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1 minute ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:
It would really suck to get injured in the SB then have to spend all offseason rehabbing. Being so close to the season over.
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Boilermaker George Karlaftis with the fumble recovery.
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1 hour ago, AKB said:
no thanks, rather have ty hilton or reggie wayne suit up
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20 minutes ago, ChuggaBeer said:
I thought he was a rib guy?
https://fox59.com/sports/colts/grover-stewarts-wings-featured-at-lucas-oil-stadium/amp/kitchen sink wings baby
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1 hour ago, ChuggaBeer said:
I used to be a BW3 fan until they stopped their "Daytona" style and replaced their grills to be able to do burgers.
So I learned how to make my own. I am pretty much the wing guy to all of our friends now. I'd put them up against anyones wings
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6 minutes ago, PRnum1 said:
Wow !! I'd like to go to Brent's house too. He had to drop at least a 100 for 100 wings.
Sounds like he has quite a spread !
@2006Coltsbestever, can we all just show up to Brent’s tonight? Tell him to up that order to a thousand and we’ll bring cash. -
1 minute ago, PRnum1 said:
I'll be at home with the wife making air fryer wings.
I have found getting take out wings is really expensive and the wings are small.
I bought some large wings at the grocery store and going to try some Facebook wing recipes.
Rooting for the 49ers, can't stand the chiefs.
I'm concerned the game is going to be a blowout as I think Purdy is going to melt under pressure.
What is the over and under on how many times the camera shows Taylor? 50 ?
Wings are getting expensive…I don’t see it a blowout in favor of the chiefs, although I’m not betting against them. I think it’ll be close, as the chiefs are going to have their work cut out against this defense, who I think will be the best side of the football in this game. Chiefs defense has played exceptionally well this season, and I see no reason for them to not be able to limit the 49ers offense, at least enough to give Reid, Mahomes and Kelce an opportunity to win.
As much as people don’t like talking about him, something is to be said about Travis Kelce who made 3 of the best catches I’ve seen in a conference championship two weeks ago. I expect a big game by him tonight, regardless of the outcome. Whether you like it or not… 😀
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19 hours ago, teganslaw said:
There is more important news than what Taylor Swift is up to.
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5 hours ago, sb41champs said:
Chris Ballard is too smart to make that kind of move - both for the team roster - AND - for the salary cap!!
You think that an upgrade at wr1 for maybe $6-8 million more is a bad move for the roster and salary cap? If you are talking about Diggs- then it would be very doable, and possible even with signing Pittman. The Bills would be on the hook for $31 million of dead cap space. We wouldn’t necessarily be tied to Diggs except for year to year, but have his rights.
The character is one thing- but I can’t imagine this locker room wouldn’t welcome a top receiver in the league to elevate the offense at a clear weak spot.
If you are talking about Justin Jefferson, then it’s the same concept, except for more money, meaning pittman for sure walks. We would have arguably the best receiver in the league and locked down longterm at the age of 25 years old. I don’t know what some might think of that, but I wouldn’t care what we sent pick wise to have AR, JT, Jefferson and Downs on offense for the next 4-7 years or more.
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2 hours ago, Myles said:
I don't blame the fans for boo'ing at all. The news was announced while the game was happening.
I didn’t boo. But I understood the frustrations. I didn’t believe it when it started pinging across phones throughout the stadium. It was such a strange experience. The buzz from the stadium. We were sitting there staring at a report that said he was retiring, and he was standing right there on the sideline chumming it up with teammates. It was just a bizarre situation. -
21 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:
Houston was able to be aggressive because the browns made a terrible trade for watson
Yeah, draft position matters when trading up. I would argue they were able to be aggressive because they got their qb as well. And now that they know what they have at qb, they will certainly be very aggressive.
Which is my point. I’m not sure we can sit and watch the new division king be aggressive without looking to match that aggressiveness. It’s a window with a rookie contract. Ballard’s made that comment of the flexibility it gives for you to be more aggressive. So he’s set the stage. I’m a Ballard fan. But if he doesn’t follow through with that statement, and continues to stay the course, especially while Houston elevates, then I will quickly jump off board. I expect him to be aggressive this offseason. Likely not to the level of trading for Justin Jefferson. I can see resigning Pittman and drafting a receiver being the path, and wouldn’t necessarily be upset about it, so long as he was aggressive in other areas of the roster.
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32 minutes ago, NFLfan said:
Who would you like to trade for?
Jefferson. Whatever it takes, imo. Especially if I were Ballard. Break the stigma that is associated with you. Realize you have the rookie qb deal, and have been prudent. Highlight your strength in drafting, which is mid to late rounds by forgoing the picks at the top for a couple years, and go big. It would be signaling that they truly believe in Anthony Richardson and the makeup of the offense. They could have a dramatically altered roster by the time April even rolled around if he felt he had one shot at being aggressive. Of course Irsay would have to sign off, but I can’t imagine Ballard couldn’t pitch it. It’s just a matter of if he buys it, which is probably unlikely… But I wouldn’t take many chances of not taking some risk if I were him.
AR, JT, JJ, Downs, Pierce- a strong o-line that took a big step forward
it’s a better offense than we’ve had in a long time… I would hate to sit back and watch Houston continue being the aggressive ones.
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2 hours ago, NFLfan said:
I agree. The Colts need a young WR.
Ballard is too frugal. He is not giving up premium draft picks for a veteran WR. He can draft a very good WR in the first round this year.
42 minutes ago, Bbswatching said:Instead of going after Diggs or brown. Just resign Pittman. Less money. And isn't a cancer to the locker room. Also hes younger. Draft another wr at 15. And pair him with Pitt and Downs.
This is assuming Ballard feels he can risk missing on another receiver. Pittman and Downs were good picks, but no one else has panned out. Does he feel he has the time/leash to miss or pick someone that takes time to develop into what they need? If not, then the idea of swinging big for a vet receiver (preferably a younger one than Diggs) isn’t such a wild concept. It’s not unprecedented with qbs on rookie deals. -
Let’s Go!
Congrats Dwight Freeney! I remember the day he was drafted like yesterday. What a career.
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1 hour ago, richard pallo said:
If I’m not mistaken we are already the youngest team in the league or very close. This team could use some veteran leadership and experience to help the young players already on the team. Adding those kind of players will help the team more than continually throwing players learning on the fly out there. The window just opened in 2024. It won’t be open long. I think we need to add some experience and leadership to take the next step. If that means trading a pick for a player then that’s what we need to do.
I tend to agree. I’m hopeful Downs continues to improve his game and strengthens the room. I’m not entirely out on Pierce yet. And I think we all know Pittman is good but has limitations and is questionable as our wr1.
I would argue (on the same point as your post) that our two biggest needs are receiver and safety, and finding a veteran pro-bowl talent at both could take this team to the next level in itself. I’d be willing to run it back with AR under center and work to continue improving the current roster developmentally, while bringing some support via FA/draft, if those two pieces could be met early this offseason. To me, it might be the best route. Sign free agent safety, trade for a veteran receiver. Everything else falls in place.
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47 minutes ago, Dingus McGirt said:
I ignore most all these “proposed” trades. Nothing but silly click bait.
its all we’ve got leading up to the Super Bowl. Lol-
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55 minutes ago, Superman said:
Yup. Here's another story, with Jeff Hafley talking about why he left BC as the HC to be the DC for the Packers. Pretty much says he wanted to coach football, not be a fundraiser for NIL money. I'm not even an anti NIL guy, but I get it.
it’s a different business model now. The seasoned veterans in the coaching world are going to either retire or find a place where they can coach the way they are used to. College football is about to change in a way that most cannot even comprehend. It has already started, but once the hands have changed entirely, it’ll be unrecognizable, for better or worse. Business and government is no different. Once the old guard is out, the new will do what they understand and think is best.-
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36 minutes ago, Indyfan4life said:
I’d rather trade our pick and more to move up for MHJ (ha not happening) or to get Nabers.
I would agree. I would rather trade whatever it takes to get Justin Jefferson and make it work with AR’s rookie deal than a 30 year old Diggs.
that seems to have been the theme with rookie qbs. Trade for a young top receiver and roll during the rookie qb contract. Diggs to the bills with Allen. Tyreek to the Dolphins with Tua. Jefferson to the patriots was proposed by Corwerd this week. There’s a lot of talk about the Vikings moving him instead of paying him.
I don’t see any of it happening. It’s more likely we find a receiver in the draft (whether 15 or later) and pair him with Pitt. Spend the money in other spaces. But I, like @Superman, see Ballard being more aggressive than we’ve seen. He’s set the stage for that and it may be necessary for his future as a General Manager- here or elsewhere. Will anyone be sad if a big move is made?
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2 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:
No thank you!
Super, super talented, but a HUGE drama queen. He’s the receiver who when the team WINS the big game, he will still complain he didn’t get enough targets and catches. Everything is all about him for Stephan Diggs.
If Buffalo is looking to trade him, there’s good reason for that. No! Thank! YOU!!
I don’t want him, but not necessarily because of these reasons (although not to be dismissed). I just don’t see him as a longterm solution, so I don’t see a point. I’d rather have Pittman, quite frankly.
but- I do agree with Superman on this…
1 hour ago, Superman said:Yeah, I think if we want a bonafide #1 WR this year, the best way to get him is by trading.
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1 hour ago, Superman said:
don't have any inside info, but I read a story recently that included a quote from a college coach, and he said a lot of college coaches and personnel are trying to get on with an NFL team right now. I think his exact quote was 'everyone is trying to get to the league.' I think with the changing landscape of college football, some talented coaches see the NFL as a better environment for them right now. And that thought has been pretty prominent in my mind lately, especially as the Colts have hired some college coaches. There's probably a variety of factors, but this theory makes sense to me.
I was coming on to write this very thing, but from a different source.
https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2024/02/05/vukovcan-pitt-screwed/#google_vignette
“The University of Pittsburgh realized this, and it was the reason that whenever other major programs such as Alabama, Miami, Florida (you get the point) tried to poach Partridge, Pitt came up with the necessary money and titles to keep him.
It’s not always about money and unfortunately, Pat Narduzzi and Pitt found that out today as Partridge decided to head to the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL.
From all the information that I’ve gathered, this move had nothing to do with finally making it at the NFL level, money or being unhappy at Pitt, Partridge just wanted to escape the cesspool of college football. It’s that simple.”
It reminds me of IU basketball fans thinking they were going to get Brad Stevens or Billy Donavan to leave the nba to come back to college ball. lol. Yeah right… Who in their right mind would do such a thing? Leave a coaching world of luxury to getting back on the road to recruit?
who knows what kind of value some of these college coaches can bring. When they are used to grinding and driving all day and night to recruit, maybe honing in on the bigger picture can bring some brilliance out. I hope we found a gem in Partridge.
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On 2/6/2024 at 10:28 AM, Shive said:
I think we'll see some influence on our scheme with the addition of Partridge, but not a huge overhaul.
Zach Hicks wrote a great piece about Partridge, his schematic preferences, and how he sees it being implemented in Gus' scheme:
https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-massive-hire-unleash-defensive-line-group
I read Zach’s piece. He has done a really nice job following the colts.
The big question I’m asking I guess is if Partridge might have a future (sooner than later too) as the defensive coordinator for this franchise. Could it be Bradley’s last year? I don’t see that as an impossibility. I don’t think Partridge views this as a giant leap in jobs. He was co-defensive coordinator and could have undoubtedly been a true defensive coordinator of a larger program, based on everything I have read. I can’t imagine he couldn’t have jumped to the nfl at some point with his resume. Could this move signal the future of the Indianapolis Colts defense?
I read it in an article, might have been Zach’s, that when Bradley got aggressive, he got really aggressive- specifically against the Browns when Watson went down. To me, it feels like the organization is going to focus on the secondary this offseason and give him the tools to be more aggressive. Perhaps he isn’t, and perhaps this is his last season here…
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After reading a bit about this guy, I pose this question:
could this be a move that signals Steichen’s preference in d. coordinator and defensive style? It sounds like Pittsburgh used an entire different approach on defense. One of the highest blitz percentages in college football. Partridge was co-defensive coordinator.
or could it be Gus saying “beef up the secondary and we’ll be far more aggressive?”
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Sounds like we found a winner at D-line. And one that is a heck of a recruiter too. Perhaps killing two birds with one stone? A guy that can coach and develop the d-line while offering valuable input on prospective defensive lineman going forward?
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defense has carried the team several times this season…