Mitch Connors
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59 minutes ago, DougDew said:
I think the 49ers got that dline by spending a lot of capital over the years to achieve it. They may have gotten some cast offs at relatively cheap prices at the time, but all of those names seem like they were expensive in terms of draft picks or FA cap space at some point.
Thats the key right there. 4 of their D linemen are 1st round picks (3 from the 49ers and 1 from the Chiefs).
In my mind the 49ers D Line = the Colts O Line. You get what you pay for.
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4 hours ago, holeymoley99 said:
We need to shift Hines to wr like he was most of his college career, have him play slot. It isnt working so far as an NFL rb. Give Wilkins some carries when Mack is healthy, start him when mack is banged up. Jo.Williams either needs to get healthy or needs to get cut. He has offered us nothing since he has been here. Let's elevate the rookie Bruce Anderson see what he can do, 2,500 yards and 27 tds last 2 years at ND State and 7.5 yds a carry last season.
Agreed. The Colts should run film on Sony Michele (Mack) and James White (Hines) in New England - thats how you use your backs effectively.
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5 minutes ago, Fisticuffs111 said:
Concerning for Leonard. Really hope he gets better and doesn't sufer any long lasting effects from this one.
As for Campbell...if he had a procedure you'd think he could be out for a few weeks.Great points. Really curious what this means for Campbell now that you mention it.
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38 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
Yeah the kick the Rams kicker missed last night could cost them the division title considering the opponent. The half glass empty people in here would have a 5 page thread in here why Vinny should get cut or just retire had he missed that easy kick.
To be fair, if the Colts miss the playoffs by 1 game why wouldnt Vinny's SD game be sited as a reason?
Also, if 3 weeks of bad kicks isnt a trend then 3 weeks of good kicks isnt either.
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Ouch. Glad there's a bye next week so some of these guys can get healthy.
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24 minutes ago, Superman said:
Some context that might be helpful to some of you: I think Deshaun Watson is a special talent at QB. However, I'm critical of how long he holds the ball. This displays a lack of anticipation, an inability to diagnose defenses before and after the snap, and an unwillingness to throw the ball into tight windows. I also think his footwork breaks down into absolute trash at times.
Just because I point out something that I think a QB needs to work on to get better doesn't mean that I don't like the QB and don't think he can improve.
Did you see this? This type of thing makes me like players more and more. Loved the response largely because Deshaun made it clear, in 30 seconds, I know nothing about being an NFL QB.
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15 hours ago, jvan1973 said:
Is there a link to the interview?
Obviously not going to happen
First, I agree a trade is never going to happen. Below is the quote and article they referenced.
“At some point, you’re not going to be able to run the ball for 180 yards, even with the best running back in the NFL,” Thielen said at his locker. “And that’s when you have to be able to throw the ball, you have to be able to make plays, you have to be able to hit the deep balls. You have to do that because otherwise it’s too easy for teams to just tee up and rush the quarterback. We have to be able to run the ball and pass the ball.”
https://deadspin.com/adam-thielen-tries-very-hard-to-not-say-anything-mean-a-1838625658
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34 minutes ago, gspdx said:
In your opinion.
We could have all of those guys and still be in the same situation and have a much more expensive roster with fewer draft picks.
I agree and I dont think we should/could have gotten those guys. I was pointing out that I think its insane to give Ballard credit for NOT doing something.
Thats like me saying "Really Ebron should get praise for those drops, after all he could have fumbled if he caught those passes."
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I dont claim to be an expert but isnt this defense working exactly as its supposed to?
We get pressure with the front 4 (week 1 & 2 anyway) leaving 7 with coverage responsibility.
We make teams beat us with check downs and short routes waiting for them to make a mistake (bend but dont break).
We dont give up deep passes.
We get gouged by the run if we cant fill gaps and/or shed blocks to make tackles.
We get eaten alive by RB's out of the backfield and TE's that chip block before releasing.
Seems to me the scheme isnt working because the players arent making the plays and thats the difference betweeen this year and last.
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4 hours ago, John Hammonds said:
I think CB also needs to get credit for the moves he didn't make:
-- Trading the house for Antonio Brown (who is currently in NFL hell after blowing multiple gaskets and may never play again)
-- Trading the house for Le'Veon Bell (Marlin Mack is 5th in the NFL (338 yards through four games with 4.7 yard average with 2 TD's) while Bell has 163 yards in three games (2.9 yards average and 0 touchdowns).
That knife cuts both ways. He shouldn't get credit for not bringing someone in unless he takes heat for missing on the players he should have brought in.
He should have traded for Clowney.
He should have made a move on Tyrell Williams.
He should have signed CJ Mosley.
He should have signed Mark Ingram.
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14 hours ago, IinD said:
That literally has to be the gameplan, keep away football that ends in 7's. FG's won't help us.
Right on. The Chiefs are one of the worst teams in the league at stopping the run. When you think about them also having the best offense which means playing with the lead a lot and they STILL give up that much on the ground. Their front 7 is a liability and can be exploited but it takes discipline to the run regardless of the score.
Mack gets 25 carries and we play action pass all day - this could be a game. Colts win 27-24.
Mack gets 10 carries and we try more long slow developing routes - this will be a route. Chiefs win 42-17.
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19 minutes ago, Blueblood23 said:
Houston has been a disappointment so far. I thought he would be able to generate the pass rush the team needed.
This team cannot stop the run which makes it really hard to mount an effective pass rush when its 2nd and 3 or 3rd and 2.
The Colts are bottom 10 in run defense and top 10 in pass defense. That's not because this defense is elite covering the pass.
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Why not bring Mike Mitchell back? Current free agent. Played here last year and knows our system.
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I loved the pass to end the game. Play to win.
I recall an announcer (no idea who) a few years ago say - ask yourself as a fan or player of the other team what you hope your team does and then do the opposite. Every Falcon fan was HOPING for a run there to give them a chance to win because they knew a completion ends the game. Play to win.
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Anyone have Gamepass or watch the games after the broadcast to see if Campbell is actually getting open?
Hes been in on 29% (LAC) and 25% (TEN) of snaps for 2 total targets. Is he open and JB isnt seeing him or is he covered? Is he in on running downs mostly?
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I think thats fair.
The falcons can win a game 20-10 by grinding the run or they can win a game 38-35 by airing it out. I'm not positive we can win a shoot out.
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Just now, jvan1973 said:
Can you get a link to when he was convicted?
Naughright filed a defamation lawsuit against Manning and Underwood. Prior to the parties reaching an out-of-court settlement, Manning gave damaging testimony
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3 hours ago, jvan1973 said:
Another one that is a qb in the NFL
Pretty sure half the posters in this thread would say they would never sign a player accused of this type of behavior.
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On 9/9/2019 at 11:12 AM, aaron11 said:
he was incredible but he also played a long time. i dont know of any other WRs that played into their 40s
the raiders picked him up when it looked like he might have been done, but the he went on to have a couple more 1000 yard seasons
That, to me, is the craziest thing about Jerry Rice. I remember him going to Oakland and I said this dude is hanging on too tight and needs to let it go. 3000 yards in 3 years later when he was 40...
Cant see that ever happening again.
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2 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:
It will take a hell of a lot more than a 3rd string qb . The jags are reportedly wanting 2 firsts
Agreed.
From what I read (Im not a CB expert) Ramsey is an A level CB but thats a lot to give up for any player. Particularly one that cant get along with his coach.
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Like Cam or not he makes teams play him differently because hes such a threat on the ground and through the air. Hes also a league MVP and NFC champion that hold several NFL records.
If Brisset is anywhere near Cams level we'd be in a great spot.
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13 minutes ago, ColtsBlueFL said:
Once cut his career is essentially over. So those who don’t mind punting him to the curb don’t care if he retires a Patriot (which I do not believe happens), but yet still want him in the Colts ring of honor? Just asking as maybe I have assumed incorrectly?
My mistake, I misread your point about the Pats. You clearly said "retire as a Pat" but in my head I read "be in their Ring of Honor" (assuming they do something similar). I dont think the Pats will 1 day contract him but I do think they will honor him when he retires. I believe he will wind up in 2 Ring of Honor situations - Colts and Pats.
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11 hours ago, ColtsBlueFL said:
Yup, and let him later sign a 1 day deal with Kraft and retire a Patriot. Nice.
No Ring of Honor for him at L.O.S. right?
Wow. Overreact much?
First, the Pats will do that regardless I think.
Second, Vinny has the worst kick rate in the NFL. Nobody will sign him.
Third, what does any of this have to with the ring of honor?
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Just now, ColtsBlueFL said:
Really, you'd approach that way? Not in an 'Adam do you think it's correctable by next week', or some type of discussion?
From the players perspective in an "what you can do next", I'd be miffed and say, 'OK, cut me'. I'll keep all of the 3.875 million pay you owe me this year too.
As a vested vet, all of his almost 4 million is fully guaranteed, whether he stays or is released.
OTOH, If he retires, he forfeits the remaining 15 checks of his $1,875 million base salary, and the Colts eligible to ask for a very large % of his bonus money back in return (which also frees up cap space for a replacement). But you can't 'force' someone to retire.
100% Id cut him . If Mack was fumbling on 66% of his touches (Vinnys miss rate ATM) do you think he should still be out there? What if Braden Smith was giving up sacks on 66% of drop backs how longs his leash?
Do you honestly believe another NFL team would sign Vinny if the Colts cut him today?
The salary hit is irrelevant we're so far under right now.
Hypothetically, Andrew Luck comes back next year, could you even get a 2nd rnder for him?
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The Colts would get 2 or 3 first round picks for Luck. Guaranteed.
Name one time in the free agent era that a young MVP caliber QB, who's under contract and healthy (assuming he is) has been traded for less?
Jay Cutler was traded for 2 firsts and a second - JAY CUTLER.