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1 hour ago, krunk said:
I think we'll end up signing him. There's too many ties that make sense in this one. Pagano likes players from Florida because he says they know how to play football down there, then you have the ties to his brother John Pagano. Then you have the plus of having his former DB coach here and the obvious need we have for a #2 corner. Grigs probably won't let the guy leave without getting a better contract in place than what Dallas is offering .
Just as many here have given their blessing on this CB, I too, would seem to think this makes sense. Another notch filled on the defensive side of the ball. It certainly couldn't hurt judging by his play & tenure with N.O. & S.D. To me, that would leave a couple of spots for the draft if they're determined BPA at #18 & beyond, which IMO could wind up being a LB & OL. Possibly an OLB in later rounds.
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44 minutes ago, adubb84 said:
I guess the word I would chose how I feel about this potential signing would be....indifferent. If we don't sign him people will be up in arms that Grigson "failed" again and isn't making enough offseason moves to help the team progress. On the other hand if the offer is too much then people will be angry that we didn't sign (insert player here) for that same deal....hopefully it makes sense for both parties.
Where/When/How did you locate the definition of the forum?
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7 hours ago, GoatBeard said:
I disagree with that. I only saw the elite TE'S pose real matchup problems for us over the last two years and they do that to everyone. Its not his job to stop every TE from catching an occasional pass down the seam by himself. He has other responsibilities as well and I have a hard time pinning that issue solely on him. He has done a lot of good things for us and I just think he has been one of our better additions over the last few years and become very under appreciated.
DQ is the only ILB we have who actually does bust up plays. Freeman did as well from time to time but he also got washed out against the run far more often. Which is a bigger issue for me because stopping the run is much more important to having a great defense. Its really hard to take everything away and the TE down the seam is a difficult thing for every defense to stop.
All im saying is that he made a lot of plays for us last year. All LBs have the majority of their tackles as "drag down" tackles. That's their job mainly is to chase down ball carriers and make tackles in the middle of the field (the hardest area to defend) and prevent first downs. I think he does that very well. If I had one complaint about him its that he's starting to show his age and occasionally misses an open field tackle.
And to address offensivelyPC's post......I think DQ has clearly produced at a first round level for his career.
I don't think its as easy as you suggest as far as taking players in the "proper round". I feel like you should just focus on finding good players who will work hard and have productive careers. With all this over coverage of the NFL draft, we as fans have a tendency to over analyze it and lose sight of the big picture. If you can get a player like DQ in the first round every year you will have a great football team.
I think the best way to address our TE issue is to improve our pass rush and the coverage on the outside, then we can allow our safeties to focus more on the middle of the field. JMO
I also think Ragland might be able to shore up an even bigger issue for our defense and that is the run. If you can force third and long, a lot of your weaknesses dissapear. Its all the sudden much easier to mix up coverages and pressure the QB.
I wouldn't be upset if we chose Ragland because I think he is going to be a very good LB for a long time. I just want them to add a good player.
Very nice post.
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2 hours ago, Superman said:
Where were you guys when Grigson drafted a receiver in the first round last year? I don't understand all this talk about needs-based drafting.
Agreed. IMO, if Ragland is BPA at #18, then it would be a very good pick for Indy to form a stellar defense around this guy. Several have suggested that he lacks coverage skills via some of the NFL scouts & mock jocks. Got to see this kid play many times. He's very good, intelligent, & has the proven leadership qualities about him to become a force in this league. If he's there with the 18th pick and BPA is satisfied, I wouldn't be disappointed in the least by having the Colts grab him. Again, JMO.
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19 minutes ago, danlhart87 said:
Parry was decent but he relies a lot on Anderson beside him.
Billings gives the Colts a DOMINANT NT
I've liked Ragland at #18. An "impact player" IMO right away. A nucleus for the defense. This guy has the wherewithal play/intelligence/attitude to form a very good defense that this franchise has sorely lacked for a very, very long time.
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6 minutes ago, danlhart87 said:
None of the pass rushers in this class do anything for me. Sure, there's one that I really like (Calhoun) but I wouldn't lose any sleep if we didn't draft any.
I understand the need but I would rather spend picks on impact players.
6 minutes ago, danlhart87 said:I think that's the absolute mindset of the Colts. I believe they've acquired the impact coaching positions already. I firmly attest that the draft & correct FAs will mirror the directive of their chosen paths, fits, & schemes. We're going to find out soon what "impact players", if any, that will be. To me, impact players are the ones that come into this league & contribute right away and/or their first 2 seasons.
The term "impact" contains many sided definitions as to how well, quick, and a long lasting adjustment to excellent play they can achieve. However, given all the changes that have happened since the last play of 2015, I think that's exactly what the franchise has demonstrated and pointed to.
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27 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
It was a move we had to make and the correct one. We were rebuilding and Peyton would've had all kinds of trouble playing behind the lines we have had the last 4 seasons. With Andrew Luck there for the taking I agree 100% with Irsay's decision. Will Andrew ever be as great as Peyton has been, probably not but that isn't the point. He still will be Good to Great most seasons and has been Very Good his first 3 seasons. Last season he was just injured but stuff happens. Andrew hasn't been a bust and has provided a 38-23 record as a starter + got us to a Championship Game already.
A huge statement to the bolded, '06CBE! Not only with the Colts, but with other teams if it were not for Peyton selecting Denver. The Broncos defense, I feel, played a huge part in his decision. Relying only upon offensive weaponary teams to reach another 2 Super Bowls was, in all likelihood, (to him) impossible. I think he knew the limitations would not reside in himself only. The Denver offense & defense coupled together over the last several years is exactly what Peyton envisioned when he became a Bronco. A very well balanced team with a great shot at SBs guided along with his expertise at QB. Turns out his expert opinion was absolutely correct.
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11 minutes ago, WoolMagnet said:
Its a bummer Peyton didn't retire a Colt but I think its for 1 simple reason. RESPECT. (Or actually, the least disrespectful decision)
look, like it or not, we showed Peyton the door 4 years ago.
Denver was there to pock him and his belongings up "at the curb" of his football life when some were writing him off. (Including the Colts to some degree)
if he retires a Colt he somewhat kicks Denver to the curb.(disrespectful)
but its not disrespectful to turn our offer down , i feel.
he came back so we could honor him. Thats good enuff for me i guess.
the guy just always seems to do the right thing.
i'll miss watching him, whatever the uniform and city.
Agreed. 4 years ago the Colts were between a rock & a hard place. Andrew Luck sitting there for our taking, or letting Peyton go with his mileage & many surgeries to his neck (unbeknownst to us how that turns out).
I'm sure many would agree that the Colts & Irsay made the right call. As hard and extremely painful that was, it came down to a gamble. Rolling the dice on Peyton at that moment in time was incredibly dangerous, along with Andrew Luck staring us down as the number one pick & future of the franchise.
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7 hours ago, Superman said:
I'm hopeful. I think the changes on the coaching staff can be significant, and I think Grigson can draft better than he did in 2013 and 2014.
I'll save my optimism, though. I think there were too many unsuccessful decisions over the last two years. The staff in general will have to prove that they are capable.
Therein lies the crux of the entire argument concerning the direction of this team.
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2 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:
Another thing to take into consideration is the state of the franchise when they pick a guy like Spence.
Meaning, if the Colts take him at 18, and he turns out to be very good -- then great.
BUT....
If the Colts take him at 18 and he doesn't pan out for whatever reason.... athletic performance or off the field issues --- then it could cost Grigson and Pagano their jobs. That's not the case with every franchise. Some GM's and HC's have more latitude than RG and CP. They can not afford a mistake.
So, if draft day comes and we don't take him --- it might mean that the team felt it could not take such a risk. And I won't blame anyone. Sometimes(not always) but sometimes its better to take the safer player.
And this may be one of those times.
Couldn't agree more with the bolded, NCF. If there at #18, Reggie Ragland fits that bill and most likely BPA with a dire franchise need IMO.
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4 hours ago, jvan1973 said:
If you are a colts fan, why would you not be optimistic about the team moving forward?
Exactly. Agreed 100%. Everyone knows where I stand. I'm about as optimistic as it gets toward most things. Some say I'm too naive. Maybe. At least I go to sleep at night with a notion, no matter how bad things get, there's a focal point of light on the other side of the fence. An aspect which has been with me since I was 20.
Anyway, about the Colts. Fanatic is described in many ways. I've always sided on the good things the team has done in the past & present. That leaves the future. So why would I differ? The best thing this franchise has done since last season was to hire a new blooded position coaching staff across the board, and keep Chuck Pagano in the wake of it. Chuck knows these guys. Knows their backgrounds & capabilities.
To me, this franchise has chosen a path of absolute cohesion on every level. I think Irsay has made that clear enough. So yes, I'm very optimistic about our future. Whether that's drafts and/or free agents plus all other variables that go into the mix.
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2 hours ago, Buck Showalter said:
The vocal bemoaner and curmudgeon is at a distinct advantage, since sports in general sets the enthusiast & fan up for disappointment more often than not. So in loss the malcontent are able to further justify their stance "Look at me I told you the coach stinks" "I told you so". etc...
In victory, well that same grouch is able to suspend the disbelief and revel in the victory...
So win, lose, or tie the constant complainer apeases their own ego...
Your last sentence is probably the best definition I've ever heard concerning that type of NFL fan.
Well said.
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42 minutes ago, Carlos Danger said:
Hey... I read today in an online version of a Denver newspaper that #18 decided to retire as a Bronco, foregoing the one day contract offer from Indy.
Was wondering if anybody else heard this, if it's old news already or what. It seems like if it was a credible report, we'd have a thread on here about it, but I haven't seen one.
I realize that I didn't provide a link, but I'm strapped for time and am confused as to why this isn't blowing up my news feed from other sources... If true, it's unfortunate, in my view, not that I am making a judgement, just would have liked Peyton to retire a Colt.
According to the Denver Post & Mile High Report/SB Nation, Peyton thought long & hard about retiring as a Colt one day prior to being inducted to the Colts ROH. Seems he made his decision to forego a one day contract with Indianapolis and retire in Denver as a Bronco.
At least that's the last I've heard. However, he'll still be inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as both a Colt & Bronco.
If anyone else has more info, please post it.
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32 minutes ago, southwest1 said:
You can say that again. Jimmy's even softened my position on his "and umm's" during press conferences too.
He's so nice to his fans & does such incredible charity work in Indianapolis that I let it slide now.
To tell you the truth, I think it's a nervous tick thing that Mr. Irsay does to relieve minor stage fright like an automatic reflex. I just keep telling myself he's a good man & public speaking may not be a natural gift in his personality arsenal or skill set. That doesn't mean he's not smart or funny because he is...Just that sometimes, he struggles to find the right words to best encapsulate the circumstance. No worries Mr. Irsay. You're a phenomenal owner who always pushes for more Lombardi trophies for our franchise & I respect that.
I believe you're right on the dime concerning Jim Irsay & "stage fright". Seems like he very well knows what he wants to say & when, however, a lot of times it just comes out in a non-intended way of "rumblin', bumblin', stumblin' " carnage.
I think that fits Jim. He's a great owner. And, that's what counts with me.
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15 hours ago, Gramz said:
I can always count on you to make Me laugh.
I agree, Gramz! SDS has a very gifted comical sway about him. Some of the posts he comes up with split me to pieces.
That "Quote(st") maze was hilarious.
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8 minutes ago, krunk said:
I think by intention Smith was drafted as a guy who the Colts felt for sure wouldn't take long to assume the nickel role from Butler and with a little bit of time has the skill set to play the #2 corner when asked to do so. I think they drafted him as an upgrade on Butler. In my mind I don't at this moment think they have full confidence in him as the clear cut #2 corner. I think somebody else like Mackenzie Alexander or William Jackson 3 will be drafted for that role.
Agreed. There are quite a few stating that this franchise has more holes than Swiss cheese. I disagree. OLB/ILB/CB/OL. To me, these are the positions of need. If the Colts can acquire above average players here, it turns this franchise into a very dangerous foe. And by that, I mean a SB contender for the future. That's how close we are IMO. The doom & gloom club of the Colts would have to stand down for a while if that comes to fruition.
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17 minutes ago, get an 0-line said:
imo new coaches can make a difference in how our present talent performs. they will have new schemes and the same talent can be all of a sudden playmakers. we can see an example of this with hoodie, he takes average talent and his system turns them into top tier players. system and scheme imo can make or break a team. I think we now have coaches who can turn our present talent into above average players, I expect our team to have a good shot at the super bowl next season. thoughts?
Although I agree with your statements about the new blooded coaching staff playing a significant role for Indianapolis, I think having a bonafide shot at next year's SB is quite a long shot at best. I believe the coaches are the nuclei starting point for any very good/great team. With that being said, the next step is drafting/corrective FAs/ and retained roster that conform to the overall schematics that they initiate to follow as their chosen form of winning football games.
These new coaches certainly contain the ability & experience in the NFL to give the Colts a very good chance of accomplishing that goal IMO.
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1 hour ago, southwest1 said:
Nice trip down nostalgia lane there Corgi. I like stories like that because they make me feel young & not so ancient anymore. Did you like the job or the colleagues you worked with? I hope so.
My dad always felt that Beta was a better machine than the VHS. The color held up better on Beta tapes under heat & years of wear & tear watching recorded movies. Plus, my father was always surprised that this Japanese Beta machine never took off in America like the VHS VCR did in his estimation.
I have an affinity for older technology actually. 8 track players & stuff my sister & I grew up with. I don't collect it or anything but I get a kick out of older technology from my generation I guess. My dad always says we were the 1st remote control. Get up & change the channel. Okay, leave it there. You can sit down now. We watched what our parents liked. Personal preference wasn't even an option back when my sister & I were growing up.
BTW, I grew up on both black & white TVs & color TVs too. The historian in me prefers black & white vs color now because it reminds me of old news reels & journalists smoking on the air during news broadcasts as well.
This is so cool, SW1! Brings back all the great memories I had growing up watching black & white TVs. We didn't even have a color set until 1973 after remodeling our basement with my Dad. It wasn't until Christmas that year I enjoyed watching the NFL on Sundays and eventually Monday Night Football in color the following season on our new 25" Hitachi set. We also added a "Lloyd's Stereo" with 8 track above the entire walled console for the TV. Hog heaven, I tell ya.
Still had to get up & change the channels though. Which I didn't mind in the least. I remember finally seeing our beloved Colts in "Living Color" when they were on. A treat I'll never forget. The next few years after that, contained the Bert Jones lead Colts with Roger Carr, Lydell Mitchell, Ehrmann, Dutton, Cook, Barnes, Marchibroda and company. Great & exciting games 1975-78.
However, I always enjoyed watching the NFL in black & white before our color set. A fond memory of my introduction to the NFL via Colts football in 1964. Good gracious, it's been that long -- 52 years ago. Wow. Times & the game have changed quite a bit. But, my appreciation & love for it came through that old Zenith black & white, for which I am forever grateful.
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44 minutes ago, chad72 said:
Terrible pass blocking line making RW run for his life but a much better run blocking line, especially when Max Unger was there. Yes, the RB has to have ability but if you cannot even get a stalemate at the line, you are asking the RB to do too much.
Guys like Adrian Peterson and Barry Sanders, they are a different mold, let's cross them off this conversation. But the guys who ran behind Mike Shanahan's ZBS OL in the early to mid 2000s, when they were churning out 1000 yard rushers, the OL was a big part of it, make no mistake about it.
Yep. The switch to ZBS that Chudzinski/Philbin have eluded to along with undoubted OL draft prospects, coupled with defensive ones, should improve this team almost immediately from a standpoint of expected production this year into next. I agree, the OL is extremely important for Luck as well as the RBs.
I just do not expect the Colts to deviate from this strategy of acquiring OL & defense.
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19 minutes ago, chad72 said:
Yeah, just saw what you guys were referring to.
Wow, some people just have to devote their lives to negativity and bad mouthing to feel better about themselves, it seems like. It is really pathetic and sad at the same time.
Negativity just drags you down. Mr. Irsay does not deserve that.
Chad72, wholeheartedly agree. Fans who are true prowess to the NFL, learn to wade through the sludge & commit a mentality that goes above the negative fray.
Indianapolis is a great organization which tries to produce a very competitive team each & every year. History has proven that. The fact of an 8-8 2015 season also shows just how committed this franchise is to winning via acquisition of almost an entirely new coaching staff.
Let's let them do their job. Irsay stated he wants to get younger & build through draft.
That does not happen overnight by any stretch of the imagination. We have many instrumental tools right now, both on offense & defense. It's very conceivable with just a hand full of correctly selective players & the new coaching we're not that far off from becoming a very formidable force. Wish many others could see that.
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7 hours ago, IndyD4U said:
We all know that the strength and conditioning coaches are solely responsible for player health.
Thought it was a very intelligent move to hire Darren Krein. This guy has the ability to evaluate and implement a strong S&C program for each player. Why Miami let this guy fly is a head-scratcher to me. Anyway, glad the Colts ended up grabbing him. I think he's going to make a tremendous contribution to this club.
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7 minutes ago, AustinnKaine said:
Another offensive coordinator in the forums.
Nope. Just a guy whose been a fan of the Colts for over 50 years.
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4 minutes ago, COLTS449 said:
Even though I'm basically echoing what others have said. No. Doyle doesn't have the ability of Fleener. And I wouldn't even think he'll be the number 2 TE. I think we'll draft a guy, or sign Owen Daniels, Scott Chandler, or maybe even Vernon Davis. I love Doyle though. He's a great guy to have as your 3rd TE. He is sort of a swiss army knife. Or the jack of all trades, master of none type.
It'll be interesting to see what Chud has in mind concerning Doyle's role, if retained.
I can see what you've mentioned about signing another TE if necessary to complement Allen. Whatever the scheme ends up being, it should involve that.
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10 minutes ago, ColtsLegacy said:
Not exactly. Allen will handle his own blocking duties and, also, have a much expanded role as a receiver. He won't be filling Fleener's role, Fleener's role no longer exists. As of now, Doyle will be the #2 TE and, likely, will see a lot less snaps than Allen has the past few seasons.
This team is no longer a 2 TE team. Allen is THE TE.
And I sure hope he proves it, CL! If Allen can stay healthy (hopefully via Krein S&C),
than I've no problem expecting his role as TE to be a critical one for Indy.
That "Quote(st") maze was hilarious.
This is so cool, SW1! Brings back all the great memories I had growing up watching black & white TVs. We didn't even have a color set until 1973 after remodeling our basement with my Dad. It wasn't until Christmas that year I enjoyed watching the NFL on Sundays and eventually Monday Night Football in color the following season on our new 25" Hitachi set. We also added a "Lloyd's Stereo" with 8 track above the entire walled console for the TV. Hog heaven, I tell ya. 
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Would be outstanding if this plays out with the CBs. And to the bolded, there's nothing more that would make me happier. Just one very good to great MLB/ILB can create havoc & inspiration that most defenses can feed from.