What To Expect From The Colts - Browns Game

[Andy]

There are several things to expect from tomorrow's game:

1. Dwight Freeney will NOT do anything -- Joe Thomas is the best LT in the game right now, imo, and in the game in 08, he completely shut him down. Don't expect anything.

2. Expect a good game from the linebackers. I know that Gary Brackett is out, but Pat Angerer is a great replacement, and did a great job replacing him last year vs the Redskins. I don't think it will be that great that it will stop Peyton Hillis, but it will definitely be better than last week.

3. We're lucky that the Browns have an awful D-line, so with our awful O-line, especially right side, we should be okay......

4. ...with that being said, Kerry Collins should have a good game. Expect him to make some good throws, but if given time he could do well. He throws a hard ball, and throws it in the right place.

5. Dallas Clark will probably have a good game. The have weak coverage outside linebackers in Fugita and Gocong, so tight ends should shine.

6. Scott Fugita and Chris Gocong are however great tacklers, and with Jackson in the middle, and Taylor on the line, don't expect much from Joe Addai, Donald Brown and Delone Carter.

7. Reggie Wayne shouldn't have a great game with Joe Haden covering him. You can even watch out for an interception. Pierre Garcon won't have a great game either with Sheldon Brown covering him. Look for Austin Collie and Blair White, and if he plays, Anthony Gonzalez for good games.

8. Expect a low scoring game, under 36 points (total, for both teams).

That's what I think, what about you guys?

[Steagles]

I expect Mathis to get extreme pressure, and Angerer to play like an elite, established starter. He reminds me of Laurinaitis from St Louis, a LOT.

[Moose Of Woe]

Sounds about right.

It'll be a close one.

[Andy]

I expect Mathis to get extreme pressure, and Angerer to play like an elite, established starter. He reminds me of Laurinaitis from St Louis, a LOT.

10000%, I agree with that. I'm being saying that to everyone who likes football. He's a big strong guy, whose a good tackler. I don't think he's as good, but he reminds me of him, and has the potential to be like him.

[John Waylon]

I expect the Browns to show up with muddy shoes.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/17/browns-team-plane-gets-stuck-in-the-mud/

Seriously, why are they flying to Indy?

It's not that long of a bus ride. Can you imagine the attendant giving her speech?

"Welcome, we'll be departing shortly. We'll be in the air for roughly between 15-20 minutes so please make sure to use the restroom in a quick fashion. We'll be serving lunch shortly, but we only expect to get through the first 4 rows, so those who are fortunate enough to get food should be prepared to share accordingly. Our in-flight movie will be "Wabbit Season" starring Elmer Fudd, Buggs Bunny, and Daffy Duck."

[StaticColt77]

Peyton Hillis is soooo overrated.

People on these forums give him respect, but not Arian Foster?? Whatever.

Anyways, I expect Addai and Carter to get a lot more carries, since we won't be playing down 17pts in the first Q.

[Susie Q]

I expect the Browns to show up with muddy shoes.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/17/browns-team-plane-gets-stuck-in-the-mud/

Seriously, why are they flying to Indy?

It's not that long of a bus ride. Can you imagine the attendant giving her speech?

"Welcome, we'll be departing shortly. We'll be in the air for roughly between 15-20 minutes so please make sure to use the restroom in a quick fashion. We'll be serving lunch shortly, but we only expect to get through the first 4 rows, so those who are fortunate enough to get food should be prepared to share accordingly. Our in-flight movie will be "Wabbit Season" starring Elmer Fudd, Buggs Bunny, and Daffy Duck."

lol lol lol Good One

[since 1960]

Usually whatever I think is going to happen winds up being the exact opposite of what takes place. I learned a long time ago that predicting NFL games is almost as bad as playing the horses.

[GoGoColts]

Garcon doesn't really have good or bad games based as much as who covers. The man can't catch the ball. If he gets on a streak where he can catch something, he has a good game.

Physically, he is a top 5 receiver. Hands wise, the dude is all practice squad.

[colts_mp]

I don't know about a low scoring game. Neither team's defense is playing well and probably worse than either offenses so to me that adds up to scoring. McCoy had a decent game last week and Hills could find playing against the Colts rush defense his opportunity to break out this season.

I expect Collins to be better than last week (how could he be worse right?) and be able to get the passing game going.

[ColtsD]

I beg to differ with 1 or atleast hope it's wrong, other than that I pretty much agree.

[Blue Horseshoe]

Another 170-200 yards rushing for the opponent, something we are going to see too much of this year

I bet they run right at Freeney behind Thomas until someone in a blue shirt decides to tackle somebody for a change

[Blue Horseshoe]

double post

[Smitto]

Your number one isnt true, freeney can make any Tackle look bad IE Ogden, freeney has played alot of great tackles, its not every game you will have sacks but i do expect him to put some good pressure on McCoy

[Feardaneard]

I expect Mathis to get extreme pressure, and Angerer to play like an elite, established starter. He reminds me of Laurinaitis from St Louis, a LOT.

Okay? Maybe I'm the only one who saw angerer whiff on a tackle last week at the goal line.

[Steagles]

Okay? Maybe I'm the only one who saw angerer whiff on a tackle last week at the goal line.

Ok, and I saw Peyton throw a TD pass to Tracy Porter in the Super Bowl, everyone has bad plays.

[chrisfarley]

Okay? Maybe I'm the only one who saw angerer whiff on a tackle last week at the goal line.

he's no Brian Urlacher, but then again, who is?

[Steagles]

he's no Brian Urlacher, but then again, who is?

Brian Urlacher, especially now that his mom has the best view of the game. I expect Urlacher to play the game of his life for his mom.

[swflacoltsfans]

I expect to eat two hot dogs and drink a lot of beer.

How Dwight does often depends on how much pressure the other players on the line can give. Hard to get to the QB when you have three players blocking you.

Hope Collins has a great game today which would allow to running game to look a little better.

Go Colts!!

[doogansquest]

Peyton Hillis is soooo overrated.

People on these forums give him respect, but not Arian Foster?? Whatever.

Anyways, I expect Addai and Carter to get a lot more carries, since we won't be playing down 17pts in the first Q.

That's because the Madden franchise is where many people on these boards draw their football wisdom. Guess who's on the cover? :yes:

[Smitto]

Okay? Maybe I'm the only one who saw angerer whiff on a tackle last week at the goal line.

it was only you cause that was brackett not Pat.

[ruksak]

Even Ray Lewis and Patrick Willis whiff every so often. To form an opinion on one play while ignoring Angerer's total body of work is wholly uneducated.

[WoolMagnet]

There are several things to expect from tomorrow's game:

1. Dwight Freeney will NOT do anything -- Joe Thomas is the best LT in the game right now, imo, and in the game in 08, he completely shut him down. Don't expect anything.

2. Expect a good game from the linebackers. I know that Gary Brackett is out, but Pat Angerer is a great replacement, and did a great job replacing him last year vs the Redskins. I don't think it will be that great that it will stop Peyton Hillis, but it will definitely be better than last week.

3. We're lucky that the Browns have an awful D-line, so with our awful O-line, especially right side, we should be okay......

4. ...with that being said, Kerry Collins should have a good game. Expect him to make some good throws, but if given time he could do well. He throws a hard ball, and throws it in the right place.

5. Dallas Clark will probably have a good game. The have weak coverage outside linebackers in Fugita and Gocong, so tight ends should shine.

6. Scott Fugita and Chris Gocong are however great tacklers, and with Jackson in the middle, and Taylor on the line, don't expect much from Joe Addai, Donald Brown and Delone Carter.

7. Reggie Wayne shouldn't have a great game with Joe Haden covering him. You can even watch out for an interception. Pierre Garcon won't have a great game either with Sheldon Brown covering him. Look for Austin Collie and Blair White, and if he plays, Anthony Gonzalez for good games.

8. Expect a low scoring game, under 36 points (total, for both teams).

That's what I think, what about you guys?

Well, you can scratch off #1 !

[doogansquest]

Okay? Maybe I'm the only one who saw angerer whiff on a tackle last week at the goal line.

So one play - a play in which you were mistaken - defines his body of work?

[hawkeyes]

I expected a win, but instead got a butt kicking at the hands of the Browns .... AMAZINGLY Disgusting!