Mike McGlynn Won't Play Saturday

[HtownColt]

@KBowenColts: Pagano said Jeff Linkenbach will start for McGlynn. Said Thornton will see some action in the 1st half as well.

@KBowenColts: Pagano said Mike McGlynn got hit on the knee yesterday in practice. MRI was negative. Has a bone bruise and won't play this weekend.

Here is the other players oppurtunity to make a case for his spot Saturday

[GoodLuck]

Edit: you changed tge info, I dont wish injury on anyone, not even bad players that shouldnt be playing. But maybe Satele can help him rehab.

[Phil J]

This "bone bruise" will keep him from starting the rest of the year.

Best way for the front office to save face for keeping this buffoon on the roster.

[corgi]

[Gavin]

Hopefully Linkenbach has a good showing

[corgi]

Hopefully Linkenbach has a good showing

Unless Even if he forgets to walk out on the field he can't be a lot worse than McGlynn.

[mystrymaster]

I am not really sure how happy I am about Stinkenbach replacing McWindow

[HtownColt]

Edit: you changed tge info, I dont wish injury on anyone, not even bad players that shouldnt be playing. But maybe Satele can help him rehab.

Yea I had to because I seen that first tweet and made this thread then went back and seen that he got hurt so I had to reword the title

[Superman]

This "bone bruise" will keep him from starting the rest of the year.

Best way for the front office to save face for keeping this buffoon on the roster.

 

You think they'd rather make up an injury than just bench or release him?

[NagelHausForge]

Link is def a better guard than tackle, IMO.  Hopefully Holmes can come in and make his case for starter... not likely since he hasnt practiced all year... but one can hope.

 

I am not as down in Link as everyone else.  He is a utility player that though he may not go to any pro bowls he usually gets the job done... usually... mostly... sometimes... every now and then...

[Superman]

Link is def a better guard than tackle, IMO.  Hopefully Holmes can come in and make his case for starter... not likely since he hasnt practiced all year... but one can hope.

 

I am not as down in Link as everyone else.  He is a utility player that though he may not go to any pro bowls he usually gets the job done... usually... mostly... sometimes... every now and then...

 

He's definitely improved in the last three seasons, but I can't get that Monday nighter in San Diego out of my mind. I blame the coaches more than I blame him, by the way. He was getting abused, and the coaching staff didn't do anything about it. I shudder at the thought of him playing guard, even though he was somewhat decent there last season.

[Phil J]

You think they'd rather make up an injury than just bench or release him?

There is something about him they love. Maybe they know they can't start him anymore, but keep him for depth in case of injury.

And it's not made up, I know I put it quotes, but if he was a pro bowler he would be out there.

[Superman]

There is something about him they love. Maybe they know they can't start him anymore, but keep him for depth in case of injury.

And it's not made up, I know I put it quotes, but if he was a pro bowler he would be out there.

 

No one has ever suggested that he's Pro Bowl material. I don't mean to defend him; I don't think he's any good either. I'm just saying that I don't think the coaching staff and management would keep a player in the name of saving face. 

[BOTT]

This "bone bruise" will keep him from starting the rest of the year.

Best way for the front office to save face for keeping this buffoon on the roster.

You act as though McGlynn were a high draft pick or a free agent making a lot of coin. He is a low rent free agent for a team that needs bodies.

[BPM_Colt]

Chance for someone else to showcase their abilities. If nobody steps up, we will struggle through with McGlynn

[TKnight24]

I wouldn't hold my breath if I were some of you so you guys shouldn't cheer about the injury. All last year we thought Shipley was better than Satele but look who's here and who's gone. Coaches are gonna play who they want so just sit back & enjoy the ride people

[CjMcGirt23]

Only thing that could of made this better would have been Thornton getting the start.

[RomanianColtsFan]

Clearly that RG spot is intended for Thornton but he is coming back from injury and can't have it immediately, that's why they play Link first with Thornton coming in by the end of first half.

[Phil J]

You act as though McGlynn were a high draft pick or a free agent making a lot of coin. He is a low rent free agent for a team that needs bodies.

Not at all, I'm suggesting the coaches have been praising him for a while, why do that? I know they get paid for making those calls and are infinitely more qualified than us, but what do they see that we don't?

[coltsfanatic24]

If Thornton is healthy and plays well and we see a huge difference in the run game i think he'll start. He was our 2nd pick in the draft he was expected to come in and contribute right away. Doesn't matter if he's a rookie he's just a bigger,stronger,quicker more talented player then McGlynn.

[BOTT]

Not at all, I'm suggesting the coaches have been praising him for a while, why do that? I know they get paid for making those calls and are infinitely more qualified than us, but what do they see that we don't?

I guess I missed all this praise. I highly doubt they think that much of McGlynn, but from what I saw last year the potential replacements stunk too. And there is a reason they drafted Thornton......

[ColtsBlueFL]

You think they'd rather make up an injury than just bench or release him?

 

Things that make you go Hmmmmm........

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ib5H5auk-c

 

{channeling my inner SW1}   LOL

[Restored]

I think you all need to curb your enthusiasm.

Jeff Linkenback is projected to start.

[jameszeigler834]

I hope so but I never have been impressed with Jeff because he is so inconsistent.

[Stephen]

Didn't link start versus giants but gave way to mcglynn

[House]

I'm excited.

Not about him not playing, but its been awhile since there's been a good Linkenback thread. Can't wait till Sunday when all these cheers turn to boos raining down on Jeff.

[Jason_]

I'd like to see Ijalana get some time at RG too to see what he could do there.

[MFT5]

I'm not saying I'm happy about McGlynn being injured but I'm not upset either ...

Clearly he's not the best guard in the league and his injury gives us a chance to see what our options are capable of

So nm maybe I am happy idk ill wait and see

[markabrown96]

Mcglynn shown what he can do. Lets see if any of these others guys can do better. Its like the coaching staff does'nt  want to hurt his feelings for benching him

[Gavin]

Ya know through all the hate Mcglynn gets hurled at him I have to say he does inspire me.......You see, as I have said on these boards before...I am in a wheelchair....everytime I see Mcglynn play and get thrown down I think to myself......I shoulda tried out! how hard can it be, stand there like I know what Im doing and when the snap happens just fall down!...seriously how hard can that be?! ;)   

[GoColts8818]

I am not saying they won't do better than McGlynn because trust me I would love for one to do it but if we find out the guys behind McGlynn aren't better then what?

I am excited to see what others can do.

[bahhummbug]

No one has ever suggested that he's Pro Bowl material. I don't mean to defend him; I don't think he's any good either. I'm just saying that I don't think the coaching staff and management would keep a player in the name of saving face. 

Agree especially Grigs being an EX O lineman himself

[Fx Stryker]

I wouldn't hold my breath if I were some of you so you guys shouldn't cheer about the injury. All last year we thought Shipley was better than Satele but look who's here and who's gone. Coaches are gonna play who they want so just sit back & enjoy the ride people

 

We all know Shipley was better than Satele TK, you know it. It was just a fact that Satele was paid the big bucks to be the starting center. The FO stuck with the guy they paid to be the starter.

[Sova!]

This is the 1st time I've ever been happy about a colt getting injured, not a great feeling but still elated to see someone else finally get a shot. Hopefully it stays bruised until they solidify a new starter

[TKnight24]

We all know Shipley was better than Satele TK, you know it. It was just a fact that Satele was paid the big bucks to be the starting center. The FO stuck with the guy they paid to be the starter.

Then I guess our front office thinks money is more important than success. Guess we won't be winning a super bowl with that attitude

[Fx Stryker]

Then I guess our front office thinks money is more important than success. Guess we won't be winning a super bowl with that attitude

 

I didn't mean it in that way. What I meant is Satele is paid to be the starter so they will treat him as so. Satele is not the better player of the two. We have all seen this. We all know the line worked better with him in, but that isn't the only factor into making a team. Satele has factors we don't see on the field. How he works in practice, in the locker room, his leadership, ect...

 

What I am trying to say is Satele may have been the lesser talented, but his overall value is better. Or that is what I would like to think the Front Office believes, and not just playing because of pay.

[NewEra]

They also said satele played injured most of the year. So this year should really show us more. Hopefully his lack of inspiring play was him being injured.

[BOTT]

I didn't mean it in that way. What I meant is Satele is paid to be the starter so they will treat him as so. Satele is not the better player of the two. We have all seen this. We all know the line worked better with him in, but that isn't the only factor into making a team. Satele has factors we don't see on the field. How he works in practice, in the locker room, his leadership, ect...

 

What I am trying to say is Satele may have been the lesser talented, but his overall value is better. Or that is what I would like to think the Front Office believes, and not just playing because of pay.

And the sample size on Shipley is tiny

[GoodLuck]

They also said satele played injured most of the year. So this year should really show us more. Hopefully his lack of inspiring play was him being injured.

Was he hurt when his other teams dumped him?

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Linkenbach is not a good guard IMO better tackle ok swing guy, I would start REITZ, would rather see Ijalana, but apparently the coaches think he sucks, but in the time he plays plays well & I hear he is having a good camp HMMMMMM?