Colts Training Camp is here

[PrincetonTiger]

Its been raining today here and gloomy

It was that way down here this morning but is not bad now

[Buck Showalter]

TY Hilton looking forward to going back to punt returner. . . 

 

Umm sorry but WHY in the world would we use one of our top 3 receivers as a punt returner?

 

Isn't returning punts somewhat dangerous duty injury wise?  

 

I'd rather have Griff back there, sure he doesn't have the speed to take one to the house but losing TY Hilton to injury really hurts our offensive game plan, losing Griff Whalen doesn't.

I agree I think Griff could be a decent to good returner, but I disagree that he doesn't have the ability to take it to the House, while he may not be the fastest reciever on the team, he seemed to show a couple times last season to have good enough vision to get some good gains in the return game..."

[Valpo2004]

I agree I think Griff could be a decent to good returner, but I disagree that he doesn't have the ability to take it to the House, while he may not be the fastest reciever on the team, he seemed to show a couple times last season to have good enough vision to get some good gains in the return game..."

 

Good gains yes but he's not likely to be winning foot races which is often necessary to take it to the house.  

[Gavin]

It was that way down here this morning but is not bad now

Stopped raining here in Anderson right now but still gloomy

[Poster X]

Stopped raining here in Anderson right now but still gloomy

There are a few little spots moving through, but other than that the weather looks good until the weekend rolls around.

[Superman]

Understand the thinking but don't necessarily agree.  There are plenty of players who have major roles on their teams offense or defense who return kicks - Harvin in Seattle, Peterson in AZ, and Patterson in Minny to name a few.  If Hilton is the best one for the job and it saves a roster spot for another position, it seems a reasonable ask.

 

I'd prefer that Hilton NOT return punts, but like you say, starting players are used as punt returners around the league. Especially if they're good at it. Desean Jackson returned 14 punts last year. It's not a foreign concept.

 

We pulled Hilton off of punt returns last year a couple games after Reggie got hurt, since Hilton was the primary receiving option. With a more rounded out receiving corps, it frees up Hilton, a little, to handle returns again. But I hope someone else earns the job.

[TKnight24]

Good gains yes but he's not likely to be winning foot races which is often necessary to take it to the house.

If the team blocks well enough he'll only have the punter to beat. Seeing as how the hardest hitting punter is on his team, he has nothing to worry about

[jskinnz]

I'd prefer that Hilton NOT return punts, but like you say, starting players are used as punt returners around the league. Especially if they're good at it. Desean Jackson returned 14 punts last year. It's not a foreign concept.

 

We pulled Hilton off of punt returns last year a couple games after Reggie got hurt, since Hilton was the primary receiving option. With a more rounded out receiving corps, it frees up Hilton, a little, to handle returns again. But I hope someone else earns the job.

 

Completely agree.  Ideally you would have a Josh Cribbs type with this as his specialty and being damn good at it.  But if TY does it, not the end of the world.  Ultimately I think they go with 6 WR's and Whalen wins a job because of his PR ability. 

[Poster X]

If the team blocks well enough he'll only have the punter to beat. Seeing as how the hardest hitting punter is on his team, he has nothing to worry about

Colts have always had good tackling punters.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M8l8ZOs4gw

[PrincetonTiger]

It is Official

Bradshaw is clear for Action

[BrentMc11]

It is Official

Bradshaw is clear for Action

And Thomas....not put on PUP....may already say that above.

[BrentMc11]

Stopped raining here in Anderson right now but still gloomy

 

Even though not showing rain here there is a little shower close...still misting and gloomy 20 minutes away,

[NewEra]

Actually it's beautiful weather to be out practicing. Nice and cool with a nice rain to cool you off. Used to love playing in the rain.

[BrentMc11]

Actually it's beautiful weather to be out practicing. Nice and cool with a nice rain to cool you off. Used to love playing in the rain.

I loved cold and rainy/snowy too.

[Jason_]

I really don't have a problem with Hilton returning punts. He could get hit just as hard if a defender winds up unblocked on a bubble screen.

Plus with addition of nicks and moncrief and the hopefully continued development of Rogers I don't think we'd be nearly as impacted as last year when Reggie went down.

[Superman]

I really don't have a problem with Hilton returning punts. He could get hit just as hard if a defender winds up unblocked on a bubble screen.

Plus with addition of nicks and moncrief and the hopefully continued development of Rogers I don't think we'd be nearly as impacted as last year when Reggie went down.

 

His greatest impact for our team is at WR, so that has to be the priority. If he's far and away the best PR on the team, then let him return punts. But if there's another guy who is pretty much just as productive and consistent as he is, then give it to the other guy and let Hilton stay on task at WR. I'm not so much worried about him getting hurt as I am about his usage. 

[Jason_]

His greatest impact for our team is at WR, so that has to be the priority. If he's far and away the best PR on the team, then let him return punts. But if there's another guy who is pretty much just as productive and consistent as he is, then give it to the other guy and let Hilton stay on task at WR. I'm not so much worried about him getting hurt as I am about his usage.

I completely agree.

[Le Neon]

Huzzah!

[PrincetonTiger]

Is Havilli on the way out?

[Hoosiernsavga]

We need to make a point to find a punt returner who isn't a major part of our offensive or defensive squads.  

 

Quite frankly as long as the guy can catch the ball and doesn't play into our offensive or defensive game plans that's all I need.  I don't care if he's slow and has no ability to break tackles.  

 

TY just shouldn't be back there anymore period.

I agree 100%. I would like to see one of the rookie DB's make the team and return punts. maybe Purifoy, Cox, or McDonald.

[Hoosiernsavga]

Is Havilli on the way out?

I think he will be gone. I don't think we will use a FB as much utilizing TE's more. But when we do I can see Harvey making the roster at FB and depth at LB. Harvey is very solid on ST also.

[Bravo]

DID EVERYONE PASS THE CONDITIONING TEST? please tell me yeah

[PrincetonTiger]

I think he will be gone. I don't think we will use a FB as much utilizing TE's more. But when we do I can see Harvey making the roster at FB and depth at LB. Harvey is very solid on ST also.

Agreed

Harvey can be the FB, play on ST and be an emergency LInebacker

[Poster X]

Agreed

Harvey can be the FB, play on ST and be an emergency LInebacker

I sure hope we seem him play fb/st, and very seldom as a linebacker.  

[Warhorse]

Understand the thinking but don't necessarily agree.  There are plenty of players who have major roles on their teams offense or defense who return kicks - Harvin in Seattle, Peterson in AZ, and Patterson in Minny to name a few.  If Hilton is the best one for the job and it saves a roster spot for another position, it seems a reasonable ask.

A WR can be lost for something as simple as reaching back to grab a pass.....and a returner can have a long career....year after year.

One thing I love about this new team is that they don't play scared ball.

Field position is massive in this league. Just look back at many of the game we played against the Pats in the first half. They ate our lunch in field position. Give that kid the role and block like muthas for him.