NewColtsFan

Earlier today, you wrote a crushing piece about how Bradley’s defense puts a cap on just how good and effective the defense can be. One of your better posts. But here’s the thing, everything you wrote, Steichen and Bradley surely know all that as well. So why is he being retained? There has to be a good reason. Im not sure I know it. But it could be the dollars we’d owe Bradley and his staff if they were fired? Or maybe Steichen and Bradley have come to an understanding…. That Steichen may be more involved in-game with the Def play calling. He may be telling Steichen to blitz more. I think there are pieces of the puzzle missing, because the decision doesn’t seem to add up to much scrutiny. Sure would love to be a fly on the wall inside the Colts facility.

Part of the reason for Ballard’s zone is that you don’t have to pay the DB’s premium money. You can pay one corner, maybe two. But that’s it. I don’t believe Ballard views safety as a position to pay $10 mill per. He might pay $7 or even $8. Maybe. But he’s not doing $10 and certainly not on a 4 year deal like you suggested. Things will likely be different. But not everything. Just some things.

When has Ballard EVER paid a safety $10 mill per? I think the answer is never. I don’t see him changing that approach for a safety.

“Ballard can’t walk and chew gum at the same time”?!? Huh? Can you explain what that is supposed to mean?

If he remains consistent, it’ll be this week. But which day is the mystery. Tuesday? Wednesday? Or Thursday?

This question concerns Bill Polian’s time with the Colts. Other than Adam Vinatieri, what other players can you remember Polian signing in Free Agency. I’m sure there were some. Anyone? Can you help? Thanks in advance….

When Ballard trades back, he believes he’s getting roughly the same level of player that he would have if he stayed where he was. No two teams see the draft the same way. Every team’s Big Board looks totally different, in some cases shockingly so. A few years ago, the Patriots took a guard at the bottom of the first round. Off memory, I think his name was Cole Strange. The Rams didn’t pick until the bottom of the third round that year. Late-90’s. The Rams had Strange on their list of players who might last to them. One team saw the player as a late first rounder, while the other saw the same player as a very-late third rounder. Everyone sees the same thing differently.

It depends on how far he trades back. He could trade back once or CB might trade back several times.

For the last two seasons, Lawrence has a competition percentage of nearly 66 percent. Thats highly accurate. Currently he has more than a bad shoulder, he also has a high ankle sprain. I don’t even know how much he’s practicing? But when he’s as wild and inaccurate as you say he was, there’s typically a very good reason. He’s a top-10 QB.

That’s your opinion. And that’s all it is, your opinion. Nothing more.

When Lawrence hasn’t played up to expectations it’s been due to two things. 1. Bad HC in Y1. 2. Injuries in Y3. Otherwise, he’s been pretty darn good.

My posts get laughed at all the time. I pick and choose who I respond to. To do otherwise is a waste of time. As I said to Hozer, the three of you laughed simply to the idea of hearing what Steichen had to say. Just listening to Steichen explain himself was rejected. THAT’S what put you three on BLAST. Not that you laughed at me, but that you laughed at the idea of hearing what Steichen had to say. Thats entirely different. I’m fine with anyone laughing at me. OLD FAN MAN just laughed at me 7 times. Par for the course. I’m good with it.

Thanks. Right after I responded, I figured it out. I saw repeat posts. Some as Jared, some as your new handle. That confused me a bit. So this will be your new handle moving forward? Ok, thanks for clarifying.

Before I respond…. I have a question. Who are you? I’ve never seen your handle, yet your profile says you’re a member here since 2014, and that you’ve made nearly 14,000 posts with 11 days won. I should know who you are. Yet I don’t. So who did you used to be? Thanks.

What winning record? Ballard’s GM record with the Colts is under water. He’s under 500. If you’re talking about a winning record this season, it IS something to be respected. Sorry you don’t understand that.

You're entitled to whatever opinions you like, Jared. Enjoy the website.

Season just ended, and you’re already in perfect form. Your happy place. Enjoy!

Thank God your first sentence in bold declared that your post was NOT to say let’s fire Ballard. Because every other word you wrote sure SCREAMED fire Ballard as clearly as possible.

The player I like now…. You might have heard of him. Does the name Anthony Richardson sound familiar? As for the Steichen press conference…. Your laughing reaction was in real time to my post, which was long before the Steichen presser. The very idea of giving the head coach a chance to explain himself was amusing to you. No wonder this is how you responded to it. I’m always amazed by fans who believe they’re smarter than the head coach or the general manager. But some here do. Good grief indeed.

@tweezy32 @HOZER @OLD FAN MAN So I suggest let’s hear what Steichen has to say about his most controversial call of the season…. And all three of you laugh. You LAUGHED! You weren't even interested in his explanation. So when I say this franchise deserves a better fan base, guess who I’m thinking of? Hmmm? HMMMM?!?!?!? Thanks for outing yourselves.

It was about the ATLANTA GAME WHERE THEY LOST 29-10. This isn’t about TONIGHTS GAME, the last game of the season, where they lost on practically the last play of the game. Why would anyone compare the two?!?

I do hope this is your attempt at humor? Otherwise…. ?????

We lack experience as much as talent. This season was supposed to be very different. We went as far as we did because Steichen (the coach everyone is complaining about) over achieved with a backup quarterback for about 75-80 percent of the season. We come up just short tonight and now people are complaining about Steichen and Ballard. It’s beyond silly. This season has been a raging success. I hope others will realize that once they have a chance to cool off.

I completely understand everyone’s frustration. Huge game, disappointing outcome. But I doubt I agreed with a word you said. And I have zero interest in debating your views vs my views. Youre entitled to whatever views you want. If it helps, I didn’t just have issues with you. There were plenty of crazy comments. I’m sure some here will agree with you and not with me. So hopefully we’ll get some answers and insight from Shane tonight. Ballard will likely talk Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Good luck to you….

I typically try to avoid the chat room…. It’s a crazy place…. I know everyone is disappointed, but people say insane things in their frustration. We all see the same thing….. differently.