Freeney out Vs. Vikes

[Junior]

"@mchappell51: #colts pagano: dwight freeney out with ankle injury"

"@mchappell51: #colts pagano: someone has to step up with freeney out."

Who do you think will play in his position?

[GoDeep]

"@mchappell51: #colts pagano: dwight freeney out with ankle injury"

"@mchappell51: #colts pagano: someone has to step up with freeney out."

Who do you think will play in his position?

Hughes.

This is not good.

[funktacious2]

This could unfortunately be the difference in whether or not we can bring pressure. It certainly seemed that way last week at least.

[alexpr]

Also collie is listed as doubtful, "

Pagano also said wide receiver

Austin Collie

(concussion) is

doubtful for Sunday's game

."

Why they are saying that collie was cleared to play on sunday and then he's listed as doubtful??? darn.

[bavanlan]

"@mchappell51: #colts pagano: dwight freeney out with ankle injury"

"@mchappell51: #colts pagano: someone has to step up with freeney out."

Who do you think will play in his position?

[TKnight24]

Hughes, it's time to show up. Represent for the Horned Frogs this Sunday. It's time...... the Spotlight is now on You. Let them know what happens, when you mess with Texas. Let's Go Hughes!!!!!!!!!!

And as far as Collie, sad that he isn't Playing. But we still get Hilton back so I'm content. This means another game for Kris Adams I think?

[indy1888]

I'm one of Collie biggest fans but i think it's time for him to seriously look at retirement. He apparently did not feel right yesterday which is why he didn't practice. This sounds exactly like what happened last week. When will it ever end?

[Moose Of Woe]

Jeff Linkenbach doesn't play defense! C'mon, man!

[Quantum88]

I love Collie, but because he seems to have recurring problems with symptoms from concussions, maybe it is time to part ways with him.

[Quantum88]

Jeff Linkenbach doesn't play defense! C'mon, man!

But he lets defensive linemen through like a turnstile.

[Mitch]

Come on Jerry Hughes...show us you were worth a first round pick...some how lol

[corgi]

[Coltswarriors]

Hopefully he'll be back soon... Can't have him missing many games.

[HtownColt]

Pagano said winston Justice is good to go..thats good news, cant have Linkenbach on the field

[oldunclemark]

Come on Jerry Hughes...show us you were worth a first round pick...some how lol

That's right...You dont get a chance to start the home opener (I'm asuming he wil) often

(and this could be his last one..so he better make it count)

[chad72]

Start Mario Addison, I bet he does better than Hughes from Freeney's side.

[holeymoley99]

Wonder how much time Mario Addison gets this sunday ?

[lollygagger8]

Start Mario Addison, I bet he does better than Hughes from Freeney's side.

^THIS^

He has played alot better than Hughes!

[lollygagger8]

Hahhahahhahahahahaha

[Corndog]

^THIS^

He has played alot better than Hughes!

It would be worth a try, especially with how non existent Hughes was in the Bears game.

[Fx Stryker]

Hughes, it's time to show up. Represent for the Horned Frogs this Sunday. It's time...... the Spotlight is now on You. Let them know what happens, when you mess with Texas. Let's Go Hughes!!!!!!!!!!

And as far as Collie, sad that he isn't Playing. But we still get Hilton back so I'm content. This means another game for Kris Adams I think?

So if you're from Texas you get pushed out of the plays?

[UKCOLT17]

hughes plays better mathis side he better standing up

[TKnight24]

So if you're from Texas you get pushed out of the plays?

Ha, Very funny... but No -___-

Messing with Texas brings you Problems. And those Problems will be shown on Sunday when Hughes gets the Start

[Balzer40]

I love Collie, but because he seems to have recurring problems with symptoms from concussions, maybe it is time to part ways with him.

I agree, I do not want the Collie situation turning into a Bob Sanders ordeal. Like the kid as a receiver but we simply can not continue to carry guys that take a roster spot from somebody that could remain healthy.

[betheafan41]

i have a suggestion, since its about defense although not about freeney which i hope he does get better because we could use him against Jax next weekend.....but

the 4 players involved in the bounty crap in new orleans, Hargrove is the only one with out a team after GB cut him when he was suspended for 8 games. they have a meeting wiht goodell monday or tuesday now if their suspensions are gone after the meeting and they will not be suspended, what are thoughts about the colts going after Hargrove to play NT since McKinney is gone for the year???? sign him to a year contract. couldnt hurt right?

and last, what is the status on Pat Angerer? when is he suppose to be back? i just keep hearing doubtful.

[ztboiler]

hughes plays better mathis side he better standing up

Great point here. Expecting Hughes to fill in for Freeney and be a difference maker in the hybrid role seems like a recipe for disappointment. I love what Hughes showed us from the strong side in pre-season, but it is not the same thing he was asked to do against the Bears. Based on current data, we should never ask Hughes to play a role other than a 3-4 OLB that is a capable pass rusher, but not the primary pass rusher.

[betheafan41]

I agree, I do not want the Collie situation turning into a Bob Sanders ordeal. Like the kid as a receiver but we simply can not continue to carry guys that take a roster spot from somebody that could remain healthy.

Chad "ochocinco " johnson is available

[JoKeR]

Great point here. Expecting Hughes to fill in for Freeney and be a difference maker in the hybrid role seems like a recipe for disappointment. I love what Hughes showed us from the strong side in pre-season, but it is not the same thing he was asked to do against the Bears. Based on current data, we should never ask Hughes to play a role other than a 3-4 OLB that is a capable pass rusher, but not the primary pass rusher.

Yep let Addison start this time and let Hughes spell Mathis. If Hughes does well doing this, increase his playing time, especially if the offense can't give the D a breather. Also let him spell Addison, I'm sure he'll get winded too.

[HtownColt]

John Clayton ‏@ClaytonESPN

Dwight Freeney has a high ankle sprain. he's out this week and probably longer.

dont expect him back until after the bye week against the Packers

[ztboiler]

Yep let Addison start this time and let Hughes spell Mathis. If Hughes does well doing this, increase his playing time, especially if the offense can't give the D a breather. Also let him spell Addison, I'm sure he'll get winded too.

Seems like a good plan to me. Addison has done nothing to discourage seeing more of him thus far. Turn him loose. If they don't like Addison's effectiveness or if they really want Hughes and Mathis on the field together then put Mathis on the weakside as the primary rusher.

That said, I am expecting to see Hughes on the weakside for most of the game. I suspect they want to see as much of him as possible this year.

[deedub75]

"@mchappell51: #colts pagano: dwight freeney out with ankle injury"

"@mchappell51: #colts pagano: someone has to step up with freeney out."

Who do you think will play in his position?

Next man up philosophy is back!

[21isSuperman]

This is the opportunity Hughes needs. This is his chance to show that he deserves his status as a first round pick and has the ability to be one of the best pass rushers (and hopefully one of the best overall defensive players) in the game. Time to put up or shut up

[deedub75]

LOL! We don't have any of these left. They're all on the offensive line.

[deedub75]

I heard on NFL Network today that Freeney would be out 4-6 weeks.

[MAv]

We first have to get a deep threat, or Luck is going to have a long day. Teams know that if you double Reggie, put this there best DB on Collie, our throwing game just went out the window. I don't see why the Colts don't look at Chad Johnson, other teams would respect his speed and that would take a lot of pressure off of Reggie and Luck.

[deedub75]

We first have to get a deep threat, or Luck is going to have a long day. Teams know that if you double Reggie, put this there best DB on Collie, our throwing game just went out the window. I don't see why the Colts don't look at Chad Johnson, other teams would respect his speed and that would take a lot of pressure off of Reggie and Luck.

It's hard to have any kind of deep threat when you don't have time to through. Maybe Arians will open up the playbook a bit and let Luck roll out and run some no huddle.

[Captain Americolt]

We first have to get a deep threat, or Luck is going to have a long day. Teams know that if you double Reggie, put this there best DB on Collie, our throwing game just went out the window. I don't see why the Colts don't look at Chad Johnson, other teams would respect his speed and that would take a lot of pressure off of Reggie and Luck.

You want an old washed up Johnson who had a case of the dropsies and couldn't digest a playbook at NE in Indy? Therefore putting a (worn out) band-aid at WR on a young Colts team that needs to gel and grow?

[NewEra]

You want an old washed up Johnson who had a case of the dropsies and couldn't digest a playbook at NE in Indy? Therefore putting a (worn out) band-aid at WR on a young Colts team that needs to gel and grow?

lol, was thinking the same thing. we have deep threats. which we dont need to succeed. We need to run, use screens. short quick passes, draws...not sit in the pocket and wait for guys to just run deep.

[Kenny]

lol, was thinking the same thing. we have deep threats. which we dont need to succeed. We need to run, use screens. short quick passes, draws...not sit in the pocket and wait for guys to just run deep.

We'd need an O-line that allowed that before we even game-planned to do it first .

[GoColts8818]

Hopefully he'll be back soon... Can't have him missing many games.

Clayton said on Sports Center tonight he heard Freeney has a high ankle sprain and will be out four to six weeks. The pluses from this is that we are going to get an honest look at Hughes and or Addison and see if they can be NFL players or not. We will also see what the Colts defense looks like with and without Freeney both of which will probably tell us how we need to approach Freeney this off-season.