Angerer Practiced Full Yesterday

[HtownColt]

“He’s had a tough go,” linebackers coach Jeff FitzGerald said. “It’s been a long time since he’s played football, and it’s been hard on him, real hard on him. But we had him back today, yesterday a little bit. We worked him in individuals so he’s with the guys and doing work with them. So he looked good.”

Wednesday marked Angerer’s first full participation in practice during the regular season, but the Colts went back to basics this week. After Sunday’s 22-17 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Chuck Pagano said the team would work more in individual drills this week to clean up technique and small details.

“I’ve been out there running around a little bit,” Angerer said. “I haven’t really been full-go yet. I feel good, and I don’t know if I can sit around one more Sunday and do nothing.”

http://heraldbulletin.com/sports/x766450373/Angerer-back-on-practice-field

[krunk]

Good to see ya back big boy!

[Andre The Colt]

How was he hurt again?

[HtownColt]

How was he hurt again?

fractured foot

[Andre The Colt]

fractured foot

Ouch :o

[oldunclemark]

We need him against the run obviously..and Dwight F. against the pass....

the bye week hit us at the right time

[Indyswagger]

We need him against the run obviously..and Dwight F. against the pass....

the bye week hit us at the right time

Agreed, could not come at a better time

[DoomOf21]

To be honest I really like what Freeman has done...but I really like Angerer.

D:

[jbaron04]

To be honest I really like what Freeman has done...but I really like Angerer.

D:

I wanna see freeman an angerer in middle an I'd freeney is not ready move Conner to outside What u think

[The Peytonator]

With the emergence of Freeman, I wouldn't mind seeing a little more 4-3 base defense. Put Freeney or Mathis at RDE, Nevis at his more familiar UT spot, Redding/Mookie/Tevaseu at NT, and Redding/Moala at LDE. Conner at Will, I like him blitzing so if we want to attack he'd be the first to bring. Angerer back to Mike. Freeman at Sam, he looks to be solid in coverage, let him cover the TEs.

[Warhorse]

Depth at LB? Say it ain't so!

[Indyboy757]

I wanna see freeman an angerer in middle an I'd freeney is not ready move Conner to outside What u think

NO!!!!

[krunk]

NO!!!!

heck no!!!

[GoDeep]

I wanna see freeman an angerer in middle an I'd freeney is not ready move Conner to outside What u think

I would not want to see our most talented defender on the bench.

[USAFHoosier]

Angerer and Freeman should be very good in the middle with Conner coming in a giving some rest to both of them. I thought before freeman came in we would be ok in the middle. Now that Freeman has been playing so well we actually have some decent depth. It most likely is the position with the most depth besides WR or TE

[lollygagger8]

With the emergence of Freeman, I wouldn't mind seeing a little more 4-3 base defense. Put Freeney or Mathis at RDE, Nevis at his more familiar UT spot, Redding/Mookie/Tevaseu at NT, and Redding/Moala at LDE. Conner at Will, I like him blitzing so if we want to attack he'd be the first to bring. Angerer back to Mike. Freeman at Sam, he looks to be solid in coverage, let him cover the TEs.

^I've been thinking about this too!^

Our coaches would be foolish not to try and have Freeman and Angerer out there at the same time.

[Jackie Daytona]

Freeman and Angerer at the MLB spots in the 3-4, with Conner off the bench is a decent rotation. Freeney, Redding, Mathis.... when all healthy are a decent base.... the rest of our guys are average-adequate rotation guys in the front seven at this point. I still believe we can finish around 15th in overall D this year....

[coltsfanatic24]

angerer and freeman will start at ilb, conner will be the backup. once we get josh chapmon back our def will improve a lot because he's a legit nt that can take on double teams.

[turner46992]

We need him against the run obviously..and Dwight F. against the pass....

the bye week hit us at the right time

either the bye week hit us the right time, or we are facing the toughest team yet at the right time

[TKnight24]

YES! WE'RE GOING BACK TO BASICS! I LOVE YOU PAGANO! Get some Tackling Drills, Coverage Drills, & Block Shedding Drills. Make them do it ALL week so they get so tired of it, it's automatic in the Game

[IndyTrav]

@StampedeBlue: My opinion: Sit Angerer. Freeman has outplayed him, and Conner is fine where he is. If Freeman stumbles, then insert Angerer.

I agree.

[TKnight24]

@StampedeBlue: My opinion: Sit Angerer. Freeman has outplayed him, and Conner is fine where he is. If Freeman stumbles, then insert Angerer.

I agree.

Wait what??!! Freeman has outshined Connor. Shouldn't Connor be Sat if anything? Doesn't Freeman lead us in Tackles?

[IndyTrav]

Wait what??!! Freeman has outshined Connor. Shouldn't Connor be Sat if anything? Doesn't Freeman lead us in Tackles?

Why sit any player who is playing well?

[TKnight24]

Why sit any player who is playing well?

Cause Angerer is our Starter and he's gonna start when he returns. So between Connor & Freeman, Connor should be the one to be benched. Freeman is the teams leading Tackler, & the ONLY one on the Team with an INT. Which is kinda sad imo

[Captain Americolt]

@StampedeBlue: My opinion: Sit Angerer. Freeman has outplayed him, and Conner is fine where he is. If Freeman stumbles, then insert Angerer.

I agree.

So Freeman has outplayed someone who hasn't even played this year? At the most one series in a preseason game. Lets atleast see what Angerer could do in this 3-4 defense before we crown Freeman our top ILB.

[HtownColt]

Angerer is one of the leaders on the defense he calls the plays and knows the checks and all the mental things that go along with the position. Freeman doesnt even call the plays, the games i seen Conner and Fokou was the ones calling the plays

[IndyTrav]

So Freeman has outplayed someone who hasn't even played this year? At the most one series in a preseason game. Lets atleast see what Angerer could do in this 3-4 defense before we crown Freeman our top ILB.

Why?

Because Angerer had an OK year in a Cover 2 on a team that went 2-14?

Freeman's played well. No sense in removing him.

[chadreece2001]

Freeman has been great. It's good to know he is there, and it would be interesting to see him and Angerer on the field at the same time. But Pat is a great player and emotional leader. I think if he is healthy.. You got to go with him.

[Gavin]

Freeman and Conner have different roles in the defense because they offer something different, Freeman is better in coverage and sideline to sideline plays, Conner is better at fighting through "debris" and stuffing the run although Freeman is not bad at that

[ProblChld32]

I wanna see freeman an angerer in middle an I'd freeney is not ready move Conner to outside What u think

Not too fond of that idea, Freeny demands a double team which free's up another rusher (usually Mathis) Conner doesnt he gets blocked and washed wayyyyy to easy

[southwest1]

"You enjoy the game until you can’t do it anymore,” Angerer said at the team’s practice facility. I've always liked this kid. Great attitude, great work ethic, and he always wants to improve at his position and get better.

Plus, Angerer is the best name for a LB ever. Only possible better hypothetical name to beat it would be "Bonebreaker."

Glad to see you back in action Pat. You were definitely missed.

A fleeting attempt at humor...Cinderella "Don't Know What You've Got Til It's Gone." Cheesy, I know, but still funny IMO on a Friday.

[TKnight24]

"You enjoy the game until you can’t do it anymore,” Angerer said at the team’s practice facility. I've always liked this kid. Great attitude, great work ethic, and he always wants to improve at his position and get better.

Plus, Angerer is the best name for a LB ever. Only possible better hypothetical name to beat it would be "Bonebreaker."

Glad to see you back in action Pat. You were definitely missed.

A fleeting attempt at humor...Cinderella "Don't Know What You've Got Til It's Gone." Cheesy, I know, but still funny IMO on a Friday.

What are we gonna do with you SW?

[southwest1]

What are we gonna do with you SW?

Yes, I really should be committed to a mental institution or heavily sedated and pacified with strong medication at bare minimum right. ;) Can you say "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" starring Jack Nicholson? Only Kidding!!! Thanks for laughing at my joke TK85. I appreciate it. :disco: Genius is always misinterpreted as insanity.

[Superman]

Freeman and Conner have different roles in the defense because they offer something different, Freeman is better in coverage and sideline to sideline plays, Conner is better at fighting through "debris" and stuffing the run although Freeman is not bad at that

I think Freeman and Conner have the same strengths and are both better equipped to get to the ball and play the run, but Freeman is quicker to the ball carrier, wherever he is, and Conner is a better tackler. Neither excels in coverage. And that's the reason why I think Angerer needs to be in the lineup, because he's better in coverage than either. There should be a rotation of the three, I think, until we find the best mix, but Angerer's primary advantage over the two we have is coverage.

[Poeticwisdom555]

Angerer and Freeman on the field at the same time would be beautiful...

[Captain Americolt]

Why?

Because Angerer had an OK year in a Cover 2 on a team that went 2-14?

Freeman's played well. No sense in removing him.

Why? Because we havent seen Angerer in this new defense yet. Because Freeman would have probably been just as average or worse in that putrid cover two defense last year. You're comparing two guys. But one hasnt even played. Theres no logic in that.

[IndyTrav]

Why? Because we havent seen Angerer in this new defense yet. Because Freeman would have probably been just as average or worse in that putrid cover two defense last year. You're comparing two guys. But one hasnt even played. Theres no logic in that.

Your 100% right. There is no reason to play a guy who hasn't played in this system, over a guy who has played in this system, and played well. I totally agree.....

[Gavin]

What I been thinking I might do is on 3rd and short plays I'd lineup in a 4-3 set with (Taking into consideration the players available to us now)

Freeney-RE

Johnson-DT

Redding-DT

Mathis-LE

ROLB-Hughes

MLB-Angerer

LOLB-Freeman

That look would give us the option of dropping any one of those guys in short to intermediate coverage (Johnson was even dropped into coverage once I remember lol)

In the 3-4

RE-Moala

NT-Rotation of Johnson and Baptiste until Chapman can get in on the action

LE-Redding

ROLB-Hughes

ILB-Conner (the reason for Conner is none of the other Linebackers provide much in run stopping although maybe Harvey would)

ILB-Freeman

LOLB-Mathis

4-2-5

RE-Freeney

DT-Moala

DT-Nevis

LE-Redding

LB'S

Conner

Hughes

3-3-5

RE-Moala

NT-Johnson/Baptiste/Tevasue until Chapman returns and coaches see how he performs

LE-Redding

Linebackers

ROLB-Hughes

ILB-Freeman

LOLB-Mathis

5-2-4

RE-Freeney

DT-Moala

NT-Johnson/Baptiste rotation til Chapman returns

DT-Redding

LE-Mathis

2-Linebackers Freeman, Angerer

[Gavin]

I think Freeman and Conner have the same strengths and are both better equipped to get to the ball and play the run, but Freeman is quicker to the ball carrier, wherever he is, and Conner is a better tackler. Neither excels in coverage. And that's the reason why I think Angerer needs to be in the lineup, because he's better in coverage than either. There should be a rotation of the three, I think, until we find the best mix, but Angerer's primary advantage over the two we have is coverage.

Angerer just looked lost somewhat to me when dropping back. I probably just think Freeman is better in coverage because his pick 6 vs Cutler where he read Cutlers eyes and jumped the route but there is that instance where he got beat by Kyle R vs Minnesota. when Angerer returns I will have to be sure to focus more on him when Im watching the Coaches film on Rewind

[Flash7]

The coaches will work with Freeman, Angerer and the LB-ing corps every day at practice. They will have a good feel for who is playing better and who will give us the best chance to win. Let's put our trust in the coaches. We can debate who we think should start (purpose of this thread), but ultimately, the coaching staff will make the best deicision based on the information that they have, and will continue to get leading up t the game.