Lack of Depth at WR

[atapcl]

The preseason seemed to indicate that the WR core is weak on depth. TY, Wayne, and DHB are solid. Brazil looked promising with the little practice he had. After Brazil the next core looks like they should all be cut. One (Whalen) might be kept since Brazil is out 4 games, but with extended playing time in preseason none of the second tier players look talented enough to use a roster spot on them. Reed showed KR ability but he now has a concussion and he did not endear himself as a receiving threat on a team that needed receivers. Maybe that's why Grigson has beaten the bushes trying to find another receiver. I believe the Colts will cut this area to 4 players until another WR can be found.

[TKnight24]

Ehh, wouldn't really read too much into WR depth. Barring injury to our TE's & RB's, we'll be fine. Everyone will be catching passes in this offense. Plus Wayne & TY are better than every WR Andrew had at Stanford. If he can succed with those WR's, he'll do fine with ours. We're fine for now, but I'm sure Grigson is watching the cuts from the other 31 teams very closely

[Smonroe]

Agreed.  Interesting that some of the guys we thought could break through, like NaPalm, Sambrano, etal, showed why they weren't drafted or picked up by anyone else.

 

I had hopes for Reed, probably not going to happen.

[Valpo2004]

I think we're pretty good on WR depth.  

 

You realize that your #4 and #5 WR's are always going to likely be borderline players who are likely going to be fighting for a roster spot each year.  

 

I mean seriously, name me the most famous WR#4 on his team.  

[TKnight24]

And I also am not concerned with the depth because more emphasis on the TE factor. Look at what we did without our star TE's. We ran offense very fluently. Now imagine having Dwayne Allen, Ahmad Bradshaw (depending on health), & Coby Fleener out there for Luck to throw to. That's a dangerous offense if the offensive line gets their act together

[presto123]

 I thought Whalen was tearing it up at camp? Haven't caught much of him in the preseason but it seems to me if he catches everything that hits his hands that's half the battle considering what we witnessed last year.

[atapcl]

And I also am not concerned with the depth because more emphasis on the TE factor. Look at what we did without our star TE's. We ran offense very fluently. Now imagine having Dwayne Allen, Ahmad Bradshaw (depending on health), & Coby Fleener out there for Luck to throw to. That's a dangerous offense if the offensive line gets their act together

Not concerned about how the offense runs without WR4 and 5 just on using roster spots for people who can not contribute much to the team and cutting valuable players just to have depth at WR in case of injury. It will be interesting to see how things play out the next few days.

[TKnight24]

Not concerned about how the offense runs without WR4 and 5 just on using roster spots for people who can not contribute much to the team and cutting valuable players just to have depth at WR in case of injury. It will be interesting to see how things play out the next few days.

I don't see our staff being that dumb to keep a guy like say sambrano and cutting K Willy just to have WR depth. We'll probably go into the season with 5. And don't use anyone to replace Brazill. So have 4

Reggie Wayne

Ty Hilton

DHB

Lavon Brazill* Suspension

Griff Whalen

That'll be our roster right there as far as WR core goes imo

[TKnight24]

I thought Whalen was tearing it up at camp? Haven't caught much of him in the preseason but it seems to me if he catches everything that hits his hands that's half the battle considering what we witnessed last year.

He catches everything thrown his way. But he played with Harnish as his QB most the time. I think Griff Whalen will come into his own as the regular season trails along

[atapcl]

I don't see our staff being that dumb to keep a guy like say sambrano and cutting K Willy just to have WR depth. We'll probably go into the season with 5. And don't use anyone to replace Brazill. So have 4

Reggie Wayne

Ty Hilton

DHB

Lavon Brazill* Suspension

Griff Whalen

That'll be our roster right there as far as WR core goes imo

Not really impressed by Whalen either.

[Colts_Fan12]

I said a million times in the Da'rick Rogers thread that we should sign him our staff could unlock all his potential not to mention the best young QB and Reggie to help him in the locker room and on the field the kid has talent he tore it up at Tennessee tech lol and was a beast at Tennessee

[presto123]

He catches everything thrown his way. But he played with Harnish as his QB most the time. I think Griff Whalen will come into his own as the regular season trails along

 That's what I thought. How can we even judge Whalen by the preseason? He is going to surprise a lot of people.

[TKnight24]

That's what I thought. How can we even judge Whalen by the preseason? He is going to surprise a lot of people.

Yeah, nothing better than having your college OC and college QB on the same team.

Edit: Actually; it'd be even better if we had some of their college offensive line

[throwing BBZ]

The 4th WR is very important and the 5th will be needed sometime this season.

 

Whalen is impressive as he gets open and he catches very well.

Brazzill has potential and is certainly decent on special teams.

 

I don`t think there is another decent WR on todays roster, maybe one to put on the practice squad who could be brought up to fill a special team need.

[Gavin]

Brazill showed nothing in the pre season, Whalen has a strangle hold on the #4 slot, Brazill can make it in as the 5th wr seeing as how I dont think we go 5 wide wr sets alot if our TE's are healthy so the 4 game suspension (if it happens) dont hurt much, I'd rather get a wr that showed something in preseason that has the intangibles we need to succeed in this offense through the cuts from other teams however

[In Luck We Trust]

The preseason seemed to indicate that the WR core is weak on depth. TY, Wayne, and DHB are solid. Brazil looked promising with the little practice he had. After Brazil the next core looks like they should all be cut. One (Whalen) might be kept since Brazil is out 4 games, but with extended playing time in preseason none of the second tier players look talented enough to use a roster spot on them. Reed showed KR ability but he now has a concussion and he did not endear himself as a receiving threat on a team that needed receivers. Maybe that's why Grigson has beaten the bushes trying to find another receiver. I believe the Colts will cut this area to 4 players until another WR can be found.

what is wrong Whalen? Whalen has a lot of potential and could be a valuable receiver for us, especially when Wayne retires. granted after Brazill and Whalen there really isnt much to brag about, but who know's. you may be surprised on who step's up and plays very well if someone gets hurt. 

[Goodtimes]

Ehh, wouldn't really read too much into WR depth. Barring injury to our TE's & RB's, we'll be fine. Everyone will be catching passes in this offense. Plus Wayne & TY are better than every WR Andrew had at Stanford. If he can succed with those WR's, he'll do fine with ours. We're fine for now, but I'm sure Grigson is watching the cuts from the other 31 teams very closely

 

When "Andrew" was at Stanford, he and his receivers were not competing against NFL defenses. There is no comparison at all there.

[Goodtimes]

I said a million times in the Da'rick Rogers thread that we should sign him our staff could unlock all his potential not to mention the best young QB and Reggie to help him in the locker room and on the field the kid has talent he tore it up at Tennessee tech lol and was a beast at Tennessee

 

Best? Well, very good at least :ashamed:

[funktacious2]

I will admit that Whalen seemed to be consistent with reeling in catches and getting open. I wouldn't be surprised if he makes the final roster, mostly because I can't think of many other of our depth receivers who stood out. I guess it also depends on whether we want to keep Brazill or not.

[RomanianColtsFan]

I agree, after Whalen (4th WR) there is a steep drop in talent. Whalen is good, he just needs to play with Luck. Unfortunately they didn't give him that chance in any preseason game.

[atapcl]

what is wrong Whalen? Whalen has a lot of potential and could be a valuable receiver for us, especially when Wayne retires. granted after Brazill and Whalen there really isnt much to brag about, but who know's. you may be surprised on who step's up and plays very well if someone gets hurt. 

Just my opinion but he is only effective setting down in an open spot of a zone. He cant get separation in a man defense which takes him out of the offense.

[Gavin]

Lavelle Hawkins looked good this pre season (except that stupid headbutt penalty he did) rumor is he may be the od wr out in San Fran, he could come in and be that 5th wr or also Kyle Williams for San Fran

[Dustin]

Braylon Edwards was released a few days ago.

[Malakai432]

Hmmm, how much more depth would the average team have compared to ours with regards to the WR core?

[jvan1973]

I said a million times in the Da'rick Rogers thread that we should sign him our staff could unlock all his potential not to mention the best young QB and Reggie to help him in the locker room and on the field the kid has talent he tore it up at Tennessee tech lol and was a beast at Tennessee

he is so good he is unemployed

[TKnight24]

he is so good he is unemployed

[basketballsteve]

Depth is a problem when we have a serious injury that will sideline one of our first 3.....it would be an extreme problem if we had 2/3 down or were down 1 and lost another during a game. I guess if we got to that point in an emergency I would favor moving a Fleener into the slot or outside spot or a running back on a temporary basis. The Colts shifted Lenny Moore from running back to receiver for a whole season and used him alternately at both positions in some seasons. Practice squad receivers and other teams 4's and 5"s are not usually very good ( think Hank Basket....). Every team is a little thin someplace but then I also have a very high opinion of Whalen.

[basketballsteve]

Also we'll never go 5 "real" WR's. As in the past, if we go empty backfield that means a rb will line up as a 5th WR. That's what teams do.

[Gavin]

he is so good he is unemployed

For off field issues I believe, The talent is their, as a 5th wr at this point he should be able to make an impact if we were to pick him up

[jvan1973]

For off field issues I believe, The talent is their, as a 5th wr at this point he should be able to make an impact if we were to pick him up

he couldnt hold a spot as the bills 5th wr. No way he makes it here. Plus, the colts aren't known for bringing in off the field trouble guy

[basketballsteve]

5th wide receivers are insurance nothing more unless they are gunners or kick returners.

[Gavin]

he couldnt hold a spot as the bills 5th wr. No way he makes it here. Plus, the colts aren't known for bringing in off the field trouble guy

Mcafee

Mckinney

Justice

 

Im sure there are a couple more

 

 

The Bills have more talent at wr past #3 then we do

[jvan1973]

Mcafee

Mckinney

Justice

Im sure there are a couple more

The Bills have more talent at wr past #3 then we do

there is a reason he cleared waivers and not one team has picked him up yet

[Gavin]

there is a reason he cleared waivers and not one team has picked him up yet

Many are still evaluating what they currently have at wr

[jvan1973]

Many are still evaluating what they currently have at wr

so he isn't special, if he was he would be on a roster

[CanuckColt]

Not really impressed by Whalen either.

He sure is one GIANT leap better than Kelly though...Kelly is nothing in a game situatiuon...maybe a reasonable practice player.

[Gavin]

so he isn't special, if he was he would be on a roster

Ya cant judge a players ability by whether or not he is on a roster alone

[jvan1973]

Ya cant judge a players ability by whether or not he is on a roster alone

he was an undrafted free agent that was cut last week and has yet to be picked up..

[Gavin]

he was an undrafted free agent that was cut last week and has yet to be picked up..

and if he gets in the right system with a good QB he can be pretty decent if he works at it

[jvan1973]

and if he gets in the right system with a good QB he can be pretty decent if he works at it

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