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  • Registered Users Posts: 45 decolts


    Think I went and cursed the WR's with my comments yday! Fountain out for most likely the season! Sounds like a pretty horrific injury and a massive blow to a guy who was one of the standouts in pre-season. Pascal should be ready to fill that 5th WR spot tho as with his special teams ability then he'd have to be ahead of Rogers!

    Sounds like yesterdays practice with the Browns wasn't the best though I'm nearly willing to write that off as it seemed to be after the Fountain injury that it all went downhill. Hard for the players to perform after seeing a team mate and friend get an injury like that. The fights in yday's session as well didnt help matters - surprised they didnt call it a day sooner than they did as it was just farcical by the sounds of it.

    Tomorrow nights match will give us a much better picture of where we are at anyway - nice time too so should actually be able to watch this one!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,012 ✭✭✭✭Alfred Borden


    Absolutely gutted about Luck.We were well built to make a run this year. Not Brissett's biggest fan either so the offence is going to be a struggle to watch this year.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    Total shock. It was horrible viewing watching the end of the game last night and the news breaking, then the boos. This whole thing was a nightmare. I feel really sorry for Luck who I loved as a player and person. He was completely left down under the Grigson/Pagano regime.

    Listening to the presser was difficult. Actually one of the first things Ballard said when he walked in the Build two years ago when Luck was going through the torn labrum injury was that it is never about one guy. But jeez that statement was fully tested last night. If I were to be totally honest, I thought Frank Reich looked in complete shock, he was just staring down at the table all press conference.

    Its a turning point in our franchise. I thought we were building a team capable of challenging for a SB in the next season, possibly in even this season if we got hot at the right time. Doesnt feel that way now. I like Jacoby, but we have a tough schedule and he is only a good backup. His contract is up next year, I would be surprised if the Colts keep him as the franchise QB.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,012 ✭✭✭✭Alfred Borden


    letowski wrote: »
    Total shock. It was horrible viewing watching the end of the game last night and the news breaking, then the boos. This whole thing was a nightmare. I feel really sorry for Luck who I loved as a player and person. He was completely left down under the Grigson/Pagano regime.

    Listening to the presser was difficult. Actually one of the first things Ballard said when he walked in the Build two years ago when Luck was going through the torn labrum injury was that it is never about one guy. But jeez that statement was fully tested last night. If I were to be totally honest, I thought Frank Reich looked in complete shock, he was just staring down at the table all press conference.

    Its a turning point in our franchise. I thought we were building a team capable of challenging for a SB in the next season, possibly in even this season if we got hot at the right time. Doesnt feel that way now. I like Jacoby, but we have a tough schedule and he is only a good backup. His contract is up next year, I would be surprised if the Colts keep him as the franchise QB.

    The boo's were poor form but I can see where some are coming from. Perhaps the boo's were aimed at the organisation overall. Irsay appointed Grigson who literally broke the best QB prospect since Manning. I guess the fans have felt lied and cheated to for a while now. I think timing on Lucks part was poor. If this was in his thinking for some time, then he should have gave us every chance to replace him.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    The boo's were poor form but I can see where some are coming from. Perhaps the boo's were aimed at the organisation overall. Irsay appointed Grigson who literally broke the best QB prospect since Manning. I guess the fans have felt lied and cheated to for a while now. I think timing on Lucks part was poor. If this was in his thinking for some time, then he should have gave us every chance to replace him.


    I think you make a good point with regards to the Colts PR and the fans. 2017 was just terrible on so many levels for a Colts fan because nobody had any clue what was going on. He was supposed to be back for TC, then it was WK1 then it was after a couple of games.. then IR. The intransparency of the whole sagas was very frustrating. Alot of people pay alot of money to go see Luck and the Colts play. Honestly I cant believe this situation has happened again. Its depressing.

    Luck is the last person I blame though. His metal health is paramount, and it was clear 2017 was extremely difficult for him personally. I really hope he finds happiness in life. Its such a sad ending to a player with rare talent.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    Hard to see which direction the franchise goes in. Ballard and Reich are good guys though if inexperienced still in their roles. I feel like we will be drafting a new QB next year, Id be surprised if we sign Brissett to a new deal next offseason. But we will see how it goes.

    Another positive is that we have a very young team, the youngest last year when you take out Vinnie lol. There is a good core there. Hopefully we can get the QB position solved so we can get back on track. Might be hard resigning some guys though.

    One person I feel sorry for is Vinateri who probably taught there was one last chance to win a SB with this team.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭McG


    I was sooo hopeful of making a run at SB this year, this just sucks.

    Sounds like Luck is doing what he needs to do and I can't fault him for that, the organisation should have done more to take care of him earlier in his career and we likely wouldn't be here.

    We're going to have an absolute mountain of cap space to spend. If we can find a solution at QB (whether that's JB or someone else) we will have the money to bolster an already good young squad and have a shot at challenging over the next few years.


  • Registered Users Posts: 45 decolts


    Absolutely gutted and in shock about Luck. Woke up this morning and went to check I straight away the result of the match.. never expected to see this news! I thought my bleary eyes were deceiving me and that I misread the first tweet I saw about it! Got to feel for Luck, the guy has been thru **** over the last few years, he had to make this decision - married and baby on the way, there is better things fo life than football and he's now got the money to go on and have a great life with his family and not have any more worries about injuries and what not! Can only wish him the best with his retirement. I cant get over the crowd reaction about it, I hope that wont be his send off as he deserves to be celebrated and not booed at!
    I really thought we could do a run for the SB this year but now it is impossible to ask, we might get a good run as I think Reich will do a good job with Brissett but it's not gonna be anywhere near the year we should've been having.
    Definitely see them looking around next year, not sure about a draft selection tho (via trades) but someone experience maybe who might come up on the market. The future is not Jacoby Brissett as much as I like him!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭Claude Burgundy


    The boos weren't right but i don't think the timing was right either. Its very close to season start to now plan properly without your 1st choice QB. It feels like the last few years have been a waste. Luck comes in, has no luck and Manning goes on to win another Ring.

    The front office have a lot of questions to answer, do they have ambition or do they just after an easy paycheck.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    The boos weren't right but i don't think the timing was right either. Its very close to season start to now plan properly without your 1st choice QB. It feels like the last few years have been a waste. Luck comes in, has no luck and Manning goes on to win another Ring.

    The front office have a lot of questions to answer, do they have ambition or do they just after an easy paycheck.


    Yeah, the Colts fans are being vilified by most media outlets, its fair, and it was horrible to a great servant to the franchise. But I think every Colts fan felt a huge level of sadness, confusion and frustration at the time, 2 weeks before the regular season, when we were told be everyone, including Luck, that he will play. I was hit hard by the news, I was up until 4.30am listening to the press conference and the news. But the boos were of emotional anguish than malice. The reality is that this whole saga was handled wrong by the Colts, just like it was in 2017 and unfortunately the fans as a result, handled it badly too.

    Moving forward, its a clear turning point in the franchise. Brissett will be given the opportunity of a lifetime, to stake a claim for a QB1 job with a NFL team that has good talent and coaching around him. Imo Ballard needs to make a clear cut decision next offseason whether he wants to keep going with Brissett as QB1 or we look at the draft. He will have 16 games of VT to make that call, which is plenty. I don't want to be in a QB limbo where we have the talent, but the QB is holding us back.

    I still think, if Brissett plays decent, we can challenge for the division. We are not a contender anymore which hurts. But its important that the winning culture we developed from last year keeps growing.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭Claude Burgundy


    letowski wrote: »
    Yeah, the Colts fans are being vilified by most media outlets, its fair, and it was horrible to a great servant to the franchise. But I think every Colts fan felt a huge level of sadness, confusion and frustration at the time, 2 weeks before the regular season, when we were told be everyone, including Luck, that he will play. I was hit hard by the news, I was up until 4.30am listening to the press conference and the news. But the boos were of emotional anguish than malice. The reality is that this whole saga was handled wrong by the Colts, just like it was in 2017 and unfortunately the fans as a result, handled it badly too.

    Moving forward, its a clear turning point in the franchise. Brissett will be given the opportunity of a lifetime, to stake a claim for a QB1 job with a NFL team that has good talent and coaching around him. Imo Ballard needs to make a clear cut decision next offseason whether he wants to keep going with Brissett as QB1 or we look at the draft. He will have 16 games of VT to make that call, which is plenty. I don't want to be in a QB limbo where we have the talent, but the QB is holding us back.

    I still think, if Brissett plays decent, we can challenge for the division. We are not a contender anymore which hurts. But its important that the winning culture we developed from last year keeps growing.

    Agree with all that. We are now a playoff team and not one to contend for the conference or Superbowl.

    The question has to be asked, was the lack of a decent D for Luck over a number of seasons a reason for his injuries and early retirement.

    Our running game isn't filling me with joy either, if we can't throw we need a good running game and you'll do well to find any of our RB in a top 10 list anywhere.


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭not_quite_last


    I'm still in shock a few days later. I'm happy for Luck as he's a good guy and after seeing him hit over and over in his first few years in the league, it's good to know when he gets into his later years he's not going to be constant pain like you hear a good lot of older players.

    For Brissett, I'm hopeful. Seeing him celebrating with the defense last year, you can see he's one of the team and he has their respect. So they'll follow him. Can't see any reason why Reich won't set up things to maximize his strengths and hide his weaknesses too.
    Plus with Luck not there, they can focus on the run and not have to deal with people complaining about not making use of Luck enough.

    They can challenge for the division, and once you're into the playoffs, it's one game at a time. If Trent Dilfer can win a superbowl, why not Brissett? :-)

    Then come next year, it's open season. Ballard can go anyway he likes. They can find the perfect QB for Reich, be it Brissett, another available NFL QB or draft one. Most of the holes are filled in the roster, so they could deal away a few to get a better QB too.

    But this is me a week and a half away from the opening game of the season. Things may change very quickly like is usually does in the NFL.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 945 ✭✭✭Always Tired


    I think Chad Kelly could be the QB of the future for the Colts. He was slinging it pretty good vs the Browns, showed mobility and can throw on the run. Granted it was against backups and even 3rd string but his supporting cast were all backups too. He has the pedigree and he plays with an edge. But I don't think he can take snaps under center yet. They had 4th and inches in the red zone and lined up in shotgun and tried to throw after getting stuffed on a 3rd and 1 run.

    I think they'll be okay under Brissett but need to get better blocking and running and then develop a young guy, either Kelly or a draft pick. Sam Ellinger from Texas is a guy who I like, he reminds me of Luck a bit who could probably be got jn round 2 or 3 if he comes out next year.


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭not_quite_last


    If Kelly has grown up after Denver, who knows. He's suspended the first 2 games because of that too.
    As long as Ballard and Reich pick the right guy to get the most out of their scheme.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 945 ✭✭✭Always Tired


    If Kelly has grown up after Denver, who knows. He's suspended the first 2 games because of that too.
    As long as Ballard and Reich pick the right guy to get the most out of their scheme.

    I think that whole thing was blown out of proportion, he was blackout drunk and didn't know where we was or what he was doing.. He wandered into somewhere and sat on a couch probably thinking he was still at the Halloween party. Needs to stay off the booze for sure but it's crazy to think he's suspended for that and Tyreek Hill broke a child's arm and he is playing.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    I think that whole thing was blown out of proportion, he was blackout drunk and didn't know where we was or what he was doing.. He wandered into somewhere and sat on a couch probably thinking he was still at the Halloween party. Needs to stay off the booze for sure but it's crazy to think he's suspended for that and Tyreek Hill broke a child's arm and he is playing.

    He'd have that excuse if that event wasn't part of a pattern of him acting like, at best, an idiot.

    He got kicked out of Clemson for numerous issues, a few months later assaulted a bouncer after being refused entry, and when a Ole Miss ran on to a high school field during a game to try to get involved in a brawl that his brother was in. Each time they released the same sort of 'apology'.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,424 ✭✭✭notobtuse


    Luck put the Colts in the worst possible position. The team is good enough to get into the playoffs this year but probably out in first round. Therefore not in a good position to get a top QB in the 2020 draft. Going after Teddy Bridgewater or Ryan Fitzpatrick might be their best option at the moment.

    You can ignorantly accuse me of "whataboutism," but what it really is involves identifying similar scenarios in order to see if it holds up when the shoe is on the other foot!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,207 ✭✭✭The_Honeybadger


    notobtuse wrote: »
    Luck put the Colts in the worst possible position. The team is good enough to get into the playoffs this year but probably out in first round. Therefore not in a good position to get a top QB in the 2020 draft. Going after Teddy Bridgewater or Ryan Fitzpatrick might be their best option at the moment.

    I think the Colts have to give Brissett his shot now. He has been there a few years, knows the system and players etc. Brissett may actually be very serviceable if they play to his strengths, only one way to find out. They do need to find a viable backup though. You know what you are going to get out of journeymen like Fitzpatrick, i’d much rather roll with the guy they’ve been developing if it was my team.

    Given the Colts let Andrew Luck keep his signing bonus I would not actually be surprised to see him back at some stage once his body is healed and his head is cleared. He is only 29 after all, time is on his side. I know it may be daft to be suggesting that now but I honestly wouldn’t rule it out assuming he will be physically able to play in the future. Time away from the game may change his perspective.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 945 ✭✭✭Always Tired


    notobtuse wrote: »
    Luck put the Colts in the worst possible position. The team is good enough to get into the playoffs this year but probably out in first round. Therefore not in a good position to get a top QB in the 2020 draft. Going after Teddy Bridgewater or Ryan Fitzpatrick might be their best option at the moment.

    I don't think either is an upgrade nor would either team let them go as Fitz will probably start in miami and NO will want Bridge not just as a backup but to bridge (sorry) between Brees when he finishes and whoever they develop. I think people overrate Bridge when he makes a few good throws in preseason. Ive also seen him make some howlers and he holds the ball too long and isnt that mobile.

    It's too late to get anyone for anything other than depth, JB will start 100%.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 5,424 ✭✭✭notobtuse


    Seems free-agent quarterback Brock Osweiler visited the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. He might make a respectable backup QB for the Colts this year.

    You can ignorantly accuse me of "whataboutism," but what it really is involves identifying similar scenarios in order to see if it holds up when the shoe is on the other foot!



  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    notobtuse wrote:
    Seems free-agent quarterback Brock Osweiler visited the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. He might make a respectable backup QB for the Colts this year.

    One thing for certain is that Philip Walker is not related to a NFL QB. Chad Kelly has been decent this offseason but I wouldnt play him this year, I need 12 months to put any sort of faith in him. I think we will pick up a vet as QB2 and role with Brissett for the year as stater.

    My prediction is we draft a QB in round one and tag Brissett to be a bridge QB. One player I like in the draft is Jordan Love (outside of Tua, Herbert and Fromm). I need to see more of Elhinger. Overall its actually a pretty decent draft for QBs

    On another note Parris Campbell looked very good last night.


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭not_quite_last


    I heard they also had a look at Brandon Wheedon and Matt Cassel too. Just Ballard doing his due diligence.
    If he signs a QB, I'd say it'll be some one from the cuts off other teams. At least they'll have played some time during preseason.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    Luck has really blown the division wide open.

    I would have expected you guys to win out and for us/texans to be battling for the wild card, but its a lot closer now


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭not_quite_last


    Luck has really blown the division wide open.

    I would have expected you guys to win out and for us/texans to be battling for the wild card, but its a lot closer now

    Wouldn't count out the Jags either. They would've been some team over the years with a half decent QB and I think Foles will do well with them.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    https://twitter.com/Jason_OTC/status/1168301745115750400?s=19

    We are going to be swimming in cap space next year. $138 million dollars. Ballard isnt the type to spend big though. But it would be nice to get one big signing.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,172 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1168635665036271618?s=19

    Takes away some uncertainty around what to do after the season at least.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,818 ✭✭✭Bateman


    Brissett could be better than people think, I'd be high enough on him to be honest. He's not good enough to start going all out to put pieces around him though, this definitely isn't the year.

    It would have been, but it's not now...


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    I like the deal.

    If it works out, we get a decent starting QB for 2yrs/$30m, which is very cheap. If it doesnt, we draft a QB next offseason and use Jacoby as the bridge QB. This deal ensures Jacoby gets his shot for 2 years, while also doesnt hurt the Colts both in terms of cap but also if they want to move on from Jacoby in the short term.


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭not_quite_last


    letowski wrote: »
    I like the deal.

    If it works out, we get a decent starting QB for 2yrs/$30m, which is very cheap. If it doesnt, we draft a QB next offseason and use Jacoby as the bridge QB. This deal ensures Jacoby gets his shot for 2 years, while also doesnt hurt the Colts both in terms of cap but also if they want to move on from Jacoby in the short term.

    But wouldn't signing Hoyer to a 3 year deal as backup not be a better bridge. I know in terms of cap space and all that, it won't make a difference.

    And where does this leave Kelly with them two in place now? Practice squad after the week 2


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    But wouldn't signing Hoyer to a 3 year deal as backup not be a better bridge. I know in terms of cap space and all that, it won't make a difference.

    And where does this leave Kelly with them two in place now? Practice squad after the week 2

    Yeah its a good point. I think its bc they have Jacoby as their starter for 2 years and will back him through that time. We wont be able to draft a QB that can start as a rookie (with a medium/low pick), so Jacoby is the default starter for 2 years.

    I think they signed Hoyer in the event of Jacoby turns out to be a good QB, he will be like what Hasselback was for Luck. If Jacoby doesn't work out this year, I think they will still start him in 2020, then draft a QB and cut Hoyer.

    Kelly has more to prove imo.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭not_quite_last


    letowski wrote: »
    Yeah its a good point. I think its bc they have Jacoby as their starter for 2 years and will back him through that time. We wont be able to draft a QB that can start as a rookie (with a medium/low pick), so Jacoby is the default starter for 2 years.

    I think they signed Hoyer in the event of Jacoby turns out to be a good QB, he will be like what Hasselback was for Luck. If Jacoby doesn't work out this year, I think they will still start him in 2020, then draft a QB and cut Hoyer.

    Kelly has more to prove imo.

    Only way for Kelly to prove anything is to get him on the field. Pity NFL Europe isn't on the go still, he could've gotten some field time then.

    And I haven't seen of any reports of bad behavior either, so maybe he's turned a corner on that too - or I just cursed him and he'll be in the news tomorrow! :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,818 ✭✭✭Bateman


    Hoyer is garbage - Brissett may actually have considerable upside, we don't actually know yet


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭not_quite_last


    Bateman wrote: »
    Hoyer is garbage - Brissett may actually have considerable upside, we don't actually know yet

    I wouldn't say garbage - he's had a few good games.
    But I think the hope is he's just going to be the next Jim Sorgi - a great holder of the clipboard.
    He should help Brissett with plenty of advise as well.

    I'm hopeful for Brissett as well. A full preseason where he was the number 1 guy, a good OL in front of him and play makers all around. It won't be like a few seasons ago where he had Hilton and that was about it.

    So he won't have to do everything and as long as he's tries not too, I think it'll be fine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,172 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    Not good enough. Chargers just walked it in to win it in OT.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭Claude Burgundy


    kmart6 wrote: »
    Not good enough. Chargers just walked it in to win it in OT.

    That's something you're going to say many times this season.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    Very disappointing loss. Brissett played well to be fair to him. He wasn't the fault for the loss.

    Defense was really bad. That's most disappointing given how much draft stock we pumped into it. Run D was terrible, we really missed Sheard. A lot of our front 7 are not big and physical enough in terms of getting of their blocks and getting a hit in. That includes Leonard. We don't have a natural run stuffing NT either. I'd like to think we will improve on pass D in the secondary, as they improve on playing more man coverage. We will have to wait and see.

    Oline really took over the game with Mack, was the major positive. Receivers did fine when targeted, except for Ebron not hauling in that TD. Funchess has a broken collarbone I heard.

    Vinnie, man..


    Hard to know where we are. If Foles is out for the season, we still have a shot to make the playoffs. JB did well yesterday, in a pragmatic passing offense. He will be judged how good he is when Reich opens up the playbook. Our season will hinge on that. I think Run D and Vinnie is going to be a problem to be honest this year. Massive game nest week in Tennessee. That will tell a lot.


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭not_quite_last


    But what a catch by Hooker!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭Claude Burgundy


    But what a catch by Hooker!

    You beat me to it.........wow is all i can say !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,172 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    Funchess to IR.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    kmart6 wrote: »
    Funchess to IR.

    We will miss him a bit. He brings something different, as a go to guy, especially with those back shoulder fades. Hopefully he can get back before the end of the season.

    Just watched the game back this evening. Clayton Geathers looked really bad out there. Particularly in space. I know Ballard loves him the person, but he isn't great.

    Also, as brilliant as our run game was yesterday, I'd be cautious with how much we use Mack. I'm not sure is he durable enough for 25 carries over 16 games. I spoke last spring that we needed to pick up a heavier short yardage back.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,172 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    I'm over in Indy for the game later, first time. Looking forward to it, really hope Mack and TY pass fitness tests otherwise it'll take away from it a bit more with Leonard out and Luck retired. The stadium is huge. Dominates the skyline.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,172 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    First impressions:
    Stadium is unreal.
    Disappointed with the crowd, 3/4 full for a home opener.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    kmart6 wrote: »
    First impressions:
    Stadium is unreal.
    Disappointed with the crowd, 3/4 full for a home opener.

    That's disappointing. I don't know if its because of the Andrew Luck thing, or maybe we don't have the superstars like the 00's, or what. But we do have a very good young team, that's clearly going in the right direction under Ballard and Reich. They deserve to be fully backed by the city.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    Good to get the W against Atlanta. I think Atlanta will great a win or two against a divisional opponent this year.

    Arguably Jacoby's best game in his career. Playcalling was on point by Reich, used TY and the tight ends well. I liked that we tried to push the ball down the field as well. Jack Doyle had a good game, alot of fans think he is an easily replaceable type of player, but he is very integral to what we do. I don't think he ever comes off the field. Was a little disappointed we didn't see more from some of the younger receivers like Cain and Campbell with Funchess out and not having TY for the second half. Mack and the oline continued their good form. We are quite reliant on them to see out games. Offense was good today.

    Defense up and down, good in the first half, struggled in the second, especially against the pass. That said, theyve an excellent pass offense with Ryan, Julio et al. Pass rush couldn't get there on 3rd down and the DBs had their hands full. I'd like to see more out of Houston to be honest. Autry is a bit of a feast or famine type of player by game. I'd like to see Eberflus be more aggressive, dial up blitzes and play more man coverage. We've struggled against experienced QB's like Brady, Rivers, Ryan, etc. who now how to dissect soft zone defenses. If we want to be a serious team in the playoffs, we have to play more aggressively to get off the field against the top offenses.

    Raiders nest week in Indy. If we can get out to 3-1, that would be an acceptable start before head back to Kansas, before the bye week. Schedule softens up slightly after that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,172 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    Hooker out injured is a big disappointment.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    Jesus, that was bad. It was as bad as the Raiders game last year too, only Andrew delivered under pressure in the Q4 and JB didn't. I taught if we could get to the bye week 3-2, that would be good, but that's not gonna happen now.

    Our defense is playing so bad right now. I hate the playcalling but the players aren't performing either. Hunt and Autry are getting gashed on the interior and our were really missing Leonard on the second level. I think Walker and Geathers are poor enough at this level, even if they are the supposed leaders on D None of the defensive players Ballard has brought in from the draft, as well as Houston, are making an impact (with the possible exception of Willis). We invested 2nd round picks in Turay and Lewis, they haven't given much of a return either. Ballard must face criticism if most of these players don't make the breakthrough.

    Offense was bad too. JB played a bad game and the receivers were worse. Can't always rely on the run game. People who taught we would head back to mediocrity when Luck retired look right so far. But we do have alot of players injured right now, it might get better, but by how much I'm now sure.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭Claude Burgundy


    I think in the first half we dropped 4 perfectly good passes Ebron just wasn't at the races at all.

    Defensive cover from the snap was just plain awful. A number of times Mack hadn't even made it close to the gain line before he was taken down by a Raiders player going straight through a gap in our line, a wide open gap.

    I missed the 4th quarter but i knew from the start we just wouldn't get the result.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7 ThomasC94


    Not to overreact or anything but the Colts are the greatest team of all time


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭letowski


    Did not expect this result, and particurly the performance from the defense, when waking up this morning.

    Looking forward to watching the full game now.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭Claude Burgundy


    ThomasC94 wrote: »
    Not to overreact or anything but the Colts are the greatest team of all time

    I thought my phone was broken when i seen the result this morning:P


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