long-term thing, he wanted to be prepared for the Patriots' call," said Feldman. "He started working out 2 1/2 weeks ago." Feldman said Dillon is still close with many of his former Patriots teammates and they encouraged him to consider coming out of retirement. "When Sammy Morris went down, the phone calls from his teammates intensified," said Feldman. "I think he felt a real twinge towards his teammates. We've had calls all season from teams and the only team he would even consider coming back for was the Patriots." Even though he split time with Laurence Maroney, Dillon was still the Patriots' leading rusher last season with 812 yards on 199 carries and he scored a team-high 13 touchdowns. When he retired, Dillon ranked 14th on the NFL's all-time rushing list with 11,241 yards. He ran for a career-high 1,635 in his first season with the Patriots, 2004, and captured his only Super Bowl ring. Feldman said Dillon would not be looking to play beyond this season. "It would be just for this season, just to assist his teammates in a time of need," he said. For now, the interest seems to be mostly from Dillon's side, but that could change. "If they think Corey could assist in their run for a championship, I'm sure they'll give us a call," Feldman said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfin2000 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I picked him up in one of my leagues yesterday where I'm desperate for RB help, so we'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 remember the old days, oh so long ago, in another place and time, when CD was known as 'Clock Kill'n Corey Dillon'?? i would think all you 'the Pats are running up the score...the Pats are beating up my football team' crybabies would LOVE to see him back! but then again, the Patiots may have no use for him..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dogs Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Well, just in case, I picked him up in three of my leagues as I had the roster room.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Of course he wants to return to the Pats ... looks like the Pats are on the ride of their lives heading straight for the SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I would guess Dillon is in a long line of free agents who would love to play for the Pats, the question is who the Pats want if anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 just an update....and DMD is right on the $ again November 5, 2007 RB follow-up By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff Patriots coach Bill Belichick made his weekly appearance on sports radio 850 WEEI in Boston today as part of "Patriots Monday" programming. During his interview, Belichick was asked if the Patriots might consider bringing in running back Corey Dillon. Dillon's agent, Steve Feldman, said on Saturday that Dillon would consider a return if the Patriots were interested. Belichick explained that he's happy with the four running backs on the roster, and it isn't in the team's plans to add a fifth running back. He added that a key part of the consideration is special teams, as the team has come to rely on the contributions of backs Heath Evans and Kyle Eckel in those areas. Eckel was credited with two special teams tackles Sunday against the Colts. Posted By: mreiss | Time: 05:48:29 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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