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Boston.com
After Ellis Hobbs sustained a serious neck injury during a difficult-to-watch kick return collision in October, there were whispers that he might retire.
Now, it looks as though he will.
In this NFC East offseason look on FoxSports, Adam Caplan writes that the former Patriot will likely be forced to call it a career at just 27 years old:The veteran cornerback will retire because of his second serious neck injury in the past two seasons. This one, a source said, will end his career because it’s higher up in his neck. He has a pretty good career in broadcasting waiting if he wants to pursue it. He gave excellent analysis during the season on Comcast Sportsnet Philadelphia after he got hurt.
After four seasons with the Pats, who made him a third-round draft pick in 2005, Hobbs was traded to Philadelphia on draft weekend in 2009. Though he missed just one of 64 games during his time with the Patriots, Hobbs played in eight games each last year and this year due to injuries.
Say it ain't so. I missed him when he left New England. Just wasn't the same with out hearing Ellis refer to himself in the 3rd person during every interview. He played through a ton of injuries and could return kicks with the best of him. But, what I will remember him most for is that sweet Rotmans commercial.
I didn't think there was a more annoying furniture guy than late "My Deans Home Furniture" or the current "Bob's Discount Furniture" guy. However, I forgot about this Rotmans douche.
PS. Quick story. One time I pulled up to Ellis at a traffic light in Franklin druing the summer. All his windows were down and his head was just sticking out the window like a dog nodding to the music that was cranking from his black SUV sitting on '22's. He was grinning from ear to ear just jamming the fuck out. No doubt, Ellis Hobbs loved him some Ellis Hobbs.
