il vecchio
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1 hour ago, NewColtsFan said:
And no one mentioned Moore also had a huge interception... keybokay in the game. Not a word....
Tough crowd...
Oh well.... another good game from Kenny Moore...
I believe that was on 4th down and he returned it maybe 5 to 8 yards.
Always great to have an interception, but not much more huge than just batting it down, there.
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It's always hard to tell with him.
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1 hour ago, Moosejawcolt said:
Don't b surprised if Ballard uses another high pick on the O line. The efficiency of the O line this year just proves how important it is to the success of the offence and defence.
I will be surprised, since the D line needs help more.
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24 minutes ago, csmopar said:
Easiest way to look at it, we need either a Ravens or Steelers loss either this weekend or next to get the 6th seed. IF Houston loses, then we win the division.
If we beat the Titans of course
That's the easiest and most succinct explanation of the case.
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1 hour ago, richard pallo said:
Of course that's true but after this years success I think that's going to change. Nobody, Ballard included, expected the success the team is having this year. It changes everything. He has some high picks and we will be the number one destination of every FA that hits the market not just Bell. They are all eyeing our cap space like that is such terrible thing. They see a SB coming and they want to be part of it. Ballard will be able to get any FA he wants IMO. He is not going to waste another year of Luck. He's going to go for it. Just my opinion of course.
Agree completely. Irsay, in particular, will not be fond of yet another rebuilding year. He's been patient to this point, is probably thrilled with Luck's recovery from injury and will want to get as much out of his QB's talents as possible while he's still in his prime. The Colts have had a couple of very good drafts and have enough cap space to upgrade where needed. Next year begins the "win now" mindset.
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The 2015 fake punt is now the second worst play in Colts' history, IMO. That play only risked one game.
Seriously, I can't fathom the stupidity of calling the play yesterday. If Luck gets driven into the ground and lands on his shoulder wrong, then I'd hate to be in Reich's shoes.
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18 hours ago, MFT5 said:
Special. He really is like a baby elephant.
He comes across as a team captain. At least as a seasoned vet and not a rookie.
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12 hours ago, IinD said:
VISIBLE homelessness is definitely up everywhere in the country sadly.
Could be because the wealth gap keeps growing and is the greatest it has been in my lifetime, and I'm in my 60s.
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No sacks, and 5.5 yards/carry.
Good job by the OL!
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2 minutes ago, JColts72 said:
Time to get rid Ballard who put this squad together and sat on money during FA.
Nope. Smart thing to do with a team this young is to let them get experience and spend the money next year.
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1 minute ago, our_dbs_rock said:
What are the chances of the Colts going 0 and 2 with trying to score a TD with a 1st and goal at the 1?
Not good.
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Swoope was also excellent, in a much more limited role. Darn near had 2 touchdowns.
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Rather than post the same tired s--t over and over again here, why not just find another team to be a fan of? When Ballard is gone, you can consider becoming a fan again. Make sense?
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Jonathan Williams (RB) signed to the practice squad; Jeremy McNichols (RB) waived
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1 hour ago, Coffeedrinker said:
Don't forget that his agent probably takes 10-15% of the pre tax amount. Sorry, you said agent fees.
And it's not just professional athletes, it's any wealthy person. Although I am sure he has a good tax attorney to help reduce that tax burden some. Although people who make 200K/year or more (less than 5% of the population) pay nearly 60% of all federal income taxes.
No, it's not any wealthy person. The vast majority of wealthy people get their income from capital gains. That's a low 20% tax rate. A professional athlete's income is primarily earned income, so he pays the higher earned income rate. To me, it's backwards that people who are born into wealth pay a lower tax rate than people who go out and earn an equal income, especially now with lower corporate taxes. And the lower corporate taxes mean even more capital gains income. That's a windfall for the people who own the majority of all stock.
As for the wealthy paying so much more in actual dollars than most people, well, that's just a good argument for how extreme the wealth gap has become, and a widely used technique to disguise the fact that they pay a lower rate than working people.
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Awesome!! Can't wait to get the top pick in the draft!
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Let's go way out there and convert the surface to sand, like beach volleyball players play on (spherical granules that don't stick easily to your skin). Playing half our games on that surface would about guarantee that the Colts would lead the league in fewest injuries, and that's a key to post-season success.
Sure, there wouldn't be quite as much speed, but that's true for both teams, and a big factor in reducing brain injuries. The game would still be just as exciting. Knee and hip injuries would drop, significantly, as would shoulder separations from reduced forces on ground impact. The players would love to have extended careers. Fans appreciate seeing their favorite players stick around longer, too.
Equipment changes would be minimal. No need for cleats (that reduces hand injuries when stepped on). Just a light shoe with a good rubber sole. One stadium change required is that overhead lasers would need to be installed in order to still have lines. Overall, probably cheaper surface than turf, too.
What do you say, Mr Irsay? If you like the idea, I can send you my contact info so you can send me a check for my consulting work. And if Goodell dismisses the idea, remind him that lowering the league's liability for CTE greatly reduces league expenses, besides simply being moral.
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22 hours ago, Jared Cisneros said:
I agree. However, the majority of WR's who are successful in the NFL have speed as a prerequisite in their traits. Route running and great hands can make you a solid starter for years, but the reason that GM's draft the high speed is because elite speed is what the top WR's all have. The difference makers. Like I said, you can't teach speed. You can teach route running and how to catch. Dorsett and Hayward-Bey were definitely two bad ones though. Lets hope Ishmael can become a solid possession receiver that can be depended on to catch the ball for 1st downs. Without a lot of speed, receivers are limited these days in the NFL.
Marvin had elite speed, but I think his route running and ability to catch are what made him special.
Reggie was certainly fast, but was his speed elite?
How about Jerry Rice? I don't think his 4.71" 40 time qualified as elite.
I think speed is important, but I'd put it maybe 3rd on the list behind catching ability and route running. If you have those two, you are going to move the chains.
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Seems a little glitchy and slow. I use the mouse-over, thread pop-up feature a lot just to know if I have an interest in clicking on a thread, as many of the titles are misleading or inadequate. That function seems slow.
Maybe it will be worked out over time.
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Hope he shows film both of himself and of Marvin.
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Leading an SEC team in tackles and interceptions is very impressive.
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Obviously, drafting 11 guys makes it tougher for a UDFA to make the final 53.
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I'm fine with this draft. I can see that Ballard puts a premium on athleticism, and believes in coaching the players up.
With that in mind, I had hoped that he might take a 7th round shot at Jordan Mailata. The guys is only 20.
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On the bright side, any teams switching to a 3/4 will probably have some hard working, experienced 3rd round 4/3 players available to us for the low price of a 7th rounder. Looking forward to getting those.
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