My thoughts on pre-season

[HungarianColtsFan]

4 games pre-season is over, and Colts are heading to regular season. After these 4 games, in my opinion, our game had a decent pre-season, we've won against Rams and Bengals, had a close defeat @ Pittsburgh, and plain one in Washington. As a whole, I feel only bad for defeat against the Redskins, but not for the loss, but for the poor o-line play. It was the only game wen the O-line didn't provide enough protection for Luck, he was under continuous pressure and was also sacked three times. This is what shouldn't happen in regular season. If Colts show up games like against Rams and Steelers we gonna be ok.

There are also questionable slots on the roster like CBs and in my opinion G too... We have lost some players due to injury McGynnley is out for the season, that may cause some headache for Pagano.

I'm excited about the regular season, and in my opinion we wil have a decent season, however our minster is nit a ready product yet.

Now I would have Your take on the pre-season.

GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BleedBlu8792]

"As a whole, I feel only bad for defeat against the Redskins, but not for the loss, but for the poor o-line play. It was the only game wen the O-line didn't provide enough protection for Luck, he was under continuous pressure and was also sacked three times."

I think it was good for both the O-line and Luck to have to endure that. For one, I'm pretty sure the ENTIRE O-line was put on notice that changes will be made immediately if that continues into the regular season. However, I think it was good for Luck to get "roughed up" per se. I think it will definitely help in the long run of a.) getting rid of the ball quicker and b.) build confidence in knowing he can handle the hits. The guy is already miles ahead of where I thought he would be, but that added, although negative, experience was very beneficial for him. The boy is going to be good...

"There are also questionable slots on the roster like CBs and in my opinion G too"

I believe our secondary is in much better shape than it was a year ago. The main thing with these guys is just staying healthy. Although I have to say I haven't in the least been impressed with Josh Gordy so far. I'm still trying to figure out what Grigson seen in this guy to make a play for him. The good things is that even if Vontae comes in and is no better than what he's been in the last 3 years, its still a significant upgrade for the Colts. I think they will be fine.

The G's, ehhh, they need help on that right side. I really hope once cuts are made they can get something manageable to help hold that side down until next year. Also, I'm not so sure Justice will make it all season starting at RT either. Again, hopefully once cuts are made they can bring in some guys who are better than what we have now.

I think they will be ok. There are going to be some growing pains, but all in all, I look for them to surprise some people. I think if the defense can at least be somewhat formidable and get off the field, the offense is good enough to keep them in games. I wouldn't be shocked with 5 wins, but with a few lucky bounces I wouldn't be shocked to see 9 wins either. The schedule isn't that overly difficult. We shall see....

[ruksak]

The first game was exciting, rejuvenating and just what this fanbase needed. However, after the dust died down and we've now gotten through the entirety of preseason, I can say that my expectations have been tempered somewhat. I expect a 7-8 win season, but wouldn't be at all surprised if we finished as poor as 4-5 wins.

There are just simply too many new 'moving' parts for this franchise as a whole for me to expect us to slide into the post-season.

Still it's gonna be fun and I'll be rooting for them and jumping out of my seat with every contest.

[IndyD4U]

We've been very, very vanilla on both sides of the ball this preseason. I don't think any of us know what to expect come week 1 in Chicago. I expect to see the biggest difference on the defensive side as far as scheme/blitz packages/etc.. On the offensive side, I expect pretty much what I've seen only with some more TE work. A lot of short dump passes since our running game looks like it will be...well...you know