Colts sign TE Weslye Saunders

[Happy2BeHere]

Fleener can be a borderline WR so signing another TE I think was a good move! Still excited going forward even without Reggie

[pgt_rob]

Suprised by this move but if it frees up Fleener from blocking, then I'm happy. I'm hoping for a lot more targets for Fleener.

[CanuckColt]

Suprised by this move but if it frees up Fleener from blocking, then I'm happy. I'm hoping for a lot more targets for Fleener.

That is probably the idea.

[CanuckColt]

Fleener can be a borderline WR so signing another TE I think was a good move! Still excited going forward even without Reggie

I agree...just wish it was someone other than Saunders.

[southwest1]

 

Well I guess it's something. 

No real opinion on this move, but Larry David from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" would make any interesting sports agent or NFL Public Relations guy would he? The gift that keeps on giving man! Larry is a riot. 

[Flash7]

I think this move inadvertently frees up Fleener, but the thinking was probably to improve our power run game with Saunders who is a better blocker.

I'm afraid that people want to see more of Fleener playing out out wider and instead we'll see more power running with T-Rich.

[OLD FAN MAN]

I think this move inadvertently frees up Fleener, but the thinking was probably to improve our power run game with Saunders who is a better blocker.

I'm afraid that people want to see more of Fleener playing out out wider and instead we'll see more power running with T-Rich.

and maybe something new , play action passes from the power run formation.

[RomanianColtsFan]

Wonder why Arians did not sign him first?

I think he knew there was a good chance he was coming back to the Colts. I would go as far as to believe there was an understanding between him and Grigson when he was released. That's why they kept Jones to act as substitute for Saunders.

[bap1331]

well, he technically never really got a chance on the depth chart with Allen and Fleener on the team, here is his chance.

[Buck Showalter]

Well played Grigson...

[HtownColt]

I think when Allen went down, they had plans to bring him back the whole time, he just had to finish his suspension

[Gavin]

Saunders is the better blocker and its not close, Dont expect him to last long though on the roster, blocking TE which we need

[HGRekks]

I think he provides a few things, for as ever long as he's here. He can block, he's not the worst receiver (if his college record is any indication, and it's occasionally not), and he's a guy Andrew won't necessarily have to develop a relationship with in short time, as he already (somewhat) knows him.

 

To me, the fact that Luck is playing with two receivers and one TE who were on the active roster last year makes a signing like Saunders a logical step. Not saying he jumps past Doyle, but he's not another new face.

[lollygagger8]

 

Well I guess it's something. 

 

 

Hey....that's my gif! lol 

[Old Colt]

it does scream "hey   were gonna run the ball" just a little bit more

And as soon as they line up for the run we hit TY over the top.....solid  pick up for the Colts

[PrincetonTiger]

Reed has his #85

#85 is Ken Dilger's number no matter who wears it.

[PrincetonTiger]

The Colts will no longer use Reitz in 3 TE Heavy sets

[jskinnz]

 

that is messed up I thought this team needed another WR more than a TE.

 

Simple math really. They have 5 WR's on the active roster already and before the Saunders move, they only had 2 TE's. They were never going to go into a game with only 2 TE's.

[TKnight24]

Simple math really. They have 5 WR's on the active roster already and before the Saunders move, they only had 2 TE's. They were never going to go into a game with only 2 TE's.

We've only had 2 TE's dress out for the past few weeks I believe someone posted

[WastedColt]

We needed a blocking TE. I like this move. Now we can line up in 2 tight Power formations and use Fleener as a pass threat

[King Colt]

Maybe this will motivate Fleener to catch the ball instead of punching it.

[jskinnz]

 

We've only had 2 TE's dress out for the past few weeks I believe someone posted

Well color me shocked. I stand corrected. Dominque Jones was on the active roster but was inactive for the Denver game.

[TKnight24]

Well color me shocked. I stand corrected. Dominque Jones was on the active roster but was inactive for the Denver game.

Yup, so we'll see if Saunders is active come Sunday or if we just stay with 2 TE's

[HtownColt]

@KBowenColts: Weslye Saunders on being back with the @Colts: “This is it. Nobody gets this many chances. It’s time for me to do what I came here to do.”

@KBowenColts: Saunders said he was living in Indy for 2 months after being cut. Where did Saunders work out in Indy during that time...

@KBowenColts: Saunders: "Shout out to the YMCA of Greenwood and those kids out there that kept me in great shape (playing basketball)."

[throwing BBZ]

that is messed up I thought this team needed another WR more than a TE.

Maybe a Wr to the PS that Might be ready to contribute in a month or so, ahead of Da'Rick. A Reach IMO.

[The Fish]

So has anyone said anything about blocking or Fleener catching more passes?

[Dark Superman]

#85 is Ken Dilger's number no matter who wears it.

I liked Pollard and Dilger together.

[Warhorse]

Here is Saunders today......

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/1717/saunders-thankful-for-another-chance

[BleedBlu8792]

Saunders is a good blocker, and should help mask the run plays some with his catching abilities, which were overlooked last year. Hopefully, they use him more and less of the 6OL/TE sets with Reitz. I thought Saunders did well for us last year given his role.

[basketballsteve]

Means more "heavy" sets for sure.