Terrence

Holt

They aren’t paying Holt $5 million-a-year to ride the bench. Francisco will resume his duties in special teams, where he is a highly effective force.

It’s an overdue move, although corner is such a valuable position that it’s hard to knock Arizona for staying with Rolle there during his first three seasons. This makes it a near lock that Terrence Holt will be cut. At 6'0/208 with good tackling and ball skills, Rolle should be a big factor in IDP leagues.

The Holt signing last year was bound to flop. Holt was a strong safety trying to play free safety. The Cards needed someone to patrol center field, letting Adrian Wilson stay in the box. Converted CB Antrel Rolle will get that chance in ’08. Cooper was a deep reserve. Ross’ career might be over.

Holt disappointed in his first season with the Cards, and Arizona will avoid paying him a $1.5 million roster bonus if they cut him before March 1st. The Cards are considering moving Antrel Rolle to free safety, where he would compete with Aaron Francisco for the starting job if Holt is released.

Colclough’s timing was poor with this morning’s DWI. The Holt family reunion won’t happen in Carolina even if Torry does come home to play after his current Rams contract is up.

Holt is only 28 and can lay some wood, but has flopped every time he’s been given a chance to start at free safety. The Panthers should add another prospect in the draft. For now, Holt is behind only Nate Salley at the position.

They’re wasting no time getting Godfrey converted from cornerback. He’s the heavy favorite to start in centerfield over Terrence Holt and Nate Salley.

Godfrey is well built with good speed and tackling ability, so this won’t be a difficult conversion. Mostly a cornerback at Iowa, he did play some safety too. Godfrey is nearly a lock to start over Terrence Holt and Nate Salley.