Mr. Whalen.

[Dark Superman]

Is he still under contract with us for the 2013 season?

[Coltman51]

i think so but not sure.  Last I saw he was on Injured Reserve,  not sure if medically cleared or not.

[Dark Superman]

I liked his preseason play. I know he injured his foot\toe. Which seems like something he could come back from 100%

[Everyone]

He is under contract until 2015, here is a link.   http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/griff-whalen/

[TKnight24]

Thought they put him on the future reserve?

[ÅÐØNϧ 1]

I like Griff . I believe he will shine this year as will the other Stanford players familiar with Pep Hamilton .

[TKnight24]

Hoping he gets to play in the Reg. Season this year. I'd like to see what he brings to the table

[lollygagger8]

Can't wait to see him in the regular season. I think he'll be an excellent addition to our receiver corps.

[schwamm]

Some of his play caught my eye last year, too... but getting all giddy about a UDFA who only saw action in a couple preseason games, almost entirely against 2nd and 3rd teamers seems very premature.

[Flash7]

Some of his play caught my eye last year, too... but getting all giddy about a UDFA who only saw action in a couple preseason games, almost entirely against 2nd and 3rd teamers seems very premature.

I agree... it does, however, it says something that the coaching staff and team were willing to give him a contract and stash him away on IR. They too saw something in his ability to play.

[Larry Horseman]

Some of his play caught my eye last year, too... but getting all giddy about a UDFA who only saw action in a couple preseason games, almost entirely against 2nd and 3rd teamers seems very premature.

 

I was arguing this a while ago in another thread. I feel like a lot of people have unresonably high expectations for him. He's yet to prove himself against real NFL talent.

 

 

I agree... it does, however, it says something that the coaching staff and team were willing to give him a contract and stash him away on IR. They too saw something in his ability to play.

 

I think he would have been on the practice squad last year if it weren't for the injury. It's easy to stash him on IR and has little impact on financials. He deserves a shot in camp, but I'm sure not holding my breath.

 

He has a chance to make an impact as WR depth and on STs...if he does make the final roster, that is all anyone should expect. I'll eat my crow if he blows up and makes a Hilton-esque impact this year.

[Flash7]

I was arguing this a while ago in another thread. I feel like a lot of people have unresonably high expectations for him. He's yet to prove himself against real NFL talent.

 

 

 

I think he would have been on the practice squad last year if it weren't for the injury. It's easy to stash him on IR and has little impact on financials. He deserves a shot in camp, but I'm sure not holding my breath.

 

He has a chance to make an impact as WR depth and on STs...if he does make the final roster, that is all anyone should expect. I'll eat my crow if he blows up and makes a Hilton-esque impact this year.

I agree with a lot of what you are saying. I did wan't to put in my two cents that I do not think he will have a TY Hilton like impact simply because I do not think he's as explosive as TY. I do think that he's reliable. I know from watching him in college and briefly in preseason that he's a good route runner with great hands, but doesn't have the big play ability.  I think he could quietly make an impact.

[schwamm]

I agree... it does, however, it says something that the coaching staff and team were willing to give him a contract and stash him away on IR. They too saw something in his ability to play.

Until you recall all the players who were kept around for years, and never had an impact beyond preseason (and presumably practices). I'm thinking of Roy Hall, Aaron Moorehead, etc..

[Larry Horseman]

I agree with a lot of what you are saying. I did wan't to put in my two cents that I do not think he will have a TY Hilton like impact simply because I do not think he's as explosive as TY. I do think that he's reliable. I know from watching him in college and briefly in preseason that he's a good route runner with great hands, but doesn't have the big play ability.  I think he could quietly make an impact.

 

To clarify, I was using the comparison for yardage/TD/paying time, than explosiveness/big play. He would obviously be more of a Welker/Collie slot player than a TY big play machine. That being said, the key point I was making is related to yardage, TDs, and general impact on the offense--if he is able to be a key cog in the offense, I will be surprised. Again, I'm saying this because he hasn't shown anything against true #1 NFL talent, and to me, a 3 WR set of RW, TY, and Brazil (or Avery if we bring him back) is much more explosive than if Whalen was in the top 3 WR. I'm also not convinced that we won't draft a WR or bring in a FA or resign Avery to compete for the third spot along with Brazil and Palmer. We also have to consider our TEs in this convo. Basically, there is a ton of talent that was on the active roster last year who have a significant advantage over Whalen in regards to making a significant impact this coming season.

[Narcosys]

Flash777, you don't have to have big plays to make a big impact. If he catches more balls as a slot receiver in place of collie and gets more first downs, is say he would be a huge impact over Hilton who doesn't catch as many but has the speed to be a deep man

[Narcosys]

As was stated before on this post. Ty led the league in percentage of balls dropped. 88-91 targets, 50 rec, 60 catchable, 10 drops. And was only 2 behind seller in the most drops. Another garçon?

[Matticusp83]

finally some one is talking about Whalen. i have been talking about this dude all season. he is very good. good speed. just a bit more muscle then collie but i think he would make a great slot receiver.