Collie released

[GoColts8818]

I don't think the colts will pick him up but he has played with Luck and guys in this offense all be it another system might be worth a sniff since the Pats released him today.

[Flash7]

I don't think the colts will pick him up but he has played with Luck and guys in this offense all be it another system might be worth a sniff since the Pats released him today.

I love Austin Collie, but he's been released from the receiver starved Niners and Patriots. I don't think he's fully ready to be back on a squad yet. That's my take.

[GoColts8818]

I love Austin Collie, but he's been released from the receiver starved Niners and Patriots. I don't think he's fully ready to be back on a squad yet. That's my take.

right I don't think he's the answer either but might be worth a try out. Frankly he's probably as good as anyone else on the free agent market at this point.

[TKnight24]

So he wins the Saints game for them & they release him? If he doesn't make that 4th down catch, Pats lose. Man, NFL is a cold business

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

I love Austin Collie, but he's been released from the receiver starved Niners and Patriots. I don't think he's fully ready to be back on a squad yet. That's my take.

Imo there is no team as receiver starved than we are right now. .. We have a track star, huge play maker with inconsistent hands, and a bunch of tbd (to be determined).. I say we give him a shot or elevate Rodgers

[CR91]

but he cant wear 17

[TKnight24]

Was hoping the Patriots would give up Josh Boyce but that won't happen. Curse you Belicheck!!!!!!!

[Valpo2004]

So he wins the Saints game for them & they release him? If he doesn't make that 4th down catch, Pats lose. Man, NFL is a cold business

 

We released Laurence Guy 2 days after he blocked a kick for us that was returned for a TD in the Seattle game.  

[Valpo2004]

Imo there is no team as receiver starved than we are right now. .. We have a track star, huge play maker with inconsistent hands, and a bunch of tbd (to be determined).. I say we give him a shot or elevate Rodgers

 

I would be for this.  Collie at least does seem to have consistent hands and we could probably get him for the NFL min.  

[Superman]

I love Austin Collie, but he's been released from the receiver starved Niners and Patriots. I don't think he's fully ready to be back on a squad yet. That's my take.

 

The Pats are no longer receiver starved. They hardly used him, and when they did, he made plays.

 

I firmly understand the Colts turning the page and not looking back, but I was just saying the other day that Collie coming back would make more sense than pretty much any available free agent receiver. We could definitely use veteran depth, but he can't play special teams. Probably not a lot of offensive reps for him, because you don't want to take time away from Brazill and Whalen for a stand-in vet who isn't in your long term plans. I'm a HUGE Austin Collie fan, and would applaud the decision to bring him back if it's made, but I doubt we do this, for several reasons.

[TKnight24]

We released Laurence Guy 2 days after he blocked a kick for us that was returned for a TD in the Seattle game.

Very true, man it's cold hearted people out here

[RomanianColtsFan]

I like Collie and would like him to be with the Colts but I am now conflicted because I wouldn't like them to release Whalen to make room for him. 

[Superman]

I would be for this.  Collie at least does seem to have consistent hands and we could probably get him for the NFL min.  

 

If you claim him off waivers, you get him for 8/17ths of the minimum for the rest of the season.

[BrentMc11]

We released Laurence Guy 2 days after he blocked a kick for us that was returned for a TD in the Seattle game.  

He blocked another kick Sunday for San Diego and played well.....

[Superman]

I like Collie and would like him to be with the Colts but I am now conflicted because I wouldn't like them to release Whalen to make room for him. 

 

I would think we'd release David Reed, and put Vaughn back there to return the occasional kickoff.

[RomanianColtsFan]

I would think we'd release David Reed, and put Vaughn back there to return the occasional kickoff.

 

That would work although I do not like talking about people losing their jobs.

[BrentMc11]

I like Collie and would like him to be with the Colts but I am now conflicted because I wouldn't like them to release Whalen to make room for him. 

Release David Reed instead and put Vaughn back to returning kicks.  Reed had a decent game last time out...but.....not a fan.  

 

Why not a waiver pick up....or a tryout...as TK says he looked good against the Saints.

[BrentMc11]

I would think we'd release David Reed, and put Vaughn back there to return the occasional kickoff.

HMMMM...I think we just said the same thing......   I did not have my cape...I was flying behind...

[Valpo2004]

I like Collie and would like him to be with the Colts but I am now conflicted because I wouldn't like them to release Whalen to make room for him. 

 

Whalen would probably go back on the practice squad.  I don't think he's in the Colt's long term plans. 

[TKnight24]

David Reed isn't going anywhere. His ties to Chuck Pagano are what's keeping him here at least for the rest of the season

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Good for him.

 

Wrong Forum.

[Valpo2004]

That would work although I do not like talking about people losing their jobs.

 

That's what sucks about the NFL.  But you can only have 53 people on your roster and you have to constantly shuffle the borderline players around.

 

Reed hasn't really done that much for us.  He's not really lined up much at WR and he's not shown himself to be exceptional at returning kicks either.  

[jameszeigler834]

Wouldn't suck colts could use another WR.

[BrentMc11]

David Reed isn't going anywhere. His ties to Chuck Pagano are what's keeping him here at least for the rest of the season

Plus he makes GRRRRReat decisions on returns!!!!!!!!!

 

 

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Not sure what part of Peyton Manning making Collie what he was is being missed. Collie sucks. If he didn't he wouldn't keep getting cut.

 

"He's dead Jim!"

[chad72]

Before Austin Collie, I would give Deion Branch a chance as a vet that catches and gets first downs plus can play the outside wideout position. That is more important than a slot wideout to me.

[MTC]

I'm undecided.

[BrentMc11]

Not sure what part of Peyton Manning making Collie what he was is being missed. Collie sucks. If he didn't he wouldn't keep getting cut.

 

"He's dead Jim!"

I can only say that he has always run superb routes, and I will have to disagree that he sucks BC. 

 

We all know he is not what he once was, but we are very thin.  Can we do it by committee?  Only if everyone shows up and has their A-Game.  For one night....it was not even close to an A Game by committee.

[HarassedOffTheSite]

I can only say that he has always run superb routes, and I will have to disagree that he sucks BC. 

 

We all know he is not what he once was, but we are very thin.  Can we do it by committee?  Only if everyone shows up and has their A-Game.  For one night....it was not even close to an A Game by committee.

 

We already have a slot who runs superb routes.

[HorseFly]

^{I'd take him if he can do "Jazz hands"}     

[fatboy]

Collie was a walking concussion for us. Reed can return kickoff a (had a beauty this past weekend) and Griff has good hands to catch the short passes. Sorry but I don't see how Collie makes us a better team.

[BrentMc11]

We already have a slot who runs superb routes.

I agree with that one....

 

we need some help some way somehow....I am not totally against TY outside.....inside....all over the place.

 

Pep needs to be creative with our playmakers for sure in Reggie's absence. (Blocking would help too)  

[BrentMc11]

but he cant wear 17

He can wear 11....so if/when he gets hurt we will blame Gonzo instead of Collie

[HarassedOffTheSite]

I agree with that one....

 

we need some help some way somehow....I am not totally against TY outside.....inside....all over the place.

 

Pep needs to be creative with our playmakers for sure in Reggie's absence. (Blocking would help too)  

 

Collie would bring nothing to us. Not sure how this notion even passes the initial impression filter.

[lollygagger8]

I loved Austin Collie, but I don't think I could stomach watching him get KO'd again. Especially in a Colts uniform. 

[BOTT]

So he wins the Saints game for them & they release him? If he doesn't make that 4th down catch, Pats lose. Man, NFL is a cold business

Meh, I remember reading about a company that laid of a bunch of employees just before the holidays last year...that's cold.

[chrisfarley]

Imo there is no team as receiver starved than we are right now. .. We have a track star, huge play maker with inconsistent hands, and a bunch of tbd (to be determined).. I say we give him a shot or elevate Rodgers

yes, bring him back and bench DHB.  After he gets another concussion, we can release him but not before.  I think he will get hurt again because what are the chances of it based on where he catches most balls?  probably 98 percent.  But he can be an asset maybe, it will cost us a little money and knowing if he gets injured it could hurt the pocket book a tad (irsay can't fly in Rob Lowe for two games).  Let's do this thing!!!!!!

[BrentMc11]

Collie would bring nothing to us. Not sure how this notion even passes the initial impression filter.

Maybe a cocktail would help my brain today????  I may not be on my game

 

On second thought, why don't we coach up Brazill and Whalen and get them COLTS READY?     !!

[HarassedOffTheSite]

On second thought, why don't we coach up Brazill and Whalen and get them COLTS READY? !!

Yes!!!!

[BrentMc11]

Meh, I remember reading about a company that laid of a bunch of employees just before the holidays last year...that's cold.

Where is bahhumbug when ya need him?