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16 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
Seemed like the Chargers had our number as well, outside of that we were damn near unstoppable.
I think we beat them pretty good in them playoffs a couple times IIRC. I dont remember the losses but I’m sure they occurred.
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16 hours ago, Never_Quit said:
Taylor fired his agent after that and hired Kawa, presumably specifically to do this.
Per Holder, JT's aw-shucks good guy persona is all just a PR campaign.
I'm so bummed. I loved this dude and thought he was a legit role model for kids (turned down Harvard, etc).
I think holder meant the nice guy thing in regards to this contract issue. ie. He was taking the reasonable approach and when that didn’t work, he changed tactics. I don’t think he meant that JT walks around with a false front all the time.Maybe JT is a walking lie with his persona but I don’t think that’s what holder was implying here.
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36 minutes ago, DougDew said:
Well, I can't think of a season under Ballard where I thought that the Colts would win the division or make the playoffs. I had us pegged as a 7-9 to 9-7 team each year, with more wins or losses any given season the result of luck or circumstances.
So this season isn't much different for me.
Unlike most seasons, I think there is less stress and questioning around whether or not this team is good enough. It isn't.
So like Chloe said, its a matter of enjoying the team to see how the changes pan-out and which direction it takes.
I expect the Forum will create its annual whipping-boy (can we still say that?) for the season, where every bad thing on offense or defense is the result of one player or coach on that side of the ball. I wonder who that will be this year?
Do you think St. Jonathon will be re sanctified if he signs? He’s the obvious candidate right now on O.My guess on the D for whipping boy is the CB unit. I like Steichen, but he’s already deified, so if the D isn’t great I think Bradley will wear the red suit with the horns and triangle tail as far as coaches go.
St. Christopher however seems impervious to criticism.
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For the record. I’m not necessarily against rookies starting. There are a wide range of factors that determine this.
Tosaymost teams does not cover it. The vast preponderance of teams do not start rookies game 1. It’s happened a few times. Some are great some terrible and degrees in between.
AR has little experience. If he does go game 1 that would be surprising.
I wonder if AR needs to take the brutality in a Read Option/RPO Qb taking a 100 plus carries would endure even if he were ready.
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1 minute ago, w87r said:
Then great coaches like Belicheck does start a rookie QB.(Mac Jones)
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1 minute ago, BeanDiasucci said:
The Colts started Y.A. Tittle as a rookie and that turned out pretty well.
They have a history. Y.A. In 48, Manning in 98 and luck in aught 12.
pretty much settled it. Richardson should start.
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Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:
Ben didn't start until untill game 3 and that is what you bring to the table
. the dude went 13-0 as a rookie and went to the AFC Championship, see you on the back 9.
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8 minutes ago, Superman said:
Saw a stat recently, Herbert has the more completions through his first three seasons than any other QB, ever. Number 2 is Andrew Luck, and Herbert is ahead by 254 completions.
Saw another stat:
His first coach was Anthony Lynn, who got fired right away. His coach now is defensive minded Brandon Staley, who has a tenuous grasp on game management. He's on his third OC in four years, and maybe the guy he has now will be able to maximize the incredible weapon they have in Herbert.
I think the dude is everything you want in a franchise QB, and right now he's experiencing the Andrew Luck intro to the NFL, with a coaching staff and front office that aren't quite locked in. And because the team hasn't had more success, the shortcomings are being laid at the feet of the QB.
Yep I like him.
That said he had a personal worse QBR this season at 58 down 13 points from last season.
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2 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
I guess with the eye roll, you forgot about Andrew
. Ben Roethlisberger was pretty bad as a rookie as well. Pitt went 15-1 and made the AFC Title Game. Don't let facts get in the way that I post. 
Son Roethlisberger was drafted over 2 decades ago and luck over a decade ago.
Plus Ben didn’t play till game 3.
Come on dude. Go hit a round of golf or something. You are doing really poorly here.
yep luck and Peyton Manning we’re both seniors when drafted and considered by most pundits to be THE 2 MOST NFL READY QBS IN DRAFT HISTORY. BOTH GREW UP IN NFL LOCKER ROOMS WITH THEIR FATHERS BEING NFL QBS.
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1 minute ago, Nickster said:
*, he’s gonna run a lot. I might be in favor of sitting him even if he’s “ready” from a load management standpoint. If he runs half as much as Hurts las year including the post season that’s 100 Carrie’s. Repeat Half of Hurts Carrie’s is 100 .
thats a lot. Then there is the hits in the passing game. Is say he’s run as much or more than Hurts.
I wouldn’t subject him to that kind of punishment all year.
I think they censored Bean or maybe I said that plus er which i guess would be caught in the ethnic ban. Lol.
3 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:Yeah Andrew Luck sucked as a rookie, did you forget him
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21 minutes ago, BeanDiasucci said:
Nobody disagrees with that. How could anyone disagree with that? But a lot of people think he will not be ready.
*, he’s gonna run a lot. I might be in favor of sitting him even if he’s “ready” from a load management standpoint. If he runs half as much as Hurts las year including the post season that’s 100 Carrie’s. Repeat Half of Hurts Carrie’s is 100 .
thats a lot. Then there is the hits in the passing game. Is say he’s run as much or more than Hurts.
I wouldn’t subject him to that kind of punishment all year.
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1 minute ago, Superman said:
I think we all need to have a big discussion about Herbert. The guy is checking all the boxes IMO, but there seems to be this prevailing opinion that he's coming up short. I don't get it.
But even he wasn't expected to start right away. Tyrod Taylor got hurt in Week 1, the lung thing happened, Herbert started Week 2, and that was all she wrote. But the plan was for Herbert to be QB2 for a while. And he was miles ahead of Richardson as a rookie.
I like Herbert a lot. But that aren’t getting it done over there. I didn’t realize he didn’t start play 1.
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43 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:
Please….
I’m fine if AR starts if he’s ready. That’s Steichen’s call.
What I’m not fine with is the typical nonsense of…. “the only way to get better is to play” Thanks for that old school logic of throwing QBs in the deep end and telling them to swim. Tell that to Patrick Mahomes.
If you can’t see that AR is a unique case and needs a unique plan after all that’s been talked about here, then I don’t know what to tell you. Solving a 2023 issue with 1983 thinking doesn’t cut it.
old school? When I was a kid, The only QB I ever remember doing well as a rookie was Dan Marino and he didn’t play until like game 6. QBs rarely played at all there rookie year back in the day. -
2 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
If you are referring to Mahomes, that is a poor take. Chiefs already had a good QB in Alex Smith who was right at top 10 material at the time - Chiefs were a playoff team. Rodgers didn't play either but is was because the Packers had Favre and were also good.
I’m pretty sure he’s said he’s for bringing them along slowly. But even if I misremember, most coaches in history has most today do not start rooks right away.
This is neither controversial nor should it be baffling.
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3 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
To me it depends on if he and the coach thinks he's ready in week 1. If not, I am fine either way. For some in here just to be opposed to AR starting on opening day no matter what is baffling. It isn't even about the wins/losses this year, it is about AR improving going into season 2.
Who knows, if AR plays we may win 8 or 9 games and surprise everyone. We have an average schedule and play in a weak division.
but Bestie, great football minds including Andy Reid believe QBs develop best starting in the sideline. So I don’t understand why you’re so baffled bro.-
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9 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
That is what I am saying. The media for the most part has been saying that on ESPN and the NFL Network.
Meh media schmedia. Great coaches including Reid would not ever start a rookie QB.
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20 minutes ago, RollerColt said:
I think you meant to tag Nickster there chief.
We shouldn’t be winning much this year. I would suspect Minshew would give us a better chance to win early, he’s been a decent QB in the league for a while, but that I don’t even consider.
My concern is the team around him as far as protection goes. He won’t develop if he’s always on his skates or his adz like our QBs have been the last two seasons. If Moss cannot play, he’s a plus pass protector.
Im not in the least confident in this line in pass pro. If I had to guess I’d say they won’t be very good hopefully not bottom 1 or 2 like recent lines, but I wouldn’t play AR until week 9 if they are godawful terrible like the last two years. No reason for him to take the beatings all season that Wentz and Ryan endured. I wouldn’t think that would help him develop either.
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19 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
I think Minshew is a great backup and he is guy we joke about out of fun with the Stache and hair, etc. but I think AR will still start on opening day if he looks great in pre-season. Only way he gets better is actual regular season reps. If we don't think he is ready for any reason than I am ok with Minshew starting the first couple of games. Makes sense. I have been always on the thought of starting any QB that gets drafted in the top 5. I get AR isn't Manning or Luck where he has a lot of college experience but if he doesn't play, how can he get better? He will either be good or be a bust regardless of when we play him.
This I disagree with absolutely.if playing we’re the only way to get better there’d be no such thing as practice.
Are you AI?
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3 minutes ago, Smonroe said:
You qualified it with "quality", and I don't think anyone can argue with that right now.
But I think, as others have said, AR has to show the Colts why he shouldn't start.
In other words, they know he's not going to be anywhere near perfect, but they're willing to live with that if he continues to show improvement. You only get better by playing.
Yep and the point of the post is that no one needs worry about his inevitable inaccuracy until January if no noticeable improvement is made.-
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Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:
I meant no offense my friend, I was just saying nobody knows how good AR will be was my point. I want to see him play in pre-season to really get a great look at him.
No offense taken friend. Just talking ball.
Sure no one knows how he will play in a theoretical sense.
That said the entire history of the NFL would suggest that he and any QB isn’t ready to be a quality starter right away. It has only been tried a few times anyway Bestie, and until 3 or so seasons ago you could count the attempts on your fingers and toes.
Anthony is also unusual in that he’s a high draft pick with almost no real success in college. This isn’t controversial buddy.
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1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
To your last sentence, don't be that guy Nick
. After 1 day of camp after nose surgery, really?? Lets see how the pre-season plays out. He really shouldn't even be out there, he is showing toughness just by participating today.
I have no clue nor do any of us as to how good AR will be this year. I just hope he doesn't get trashed in here if he throws a few INT's to start the season. It is expected actually.
Bestie almost no one including I would guess everyone in the Colts org thinks this kid is ready to be a quality NFL starter right away. Wouldn’t matter if he was 20 for 20 today.AR is currently and has been inaccurate.
Has nothing to do with his nose.
reread my post unemotionally.
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He’s going to struggle with accuracy all year. He’s inaccurate.
It’s only going to be a problem if there isn’t noticeable improvement throughout the year.
The kid almost certainly isn’t ready to be a quality NFL starter yet.
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36 minutes ago, Fluke_33 said:
Taylor in April was asked about his contract and said he signed the paper and would honor it and that the next contract would work itself out when it was time . He wasn’t worried. (This is discussed on the podcast by mike Lombardi)
what happened between April and now? I assume the new agent came in after he said those things
I think it is just posturing. I think he plays out this year for the colts.
He could “be injured” too. Be interesting how the ole back hurts doesn’t hurt thing goes.Unless Irsay caves he’s gonna have to play here or starve.
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52 minutes ago, csmopar said:
We may never know that feeling again
Yeah we just penciled in 12 and at least one playoff win. Looked like we were going to be able to keep it going with Luck but none a that can of worms mopes.
. the dude went 13-0 as a rookie and went to the AFC Championship, see you on the back 9.
. Ben Roethlisberger was pretty bad as a rookie as well. Pitt went 15-1 and made the AFC Title Game. Don't let facts get in the way that I post. 
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I agree with this totally BB. Loyalty is a fan thing. These guys are earners. I would be if I were them too.