Who will emerge as the #2 receiver?

[BlueCollarColts]

Just curious who everyone thinks will step up, I feel like it needs to be Heyward-Bey who does it, but i'm not sure if we can. There is also a part of me that feels like Brazill can make some key plays down the stretch, but he needs to prove it first, so who do all of you think will step up?

[danlhart87]

LaVon Brazill

DHB sucks

Whalen will only play slot

[Dustin]

Hilton and Fleener. Whalen got a ton of targets and was open consistently on Sunday (though he did drop a few balls) so he might emerge as the next guy up after them. 

 

DHB has shown nothing to suggest that he'll be able to carry a heavy workload.

 

Brazill is the wildcard here. I think his potential is right up there with Hilton, but he still has a tough time creating separation. 

[MFT5]

I'm a big believer in LaVon Brazill, remember the most important part about playing WR in the NFL is having a cool name

[Hoosiernsavga]

Other than Hilton I don't trust anyone is capable of a 100yd receiving day with 5 or more receptions besides Fleener. I'm not saying DHB or Brazil can't make big plays because I think they will just not consistent like Fleener.

I have all the faith in the world in Luck so anything is possible with him at QB

[backshoulderfade]

How ridiculous is our 2 the attack going to be next year...Reggie and TY too? Oh man.

For now though, I say Coby and TY pull us through the season.

[Bluefire4]

I really hope Wayne spends a lot of time with DHB. He'll never be a reliable receiver but he has to be able to hold on to the big play balls.

[bap1331]

Other than Hilton I don't trust anyone is capable of a 100yd receiving day with 5 or more receptions besides Fleener. I'm not saying DHB or Brazil can't make big plays because I think they will just not consistent like Fleener.

I have all the faith in the world in Luck so anything is possible with him at QB

Let's not forget about Dwayne Allen...

[backshoulderfade]

Let's not forget about Dwayne Allen...

I think he's talking about this season.

[Hoosiernsavga]

Let's not forget about Dwayne Allen...

I meant this season. But yes we really miss Allen this year no doubt.

[AllYouNeedIsLuck]

Call me crazy but I still think DHB. 

[arkana04]

I really hope Wayne spends a lot of time with DHB. He'll never be a reliable receiver but he has to be able to hold on to the big play balls.

Why? DHB wont even be on the team next year

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

This has it's own thread but my choice is Trent Richardson. If he doesn't approach 50 catches this year, I'll be upset.

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

Call me crazy but I still think DHB.

don't mind if I do. ...... your crazy! Lol

[green]

I think we sign a  vet FA yet this year ..branch ..collie.. if they want to play why not sign them

[dudeski]

I think we sign a vet FA yet this year ..branch ..collie.. if they want to play why not sign them

horrible idea

[GoColts8818]

I think Fleener is the second optioned followed by Whalen in the slot.  DHB is the other outside WR at the moment but I can see why the team would not have faith in him at the moment. 

[GoColts8818]

I think we sign a  vet FA yet this year ..branch ..collie.. if they want to play why not sign them

I posted a thread about Collie and then it was pointed out he has suffered another knee injury that will knock him out for the rest of the season.

[danlhart87]

no thanks on collie. he's made of glass.

[Bluefire4]

Why? DHB wont even be on the team next year

For this year. So we can keep the WR production up. Wayne is the assistant WR coach for the team.

[IndyFan93]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. Been reading for years but just decided to join today. I've noticed there's a lot of really smart people on here with some great insight. I'm not gonna pretend to be a football expert like many of you are, but I sure do love the game, and I'll always stand behind this team!

 

But anyways, now that I got that out of the way... I was curious what you guys think the chances are that rogers will get promoted from the ps this season? I know he's had some off field issues, but I would really like to see what he's capable of, especially when our recieving corps isn't looking so great. I think now would be as good a time as any to give him a chance. He has a ton of potential, and he may just be the big physical guy we need right now to give us an edge. If anything it would give us more depth at the WR position. And if he does step up big that could be the solution to our problem next year and we may not have to draft a WR or sign someone. I don't know though I could be totally missing something here, what do you guys think?

[WastedColt]

I doubt that Da'Rick is promoted this season unless we have more injuries (knock on wood)

As for the thread topic. We really don't even have a solid 1. Hilton and Fleener will probably have the most catches, but everybody will have a fair amount of touches.

[Colts_Fan12]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. Been reading for years but just decided to join today. I've noticed there's a lot of really smart people on here with some great insight. I'm not gonna pretend to be a football expert like many of you are, but I sure do love the game, and I'll always stand behind this team!

But anyways, now that I got that out of the way... I was curious what you guys think the chances are that rogers will get promoted from the ps this season? I know he's had some off field issues, but I would really like to see what he's capable of, especially when our recieving corps isn't looking so great. I think now would be as good a time as any to give him a chance. He has a ton of potential, and he may just be the big physical guy we need right now to give us an edge. If anything it would give us more depth at the WR position. And if he does step up big that could be the solution to our problem next year and we may not have to draft a WR or sign someone. I don't know though I could be totally missing something here, what do you guys think?

I really wanna see wat he's got too I just don't think they are gonna play him this year

[NDcolt]

Obviously it's Fleener at least the Texans game it was. He's finally showing to be the weopon we hoped for. C'mon Fleener get an attitude!

[Buck Showalter]

I'm a big believer in LaVon Brazill, remember the most important part about playing WR in the NFL is having a cool name

Classic, because It does truly seem to help...

[Buck Showalter]

Obviously it's Fleener at least the Texans game it was. He's finally showing to be the weopon we hoped for. C'mon Fleener get an attitude!

He has had a few moments this season...

[ConBro]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. Been reading for years but just decided to join today. I've noticed there's a lot of really smart people on here with some great insight. I'm not gonna pretend to be a football expert like many of you are, but I sure do love the game, and I'll always stand behind this team!

 

But anyways, now that I got that out of the way... I was curious what you guys think the chances are that rogers will get promoted from the ps this season? I know he's had some off field issues, but I would really like to see what he's capable of, especially when our recieving corps isn't looking so great. I think now would be as good a time as any to give him a chance. He has a ton of potential, and he may just be the big physical guy we need right now to give us an edge. If anything it would give us more depth at the WR position. And if he does step up big that could be the solution to our problem next year and we may not have to draft a WR or sign someone. I don't know though I could be totally missing something here, what do you guys think?

Welcome to the forum man!

[TKnight24]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. Been reading for years but just decided to join today. I've noticed there's a lot of really smart people on here with some great insight. I'm not gonna pretend to be a football expert like many of you are, but I sure do love the game, and I'll always stand behind this team!

But anyways, now that I got that out of the way... I was curious what you guys think the chances are that rogers will get promoted from the ps this season? I know he's had some off field issues, but I would really like to see what he's capable of, especially when our recieving corps isn't looking so great. I think now would be as good a time as any to give him a chance. He has a ton of potential, and he may just be the big physical guy we need right now to give us an edge. If anything it would give us more depth at the WR position. And if he does step up big that could be the solution to our problem next year and we may not have to draft a WR or sign someone. I don't know though I could be totally missing something here, what do you guys think?

"I've noticed there's a lot of really smart people on here with some great insight"

*Blushes* You're too kind. It's nice to see someone notices my superior intellect

[Ja'Crispy]

I have little faith in DHB at this point. I could see Griff stepping up and becoming a fairly reliable WR and Brazill is definitely a wild card.

[Ja'Crispy]

I'm a big believer in LaVon Brazill, remember the most important part about playing WR in the NFL is having a cool name

Bring back Rodrick Rumble!

[Coltssouth]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. Been reading for years but just decided to join today. I've noticed there's a lot of really smart people on here with some great insight. I'm not gonna pretend to be a football expert like many of you are, but I sure do love the game, and I'll always stand behind this team!

 

 

 

It's about time you signed up.  We've been waiting on you forever!

[Gavin]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. Been reading for years but just decided to join today. I've noticed there's a lot of really smart people on here with some great insight. I'm not gonna pretend to be a football expert like many of you are, but I sure do love the game, and I'll always stand behind this team!

 

But anyways, now that I got that out of the way... I was curious what you guys think the chances are that rogers will get promoted from the ps this season? I know he's had some off field issues, but I would really like to see what he's capable of, especially when our recieving corps isn't looking so great. I think now would be as good a time as any to give him a chance. He has a ton of potential, and he may just be the big physical guy we need right now to give us an edge. If anything it would give us more depth at the WR position. And if he does step up big that could be the solution to our problem next year and we may not have to draft a WR or sign someone. I don't know though I could be totally missing something here, what do you guys think?

welcome to the forum man!

[Gavin]

As we saw sunday it will be Fleener/Hilton along with some Whalen mixed in.......Its going to have to be

[jameszeigler834]

LaVon Brazill

DHB sucks

Whalen will only play slot

DHB sucks he wont return next year I will tell you that right now at least he better not.

[basketballsteve]

DHB will remain the #2 for this season and what that means is that in all the packages that have 2 receivers it will most always be T Y and DHB. That won't be so often but I don't think DHB will be #2 in targets going forward.

[NewEra]

I really would love for DHB to magically learn to catch with his hands. Reggie needs to get on him about that. Every time he uses his body make him do burpee's! If he can learn that his game would really really explode. Easier said than done though. Bad habits are hard to break.

[throwing BBZ]

Hilton and Fleener. Whalen got a ton of targets and was open consistently on Sunday (though he did drop a few balls) so he might emerge as the next guy up after them. 

 

DHB has shown nothing to suggest that he'll be able to carry a heavy workload.

 

Brazill is the wildcard here. I think his potential is right up there with Hilton, but he still has a tough time creating separation. 

 

In a diverse Offense, is the guy that ends up with the second most receptions at the end of the year your #2 receiver?

 FleenR will probaly have the 2nd most rec. the rest of the season but not by a big margin.

 I think Pep will work All Available into the game plan, something Andrew needs a lot of work at, with this an Excellent time in his career to have this pressure put on him.

 

Brazill has a limited amount of production and playing time in his short career.

I don`t think he has that "6th gear" that TY has, so he has to become a really good route runner and learn that Reg skill of flowing into holes in the zones. I believe he has good hands, and enough quickness, so if he wants it bad enough he could be really good with Andrew slinging it his way.

 Andrew needs to connect with 7-8 guys on a regular basis, and I think he/they/the unit will need another year or so to be dangerous every week. The Offensive weapons neccessary for that big time passing game are already on the roster, IMO.

  Play Play Play Practice Practice Practice

 

 IMO we have more like a Bottom 5 O-Line. Get that to top 15 and our O will soon become reliably dominant in all phases.

 Maybe by the 2nd half of next year. That would be pretty amazing for year 2.5 of the Build!

[SLVR and Black]

I really would love for DHB to magically learn to catch with his hands. Reggie needs to get on him about that. Every time he uses his body make him do burpee's! If he can learn that his game would really really explode. Easier said than done though. Bad habits are hard to break.

I'm guessing that salary cap room wasn't the only thing that Reggie Mckenzie thought about as he was considering cutting DHB. ;) That said, Luck needs to either hit him underneath the coverage or get the ball to him on reverses -- DHB can be an absolute beast once he gets the ball secured.

 

To the topic, I've only seen a few games (west coast) but I haven't noticed that, aside from Fleener, anyone's stepping up as a solid #2. Now that Hilton has caught a few deep balls though, things may open up underneath for Brown and Richardson.

[nb009]

LBJ.

 

No, not Lebron James. LaVon Brazill, jamon (the Michael Jackson saying)

[Rich Cannon]

Im going with Brazil, Now i see why Oakland of all places gave up on DHB