Official Training Camp thread (mega merge)

[SteelCityColt]

I heard Chap say a month or so ago Fleener was 10 lbs lighter...    and will be used accordingly.

 

Not doubting it, he just looked "fuller" in the face, must just be the pic. Not saying it was a bad thing either if he's bulked a bit, he's going to get hit over the middle whatever and people's biggest criticism of him was that he shied away from contact .

[BrentMc11]

I saw the other day that you posted you were 20 minutes away and didn't realize you were that close to Anderson.   Learn something new every day I guess.

It may be 30....  16 miles on the sign

[BrentMc11]

If I'm not mistaken this is the "Colts training camp thread -- 7/31," not the Marino vs Bradshaw vs 1 yr experience Luck thread. And if I read the word "Elite" one more time...Sova!

 Good first post....

 

That word does get tiresome on the old LBs eyes and ears (Notice I did not say the word )

[JoKeR]

Does this mean Josh McNary hasn't been doing well?

@andrewmishler: I get that Josh McNary is a cool story and everything, but I don't really understand the obsession with him from a football standpoint.

From the tape I've seen he looks very fast and is very good at finding the correct gaps to attack when rushing/ blitzing. In college he try to find a gap from the OLBer position which seems kinda weird but makes sense the coaches are trying to see what he can do at ILB. Could be a diamond in the ruff.

[Superman]

Open practice from 1:50-4:30pm

 

Previous day's thread: http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/topic/19327-colts-training-camp-thread-731/

 

Some thoughts from Greg Manusky on the defense: http://blogs.indystar.com/philb/2013/08/01/checking-in-with-coordinator-greg-manusky-on-new-faces-added-to-colts-3-4-defense/

 

Pep Hamilton tells Kevin Bowen that Fleener is having his best camp ever, including at Stanford: https://twitter.com/KBowenColts/status/362597624290885633?utm_content=buffer8d3e8&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer

[Superman]

http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/topic/19350-colts-training-camp-thread-81/

[PrincetonTiger]

Here we go with Day 5

[#BringBobBack]

BIG PROGRESS BIG PROGRESS BIG PROGRESS NO INJURIES NO INJURIES NO INJURIES NO WHAMMIES STOP                               

[The Fish]

Do I need to get TK some apple juice to get some info up in here?

[corgi]

Practice starts at 1:50 no morning walk through correct?

[HtownColt]

Practice starts at 1:50 no morning walk through correct?

Yep

[Legend of Luck]

The anticipation is killing meeeee.

[Dustin]

No pads today.

[Legend of Luck]

No pads today.

Hmm is that normal? Do they just randomly have days where they work without pads?

[Dustin]

Hmm is that normal? Do they just randomly have days where they work without pads?

There's only a certain amount of practices where you can wear pads. They have to spread them out throughout training camp.

[Dustin]

Clyde Christensen providing "defense" as DHB works on JUGS machine today. Coach shoving and pushing WR while ball in air. #ColtsCamp

[COLT in J-ville]

Anyone have any updates on Josh Chapman?

[Archer]

I've been watching the pictures on Colts.com, and the current 2nd team OL appears to be:

 

LT: Brad Sowell.  Ijalana appeared to be demoted to 3rd team yesterday.

LG: Reitz

C: Schmeig

RG: Linkenbach.  He's been there since Day 2.

RT: Cleary.  He's gotten the nod over Anderson the entire camp.

 

If it's any different today, I'd like to hear it!

[PrincetonTiger]

Anyone have any updates on Josh Chapman?

look back at yesterday's thread 

 

According to the posters at the camp he did very well yesterday.

[PrincetonTiger]

I've been watching the pictures on Colts.com, and the current 2nd team OL appears to be:

 

LT: Brad Sowell.  Ijalana appeared to be demoted to 3rd team yesterday.

LG: Reitz

C: Schmeig

RG: Linkenbach.  He's been there since Day 2.

RT: Cleary.  He's gotten the nod over Anderson the entire camp.

 

If it's any different today, I'd like to hear it!

Not good news for BI and JA

 

Good news for Sowell,Cleary and Schmeig

[Pelt]

Clyde Christensen providing "defense" as DHB works on JUGS machine today. Coach shoving and pushing WR while ball in air. #ColtsCamp

Glad to see this. I want this kid to succeed.

 

Can we get Chris Carter as a "hands" coach for the WR's this training camp? (And by WR's, I just mean DHB, lol)

[TKnight24]

Happy August Family

Let's get this show on the road!

[TKnight24]

@mchappell51: #colts will carry a fullback this season. I'm not kidding. http://t.co/oRdMbxTFzg

@mchappell51: Can confirm #colts working out former Illinois S Ashante Williams. They're a bit thin at the position.

@andrewmishler: Probably the prettiest day it's been all week out at Colts training camp. http://t.co/6ZuYqUnZAc

[Dustin]

Thornton is out of his boot. Still not practicing,

[Legend of Luck]

There's only a certain amount of practices where you can wear pads. They have to spread them out throughout training camp.

Thank you.

[JasonABrown]

Thornton is out of his boot. Still not practicing,

 

This sounds promising!

[Superman]

@mchappell51: #colts will carry a fullback this season. I'm not kidding. http://t.co/oRdMbxTFzg

 

As training camp began to unfold at Anderson University, Dominique Jones, a 270-pounder, was moved from tight end to fullback.

 

Interesting. 

 

And for those who wonder why we're trying to hard to emphasize the run game:

Pagano recalled the Colts’ final possession of the 2012 regular season. It was an exhausting 15-play drive that consumed the final 9 minutes, 46 seconds and sealed a 28-16 win over the Houston Texans. Fourteen of the plays were runs, including three game-closing kneel-downs by Luck. Allen usually was the lead blocker.

“I’ve never in my life seen a nine-minute, 46-second drive to get a knee,” Pagano said. “We’ve got to have that ability ... to run the football late in the season.”

[TKnight24]

@andrewmishler: Remember the days when the Colts 2nd and 3rd team offenses couldn't do anything in the preseason? Won't happen this year. Not with these QBs

@andrewmishler: Rookie OG Hugh Thornton is out of a boot, but isn't practicing. Greg Toler, LaVon Brazill, Mario Harvey and Sergio Brown also not practicing

[CantBeStopped]

Hey guys lookin for some advice from fellow colt fans with kids. I was thinkin about grabbin some preseason tix and takin my lil boy to a game. Hes only six months but i figure a preseason game wont be too loud. How old were your kids when you took them to their first game?

[TKnight24]

@andrewmishler: First time I've seen Kerwynn Williams in punt drills, I believe. He's going to have to show he can do something there to hold of Sambrano.

@andrewmishler: It's like magic. As soon as I say something nice about all 3 QBs, Harnish starts missing easy throws in passing drills.

[RomanianColtsFan]

It's still early in the camp. If Ijalana stays healthy he may supplant Sowel or other guys.

[buccolts]

Hey guys lookin for some advice from fellow colt fans with kids. I was thinkin about grabbin some preseason tix and takin my lil boy to a game. Hes only six months but i figure a preseason game wont be too loud. How old were your kids when you took them to their first game?

 

He was 12. Last November vs. Dolphins.

We came in from Chicago area.

I know, no help.

[CS Colts Fan]

take protection for his ears  ... Drives me nuts when I set up these events... concerts, rodeo's, sports events and people bring their children ( especially the infants ) to events with no ear protection...  was at a race last month with silver crown and a 8 month had no protection...  NIN years ago and lead singer had his new baby 3 months old under the stage with mom no protection....unbelievable...     

[Smonroe]

take protection for his ears  ... Drives me nuts when I set up these events... concerts, rodeo's, sports events and people bring their children ( especially the infants ) to events with no ear protection...  was at a race last month with silver crown and a 8 month had no protection...  NIN years ago and lead singer had his new baby 3 months old under the stage with mom no protection....unbelievable...     

 

Totally crazy...

 

No offense to the poster, but I really don't understand why people take babies to these kinds of events.  They have no understanding of what's going on, they won't remember a thing about it, and they can't possibly be comfortable.

 

Again, no offense, it's your child.  I just don't understand the logic.

[HtownColt]

@andrewmishler: Theme for the Colts offense this year: "Everybody Plays Everywhere." i.e. Dwayne Allen and DHB split wide with Wayne and Fleener in the slot

[TKnight24]

@andrewmishler: It took five days, but Griff Whalen finally dropped a pass. Tough catch though and may have been interfered with. Yep, I'm full of excuses.

[HtownColt]

@andrewmishler: It took five days, but Griff Whalen finally dropped a pass. Tough catch though and may have been interfered with. Yep, I'm full of excuses.

[Ja'Crispy]

Totally crazy...

 

No offense to the poster, but I really don't understand why people take babies to these kinds of events.  They have no understanding of what's going on, they won't remember a thing about it, and they can't possibly be comfortable.

 

Again, no offense, it's your child.  I just don't understand the logic.

 

Same with autographs. Those mobs can get pretty tight. I would not dare go in there with a baby.

[HtownColt]

@andrewmishler: Had to take a leave from practice for a second. Bad timing. I'm told Vontae Davis intercepted a deep luck pass intended for Hilton.

@andrewmishler: And in typical Luck fashion, he goes right back to the deep ball and hits Reggie Wayne for a long pass over Cassius Vaughn.

[IrishColt22]

Colts signed center Thomas Austin and waived-injured ILB Scott Lutrus. Austin (6-4, 310) has spent time w/ MIN, NE, HOU, & CAR.

Looks bad for Holmes