The Looming Question: “Is Bob Sanders finally back and healthy?”
Bob Sanders played in just two games in 2009, Larry Coyer’s first as defensive coordinator in Indianapolis. In his absence, free safety Antoine BetheaMelvin Bullitt filled in admirably for Sanders at strong safety. The Colts defense, and this was perhaps a surprise to some, moved on quite nicely without the 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year in the lineup. stepped up and played at an All-Pro level, while reserve
This spring, Sanders fully participated in OTAs for the first time in his entire pro career. Two weeks from the start of training camp, he’s reportedly healthy, fresh, and eager to play a leading role in Coyer’s defense. A report came out Sunday on NFL.com, however, stating that Sanders’ lingering shoulder and bicep injuries are so bad that he may never be able to play football again.
Talk about conflicting reports. What’s truth and what’s reality? We’ll see how things shake out over the next few weeks, but for the time being—Sanders is expected to be on the field come August 1st and in the starting lineup come September 12th. Both he and the Colts staff say he’s looking as good as ever.
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