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3 hours ago, The Fish said:
This is why I don't get everyone being so down on bringing in a vet on the short term. JB is bad (not very good?) and I don't see him fundamentally becoming something he's not (efficient and accurate), agreed there, and I don't really want to waste another year, which is what I strongly feel is going to happen if this course isn't changed.
I guess my take is if we bring in a vet we really aren't going anywhere either. We will still be a mediocre - or a little above - team with an aging QB that will need to be replaced soon. I just don't see the advantage to the team to spend that money on a QB to fill the gap.
I would rather focus on finding the next real QB for this team.
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On 1/1/2020 at 4:13 PM, indyagent17 said:
you're speaking the absolute truth
Actually what he was speaking it his opinion. The idea of "heart of a champion" is subjective at best.
I feel like Luck has the heart of a champion because it was very hard to leave football and his team, but for him to be the champion for his family he needed to leave football.
Seriously, having the heart of a champion means allowing you body to be destroyed to play a game that way too many people are irrationally invested in (you know - the term fanatic).? It's not like they were soldiers fighting a battle and Luck abandoned his soldiers on the battle field. They are playing a game!
You folks need to lighten up. Until you are in his shoes (and none of you will since you won't be a franchise QB for an NFL team) your judgment of him is pretty childish. But this is just my opinion. I'm sure in the big scheme of things Luck's life will be just fine without your approval.
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1 hour ago, The Fish said:
Rivers isn't going to have a half a decade left, but he's a monumental, unquestionable, obvious, plain as day upgrade, and it's needed, badly.
We all have our opinions, but I just don't think this is true. But I could be wrong, since it is just my opinion. I haven't actually evaluated his current ability like would need to be done to determine his value.
I just feel that a few years ago it was true, but his performance was not great this year and we don't know how fast he will diminish.
Old guys fail fast!
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18 minutes ago, The Fish said:
The guy might be old, but he can get this roster to the playoffs and on a one or two year kind of deal, given that the QB position is hard to get square, this is the best move the Colts can make in the short term.
And what really could Rivers give us? Get us to the playoffs? Big deal. So we can get bounced in the first game or two? I would rather use the money for a real solution.
24 minutes ago, Myles said:I can see that. I'm up for almost anything not to have Brissett as the starter next season. I truly beilieve we are a 7-9 win team if that happens.
And with an aging Rivers what are we? He will probably be a little less mobile and have worse arm strength next year (which is one of the concerns about him now). And who is he throwing to?
So maybe we are 9-7 with him?
This entire idea seems contrary to Ballard's method. I just don't see him being interested in throwing money at someone who really isn't the solution. And I would agree.
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4 minutes ago, aaron11 said:
hes made 50 million already and has plans to set up a medical research foundation
Yes. For people who haven't earned several million in their lives - which would include most of us - it's hard to imagine walking away from that much money.
I am planning to retire next year. I am making pretty good money (not millions!) and I am only 58. I could stay where I am for quite a few more years if I wanted, but I am not sure if a few more years is worth it.
3 minutes ago, Dingus McGirt said:So, he is like AL - he has no need for the game any longer. Good for him!
Yep.
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4 hours ago, Sumo63 said:
Sounds like a negotiating tool. If retiring was #1 on his list he'd just retire, right?
Your opinion, right? Not all people try to use any leverage available to get more green. Could be, but not the only possibility. Who said retirement was #1 on his list? The season just ended and I am sure he is really disappointed. Maybe he will retire. Look how long it took Luck to make that decision. You are taking about walking away from something that has dominated your life for most of these guys since they were in grade school.
We know what he has said but none of us know what is really going on in his head. It is possible he is feeling done. Getting physically and mentally ready to do this every year is something we can't possibly understand. And then to get physically beat up every week. If he doesn't see a path to a Superbowl and his heart isn't in it maybe he considers retirement.
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I hope they bring popcorn to the show! Too bad they already know the end. It will ruin the event.
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On 12/25/2019 at 6:40 PM, DEFENSE said:
we are desperate at qb, luck quit us
We are desperate at qb, Luck saved his life.
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I don't get the Rivers love. Too old to use this guy to build a team around. And the Chargers had some pretty good teams and never did much, in my opinion.
Anyway - I just don't see this guy taking us to a Superbowl so I don't see the point. Do we need him as a bridge to our next franchise QB? Plenty of guys could fill that role. If we are going to be mediocre why spend big money on Rivers?
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1 hour ago, Smonroe said:
Have you watched HK? They all say that they forget the cameras are there.
Besides, they’re professional athletes, they have cameras on them all the time.
I've noticed that cameras never impact professional athletes behavior!
I am not just talking about he players, but also the coaches and what they are trying to accomplish.
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29 minutes ago, Smonroe said:
I’ve always wanted to see the Colts on HK. I don’t buy that “it’s distracting” argument. If you’re going to let cameras distract you, then there’s something wrong with your abilities to focus.
As for Luck coming back, I’m not holding my breath.
So you don't think having a camera on you might alter the way you behave?
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20 hours ago, DougDew said:
Neither is all of the other stuff that doesn't get posted or bolded.
We can move on from JB. I don't care. I have no opinion I'm heavily invested in.
What's curious is not sure why JB has become the the whpping boy for everything that is wrong with the team. Its like chickens pecking the one sick one because that's what every other chicken is doing.
Maybe blaming JB for everything.....even TB scoring 31 point despite Winston's 3 picks....is simply easier than to entertain the notion that Ballard sucks. LOL.
The constant pecking must be comforting.
So you say we can move on from JB and then can't help but add more to the topic. No opinion you are heavily invested in and then need to give your opinion on how people are reacting the JB's performance.
You crack me up.
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This article about Newton says:
Newton is due just $18.6 million for 2019, a cheap asset that Carolina hasn't ruled out holding onto if he can show he can be himself again. In today's game, nearly $19 million for a starting QB is not expensive.
However, the expectation is that the Panthers will attempt to trade Newton this offseason provided they can get a large deal to make it worth their while. In what could be the most active QB market in years, Newton -- if healthy -- could be the centerpiece. That, of course, would depend on what happens to Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, and Drew Brees.
I don't see that as saying The Panthers have decided to move on from Newton. Sounds more like media spin at this point. Not saying it won't happen but doesn't sound like a done deal.
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On 12/17/2019 at 3:55 PM, ColtJax said:
Cam Newton will be, the Panthers already said he's going to be traded. 3rd rounder? If he's healthy I'd take a flyer..
Anyone have a source for this info?
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20 hours ago, coltsfansince65 said:
Absolutely love this kid.
And he is still a kid! Not even 24 yet. It's kind of scary how good he could be in a couple of years!
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10 minutes ago, Myles said:
There is quite a bit of gray area between quit and retire.
yeah, tough on the military comparison. 20 years is about normal, so I would lean towards "retire", but it can also be said that you quit. I've quit a few jobs in my time. I guess I could say I retired from Pizza Hut when I was young. I retired from being a hotel night front desk person. I retired form 2nd shift warehouse manager. I've retired from allot of jobs. Mostly with 2 weeks notice.
When I retired from the military I was a First Sergeant. I had two bosses - a Squadron Commander and a Command Chief Master Sergeant. The CMS took it personally as he helped me get the job as a First Sergeant and thought I would kind of follow in his foot steps. We had several pretty serious conversations about it and the point I was trying to make to him was that it wasn't about everyone else or what the Air Force needed - it was about what was right for my life. I have never regretted leaving at that point since my reason was to spend more time with my son. The job of a First Sergeant is very time consuming if you want to be good and I was up for an unaccompanied tour to Korea. Just not right for me so I moved on. I quit with a pension.
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33 minutes ago, Myles said:
I think retired and quit are the same when you are not near the retirement age of your profession. I'm 49. If I walked out today, people would say I quit. If I was 65+ and retired today, people would say I retired.
I think Luck quit. He had his reason, so good for him. He'll never be wanting for $$ again in his life.
Thanks for starting your statements as "I think". Way too many people are trying to pass off the way they feel as fact.
I retired from the military at 39. I could have stayed longer. Did I quit or retire? Now for many people leaving the military after 20 years is normal so maybe that isn't a good comparison.
And I am now 58 and planning to "quit" again next year and not work a real job anymore. I will just be leaving the company I am currently working for with no additional pension or anything because I won't qualify for any retirement package.
And either way it doesn't really matter. How I feel about it and others feel about might be different. Too many people here are taking this personally when it really has little to no impact on their lives - other than their enjoyment of Colts football.
I don't think Luck quit the team - he quit football. It's not like he just decided to give up on the Colts. It's a way different thing. What he made was a huge life decision to mitigate the physical damage being done to his brain and body. I bet most of his teammates understand and don't have the negative feelings that many of folks here do.
People change their path in life all of the time. I wish Luck well and hope he has a full and successful life.
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Seems like a lot of this has become a Luck bashing post. Quite a few years back - when Luck was getting destroyed on a weekly basis while he was carrying this team to 3 consecutive playoff appearances - I thought he might never sign a new contract with the Colts. I thought he might just refuse. Force them to franchise tag him, etc.
I feel like the team mgmt quit on him. Everyone seemed to be willing to let him do what was in his nature and let him try and do everything to win, regardless of the abuse he was taking. The O-line was a dumpster fire and he was a young man trying to carry a bad team.
Making this decision was the probably the hardest decision of his life. I am sure he felt the same way about "quitting on the team" as so many have said here. If he didn't care it would have been much easier to quit any time he wanted. I think his commitment to his teammates is what created a bad situation when it came to deciding and announcing his retirement.
People here talk about "the team" like it is something sacred. This is a game folks, entertainment. It's not battle, it's not a firefight. I say this as a 20 year military vet. They are playing a game for lots of money. People tend to make football - and sports in general - way more important than it really is.
I imagine I will get some flack from people about this and that's OK. We all have our opinions. My rant is over.
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18 hours ago, Pacergeek said:
Ballard's reluctance to buy star players leads me to believe that he feels he is capable of drafting star players. In his third season, I would say Ballard has drafted only 2 star players, Nelson and Leonard, which is not close to being good enough.
So this isn't about a narrative Ballard is trying to sell - it is about your assumptions based on his behavior as a GM. Glad you cleared that up.
Let's remember buying star players is also not a sure fire solution to creating a championship team. But it will create a financially unsustainable roster over time. You don't agree with his approach but that doesn't make you right. I am not saying Ballard is a genius or the best GM in the league, but he has a plan and is executing on it. Lots of other variables this year have seriously impacted this teams ability to win.
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On 12/10/2019 at 5:58 AM, Pacergeek said:
There is no accountability on this team. No excuse to get torched from Winston when his top WR is out of the game. Our defense gave Winston easy completions the entire game. I keep hearing how Eberflus is a future HC lol.
And what would you need to see to determine there is accountability. If someone got fired would that satisfy you that accountability has been established? Or maybe fine the entire defense - including the coaches - since there is no way Winston could have torched us if there was accountability?
What is it?
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15 hours ago, WoolMagnet said:
Funny how toward the end of most seasons everyone is a budding NFL GM.
And during the FA period, and during the draft, and during training camp...
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On 11/21/2019 at 8:28 PM, AustinnKaine said:
Lets sign Antonio Brown. Didn't he and T.Y grow up together?
So did Cain and Abel. Look how that turned out.
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28 minutes ago, Chrisaaron1023 said:
How do these guys schedule surgery so quickly?! lol I got people waiting months with a sports hernia.
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29 minutes ago, John Waylon said:
That’s nice and all, but we sure don’t feel like a 3rd place team, if I may be bluntly honest.
I certainly get that. Still too many questions. I do feel like we could easily be 8-2 with a solid kicking game, even with everything else that has gone on.
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I look at Manning's Colts. Best regular season record for about decade I think. Lots of playoff appearances, not as much success. The year we won the SB the defense and the running game somehow turned it into high gear and were very successful during the playoff run.
So - you need to be very good on both sides of the ball to have a good chance of a SB victory. We will need a stud QB - but if we have a better chance of putting together that defense this year rather than trying to draft a QB I am good with that.
I like to use Seattle as an example for that model. When Wilson showed up the team was a pretty good team with a tough defense. Wilson fit right in and was pretty successful from the start. In addition it helps a young QB to take some of the pressure off. I think most of us would agree Brady also benefited from a team that was pretty good with a tough defense his first few years.
We have all seen too many young QBs go to bad/mediocre teams and then fail miserably.
Anyway - building the defense this year works for me.