The Patriots have signed free agent LB Victor Hobson, formerly of the New York Jets, to a one-year package worth $605,000, which is the minimum for a player with his experience. He has played under the Jets' 3-4 system for the past two years and should fit in well with the Patriots. Hobson's best year came in 2006 when he recorded 100 tackles, 6 sacks, and an interception.
His scouting report reads as follows:
Hobson is a short, stocky built player with good strength and above-average athletic ability. He does a nice job maintaining leverage versus tight ends and separating to the ball. He uses his hands well to maintain position on the edge effectively. He can fold and pursue down the line of scrimmage on plays away or close in space showing short area quickness. He is a powerful tackler with great explosion and hip roll on contact. Hobson has quickness and speed rushing the passer and marked up six sacks with great effort and technique. He is a solid short-zone coverage player as he reads routes well and understands leverage. He can get exposed in man coverage as he does not have great speed and burst off the line of scrimmage. He is best playing on the edge of blockers and rushing the passer as opposed to taking on lineman or playing pass coverage. Hobson plays with a great motor, instincts and toughness which resulted in his best season as a pro. Hobson has played well in the new 3-4 defensive scheme that Eric Mangini has brought to the Jets and should continue to be productive in the coming years. [from ESPN
UPDATE: Hobson will wear Colvin's old number, 59.
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