Colts DT Josh Chapman realizes gain through pain

[krunk]

http://www.indystar....in-through-pain

We've got to get "The Boss" on field on game days.

[lollygagger8]

Wow. What a great story. Man I'm glad we got this kid.

[bestQBever]

i think he'll be back against jacksonville. maybe new england

[gbrads_rants]

Great article, you can't help but to route for him...

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

Bama baby.... I'm from Birmingham myself ... So it is a triple positive.... B ham, rolltide, and the Horseshoe.... I love it... Can't wait to see you do your thing josh

[Kyle]

i absolutely loved that article. Another player on our team that makes me proud to be a colts fan

[Buck Showalter]

glad the guy has a horseshoe on his helmet...

[Albaby]

I hope that when he does start, he stays healthy. That D line could use a human bulldoser.

[NewColtsFan]

Another very good story by Phil Richards. And that is a very good story, indeed.

After Andrew, Josh was my 2nd favorite pick. And you know I love me some Fleener and some Allen, but I thought getting Chapman in the 5th round was a flat-out STEAL!

Big talent. Big heart. Great guy. So glad he's a Colt!

[alawai]

Great story but want him healthy before he goes on the field.

[gbrads_rants]

“(Defensive coordinator) Greg (Manusky) just came back to my office and showed me a play where Chapman took on a 340-pound guard on the practice squad and just tossed him like he wasn’t there,’’ Grigson said. “He’s got rare power. And he’s an angry man. He relishes the dirtiness and nastiness of playing the position."

You gotta love that....

[smittywerb]

“(Defensive coordinator) Greg (Manusky) just came back to my office and showed me a play where Chapman took on a 340-pound guard on the practice squad and just tossed him like he wasn’t there,’’ Grigson said. “He’s got rare power. And he’s an angry man. He relishes the dirtiness and nastiness of playing the position."

You gotta love that....

Now all we need for him to do is get healthy

[Smonroe]

Wow. What a great story. Man I'm glad we got this kid.

That sums it up. Even if he doesn't play a down this season, he's total class.

Makes me proud to be a Colt. And for a Buckeye, I feel a little better about paying that Bama tuition.

[coltsfanatic24]

can't wait to see chapman,redding,and moala all healthy and playing together on the d-line.

[Gavin]

If I had a guess I'd say his chances of playing this year are 99.9 percent, Now I've been on record as saying he is not an every down player pre injury or post, just doesnt provide that pass rush consistently, but he will likely get on the field this year in my OPINION, it would be to hard for coaches not to get him out there to see what he can do before the offseason and next years draft. It will be great to see what he can do although I dont expect much this year

[GoColts00]

That was a Great article! With that kind of attitude, Josh Chapman will go far in life and football!

[Malakai432]

I think this guy could be very good and I hope he's healthy enough to get some solid play time so we can see what he's capable of. He has brute strength and great will. That's a major part of the formula to be great.

[JlynRN]

Wow what an amazing story !!! So glad to have him as part of our Team !!! Can't wait to see him on the field

[TKnight24]

“(Defensive coordinator) Greg (Manusky) just came back to my office and showed me a play where Chapman took on a 340-pound guard on the practice squad and just tossed him like he wasn’t there,’’ Grigson said. “He’s got rare power. And he’s an angry man. He relishes the dirtiness and nastiness of playing the position."

You gotta love that....

All Fine & Dandy. Glad we have the Discipline we do as a Team. I would Hate for Chapman to turn into a Suh/Fairley Character & cost us a Few games due to his "Power" & "Nastiness"

[jbaron04]

http://www.indystar....in-through-pain

We've got to get "The Boss" on field on game days.

He is what we need a stout nt that can not be moved easily he has to collapse he man thru gaps to force Bounce outs an lb can make plays

[jbaron04]

If I had a guess I'd say his chances of playing this year are 99.9 percent, Now I've been on record as saying he is not an every down player pre injury or post, just doesnt provide that pass rush consistently, but he will likely get on the field this year in my OPINION, it would be to hard for coaches not to get him out there to see what he can do before the offseason and next years draft. It will be great to see what he can do although I dont expect much this year

Gav most nt are only 2 down players first an second an we can use Nevis or redding in middle on passing down like most teams do

[Captain Americolt]

If I had a guess I'd say his chances of playing this year are 99.9 percent, Now I've been on record as saying he is not an every down player pre injury or post, just doesnt provide that pass rush consistently, but he will likely get on the field this year in my OPINION, it would be to hard for coaches not to get him out there to see what he can do before the offseason and next years draft. It will be great to see what he can do although I dont expect much this year

Name me a good NT that's a 3 down player. ALL three downs. And Ngata is a DE in the Ravens scheme...btw..

[John Dee]

can't wait to see chapman,redding,and moala all healthy and playing together on the d-line.

with Mathis and DFree coming off the edge...

Yikeee.s....

[Gavin]

Name me a good NT that's a 3 down player. ALL three downs. And Ngata is a DE in the Ravens scheme...btw..

I believe Wilfork is an every down Nose Tackle, Ratliff, I think Raji was, Aubrayo Franklin maybe

[John Dee]

Yep they are out there..

[Gavin]

Name me a good NT that's a 3 down player. ALL three downs. And Ngata is a DE in the Ravens scheme...btw..

Casey Hampton was at one point in his career

[John Dee]

Name me a good NT that's a 3 down player. ALL three downs. And Ngata is a DE in the Ravens scheme...btw..

I might add when the DLmen is good enough ... he plays all over the line.

Reggie White.... was devastating over center.

[Gavin]

Moala and Nevis can play either End or Nose in a 3-4 in pass rushing situations, neither are elite but both can get pressure

[ALuck>RG3]

So is the big fella playing or not? I wanna see him play already

[Captain Americolt]

I believe Wilfork is an every down Nose Tackle, Ratliff, I think Raji was, Aubrayo Franklin maybe

Raji, Frankin are very average players. I'm not sure about Wilfork or Ratliff, but i guess i'll give you that.

[Brooklyn Colt]

So is the big fella playing or not? I wanna see him play already

his first game will be against the new england clam chowders

[JoKeR]

“(Defensive coordinator) Greg (Manusky) just came back to my office and showed me a play where Chapman took on a 340-pound guard on the practice squad and just tossed him like he wasn’t there,’’ Grigson said. “He’s got rare power. And he’s an angry man. He relishes the dirtiness and nastiness of playing the position."

You gotta love that....

Why was I picturing Suh while reading this?

[John Dee]

Why was I picturing Suh while reading this?

Isn't Suh a FA next season? maybe..??

I'll take him.. he needs a change of scenery.

[NewEra]

Why was I picturing Suh while reading this?

I would absolutely love Suh! Minus the dumb penalties, heh

[JoKeR]

Heck I'd take Suh-Lite. I don't think Suh is going anywhere soon though, lol.

[Gavin]

Eh I think we will be good with the rotation of Chapman and Mookie, Mookie actually does pretty good just doesnt draw alot of double teams but he does beat his man on many occasions and has shown he has a move or two (spin move).

[BleedBlu8792]

Eh I think we will be good with the rotation of Chapman and Mookie, Mookie actually does pretty good just doesnt draw alot of double teams but he does beat his man on many occasions and has shown he has a move or two (spin move).

Agreed. Plus, throw in McKinney next year as added depth, I think the Colts are set at the NT position for a while.

[Gavin]

Agreed. Plus, throw in McKinney next year as added depth, I think the Colts are set at the NT position for a while.

My question I have this, is Angerer or Freeman or any other Linebacker we have capable of being a heavy hitter who can strip that ball loose, i see Freeman trying to pry the ball loose on occasion, I'd have to go back to see if Angerer ever does it because we need more turnovers our secondary just doesnt create those

[funktacious2]

Wow awesome article!

[BleedBlu8792]

My question I have this, is Angerer or Freeman or any other Linebacker we have capable of being a heavy hitter who can strip that ball loose, i see Freeman trying to pry the ball loose on occasion, I'd have to go back to see if Angerer ever does it because we need more turnovers our secondary just doesnt create those

I still say next year they need to target another top-tier DB to go with Vontae that way QBs are forced to throw at them. I'm not all that worried about the LB's forcing fumbles. I'd much rather see tighter coverage and allow Mathis and whomever be turned loose and let them strip/sack the QB's. 3 and outs, to me, are almost as good as a take away.