Carl Kidd paid a visit to our Leos practice on Tuesday of this week. The viist was described as a social visit although the timing is interesting, in that our Leos have only had our long snapper as a backup, until they brought in an NFL cut in on the same day.Certainly, if Carl Kidd has kept himself in shape, he would have been a good replacement to step in for one of our linebackers who was injured. While the best of Carl Kidd's days are gone, he knows our defense, he played very well on special teams last season right to the end, and he's a very inspirational player who would have really helped our defense, on a short term basis!
However, I could also look at this situation differently. I could consider Carl Kidd a distraction by showing up at a Leos practice. I could choose to think that his presence might make Jamal Johnson or another of our linebackers uncomfortable. I could say I hoped Rob Murphy didn't let him into the dressing room, just in case he was here to take someone else's position.
However, common sense has prevailed and it's good to see an ex-Leo return, even if Carl may have been hoping for a chance to step back onto the field again. I doubt Wally will provide that chance though..once he's made his decision not to resign a player he won't open that door again.
Have to admit that it would have been fun to see Carl step in there for a couple of games. I miss his witty trash talking, his ability to hype the action before a game, and the fire he played with. However, Head Coaches have no room for nostalgia!!
