Boom Herron is back (Roster Moves)

[JRnINDY]

. Robinson was given his chances and he was terrible. Not bad. Terrible. He's where he needs to be right now, the practice squad.

Chances? 17 carries with an OL that was getting killed at the time. On his only fumble he got rocked by two defenders, most rb's would have lost on that occasion. He is also good out of the backfield averaging 6.6 per catch. You have let a rookie develope with some real snaps behind Gore. This is a big reason the Colts are the oldest team.

[James Harden]

I know it way in the future but if Gore decide to hang it up, we are going to have the best RB duo of the future in Boom and Varga. I hope we keep those two next season. 

[ColtsLegacy]

Chances? 17 carries with an OL that was getting killed at the time. On his only fumble he got rocked by two defenders, most rb's would have lost on that occasion. He is also good out of the backfield averaging 6.6 per catch. You have let a rookie develope with some real snaps behind Gore. This is a big reason the Colts are the oldest team.

 

Same old excuses.

 

17 chances and 0 production. Missed holes, slow, poor escapability/elusiveness/strength. They could have kept feeding him and it likely would have remained the same. As bad as the Colts offense was at the start of the season they could not wait for a young rookie back to develop. He's right where he should be, on the practice squad. You know, that's where guys go who need time to develop. It's not like he's rotting away. 

 

Gore, Bradshaw, and Boom (even the much maligned Tipton) are all much better backs than him at the moment. So to imply Robinson should be on the squad over Boom is just flat out laughable.

[Douzer]

Gore, Bradshaw & Herron... Nice!

[Freenyfan102]

We draft rookie rb and sign rookie rb and we don't try to even use them. But hey there a 39 year old running back let's sign him

[Chucklez]

We draft rookie rb and sign rookie rb and we don't try to even use them. But hey there a 39 year old running back let's sign him

Robinson I don't believe is quite ready yet, which he showed in the preseason and early part of this season.... he would benefit sitting and learning from Gore / Bradshaw before taking the field next year.

 

Varga they had all the trust in the world in, but he got injured and put on IR....

 

[TKnight24]

Robinson I don't believe is quite ready yet, which he showed in the preseason and early part of this season.... he would benefit sitting and learning from Gore / Bradshaw before taking the field next year.

Varga they had all the trust in the world in, but he got injured and put on IR....

IR'd by what must've been the most powerful concussion since the one that forced Ryan Swoope to retire before he even started

[krunk]

IR'd by what must've been the most powerful concussion since the one that forced Ryan Swoope to retire before he even started

I'm not really certain what went on with Varga but if that was really a concussion I'm not sure how much you can depend on him for longevity. Each time he gets a concussion it appears he may miss multiple games or maybe it.

[ColtsLegacy]

We draft rookie rb and sign rookie rb and we don't try to even use them. But hey there a 39 year old running back let's sign him

Good god.

[jskinnz]

Does that mean anything for Gore's injury?

Don't you think if it meant anything for Gore they would not have cut Tipton?

[jskinnz]

I'm not really certain what went on with Varga but if that was really a concussion I'm not sure how much you can depend on him for longevity. Each time he gets a concussion it appears he may miss multiple games or maybe it.

That is a bit of a stretch. It is more to do with roster management.

[UKColt13]

Excellent. Gore/Bradshaw/Herron. Love it.

[Hammer]

We draft rookie rb and sign rookie rb and we don't try to even use them. But hey there a 39 year old running back let's sign him

 

 

I watched every pre-season game and the regular season games that Josh/T-rich played in. Varga is a far superior ball carrier but both of them are absolutely horrid in pass protection. This is why I was one of the guys calling for Bradshaw's return long before it happened. Getting Boom back is another upgrade.

[krunk]

That is a bit of a stretch. It is more to do with roster management.

What does roster management have to do with Vargas concussion? I'm saying that if a concussion put him out for an entire season their may be a bigger issue with him. Or maybe they said it was a concussion and it really wasn't.

[coltsfeva]

Like the move.

 

On a related note: If Good can work out at RT until Castanzo comes back, Colts could be a much-improved running team. This opens the passing game up.

 

I'm starting to feel good about the Colts this year: Defense is playing well (needs to be more consistent). Same with Special Teams.

 

With problems in NE and Denver, Colts could make some noise in the playoffs. A solid run game not only helps the passing game but gives the Defense a chance to rest. Signing Boom is a shot in the arm for the run game.

[krunk]

Like the move.

On a related note: If Good can work out at RT until Castanzo comes back, Colts could be a much-improved running team. This opens the passing game up.

I'm starting to feel good about the Colts this year: Defense is playing well (needs to be more consistent). Same with Special Teams.

With problems in NE and Denver, Colts could make some noise in the playoffs. A solid run game not only helps the passing game but gives the Defense a chance to rest. Signing Boom is a shot in the arm for the run game.

I'm feeling real good about the Colts to be honest.

[jskinnz]

What does roster management have to do with Vargas concussion? I'm saying that if a concussion put him out for an entire season their may be a bigger issue with him. Or maybe they said it was a concussion and it really wasn't.

 

Roster management means everything.  The odds of his concussion knocking him out for the year are long.  A far more likely scenario is they like him as a player and want to keep him going forward but at the time of his injury, they needed healthy players, specifically RB's.  So instead of waiting on him, they stow him away on IR and have his rights for next year.  

[krunk]

Like the move.

On a related note: If Good can work out at RT until Castanzo comes back, Colts could be a much-improved running team. This opens the passing game up.

I'm starting to feel good about the Colts this year: Defense is playing well (needs to be more consistent). Same with Special Teams.

With problems in NE and Denver, Colts could make some noise in the playoffs. A solid run game not only helps the passing game but gives the Defense a chance to rest. Signing Boom is a shot in the arm for the run game.

I can't wait to watch Good work on Sunday if they play him. I think he is a young talent from the little I have seen.

[krunk]

Roster management means everything. The odds of his concussion knocking him out for the year are long. A far more likely scenario is they like him as a player and want to keep him going forward but at the time of his injury, they needed healthy players, specifically RB's. So instead of waiting on him, they stow him away on IR and have his rights for next year.

I could see that

[DougDew]

Last Spring, the proper move was drafting a RB late, like was done with Robinson.  TRich was gone,  Bradshaw had a broken leg, and Gore was signed but is old.  Boom is only a backup #3 RB that was thrusted into the starter's rotation due to TRich being incompetent.

 

Now, Bradshaw is healthy and Gore is staying fresh, so some are using the benefit of hindsight to judge the Robinson draft pick.  A healthy Bradshaw and fresh Gore were not sure things last Spring. 

 

And now Boom can accept the role that he should have always had.  The RB roster looks good.

 

Personally, I would have preferred the RB from Indiana (now with the Falcon's and looking pretty good) in the 2nd or 3rd after Dorsett, but Robinson in the 6th was ok.

 

The problem with Robinson is that he is not very powerful.  Some shorter RBs, like MJD and Rice can hit hard, but Robinson isn't there yet.  And he needs to develop that because he is not fast at all.  He needs another year to get stronger and develop some power.

[JRnINDY]

Gore, Bradshaw, and Boom (even the much maligned Tipton) are all much better backs than him at the moment. So to imply Robinson should be on the squad over Boom is just flat out laughable.

What's laughable is that we have not had a 100 yard rusher in a game since 2012. Some posters seem to be ok with this since they comment that Gore, Bradshaw, and Herron are nice!

Gore - still a beast however takes himself out of game to often. Maybe it's age catching up. I do feel he will break this horrendous streak.

Bradshaw - funny how none of the other 31 teams took a chance on him and yes he was one of our RB's during the none 100 streak and often injured with age a factor moving forward.

Herron - one again part of the none 100 streak and could not keep a spot on any other teams squad. He is truly a 3rd string back which begs the question why not go with new youth here.

I respect all opinions; however I feel this is a problem with the current regime. They are to loyal to their vets. It's my feeling this produces mediocrity and detrimental in developing the team moving forward.

[CanuckColt]

. Robinson was given his chances and he was terrible. Not bad. Terrible. He's where he needs to be right now, the practice squad.

Absolutely right.  He fumbles and he cannot pass block...could get a QB hurt  PS is the place for him.

[BrentMc11]

Terrible Tipton is finally gone. Glad to see boom back.

I wish you would tell Tipton that...he would run you butt over like he did Talib......just sayin.  Probably back on the practice squad soon...maybe not

[krunk]

Everything is coming together real good for us at the right time. Just got Boom back, Good is stepping into the mix to get some much needed experience, and we will be getting Dorsett back soon. And of course we will get Luck back soon with Costanzo. I'm liking where we are headed. Now if we could just put Holmes back in!

[bap1331]

Zurlon.

Colts.com said it was Josh Robinson. Poor Josh. He can still make it later though. Gore is up there in age.

[Rackeen305]

I know it way in the future but if Gore decide to hang it up, we are going to have the best RB duo of the future in Boom and Varga. I hope we keep those two next season. 

Wait wait wait. Next year we'll have the best RB duo in the league. Wait so you're saying that because Varga is currently hurt, and Boom who fumbled more than our centers, who was then injured, then signed by another team, then resigned by Colts will be the best RB Duo? What makes you think that, or what basis compel you to believe that?

[BullsColtsFan1]

I love this move! Welcome back Boom!

[Bluefire4]

Colts.com said it was Josh Robinson. Poor Josh. He can still make it later though. Gore is up there in age.

Robinson has been inactive the last few weeks. Zurlon has been active. The fumbles and lack of production has hurt his chances to get on the playing field.

[buccolts]

I know it way in the future but if Gore decide to hang it up, we are going to have the best RB duo of the future in Boom and Varga. I hope we keep those two next season.

Good one.

[buccolts]

It appears that with this move Chuck and Grigson have saved their jobs.

[csmopar]

Never should have been cut to begin with.....

[ColtRider]

I'm feeling real good about the Colts to be honest.

I agree, krunk. All it takes is a spark. Denver & Atlanta just may have been that. Getting Herron now, in addition to Gore & Bradshaw, might further that agenda as long as Boom can produce when called upon.

[ColtsLegacy]

What's laughable is that we have not had a 100 yard rusher in a game since 2012. Some posters seem to be ok with this since they comment that Gore, Bradshaw, and Herron are nice!

Gore - still a beast however takes himself out of game to often. Maybe it's age catching up. I do feel he will break this horrendous streak.

Bradshaw - funny how none of the other 31 teams took a chance on him and yes he was one of our RB's during the none 100 streak and often injured with age a factor moving forward.

Herron - one again part of the none 100 streak and could not keep a spot on any other teams squad. He is truly a 3rd string back which begs the question why not go with new youth here.

I respect all opinions; however I feel this is a problem with the current regime. They are to loyal to their vets. It's my feeling this produces mediocrity and detrimental in developing the team moving forward.

Because all 3 of them are easily better than the "new youth". What good is "new youth" if the "new youth" is useless? The front office and coaches saw what was obvious; that is, Robinson wasn't ready for the bigs. You don't just keep running him hoping that he suddenly gets it. That would be a detriment to the team (see what they did with Trent Richardson for ~3 years).

As for the lack of 100 yard rushers, before you blamed the line for not blocking for Robinson and now you're blaming the backs for not getting 100 yards rushing. Convenient. And, anyway, I don't care about 100 yard rushers. I care that whoever is in the backfield gets the most out of his carries. I'm confident that Gore, Bradshaw, and Herron will more often than not get the most, and then some, out of their carries. Robinson did not make the most of his carries.

By the way, no one else wanted Robinson either. He was waived by us and is on our PS, free for the taking. That's such dumb reasoning, anyway.

[csmopar]

Because all 3 of them are easily better than the "new youth". What good is "new youth" if the "new youth" is useless? The front office and coaches saw what was obvious; that is, Robinson wasn't ready for the bigs. You don't just keep running him hoping that he suddenly gets it. That would be a detriment to the team (see what they did with Trent Richardson for ~3 years).

As for the lack of 100 yard rushers, before you blamed the line for not blocking for Robinson and now you're blaming the backs for not getting 100 yards rushing. Convenient. And, anyway, I don't care about 100 yard rushers. I care that whoever is in the backfield gets the most out of his carries. I'm confident that Gore, Bradshaw, and Herron will more often than not get the most, and then some, out of their carries. Robinson did not make the most of his carries.

By the way, no one else wanted Robinson either. He was waived by us and is on our PS, free for the taking. That's such dumb reasoning, anyway.

 

Grigs made a comment the other day that he has had to learn from past mistakes, Dakich directly asked about the TRich thing and if that was a mistake, Grigs danced around it a tad but I came away with the notion he wasn't gonna do that again.  So you're comment maybe onto something

[LockeDown]

What's laughable is that we have not had a 100 yard rusher in a game since 2012. Some posters seem to be ok with this since they comment that Gore, Bradshaw, and Herron are nice!

Gore - still a beast however takes himself out of game to often. Maybe it's age catching up. I do feel he will break this horrendous streak.

Bradshaw - funny how none of the other 31 teams took a chance on him and yes he was one of our RB's during the none 100 streak and often injured with age a factor moving forward.

Herron - one again part of the none 100 streak and could not keep a spot on any other teams squad. He is truly a 3rd string back which begs the question why not go with new youth here.

I respect all opinions; however I feel this is a problem with the current regime. They are to loyal to their vets. It's my feeling this produces mediocrity and detrimental in developing the team moving forward.

 

I agree with you.  I liked the Josh pick at the time and I still pull for him.  

 

As far as Boom.  Some people just like him.  His name Boom maybe?....which is a misnomer, imo.  How can he play behind Gore and Bradshaw and have the cool nickname?  That's a bit embarrassing when he is about 1/11th as good as either of them.     

[ColtsLegacy]

I agree with you. I liked the Josh pick at the time and I still pull for him.

As far as Boom. Some people just like him. His name Boom maybe?....which is a misnomer, imo. How can he play behind Gore and Bradshaw and have the cool nickname? That's a bit embarrassing when he is about 1/11th as good as either of them.

Weird post.

[James Harden]

Wait wait wait. Next year we'll have the best RB duo in the league. Wait so you're saying that because Varga is currently hurt, and Boom who fumbled more than our centers, who was then injured, then signed by another team, then resigned by Colts will be the best RB Duo? What makes you think that, or what basis compel you to believe that?

Boom only had 2 fumbles last year and this year he fumble once with the Bills make his career total at 3. The great Adrian Peterson once had 9 fumble in a season....like wow. They guy show flashes of greatness last year in the post season. I believe he had a minor injury, nothing serious. Once Gore is gone, Boom will be our best back. 

[Stephen]

bradshaw is our most important back. if he stays healthy we may run the table.

[Dark_Indy]

What does roster management have to do with Vargas concussion? I'm saying that if a concussion put him out for an entire season their may be a bigger issue with him. Or maybe they said it was a concussion and it really wasn't.

 

Same reason we waived/injured Boom in the first place. It opens up a roster spot for a position of need (I think it was Winn at the time with Varga's roster spot) and reduces the amount of roster spots we had used on RB. 

[SOMDColtsfan]

Getting things lined up for the playoff run