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I think WR, LB and CB are where all the camp action will be. Good players are going to get cut.
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On 5/8/2019 at 11:51 PM, dodsworth said:
I wouldn't give up Parris Campbell for him.
(Contract/length aside, just talent) would you give up Funchess for him if their contracts were even?
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On 5/6/2019 at 8:40 AM, SouthernIndianaNDFan said:
For those that haven't seen the videos of DK at Minicamp, go check em out, they're all over Twitter. It's no wonder he ran a 30 second 3 cone, cuz that dude has zero fluidity to his movements. He looked really stiff to me, maybe I'm crazy cuz the media is loving it. He is going to have to be Randy Moss brilliant on deep balls of he is gonna be successful in this league, or become the endzone threat to end all endzone threats. The WRs running the drills with him looked smooth in comparison, and some of those guys were UDFA's I'm pretty sure. Anybody on here that's more savvy with how to embed videos, I'd really appreciate it on this post. Thanks.
I think your description followed by the video you requested sums it up nicely.
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3 hours ago, Matthew Gilbert said:
Winston hasn't fared much better than Jamarcus Russell?
Not really. Was Russell constantly being in trouble (and even suspended) for bad behavior? I see no tangible benefit Tampa has had between the two. Empty stats sort of like what Jacksonville's QB put up due to being blown out often and getting easy numbers in garbage time. He's out of his butt already, and he was a massive bust as well. (And he even made the playoffs on the back of his defense). People who quote empty stats to claim a loser with a bad off field reputation (I'd say heinous reputation going back to College, but that's just me) isn't a bust is a laugh. But then I don't know what other people consider to be standards. In my opinion, he's a bust. Let's see if Arians can breath him back to life and clean up his off field nonsense at the same time. Otherwise we'll see who wants a bust backup QB next year.
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11 hours ago, akcolt said:
Seriously Winston hasn’t been much better then Russell? On what planet? I believe Winston won Rookie of the Year and played in the Pro Bowl after his first season. He was the first QB in history to put up back to back 4,000 yard seasons to begin his career and also was the 2nd youngest to 10.000 passing yards. He’s the youngest player in NFL history to pass for 3,000 yards 4,000 yards and 40 tds in a season. He holds other NFL records and has rewritten the Bucs books.
His career hit a bump after a shoulder injury in year 3. Then there was the Uber driver situation and suspension that accompanied it last year. He needs to get it together for sure. He hasn’t played a full season in 2 years.
I’m not particularly a fan of the guy in Tampa or while he was at FSU. That being said to say he hasn’t been much better then Jamarcus Russell is completely wrong. Winston has shown he has the talent to play in the league.
And yet... he may be let go at the end of the year... so all those nonsense accolades and empty stats mean very little. It's like saying RGIII was so much better than Luck (as nearly EVERYONE in the media loved to claim his rookie year). He won rookie of the year and made the playoffs. Big deal, he was a massive bust.
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It is really nice to see an owner giving a million dollars to fight a global disease that horrendously destroys life, often randomly, across all groups. Especially when I saw another article linked from that one about an owner who donated 6 million dollars to build a sports complex in a foreign country, by comparison. It's his money but you'd think at least the sports complex would be built to benefit people who live in the same state or country (let alone city) as his NFL team. Seems to me like Cancer, in general, is a better use of that kind of surplus cash but hey, that's just my opinion I am sure others disagree.
Irsay has class and runs an operation that also has class and doesn't cheat, but some in the media still try to tear him down for a mistake that harmed no one but himself. Meanwhile the other owner (at minimum) patronized a criminal enterprise which harmed people held against their will in forced "labor" and yet is often idolized by the same media (just after being given the highest civilian honor in a foreign country which was a second article link I followed). Let's see if he gets more than a slap on the wrist for a far worse crime with actual real life victims. They recently ran another team owner out of the league for far far less. But that guy only owns a team that cheats and he patronizes organized crime, but pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. He won't be losing his team. Of that, I am sure.
I hope people realize just how lucky we are to have the team owner we have. If you include the Pacers as well, I'll take our city's two major sports teams over all others.
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It seems like Hilton might be the sleeper pick since he'll have the least coverage against him of his career. Doyle could also surprise people if he is healthy.
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On 4/29/2019 at 5:42 PM, King Colt said:
My take is Dwayne Haskins. Not only will he be a bust but he will rank among the biggest busts in NFL history.
Only a number one pick can compete for biggest bust in history. I think Oaklands #1 QB may always hold that distinction, but there have been other flameouts of #1 picks. Winston in the end hasn't been much better though he lasted longer. Unless Haskins never steps on a field because he isn't even good enough to take snaps and gets cut in preseason, would he even be eligible in my view.
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1 hour ago, NDcolt said:
He’s not here to judge talent, that’s CB & Staff’s job but he is here to judge the “IT” factor. Does this guy have what it takes to be a pro, does he have the “WILL” to succeed! It’s not about the size of the dog, it’s about the fight inside the dog and that’s all about special forces! It takes one to know one mentality and I love it CB is a pure genius! It’s amazing how some Orgs are so clueless.
The point I was making is Football is NOT War.
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1 minute ago, Irish YJ said:
No problem JPF.
Not sure I'm giving him a pass. He had several big whiffs.
Keep in mind.. a D- is a passing grade. He'd pass Football Predictions 101: Entry to making money on as little work as possible.
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If he was a FA then maybe you consider signing him, but we're never going to offer what he wants, let alone offer what he wants AND giving up a #1. That #1 is likely 2 #2's at worst. Would you give up 2 #2's for him? Nope. Neither would Ballard.
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4 hours ago, throwing BBZ said:
Sorry, but i expect both of those guys will do what Inman did. And get open and produce better than he did.
Well, one has proven it, the other is a hope/theory. I will say I hope you are right. It's the literal version of the parable (I think it is a parable anyway) "One in the hand beats two in the bush" but of course the two in the bush are younger and faster than the one in the hand, and since the one in the hand has flown the coup, we better get a big net and bag the others via training camp.
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3 hours ago, Chloe6124 said:
It makes me feel like Indiana Jones falling into the pit. "Why does it always have to be the Patriots!"
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On 5/8/2019 at 8:22 PM, Irish YJ said:
So to compare how he graded teams last year at the same time of the year (link below), their total O rank at season's end, and projected rank this year,,
2018 Projected Rank / Actual 2018 Total O Rank / 2019 Projected Rank
1. Saints / 8th / 1st again...
2. Pats / 5th / NR
3. Steelers / 4th / 9th
4. Falcons / 6th / 4th
5. Chargers / 11th / 8th
6. Packers / 12th / 10th
7. Eagles / 14th / 3rd
8. Rams / 2nd / 5th
9. Vikings / 20th / NR
10. Lions / 24th / NR
Missed the boat on KC who was 1st last year, and the Vikings and Lions.....
His confidence dropped this year on the Pats, Steelers. He's very high on the Eagles this year... meh... Colts are the biggest movers up, with the Browns advancing too.
In short, grain of salt..
2018
2019
Total O 2018
http://www.espn.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/total/sort/netTotalYards
I think we posted at a similar time, me asking for a comparison but you had just offered one on the second page. Same wavelength, but you did the leg work. Thanks!
I have to be fair and say his predictions were within reason of reality for the most part. No idea why he EVER thought Detroit would be top 10, but alas..
Lists are fun, but it is MORE fun to compare the results with the predictions. I give this guy a passing grade, but not sure how much better it was than any reasonable person here would have made.
Thanks again for posting this @Irish YJ
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On 5/3/2019 at 12:25 PM, Scott Pennock said:
Apparently both he and the kicker slipped thru the cracks. But, here is the FCS Combine results for DT's. He finished better than both Sterling Shippy and Khalen Saunders in most every event.
https://m.herosports.com/nfl/draft-2019-fcs-pro-days-defensive-tackles-top-marks-ajaj
Found this nugget on him too.
Small-School Prospect - Johnny Robinson/DT/Charleston Southern: Robinson is a fireplug type of lineman who plays with great quickness, leverage and explosion. Measuring six feet tall and 295 pounds, he has the style and substance of former USC defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis. He beats opponents with great first-step quickness as well as lower body power and athleticism. In nine games this season, Robinson has totaled 33 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss. He could slide into the closing picks of the seventh round next April, and I expect Robinson to compete for a spot as a three-technique tackle at the next level.
Thanks Scott! I have been concerned that we need a run stopper added to the current likely roster for rotational purposes. It makes me think about the DT from Stanford we had for a short time drafted with Anderson. He may or may not have been as quick, but he was shockingly small (I stood next to him at a game once) but he was a fire hydrant. I hope we find someone good enough to stick on the final 53 to give us rotational depth we need to help stop the power run teams we face in division and on our schedule this year.
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I think most Colts take their lead from our Superstars, Luck and Hilton. The rest flows out from there. Coaches can influence, but I think the players at the top who are most respected set the most important example. Luck is a nerd's nerd. And he's universally respected by the players by all accounts.
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On 5/8/2019 at 9:51 AM, DaveA1102 said:
Chris Wesseling from NFL.com (and Around the NFL Podcast) has issued his annual "NFL's top 10 Offenses" list, with the Colts at #2, behind only the Saints.
Below is the link to the full article:
With below being a copy of the Colts section from the article:
2) Indianapolis Colts
Quarterback: A | Andrew Luck, Jacoby BrissettPerhaps the league's biggest mystery entering the season, Luck shrugged off early questions about his arm strength, finishing second only to Mahomes with 39 touchdowns while collecting Comeback Player of the Year honors. Just four months from his 30th birthday, the former No. 1 overall draft pick is a different quarterback under play-caller supreme Frank Reich, showing a quicker release time, superior ball placement and a command of the pocket.
Backfield: B | Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hines, Jordan Wilkins, Spencer Ware
From Week 7 through Indianapolis' victory over the Texans in the Wild Card Round, Marlon Mack led all running backs in rushing first downs (51) and ranked second in carries (197), rushing yards (933) and rushing touchdowns (10). Can he stay healthy, run between the tackles and match that level of production across 16 games and a postseason run? Receiving specialist Nyheim Hines caught 63 passes as a rookie, showcasing the ability to beat linebackers and safeties on third downs. Versatile former Chiefs back Spencer Ware was recently signed for insurance.
Receiving corps: B+ | T.Y. Hilton, Devin Funchess, Eric Ebron (TE), Jack Doyle (TE), Parris Campbell, Chester Rogers, Zach Pascal, Deon Cain
Luck is going to love throwing to big-bodied former Panthers wideout Devin Funchess and rookie playmaker Parris Campbell after leaning heavily on undrafted projects (Rogers, Pascal, Alie-Cox, Erik Swoope) and journeymen free agents (Ryan Grant, Dontrelle Inman) for significant portions of the 2018 season. Throw in a healthy version of Doyle, and this figures to be one of the most improved position groups in the division.
Offensive line: A- | Anthony Castonzo, Braden Smith, Quenton Nelson, Mark Glowinski, Ryan Kelly, Joe Haeg, Evan Boehm
Prior to Reich's arrival, the Colts couldn't run the ball or protect Luck. With rookie All-Pro Quenton Nelson setting a bone-jarring tone, both of those problems vanished by midseason. The offensive line went from long-running punchline to head of the class, paving the way for nine 100-yard rushing performances (including the postseason) while leading the NFL in stingiest sack rate (2.8%). The starting line returns intact for 2019.
First, thanks for posting Dave!
My 2 cents: Do you or anyone else have access to their preseason annual rankings from LAST year? THAT would make the credibility of this list far more credible. Did they perhaps talk about how they nailed it last year? Or is it like most lists and they toss out fluff like we all do but in their case they get paid to do it?
Also, it is nice to see Pascal getting some love from people outside our board. I felt like one of the only people pointing out his potential most of the offseason. Most either never mentioned him at all, or just assumed he would be an automatic cut. He may well be, but I think he flashed some positive stuff actually on the field in real games last year as opposed to our rookie and our injured reserve player.
Thanks again for posting Dave.
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On 5/7/2019 at 12:42 AM, CurBeatElite said:
I'm still not totally optimistic Doyle will be 100% come the start of this season. I do think that Hale Hentges, the UDFA from 'Bama is about as close to a Doyle clone as you could get (Doyle is about 5 pounds heavier and 1-2 inches taller). But Hentges specializes in blocking and can be a reliable receiver in short yardage situations if needed. Both guys seem to get by more on work-ethic and toughness than pure athleticism... If Hentges makes the team, I see him almost as Doyle Version 2.0 (it may take him a year or 2 to get up to par in the passing game).
I do agree though, if Cain and TY can stay healthy, if Funchess lives up to his hype/contract, and if Campbell can adjust to the NFL game -- I think we'll see a lot of creativity on offense (a lot of ifs, I know -- but let's be optimistic here -- it's a much different WR corps than we've seen in a while and can be dangerous -- and a lot of teams should struggle body-ing up against both Ebron and Funchess in certain packages).
The nice thing is, with Andrew and his weapons, we can move the ball through the air if we need. With Big Q and the OL growing another year together, we should be able to run the ball down people's throats if we need to, as well.
This is the most exciting off-season in quite some time (IMO).
I don't think we have a more important non QB individual need than a TE who can legitimately block AND receive at the top of the depth chart. (i.e. 1 or 2). I get all that Ebron brings, but we missed Doyle's flexibility last year more than anything else. A 100% healthy/capable Doyle will be the missing piece to make us unstoppable in both run and pass. Ebron just isn't a substitute. Doyle was trusted by Luck over all else (not named Hilton) to get 1-10 yards when we most need it, or slip a little deeper and also catch reliably. I realize we have new weapons like Campbell for that now, but a guy who can effectively chip a DE and on the same play get open and CATCH the dang ball to get a first down is tops in importance in my book. This is why I wish we had drafted a real TE and not just another converted basketball player type or glorified extra large receiver. Funchess may as well be a receiving TE, I don't really see much difference than many of the receiving TE's out there. Doyle is a key weapon "with a specialized set of skills" or so the action movie hero trailer goes, that for me is undervalued by so many here. Travis Kelce in my view is the most valuable player in KC not named Mahomes. We all know what Gronk once was. Doyle is our Gronk/Kelce in terms of production potential on THIS team this year at 100% health. We all know he's not as likely to be there this season/all season, so it sure would be nice to find a suitable replacement or even upgrade. I am not familiar with the player you suggested, but thanks for putting him on my radar.
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On 5/8/2019 at 1:23 PM, indyagent17 said:
I think we'll keep 10 offensive linemen not 9
I hope you are right, but that assumes a 10th would be deserving of keeping, it will depend on camp/preseason games. I am not sure which WR would get knocked out, but this is the real life version of my earlier question on which positions do you favor with those last 1 or 2 guys on Offense. I picked OL and TE. Some picked WR and RB. 6WRs versus 10OLs. It is an interesting choice. Quality OL's who flash in a preseason game may be a valuable target off our practice squad, especially for weak OLs out there like Houston. If some position could overcome a temporary deficiency I think I would pick WR before OL. But that's just me.
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On 5/3/2019 at 10:59 PM, BleedBlu8792 said:
The kid looks good and looks to already be in football shape.
I think he was BORN in football shape. Some humans are made for football. Flexibility to combine with frame and muscle and mental ability isn't talked about as often, but I think it is undervalued sometimes by fans who focus more on "skilled" positions but it really helps keep many common injuries at bey. Natural flexibility is a huge trait to help prevent injury. This guy seems to be genetically perfect for the sport and role he has chosen.
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3 hours ago, shastamasta said:
Though at the end of the day...it's a game...not special ops
Thank you for this. I think sometimes people lose perspective.
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On 5/5/2019 at 12:05 PM, jameszeigler834 said:
Geathers is a box safety nothing more if he has to cover he is screwed cause he is terrible in coverage.
So what you're saying is Ballard is clueless about his assessment of Geathers as a one of his favorite players? Just want to be sure I am understanding your opinion.
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On 5/7/2019 at 3:59 PM, Steamboat_Shaun said:
Outside of Austin Blythe, I don't recall many other instances of this happening.
Also Shipley and Francois. Someone else mentioned Hughes. There's more that have shown up on teams around the league, but I think all those guys are/were starters on other teams. I recall the heated discussions about Shipley being a significant upgrade over that UDFA guy Grigson had starting at Center (I think a guy out of Fla or Fla St.) plus another terrible guy he had also brought in as the initial starter. There was a great deal of internal chatter about him playing favorites with players who did not earn it on the field as well as serious strife with Pagano (which turned out unquestionably true) and I recall many people were so pro-Grigson that they attacked anyone who questioned his judgement and called the reports of problems with Grigson/Pagano nonsense. Of course in hindsight it doesn't seem difficult to believe the chatter. I quoted an insider I know who was there daily at the time and it appears everything he shared was true. But some people just refused to think he didn't walk on water as a GM. Fanboys aside, many of those linemen were egregiously poor and contributed to Luck's injuries. It seemed pretty obvious to the majority of fans and media alike that he was doing a terrible job protecting Luck. It wasn't like all those players were world beaters, but in some cases, they were WAY better than Grigson's favorites. Shipley might have been a 7 of 10, but he was much better than the 3 of 10 he put in his place leaving Shipley on the bench for no apparent reason even though his performances were some of the highest rated in the league in the games he started and his replacement near the bottom. I hope Pagano can regain his success as a coordinator in Chicago which seems to be more in his lane than being head coach. But Grigson didn't do him many favors with the poor picks and FA choices he made.
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Well, he's a hell of a baller, all world at one point, but it really depends on their true feelings about Geathers. If he's more often not playing and behind Berry, will we have learned whether he is a longer term answer at SS? How much do people think Berry has in the tank?
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Grigson bashing aside, I think one big difference is their philosophy. Grigson almost seemed like a message board user approach where you just looked for the talent available and added them to plug holes. Ballard clearly is focused on 'what is our scheme and which players have the very specific special abilities I need to support that scheme?' and to me, that makes ALL the difference as long as your head coach is in sync with your GM, which was always the problem with Grigson and Pagano. Either or both likely would have done better with a counter-part who they agreed with. Ballard had a vision and he found his coach who shared his vision (and personality). The funny part to me is that it is harder to see any of this working out as well with "that New England guy..." at the helm last year and this. Let's hope the harmony and scheme focus pays off.
A lot of fair questions. Optimism has a way of glossing over all of it. I think I lean more positive than negative on many of those concerns, but you may be right, if a couple of them tip to the negative, it could be a massive downturn that takes Colts fans for an unexpected ride. As long as Luck is healthy, it is unlikely we spiral, but without most of your points going the positive way, he could really struggle to get us anywhere and then even if we make it, we could see a similar result.
This was a brilliant reminder that all teams have legit questions. There WILL be a day when it all falls apart for New England. (Just like it should have fallen apart for say Golden State, yet they kept right on track when things looked grim). I think KC will struggle to win their division this year unless San Diego's list of issues (you could have made) goes bust for their team.
I have to say to all 3 of you, that was one of the best post/counter post/counter posts threesomes I have ever seen on here. Thanks to all 3 of you.