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    Positives and Negatives Colts Vs Jets

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    Positives (1st two possessions)

    1. Holmes walked off on his own power

    2. Defensive 1st team looks good, good pressure against the pass, solid against the run (2 series first team)

    3. I watched Nicks running crisp routes

    4. Defensive play calling, much more aggressive (2 series first team)

    5. Ty Hilton

    6. Pass protection (first team looked good, 1 series)

    Negatives

    1.Back up center Harrison off with timing, but it's to be expected he's a rookie

    2. Offensive line run blocking looked bad (first team)

    It's still early first quarter but I'm excited football is here!!!!!

    OG Donald Thomas re-tore quad.

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    You're probably right, I probably did whined and complained at some point.  But I realize that it adds nothing to the conversation.

     

    I'm sure Mewhort and Ulrich will get their chances.  You said we had nothing but rookie guards left.  That's not true.  Thornton has a year under his belt and Louis has started games.  You may think he's a scrub, but he's an experienced scrub.

    I should have been more clear in my statement, I actually happen to be quite fond of Thorton (I forgot to mention him in the earlier quote of mine ) I think he played well for a rookie given the circumstances, and am looking forward to seeing any improvements he's made this offseason.

    Steven A. Smith suspended for controversial comments regarding Ray Rice domestic violence case

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    I have a few thoughts on the topic. I'm going to attempt to refrain from addressing the issue, so much as addressing ESPN's handling if the issue. On one side, I get where Smith was coming from. I think (hope) he was simply suggesting that people should do what they can to keep themselves safe and avoid confrontation. While I don't agree with him in this instance, I can see where such logic can be applied. A perfect example is when I am waiting to turn out of my neighborhood and I see a car coming with their right turn signal on. Theoretically, I could go right then. That leaves the chance that the driver doesn't turn and hits me anyways. Therefore, I wait until I see deceleration to make my turn safely.

    Conversely, I get where Beadle is coming from. She is suggesting that people should not have to alter their own decisions in fear of any other person. I would agree with her. That line of thinking is what leads to tyranny, such as the political leaders in Turkey saying that honorable women should never laugh out in public. Heaven forbid that laughter offends some insecure man and leads to him taking out his embarrassment on a laughing woman.

    Obviously there are people on both sides of this fence. I think people should live there lives and make there own choices. People should also be able to live without fear of physical repercussions for choices they make, unless such choices are to inflict harm unto others.

    What bothers me, purely philosophically, is how ESPN handled the situation. They tend to be the ultimate reactionary machine. They are so afraid of being sanctioned by the NFL that rather than provide a healthy forum for an explanation and N apology, they jump right to suspending Smith. I am no Steven A. Smith fan, however, he has established himself as someone deserving of an opportunity to explain himself.

    It reminds me of how ESPN cut ties with my favorite show of all time, Playmakers, out of fear of the wrath of the mighty NFL. ESPN conducts itself as the NFL's obedient little lap dog. The NFL felt that playmakers was too controversial presenting issues in the modern NFL, such as gay players, drug abuse, steroids, health issues (O lineman told if he lost weight to save his life he would lose his job), and even domestic abuse, so they strong-armed ESPN to get rid of the show for good after one season. Obviously the show was a work of complete fiction and NONE of these things could ever occur in the NFL today. So much for transparency haha. Seriously though, I wish ESPN would make their own decisions regarding touchy subjects.

    [Rant Over]

    Well said

    Steven A. Smith suspended for controversial comments regarding Ray Rice domestic violence case

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    I can see Steven's point.  I don't think he meant that women are responsible for provoking.

    And I believe that Rice has almost all the responsibility here

    But yes, to protect your life, a woman should not provoke a man who is inclined to knock out someone far smaller and weaker than him

    That's advice that anyone would give.

     

    I don't think Smith needs to lose his job over this.  He's a talking head, he just talks nonstop and what he said here......didn't upset me.

     

    I can see though if you are a victim of abuse how this might enrage you.  But posting while raging is not fair.

    Maybe he could have phrased it a little better

    Steven A. Smith suspended for controversial comments regarding Ray Rice domestic violence case

    in NFL General

    Posted

    Not sure if anyone posted this but on July 25, 2014 Steven A. Smith made some rather controversial comments regarding the Ray Rice domestic violence case on Espn’s First Take. Now Smith faces his own suspension from Espn. His own colleague Michelle Beadle from the show Sports Nation fired right back with some words of her own. I’m sure no one here condones domestic violence, there’s no question the NFL got it wrong with such a simple slap on the wrist suspension that Ray Rice received. Thoughts on these comments from Steven A. Smith and Michelle Beadle http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/espn-suspends-stephen-a--smith-over-ray-rice-domestic-abuse-commentary-213719386.html

    OG Donald Thomas re-tore quad.

    in Colts Football

    Posted

    I am pretty sure Ulrich John really is a tackle project.

     

    Mewhort, Louis, and Reitz will battle it out for the starting spot. I guess you could throw UDFA's Jonotthan Harrison, Josh Walker and Chad Anderson in the mix too. Nixon played some LG  last year in week 15 started week 16.  That about covers the G's on the roster.

     

    This could get Harrison to at least the practice squad may even the final 53 if he is as good as some seemed to think. There was a lot of buzz when we signed him about what a great pick up he was. He is primarily a C who can play G as of now Mewhort is our only depth at C unless someone else can snap...

     

    Grigs has selected Thorton(3)- Holmes(5)- Mewhort(2) the future of the interior O Line in the last two drafts. It looks like the future is now.

     

    Although I could see them going with Louis/Reitz on the other side of Holmes based on experience if it is close. Let Mewhort cut his teeth as a 3 position back up.  

     

    Not a lot has really changed we need Holmes to step in and take control of the line.

     

    Yea i am really looking forward to seeing Holmes solidify the line.  I also thought Nixon played well last year, wouldn't be surprised to see him in the mix at G.

    OG Donald Thomas re-tore quad.

    in Colts Football

    Posted

    I'll be civil and ask. Besides whining and complaining, what do you suggest the Colts do?

    BTW, whining and complaining aren't going to win you any likes, nor will people take your post seriously. If you don't care about that, carry on.

    Firstly I'm not here for likes, secondly these forums are here for colts fans to express their opinions as fans etc., and thats what I'm doing.  Im pretty sure there have been topics you have whined and complained about as Im "doing now".  To answer your question, I think we should give Mewhert or Ulrich a chance at the spot

    TY Ranked #9 overall best wr in league

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    No Jordy Nelson or Alshon Jefferies on this list? I think TY is on his way to being a number one just not quit there yet imo.  I would consider him 1a type or tier 2 receiver on the cusp of being a star in this league.  This year If he puts up 1200 yds and 8 tds he is our unquestioned guy and a star.  

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