Colts Sign Zbikowski [Merge]

[Indeee]

Alright.. we got a safety

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Alright.. we got a safety

Good news.

[Gavin]

are you serious?

[MTC]

Can he play strong safety? If so that's a good sign.

[Gavin]

HOT darn, I like the news

[oldunclemark]

Is it true??

This is the best offseason news so far.

This guy's always been good......going back to ND....He can return punts..and be a leader .

Defensively, we are starting to look competitive personell-wise

[Gavin]

isnt he also another heavy hitter?

[HarassedOffTheSite]

I'm not finding it. Do you have a link?

[Indeee]

Its true Rotoworld reports it. I was so excited I forgot to spell safety correct.. Ha!!

[CR91]

http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=775617-colts-tom-zbikowski-agrees-to-terms

[oldunclemark]

isnt he also another heavy hitter?

Yes..and in his prime....about 27....

.....might be a Colts fan from his days at ND

[wercolts]

Never heard of him. College doesn't count

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Nevermind...

@hansensouthbend

Former #NotreDame All-America safety Tom Zbikowski signs with the Indianapolis Colts -- 3-year deal.

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Its true Rotoworld reports it. I was so excited I forgot to spell safety correct.. Ha!!

LOL "Been there, done that."

[Gavin]

Hmm will believe it when sees it on ESPN or NFL Network

[CCH]

YES!!! He's been a signing on just about all my mock offseasons. Great signing.

[oldunclemark]

Never heard of him. College doesn't count

He was all-American at ND....started soemtimes for the Ravens alongside Ed Reed

returned punts...more a hitter than a coverage guy

he's a prize fighter, too..I think he's 4-0..

This is great. He's in his prime

[JWF]

I know Zib was good in college. How has he looked at with the Ravens when he has played?

[ColtsUrUs]

How was he with the Ravens? Never seen him play before.

[wercolts]

Now I know who you're talking about. Can't say I've seen him play but I'm all for heavy hitting tough guys.

[Marcio James]

wikipedia:

"On June 10, 2006, Zbikowski made his professional boxing debut at Madison Square Garden in New York City, beating his opponent, Robert Bell of Akron, Ohio, by TKO within 49.0 seconds of the first round..."

[Wyld1]

This is a very good signing, imo!

[oldunclemark]

This is a very good signing, imo!

Signing an Irish boy right next to St, Patrick's Day...cant go wrong

Change his name to "Irish Bob Sanders'

[Gavin]

still waiting for it to come across NFL Network or ESPN, Im on NFL Network channel now

[Gavin]

ok so hes not listed as a free agent no more Im starting to believe it lol

[Wyld1]

Signing an Irish boy right next to St, Patrick's Day...cant go wrong

Change his name to "Irish Bob Sanders'

Please don't jinx him with the injury curse ;)

[Buck Showalter]

awesomeness...

[BProland85]

Another predicted trade...but good trade. He could start at SS right away until we find our potential star replacement.

[BuildtheMonster1285]

Good news

[CR91]

still waiting for it to come across NFL Network or ESPN, Im on NFL Network channel now

doubt you will. small signings dont get breaking news headlines

[oldunclemark]

doubt you will. small signings dont get breaking news headlines

They only care about Indy if its Manning..

They did not announce our line acquisitions this week..

[CR91]

They only care about Indy if its Manning..

They did not announce our line acquisitions this week..

its probably because deion is running the show

[jemack]

Very impressed with these aquisitions thus far.

[grmasterb]

still waiting for it to come across NFL Network or ESPN, Im on NFL Network channel now

I just got the Twitter post from Schefter.

[Fatboyslim11]

Is it true??

This is the best offseason news so far.

This guy's always been good......going back to ND....He can return punts..and be a leader .

Defensively, we are starting to look competitive pers

He reminds me a little of Jim Leonhard, the safety with the Jets (and formerly

of the Ravens). Z can tackle and is surprisingly good against the run and pass. He'll make a good tandem with Bethea. Now if only we can get a decent corner to play opposite Powers, our secondary will be much improved over the past several seasons.

[ColtsUrUs]

Only vids I've found on him where boxing.

[Boiler_Colt]

Signing an Irish boy right next to St, Patrick's Day...cant go wrong

Change his name to "Irish Bob Sanders'

With a name like Zbikowski i think "Polish Bob Sanders" makes more sense.

[wordofmouth]

Another predicted trade...but good trade. He could start at SS right away until we find our potential star replacement.

I think the idea is for him to start for the next 3 years. He is the the potential star.

[Superman]

I might have preferred Nakamura, but only because I figured he would cost less. This is another good signing. I figure we got a good deal. But we'll still need to draft a safety.

[oldunclemark]

With a name like Zbikowski i think "Polish Bob Sanders" makes more sense.

I'm just kidding

In the old days..every boxer was 'Irish Joe Blow' or 'Irish Billie Jean'

..and of course.....,everyone at ND HAS TO BE Irish.

Wasnt Jerome Bettis a fine Irish lad?