Colts impressed with Marlon Mack so far this offseason

[RockThatBlue]

http://www.stampedeblue.com/platform/amp/2017/5/26/15701476/colts-impressed-with-marlon-mack-so-far-this-offseason

 

“He looks good,” head coach Chuck Pagano said on Tuesday. “He’s a quick learner, a quick study. He’s picking up things extremely fast. He’s got good hands and he’s got good vision. He’s got a nice jump cut. He’s explosive and he can burst. He’s good in traffic and he’s learning the protection part of it. Again, we’re not going to know – hitting bags and things like that is one thing and learning who to get on is another. Once we get into pads and we get into the preseason, we’ll figure out if he can stop and block the guys that he’s going to have to block in pass protection. But he’s showing some good things out there to this point.”

[indyagent17]

Sounds good, hope it works out

[Dark Superman]

People who wanted Cook at #15 will soon fall in love with the Mack-Attack!

[RockThatBlue]

1 minute ago, LuckyHooker24 said:

People who wanted Cook at #15 will soon fall in love with the Mack-Attack!

I wanted Cook myself, but I'm 100% fine with Mack. He definitely has great potential.

[gacoop1]

Me too, rock that blue! lol

[Coffeedrinker]

I wish I could pull up the quote... I think he said nearly the exact same thing about Ferguson after rookie camp.

[RockThatBlue]

7 minutes ago, Coffeedrinker said:

I wish I could pull up the quote... I think he said nearly the exact same thing about Ferguson after rookie camp.

True, Pagano always talks players up, even if they aren't that good.

[The Peytonator]

Chuck loves his coachspeak.

 

But I really did like the Mack pick. Then again, I also liked the Josh Robinson pick from a couple years ago, so disregard my opinion. 

[ReMeDy]

Great, now watch as he's the next Mike Hart in preseason and dominates, only to get injured and retire prematurely.

[Indyfan4life]

17 minutes ago, ReMeDy said:

Great, now watch as he's the next Mike Hart in preseason and dominates, only to get injured and retire prematurely.

Yeah I hope not. I'm just waiting to hear "he's a rolling ball of butcher knives." When that happens I'll lose it. 

[pgt_rob]

Means nothing until he's in an actual game. Wait to see him then.

[crazycolt1]

39 minutes ago, Indyfan4life said:

Yeah I hope not. I'm just waiting to hear "he's a rolling ball of butcher knives." When that happens I'll lose it. 

Old and stale.

[BOTT]

1 hour ago, ReMeDy said:

Great, now watch as he's the next Mike Hart in preseason and dominates, only to get injured and retire prematurely.

 

The chicken littles are out already I see.

[southwest1]

1 hour ago, The Peytonator said:

Chuck loves his coachspeak.

 

But I really did like the Mack pick. Then again, I also liked the Josh Robinson pick from a couple years ago, so disregard my opinion. 

Never apologize for being wrong. I'm wrong so much that sometimes I think it's my middle name. LOL! I respect that you always show up on the forum even when you miscalculated. You're fine in my book Peytonator. 

 

It would be nice if Mack took pressure off of Luck & gave him some breathing room or at least another option when the weather turns bad after Halloween. Knock on wood that he becomes an asset for INDY. 

[southwest1]

1 hour ago, pgt_rob said:

Means nothing until he's in an actual game. Wait to see him then.

That's true, getting enamored with a rookie too soon can be dicey if their results don't look all that promising at the outset. Baptism by fire is the real test as you say. 

 

Having said all that, I don't expect perfection the first yr just effort & mastering your playbook as soon as possible. 

[crazycolt1]

After reading what Pagano said I think there are a few in here that are hearing and reading too much into what Pagano actually said.

[dodsworth]

If Pagano would buy a 2 dollar can opener it would be the best can opener on the market by the way he blows things out of proportion.

 

"Look at this baby tear through cans like a fat kid on a piece of cake"

[rock8591]

IMO I can see him being a 800/600 type player. 800 yards rushing, 600 receiving. Much like Brian Westbrook from the Philly days.

 

He's 213 lbs now, but is barely 21 years old. I'd say he probably plays around 218-220 regularly so I wouldn't give his weight too much of a thought.

[braveheartcolt]

5 hours ago, BOTT said:

 

The chicken littles are out already I see.

Pot and kettle there Blood. But nicely said all the same....

[ManningGM]

Coming from Pagano, it means absolutely nothing.

[AZColt11]

I shall attempt to wait and see but excitement sometimes gets the best of me.....I make no apologies for it.

[crazycolt1]

8 hours ago, ManningGM said:

Coming from Pagano, it means absolutely nothing.

About as much as anything you say or bring to the table.

[Smonroe]

15 hours ago, Coffeedrinker said:

I wish I could pull up the quote... I think he said nearly the exact same thing about Ferguson after rookie camp.

 

And Keirwin Williams?   He better look good in shorts, no pads, and no contact!

 

 

[ManningGM]

2 hours ago, crazycolt1 said:

About as much as anything you say or bring to the table.

[Nesjan3]

Pagano says the same thing about all players, just how he repeats his little catch phrases over and over, mean nothing to me until i see him in action.

[Indyfan4life]

17 hours ago, crazycolt1 said:

Old and stale.

Develop a sense of humor please. Life is much better that way. 

[CR91]

Everyone looks good in shorts. Let's wait for live action

[JRoss1997]

All the Colts players may look good in shorts.  That's not the case for everyone. 

[dodsworth]

2 hours ago, JRoss1997 said:

All the Colts players may look good in shorts.  That's not the case for everyone. 

I don't know about shorts but I look good in my banana hammack thong. 

[NewColtsFan]

 

Personally,   I don't want Mack to ever play at more than 215 (He's currently at 213).    He looks like he has a leaner build to me and I don't want to gain any weight that might impact his speed, or quickness and that's Mack's calling card.

 

Honestly,   I don't want Mack to be the guy who replaces Gore.     I don't want him to be the every down back.   I'd like Mack to be the change of pace back.      I think in 2018,  we'll take another good RB who is built for more heavyweight duty.     A guy like Chubb or Freeman....    more of bigger bodied guy who is more of an inside guy to go with Mack's outside ability.       Then, we'd have an effective duo.

 

Just my preference.    I love Mack and I'm thrilled we took him.     I just want to maximize his natural gifts.

 

[bababooey]

20 hours ago, Coffeedrinker said:

I wish I could pull up the quote... I think he said nearly the exact same thing about Ferguson after rookie camp.

Josh Robinson too

[Defjamz26]

I'll hold off on my excitement for now. Around this time last year we were hearing similar things about Josh Ferguson. Now I think Mack is a way better player and I liked the pick, but I'll wait until at least pre-season.

 

 

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[NewEra]

Bowling ball of butcher knives.....

[crazycolt1]

3 hours ago, Indyfan4life said:

Develop a sense of humor please. Life is much better that way. 

Oh I have a great sense of humor. But not for stuff that is old and stale. Just saying.

[azcolt]

Do the Colts have any players that the Colts don't love? Must have been a slow sports news day.

[buccolts]

3 hours ago, dodsworth said:

I don't know about shorts but I look good in my banana hammack thong. 

Impossible 

[Jdubu]

23 hours ago, Coffeedrinker said:

I wish I could pull up the quote... I think he said nearly the exact same thing about Ferguson after rookie camp.

Pagano would say great things about a fresh turd out of cows butt if it was from our team. I never look at his quotes because his credibility of saying factual stuff about his players lost all meaning when he declared Richardson a ball of butcher knives when he came here. It's just rah rah rah. I'd rather him have a positive spin on his guys but also have some reality of what his guys are. Doesn't mean he has to put a guy down but saying the guy can block great or has wonderful vision when we watch that person and they whiff blocks and constantly run into the wrong holes all the time, he just looses credibility from many fans. 

[Jason_]

5 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

Personally,   I don't want Mack to ever play at more than 215 (He's currently at 213).    

 

Sorry man but I think posts like this are kind of ridiculous. Without knowing specifics on his body composition, body fat percentage etc etc its impossible to say what his playing weight should be. Some things, like a players ideal playing weight, are just impossible for a fan to have a good idea of so we should let the professionals determine that.

[Luck is Good]

I'm reserving judgment until I see him in the games. Too many times we've thought that the Colts had a good RB. Whether it would be injuries, system or just flat out bad. I do like the potential though

[crazycolt1]

6 minutes ago, Luck is Good said:

I'm reserving judgment until I see him in the games. Too many times we've thought that the Colts had a good RB. Whether it would be injuries, system or just flat out bad. I do like the potential though

I think that is pretty much what Pagano said but it seems some just want to add their own negative spin on anything Pagano says.