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43 minutes ago, WoolMagnet said:
haha. I agree, but the odds of that happening are staggering.
Heres hoping tho.
We may have to pay the price to move up if there is someone they think can be that franchise QB.
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2 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
I would agree every QB you just named have been better than JB. I would like to see what Carr could do behind our Line or even Matt Ryan.
I don't mean in their current end of career form, I would not want those actual players now. But, if whoever we drafted turned out to be the level of those guys in their prime I would be happy. Although I would possibly open to considering Carr if he was available depending on circumstances.
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Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:
I think both are difficult. Both times we got a franchise QB we picked #1 like with Peyton or Luck. Getting someone like a Mahomes with the 11th pick is like hitting the lottery. It can happen though.
It doesn't have to be Manning or Luck hall of fame level QB... That would be nice, but a Rivers, Stafford, Ryan, E. Manning level QB would work too.
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3 minutes ago, Myles said:
I've always like slower defensive games. I know I'm in the minority though.
It's not about boring ball with me. It's more the JB flaws that bum me out. Missing wide open receivers because he won't take his eyes off his first target. When you hold the ball as long as JB does, scanning the field should be obvious. If the team improves in other areas, I think JB can lead this team to compete for a playoff spot. He doesn't turn the ball over much. He is pretty much the definition of a game manager. I'm Ok with that if the team is strong enough in almost every other part of the game. I don't think he'll improve much if any. Good thing is we know what we got.
I have to admit I think defensive games are usually kinda boring. Especially so when they keep taking more and more of the big hits out.
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7 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
If Ballard doesn't go the route of drafting a QB or a WR, I could honestly see him going all defense. For depth and he probably knows JB could win more games with a dominant defense. It will be interesting to see what Ballard does in FA and the draft. Many in here may want to prepare themselves for boring ball next year but I am ok with it as long as we win. This season boring ball got us 8-8.
Is building a defense the level of the Ravens, Bears, Bucs SB teams that could carry a team to a SB really going to be easier than finding a franchise QB. I think we have a better chance of finding a franchise QB even if it takes a couple tries. If anything it probably gets harder each year to create that level of defense as more and more rules for safety and to protect the QB are added.
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Unfortunately the Colts will likely win this useless game; probably by double digits and cost themselves more draft position.
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24 minutes ago, crazycolt1 said:
Like I said, he will have his chance if he is still on the roster come training camp and pre season.
I highly doubt him being on the roster has any effect on a QB if Ballard does draft a QB in this up coming draft.
I definitely agree that his presence won't have any bearing on Ballard's draft decisions when it comes to QB.
But, I think if they put him toe to toe with JB in training camp in a fair competition only basing the decision on skill alone (not who was the more upstanding guy, contract considerations, past mistakes, etc...) CK would have a good chance of beating out JB.
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1 minute ago, crazycolt1 said:
Is that why he was drafted Mr. Irrelevant?
If GMs thought he had the talent level you do he would have been drafted accordingly no matter his off field issues.
He will have his chance come training camp but as far as him having the talent of the top 5 QBs coming into the draft? Not hardly IMO.
Seeing what he did in a pre season game against players that didn't even make a roster is no way to judge a player. Our coaches see him every day so I will trust their judgement over anyone in this forum.
I'm not talking about just preseason watch some of his college tape and the QB break downs from the the season he came out. I don't watch near as much tape as many here do, but his college tape (and preseason) looks good. I have to think it was the red flags we knew about (and probably even more we didn't... maybe interviews too) that dropped him; it certainly was not the skill set so much as I can see. Maybe someone who does a lot of film study will chime in here, but he looked solid to me.
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4 hours ago, crazycolt1 said:
What are you confused about?
I am in the draft someone early camp, but if you just look at the film and his skills and didn't know about the off the field issues and put him in this draft class he would definitely be one of the top QBs coming out. The guy has legit skills, it's just getting his head straight.
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16 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:
You may be right about your first sentence, but I wouldn’t bet a nickel that it’s “almost a sure thing” that he’ll be gone as soon as you think.AC is going to ask for 5 years. If he gets it, the “out” will be after 3 years.
If he gets 4 years the out will likely be after 2-3 years. 2 or 3 is the question.I don’t see AC settling for 3 years. The out would be at 2 years. But AC has the leverage here, so I think a contract this short is possible but not likely.
^^^ agree
Whether he plays longer than three years or not the contract will be longer than that (at least 4 if not 5) with an out for the Colts after ~2-3 yrs. If the Colts don't give it to him another team will be glad to, and I think Ballard will offer him a solid contract. I know some posters here like to bag on him, but he is a solid above average LT, and those aren't as replaceable as some on here like to believe.
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9 hours ago, MPStack said:
The guy has been setup for failure. However, he couldn’t beat out Fitzmagic, so that’s kinda a red flag to me. I wouldn’t feel good about rolling with him unless a good plan B was on the roster.
I definitely 100% don't want Rosen, but Fitzmagic has some skills and when hes on he's on, but has always been streaky and made bad decisions. But I bet it would be harder to beat him out than you think; especially on the practice field.
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On 12/26/2019 at 8:33 AM, MikeCurtis said:
Its been reported that Tua is expected to recover 100%
If he slips to 6 or 7th Id consider giving up picks to get him
He is mobile, accurate, with a quick release
I see only TWO blue chip QBs..... Tua and Burrow
I heard a DR interviewed on one of the sports shows (can't remember which one) who said anyone giving a prognosis on Tua prior to the draft was full of it (my paraphrase). According to him due to the nature of the injury it would be well after the draft before anyone could even make a legitimate educated guess; let alone say one way or the other with any certainty.
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1 hour ago, BleedBlue4Shoe86 said:
Also, everyone talks about the regression and it being because they have tape on JB. Isn't the natural progression to know have the offseason to review his tape and make adjustments on the Colts and JB's part to counteract the defense.
If the tape the DCs have on him resulted in adjustments based on his traits and limitations that are rarely correctable by coaching than the Colts and Reich are limited in the adjustments they can make.
It seems there some adjustments that Reich knows need to be made but doesn't because he knows they are beyond JB's skill set. Instead he tries to come up with something that works around JB's limitations, which is frequently less than ideal.
I fear that JB's issues may be a lack of the some of skills or traits a good QB either has or doesn't and no amount of coaching or time is going to change that. If that's the case the Colts will always be playing with a major disadvantage.
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11 hours ago, jameszeigler834 said:
Well staying with this guy isn't the answer either.
I think you misread what I said... It definitely was not in support of JB or his supposed leadership.
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1 hour ago, Dogg63 said:
I still wear my Freeney jersey, with pride!
Freeney is a Colts great; potential HOF ... Freeney, Mathis, Wayne, Harrison, etc .. ... all relatively recent/non-active players whose jerseys are wearable IMO.
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3 hours ago, BleedBlue4Shoe86 said:
I completely agree with this. If the reports are true and Jacoby is Loved that much in the locker room. It would be hard to bring in someone else to replace him via free agency. Also side note, Ballard is huge on draft and build your locker room. Bringing in a FA QB to take JB job doesn’t fit his MO.
I think this is overblown, I also believe he has likely lost a lot of support ... the other players may not be verbalizing their skepticism of JB being "the guy" it, but IMO many are definitely thinking it.
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25 minutes ago, TheMiz said:
Would AC command top dollar? Would think his age is working against him.
Also, to stay on topic, Ryan Kelly is awesome and should be locked up for as long as possible...even though he oddly gets no love around here
AC is definitely getting big $ ... if the Colts didn't lock him up he would have offers immediately.
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11 minutes ago, P'Son said:
2 yrs max for both him and Castonzo.
So you are wanting to have to replace to 2 OL? They both are laughing at 2 yr contracts.
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11 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
It's ok being critical of JB but I think it is safe to say 90% of people in here would be happy if we finished 11-5. I put a lot on wins/losses but that is the name of the game. This season when JB has started and finished a game his team is 7-6 which is above average.
That's my point, its not far fetched that this years team could be 11-5 and could have made the playoffs (and probably beaten badly early), and while part of me would have been happy. I also would not be able to help but see the glaring weakness at QB and realize we weren't playoff contender, and that the odds of us continuing winning like we did this year is like unsustainable. So while the 11-5 record would have been nice, in reality the team wouldn't be nearly as good as the record and we would be in for disappointment in the long run.
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6 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
Here is a question for the forum: Hypothetically what if JB threw for only 200 yards a game on average next year, only 30 TD's but just 7 INT's and we went 11-5. Would you guys be happy? I would, 11-5 is a hell of a year.
Not enough info and can we be happy with the team and still disappointed in JB ... how did JB look in those games, how did we win the games, does the team look like it can actually compete in the post season. You have almost a singular focus on just W/Ls ... got to have context.
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2 hours ago, King Colt said:
JB will be the starter next year. Look at his W-L before and after his injury in the Steelers game plus you can't blame him for all of the losses when Vinateri was kicking sideways. The consensus is the injury is affecting his accuracy. If not, then look for another QB but who are they going to go after? I forget, how many super Bowls did Luck guide the team to?
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8 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
It is his leadership and how the team responds to him. His stats were bad I admit but he made some good throws all game and he doesn't throw silly INT's to lose a game normally. I am on record saying we should draft another QB though but not sure where or who. We can't settle
I think his leadership is overstated. I am sure plenty of people had someone that they worked with who they really liked and even rallied "the team" but you knew he wasn't really that great at his actual job. I believe the locker room likes him, but I don't think you would get much push back from the locker room if he was replaced at this point. IMO the rest the team know he is a weak link even if they won't come out and say it. This is one of the only positives I see in the FO/Reich continuing to play him.
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2 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:
I am all for giving him one more year. More draft picks and be more active in free agency.
I have seen enough, I believe he is what he is; which is below average stater/good back up. No sense in wasting another year, we need to start looking for our franchise QB.
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1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
I would hate to see what a good QB could do, maybe win 77-0. It is funny how people in here thought Allen was awesome against the Pats in a loss going for 13-26 (50%), 208 yards but just bash JB even when he wins 38-6. Makes no sense. There isn't even a debate against that. It is just simply JB hate.
JB not being good is not based on one meaningless game. Even as amazing as his 119 yds and no TDs was. I mean honestly even in a lopsided win did you really think he looked "good"? If anything it just made me wonder how good we would be with a real QB.
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SI Article by Greg Bishop
in Colts Football
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This team has no business in the playoffs.