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Imagine watching CJ stroud throwing all over the Browns in the first half of the wildcard playoffs and still thinking Gus Bradley is why we lost to them last week…
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On 1/12/2024 at 3:32 PM, #12. said:
The Atlanta game was a worse failure than the Raiders game from 2021
respectfully disagree.
we had a much more expensive qb under center and a roster full of pro-bowlers, playing at home in a play-in game similar to the Houston game. We were up in that game. We had everything in front of us and let it go. Not even a comparison in my mind.
1 hour ago, horseshoecrabs said:Don't let," if only we did this", get to you. We had a pretty decent year considering. Besides we were not going anywhere even if we made the playoffs this year.
we could beat this Browns team…-
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1 hour ago, JediXMan said:
2005 AFC divisional round Colt- Steelers. If Nick Harper cuts to the sideline after the Bettis fumble. Colts win and most likely beats Broncos and Seahawks to win the Super Bowl.
If Nick Harper's homegirl didn't stab him in the leg...
There is a great article about Dick Lebeau dialing in on Manning's "fake tempo offense." They got spanked the first game that year, and preparing for the playoff game, he had them wait until under 10 seconds to show anything. He'd figured out the tempo offense that year. Manning would show it was up-tempo, wait until the defense showed their hand, and then adjust. It worked in the first half, and Manning & co. made adjustments and started making their comeback.
That play was an incredible play, but you could be right on the "what-if?" If Harper hits the sideline and takes the house, it would be one of the all-time greatest defensive plays in the history of the game, given the circumstances.-
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Not a play but the last chance for the colts in the 2007 divisional round loss to the chargers. 1st and goal down 4, couldn’t complete a single pass.
We only lost by 4 to the undefeated patriots that season, with them obviously losing the Super Bowl. A rematch in the conference championship game could have gone any way, and we could’ve had the Manning Bowl.
all eyes were on New England that year, but we missed out on what could have been a great opportunity to defend our championship.
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8 hours ago, smittywerb said:
I felt that way. Ballard said along the lines of that Alex Pierce had a solid season but needs work. If you’re saying that about your WR2 going into his 3rd year, that isn’t a good endorsement.
As others have said, Alec does need to improve. He’s a one trick pony and doesn’t have the speed to be elite at that (like DK metcalf).
and as Ballard also said- they need to be better about getting him opportunities to do what he does best which is stretch the field. We don’t know what we have with Pierce yet, imo. Maybe we never do, but we certainly don’t know what he can do without a qb that can find him wide open downfield and deliver the ball to him.-
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3 minutes ago, richard pallo said:
Ballard also said that since we don’t have an expensive quarterback to pay we can be as aggressive as we need to be in FA. That signals to me that if there is a FA they want they will be as aggressive as they need to be to get the player. Now he won’t overpay but I think he will pay market value and we will aggressively compete with other teams for the player.
“We’ll be prudent. We won’t be reckless… but if there is a player who fits our team and what we are looking for, go and get him.”
I like Ebukam a lot. I think he was a great pick up. If we can land a free safety that is a big upgrade in free agency, I will be very happy going into the draft. I don’t think that’s all we’ll get, but that’s the most pressing need, and Ballard basically alluded to that today.
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8 minutes ago, ColtStrong2013 said:
I've stated on this forum many times this season I feel a tight end like Bowers would go further from day 1 than bringing another receiver in and bumping pierce down. I don't feel Pierce has gotten a great shake at his potential. Having an AR- JT, Pitt, Pierce, Downs and Bowers 11 personnel would be the closest I think we can do to giving Steichen similar tools he had in Philly.
With that, it doesn't necessarily mean that's who they need. They might have somebody in mind in Free Agency to add to the room. I don't think they'll keep Mo Alie-Cox, and they sure as hell aren't going to bank on Woods, who has had "chronic hamstring issues" according to Ballard today. I think they definitely add somebody that Steichen likes to the tight end room.
Maybe it means they like the receiving group at the top, and the tight end group behind Bowers so well that they are confident they are going to get one of each this draft. He was pretty confident in their draft preparation, which is interesting as there are still so many tools left to analyze (senior bowl, combine, prodays, etc.) By the sounds of it, going into those events, they have a pretty good grasp of their plan and who they are targeting. We know that to be the case with AR last year. -
1 minute ago, harrisoncolts88 said:
Yep, good points. I think the thing missing too with having an elite TE is not really needing them to come off the field as much either. And that just further enhances that RPO. Because we all know those defenses will key in on those guys coming in and out of the lineup, and have done their film on what those guys are more keen on doing. But having a TE that takes that huge lion share of snaps (which Bowers would obviously do) causes that range of guessing plays so much more. But that's my opinion of course
I added to that post, so you should check it out.
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7 minutes ago, ColtStrong2013 said:
... Because maybe there is a reason for them being limited to just blocking. Steichen didn't avoid tight ends in Philly like he did this year...
With an rpo based offense, you use your weapons accordingly. We don't have great weapons at tight end.Philly 2022 receiving stats:
AJ Brown 145 tgts, 88 ctch, 1496 yards 11 tds
Devonte Smith 136 tgts, 95 ctch, 1196 yds, 7 tds
Dallas Goedert (12 games) 69 tgts, 55 ctch, 702 yds, 3 tds
Goedert averaged out to a full season is nearly 80 catches and 1000 yards. That's quite a bit of usage in that offense. Wasn't the same targeting tight ends when he wasn't out there.
Great article on losing Goedert that season.
"With a healthy Dallas Goedert, one of the most talented tight ends in football, the Philadelphia offense was in 11 personnel (1RB, 1TE, 3WR) nearly 70% of the time."
I've stated on this forum many times this season I feel a tight end like Bowers would go further from day 1 than bringing another receiver in and bumping pierce down. I don't feel Pierce has gotten a great shake at his potential. Having an AR- JT, Pitt, Pierce, Downs and Bowers 11 personnel would be the closest I think we can do to giving Steichen similar tools he had in Philly.
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9 minutes ago, csmopar said:
Here’s the thing, we barely used our TEs to do anything but block. Why would we suddenly go that route
... Because maybe there is a reason for them being limited to just blocking. Steichen didn't avoid tight ends in Philly like he did this year...
With an rpo based offense, you use your weapons accordingly. We don't have great weapons at tight end.Philly 2022 receiving stats:
AJ Brown 145 tgts, 88 ctch, 1496 yards 11 tds
Devonte Smith 136 tgts, 95 ctch, 1196 yds, 7 tds
Dallas Goedert (12 games) 69 tgts, 55 ctch, 702 yds, 3 tds
Goedert averaged out to a full season is nearly 80 catches and 1000 yards. That's quite a bit of usage in that offense. Wasn't the same targeting tight ends when he wasn't out there.
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1 minute ago, harrisoncolts88 said:
@Superman When you mention a playmaking TE as something Ballard could target as making the offense more explosive, are there any that come to mind for you specifically? Obviously there is Bowers, who I personally would take over any WR there other than Harrison Jr or Nabers (yep I'd take him over Odunze).
Current projections I have seen have Bowers top 10.
Sanders from Texas as mid 2nd (maybe right in our area)
and guys like Cade Stewart (Ohio State) and Dallin Holker (NDS) in the 4th
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1 hour ago, Superman said:
I think Pierce's days at WR2 are probably over, because I think they'll upgrade the WR room. But I don't think that's because they don't like Pierce. I think everything Ballard said in response to that question about Pierce was an acknowledgment that a) they didn't do a good job of getting him involved, b) Pierce won't complain about it, and c) Pierce can still get better. If anything, it was a statement that could be read as critical of the offense in general, or of the QB.
I get why people are inferring that Ballard will be more aggressive in free agency. I think that's reasonable. I'm not sure what Ballard said that makes people think he signaled more aggressiveness in adding a WR specifically. I guess maybe because he said we need to be more explosive on offense? That could be accomplished by having Richardson all year. Or by adding a playmaking TE, even getting Woods back and healthy.
Kinda feels like people heard what they wanted to hear there.
I agree with your assessment... I'm not sure on Pierce because he kind of gave conflicting statements.On one hand he made a clear distinction between explosive players being on offense, and wanting to add players on defense that "limit the explosiveness on offense." He's not referring to replacing JT on offense, I know that, so i don't think he's referring to the runninback position... So he's either referring to receiver or tightend. I think we all think he's likely referring to receiver, but maybe that's his way of hiding that they really like a Brock Bowers and that's who they are targeting.
On the other hand, he also said that Pierce is, by definition, an explosive player as his strength is downfield/stretching the field. He specifically said they need to be better about giving him opportunities, and we can all agree that there were plenty of missed opportunities for Pierce, and not due to anything he did... So I'm conflicted on if they think Pierce isn't good enough. I think another year probably should dictate that. Pierce could have one hell of an offseason and be legit next year with AR throwing to him. I also don't say that to imply we shouldn't add explosive players to the receiving core, because that should be a priority. Adding a stud at receiver doesn't necessarily bumped Pierce down because of the thought I just shared.
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2 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:
If you want me to go back and go through your posts so I can find my confused reactions, I will. But that might take quite some time. Just let me know.
It doesn't make a difference to me if I have to clarify any comments. Most people on here generally just quote the spot they are confused about and ask for clarification.
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19 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:
Yes…. I read some comments of yours that left me confused. Hence the emoji.
If you’re curious, pick the ones you want and ask me. I’ll try to explain.
it would take days to go through the posts on this forum you leave that reaction to.-
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1 hour ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
I think if Mustache was the QB of that team we would have been 10-7 and made the playoffs looking at it now. Taylor was the best RB in the league and it wasn't even close. He was tearing it up. Also, our defense created so many Turnovers, Mustache would have been in heaven. Leonard created 10 by himself.
10 plus.
That team was running the ball down teams throats and creating opportunities for more of it on the defensive side of the ball. I really thought that if they could make the playoffs, they could cause chaos, even with Wentz at qb. I couldn't believe the meltdown those last two weeks.
I hope to see a healthy JT roll into 2024. A lot to look forward to, but that man needs this franchise to ride him to a hall of fame worthy career. He's had a great start, but now that he's got the contract under wraps, it's time to step it up to that caliber of play. Sounds like Ballard's fully expecting that.-
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The thing that struck me the most was him talking about the 2021 team. How good they were and sitting well at 9-6 but got disconnected, and basically said it was because of certain players.
I don't think it was certain player(s). I think it was Carson Wentz and the strange relationship between he and Frank that caused the disconnect. Looking back at that roster, it really was a pretty strong team, aside from the qb situation.
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8 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
We should all do a shot every time Ballard drops an F bomb.
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17 minutes ago, strt182 said:
fixed some quotes for you..
thanks. I mean. He used that language so frequently throughout the presser that I thought it was just assumed at the point.
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Just now, Superman said:
One hour.
I know Ballard repeats himself and uses some cliches, but if you don't think his pressers are informative then I don't know what to tell you.
more than.
he just us what he intends to do. Retain our key players in Pitt, Moore, Grover and Blackmon. Address FS position. More flexibility in free agency. And adding explosive players in the draft.
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“Gotta have something to answer at the combine. Yall ask em all here.”
Q: “you seem to be in a good mood.”
“you should have seen me here Monday…. I hate losing, but I’m confident and encouraged by where we are going.”
Q: “… I didn’t mean it like that.”
“you just struck a nerve… like being at the dentist.”
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Just now, Superman said:
He was talking about WR wasn't he?
was it?
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Just now, stitches said:
Yeah... you can get 2 Payes for that much money...
eh not sure on that… good luck
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On the runningback market
”the market is what it is… if you need gas in your car and it’s 4 bucks a gallon, you are going to pay 4 bucks a gallon.”
Super Wild Card Weekend Games Thread
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AR can play in Stroud’s shadow (albeit very well) and the colts can still beat the Texans in the division. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive.