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1 hour ago, RockThatBlue said:
Are they gonna play a game in Antarctica next?
Global warming will take care of that!
I can see it now : 1st & 10 "Antarctica Animals!"
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IMO, expansion is inevitable. As to where the NFL goes? That's a BIG deal to me, and most probably many others. I get the money. But, they had better think long & hard before delving into a country that flashes characteristics of the dark ages from time to time. Sponsors & networks will not tolerate or accept multiple segregationist views (no matter what that PCism is) which infuriate most of the world's free thinking democratic societies.
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On March 27, 2016 at 10:43 AM, Defjamz26 said:
He's got a lot of potential. I still remember the hit he put on Freeman that took him out of the game. So far, he's already better than Landon Collins. He can be the best safety from his class.
Agreed. He does contain the "potential" to be a very good S. We're definitely going to find out a lot more this season. Many here give him a good shot & I tend to agree.
The man can lay lumber. Let's see how he uses that ability by allowing himself to read coverages & disrupt receivers.
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The past is the past. Leave it there. The new change & direction of the Colts organization focuses on the betterment of the team. And that is, to surround Luck with a newly appointed goal of excellence which includes, coaches, players, drafts, selective FAs, playbook, and an overall schematic system of play to fit all of his abilities from the offensive side of the ball. The same targeted goal for the defense will also affect Luck, which has been IMO, sorely missed for quite some time.
As far as the contract? I'm quite sure the Colts & Luck will be able to work out something that benefits both the organization & himself without damaging what I've stated above.
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21 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:
Have you ever been to a game? When you go to the bathroom or concession stand you are gone for 30-45 minutes. The extra point or kickoff isn't going to effect that
Great point. Hey jvan, for an aging old decrepit man like myself, it takes me 30-45 minutes just to go at home sometimes. Mercy! 
Thank God, for DirecTV & DVR. Getting to a game is a long overdue excursion for me.
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Andrew Luck has been a very good QB so far for this franchise. What I call "AL1." For the first 3 seasons with the Colts (leaving out last year/injury) he has shown remarkable abilities under "duress". That "duress" has been attributable to the offensive line and himself. The OL play is self explanatory. That leaves his play. During those first 3 seasons Andrew was in a learning curve, as are most NFL QBs. His holding the ball a little longer, throwing inept passes down field to only save the play, not dumping off, or not launching the ball out of bounds to save sacks/hits/yardage.
Last season when he was injured and forced to watch on the sidelines, especially when Chudzinski came into the picture, it seemed light bulbs went off in his head.
This is where I believe Luck started seeing the whole picture from a standpoint of exactly what he really is capable of. The start of what I call "AL2". With the addition of our new offensive coordinator Chudzinski & the revised play calling there seemed to have been a switch thrown in his mind. To me, for the rest of last season while MH was QBing & the exuded passion from Luck eyes began to show quite a bit of excitement in his tone, demeanor, and rehabilitation.
So, "AL2" is now springboarding into this upcoming season 100% healthy, new coordinators, new coaches, new strength & conditioning, and a new mindset of his past mistakes of trying to "do it all" with a consensus by many of "carrying" the team. I may be off base with this analysis, but it sure lends credence to what we have witnessed with regards to all I've mentioned above. "AL2" should be able to take everything the NFL can throw at him at this point. With a new playbook, new style of play, new mindset of his true capabilities, new coaching, and wherewithal of his entire QB responsibilities, then it stands to reason he should be labeled GREAT over time.
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12 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:
I'd just like to say for the record.......
That I have not made a single post in this thread. Not one.
So the rest of you --- Carry On!!
Good point. That's great optimistic reasoning that I usually adhere to. Put me down "guilty as charged". Yes sir, I certainly took the bait. Mea culpa.
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On March 22, 2016 at 11:46 PM, Gabriel Alexander Morillo said:
I swear, Kraft just up to his dirty tricks against us...
Kraft has always been a wolf in sheep's clothing. Anything to upset the Colts, he'll try his best to achieve it, whether on the field of play or not.
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Top 5 IMO :
1. Schlichter/Elway/George
2. Entman
3. Ugoh
4. Gonzalez
5. Alberts
There are more. But these guys hurt the most.
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12 minutes ago, Gavin said:
"But, unfortunately for better or worse the players brought this on themselves"
If an underclassman declares for the draft despite clearly not being ready then yes I agree its partially his fault...But only partially. Now when Sr's enter the draft they do so not having a choice....They don't have another year of eligibility and have to enter the draft. Which means going to a team in many cases where the Coordinator does not know how(Or refuses to alter his scheme just a bit) to get the best out of the players skills and he either is set up to fail or rots on the bench not learning anything beyond the Playbook....And that happens to players no matter when they came out
A much better refined definition of the Colts in the last 4 years concerning the offense and defense. Thank goodness that's changed.
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1 hour ago, ColtsBlueFL said:
Pat McAfee isn't far off. Here's some number for you.
Years KO Spot Return % TD/Ret % Yd/Ret
1994-2010 30 83.32% 0.29% 22.24
2011-2015 35 48.30% 0.31% 24.09
Start TD% FG% Score%
20 17.70% 11.70% 29.40%
25 18.10% 13.10% 31.20%Percent chance of a team scoring starting inside the their own 20 yard line? Around 28.60% since 2011.
Coradelle Patterson (Vikings) is the only returner averaging over 25 yards per kickoff return these days that I am aware of. Maybe the Jets returner too.
Thanks for the info, CBFL! So, what all this boils down to "yardage wise" on kick offs from 2011-15 is a starting point on the 25 yard line anyway. Based on these stats, Pat McAfee is right on the money. Kick it out of the end zone or very close to it ( most will not run it out), and the ball is placed on the 25, which is the league average of return from the last 5 years. No change at all or advantage by kicking it through the end zone. Seems that strategy eliminates the returns. So ... Is that what the NFL wants to do in order to alleviate head trauma on a large scale?
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30 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:
How does moving it to the 25 create more returns? If the ball goes in the end zone. No one will bring it out. If you put it at the 15, far more would take a chance bringing it out.
Agreed. If the statistic is correct from ColtsBlueFL, and the return ratio is bettered by only 1% for TDs at the 25, it stands to reason what you've touched on here jvan, is that returners are swayed by a false sense of larger yardage probability returns.
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This is hard to say, but I voted "no".
1. Montana
2. Manning
3. Brady
Montana & Brady enjoyed/are enjoying/ good defenses during their careers. Peyton did not. Major factor to me.
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I'll just state this. Very good to great defenses for the sake of argument contain at least ONE outstanding playmaker at MLB/ILB. They contribute on a level that far exceeds one dimensional skill. They take havoc & disruption to a higher level. Can anticipate offensive sets for a game & inject that to the rest of the players. Tone-setters. Are highly versatile from one side of the field to the other. Shed blockers easily.
Get to the ball quickly. Run stoppers. Impact tacklers. TO ratio high. They are field generals. Inspirational leaders. Captains.
I've seen quite a few of these guys over the years. Lewis, Miller, Kuechley, Taylor, Ham, Lambert, Curtis, Howley, Singletary, Nitchke, McGinnest, Romanowski. Just to name a few of the many great linebackers we've seen. There are many more on the list. Anyway, these players are game-wreckers. Take a quick look at the Super Bowl winners. More than likely, you're going to find one of these guys on defense.
My whole point of luring in a "potential" player like this resides in history of the game. If the opportunity presents itself as the Colts may have this year, then it's an easy call for me. Irving & Jackson are not getting any younger, and by no means are they in the category as stated above. Moore? I don't know. The Colts are going to be at a big loss if one goes down or their play goes south.
Once again, if Reggie Ragland is there at 18, and he presents himself as BPA, then I pull the trigger on this guy. It just might prove one of the wisest moves towards solidifying an exceptional defense this franchise has seen in decades.
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3 minutes ago, jim scheurich said:
YEP, really I think their due. Hope RG3 works out!!
Seems the best anyone can do as a Browns fan is hope. The organization needs a major overhaul. They've made some recent changes. But, I think many more are required to get that franchise turned around.
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3 hours ago, jim scheurich said:
Yeah, I shouldn't laugh but I couldn't help it. They definitely deserve some football God intervention!
That might be what it takes.
lol
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2 minutes ago, Lucky Colts Fan said:
I hope the defense outplays itself again this year. Who would have thought Mike Adams would have a 2nd Pro Bowl season? Or that 2 rookies (Anderson and Parry) would anchor our DLine?
Whether Colts fans want to admit it or not, we got lucky our defense was able to compete last year. We need, not only our new coaches, but our defensive players, to step up and be dependable.
Defense wins championships, and we need an over-achieving D to accomplish that this year.
New coaches mold their defensive/offensive players (whether current or future) to a scheme & mindset through various abilities of each that benefits the system chosen as a whole. Pretty much a given that the Colts have struggled & sometimes mightily in the past with defense. Monachino should change that along with Williams & Pagano. That's pretty much what everyone wants to see and hope for. Good chance this might be the corrective recipe for that.
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Cannot express enough what good reasoning by LCF, SatAD, & Smonroe have stated here so far. There's no doubt in this fan's mind as to why these new coaches are here. And, that is to change the course & direction on both sides of the ball. Each of these coaches have been selected for direct links they've had via experience in the NFL. Very good experience, I might add.
I firmly believe that one of the biggest targets to excel in is defense. And yes, it's not going to be an overnight fix by any means. But, the foundation through these coaches has been laid in cement, at least for the foreseeable future. A very good foundation IMO. That's what it takes to start a formidable team. I'm very optimistic that these guys are going to impress quite a few once the ball gets rolling after the draft, free-agency, OTAs, pre-season, and the regular start.
The starting point of good NFL coaches is pivitol to any franchise that wants to win, and win consistently. I think Indy has already achieved that by their staggering "11" newly appointed positions.
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15 minutes ago, COLTS449 said:
Nice mock Jared. I do disagree with a thing or two, though. I don't see the Giants taking Floyd over Bosa for one. But I'd be happy with Billings. I think he has the potential to be a dominant NT.
Agreed, C449! Ragland is my choice if there by BPA. If not, Billings would not be disappointing at all. I think he has the potential to be an impact player right away along with the ILB from Alabama.
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18 minutes ago, Lucky Colts Fan said:
I can see that. We would basically be drafting, at best, a WR3. Which is exactly what we did last year. I remember Detroit banging their head against the WR wall for years.
We do have Luck though. He might not be the WR-star-maker that Manning was, but we're one injury away from that WR3 becoming a WR2... and if that WR is a red-zone stud, well then, I'd be OK with it. We need a red-zone threat besides Allen and Moncrief.
To be honest LCF, my response was a little sarcasm mixed with a lot of humor.
Just forgot to put a
and/or behind the WR!
Seriously though, you've got a good point. You want to take BPA while filling the gaps. Sometimes that's better said than done. However, and once again to be honest, it could be any number of selections as you've suggested that can get plugged into the 18.
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4 minutes ago, Lucky Colts Fan said:
We could use some help all over the field at just about every position besides QB, FB, K and P.
With that in mind, our 1st round pick is kind of a "can't miss" pick.
Besides QB, FB, K and P, is there any position you would be upset with the Colts drafting in the 1st round?
WR!
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1 hour ago, COLTS449 said:
I think we'll draft one in the 1st actually. No later than the 2nd. I'd be happy with Floyd, Spence, Ogbah, or Correa. Ogbah and Correa in a trade down, or Correa in the 2nd. Floyd and Spence should definitely be double digit sack OLB's IMO. And I think Correa has that kind of potential too. But I like some late round guys too. I hope we draft Floyd or Spence, then get a guy like Ochi, Judon, McCalister, Cowser, etc in the 5th or 7th.
I wouldn't be one bit surprised if we went Ragland at 18. Then Correa in the 2nd, and a G or C in the 3rd.
I know I've stated this over & over, but if RR is there at BPA 18? Grabbing this kid at ILB would serve many purposes. Run stopper. QB rusher. Intelligent. A very good tackler. Can see plays before they develop (instinct). Turnover factor. Moves laterally across the field with ease. Sheds blockers. Coverage weakness overblown. A proven team leader on defense. That's a lot of quantity with quality.
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The signing definitely upgraded the defense. By how much? A good bit as far as the secondary goes v. last couple seasons. Overall defensive grade? Yet to be seen. The "new"direction of the franchise started to roll with "new"coaching. Today, another good move that reflects that. Robinson & Davis will have a lot to talk about. That's a good thing. Nice pick up, Indy. Forge on.
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1 hour ago, COLTS449 said:
We could try to sign Brandon Marshall, but if we got him it would cost us a 2nd rounder.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Marshall still an exclusive rights free-agent? Has Denver made an offer yet? I'm sure they will. Combined with Miller, I can't see the Broncos letting him slide. Plus, he's going to want a pretty big money-maker contract. I think he's only been around the $500,000 mark or so thus far, plus he hit his bonus of roughly half that. As far as what that would cost Indy in picks/cash/contract? I have no idea.
I'd really prefer the Colts going the route of the draft & not costing us picks of any kind.
Global warming will take care of that!
Thank God, for DirecTV & DVR. Getting to a game is a long overdue excursion for me.
Colts to visit with LSU linebacker Deion Jones
in NFL Draft, Scouting, and Free Agent Talk
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The point of the article besides highlighting Deion Jones' play with LSU, is an alignment that ILB/MLB are a distinct need for the Colts. I agree. And, I also agree with the notion that this need is coming down the tracks like a freight train. We better had address this now, IMO. Indianapolis has now entertained 2 LBs from the SEC with very good play caliber for the NFL. That's not a bad idea. The SEC over the last couple of decades has been a beast. Whether Jones is a later round pick (which he is IMO) or not, I would tend to think they'll give this position much needed thought & front burner consensus. We need an ILB/MLB that can take over a defense & run it with absolute authority that demands respect from the NFL.