IND Loses Depth at DT - Surprise Retirement by Quinn Pitcock
The Indianapolis defensive line suffered some unexpected attrition at the opening of training camp as 2nd-year player Quinn Pitcock’s agent announced his retirement from the NFL.
”“After much deliberation and careful thought, Quinn resolved to retire from the NFL,’’ Brad Leshnock, Pitcock’s agent, said in an email to The Indianapolis Star late Tuesday. “He notified the Colts of this decision last week.”
Pitcock, who was slowed by a groin injury to start the 2007 season but eventually appeared in 9 games (and started 1), was expected to be part of the team’s rotation along the DL this year, although he wasn’t penciled in as a starter (he was the #1 backup at DT). While not immediately relevant to IDP leagues, Pitcock’s absence means the defense will begin training camp stripped of last year’s 3rd-round draft pick. Depth is an important part of the formula for success in the NFL - we’ll see who the team replaces Pitcock with before we can assess how his absence will impact their utility as a defense/special teams in fantasy terms.
Stay tuned as the team juggles their lineup in the trenches.
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