My take yesterday on the game

[Indeee]

First our O-line couldn't repeatedly block 4 guys, also they can't run block either. **This seems to be the biggest offensive concern right now and i'm not sure how it gets fixed this year with the personnel we have.

 

Second our Wideouts can't get open. Right now we need to find some combination of wideouts who can not only separate but who can catch as well. reed shouldn't have been in the game yesterday at all. Brazil, Heybey and Rogers if he ever gets on the field needs to become intermediate recievers that get open consistently. Hilton is a deep threat but when he has do be designated to being a possession guy his talent is wasted.

 

The absence of toller is major. I had thought he was going to play yesterday but he wasn't on the field. Vaugn is not a legitimate starter from a consistency standpoint and why davis didn't shadow fitz all day is beyond me.

 

Where was Rainey? We just signed him to return kicks didn't we? How much practice does it take to return kicks?

 

Walden was actually missed yesterday as werner to me at this point is a bust. He is not aggressive enough as he needs to be whether rushing or setting the edge. Mathis can't do it all and we have no push

 

Not enough blitzing on third and long. Palmer had way too much time too many times yesterday in key moments when we needed stops.

 

Richardson is not a bust. Pep has to implement some stretch plays or more sweeps to get him outside the center/guard box. If it is his vision.. then he should be designated to outside game either left or right, because right now the interior lanes are too muddled. I watched closely yesterday a few times and the interior line was collapsed. luck hasn't been able to step up as well over the past few weeks. Richardson has nowhere to go when given the ball over the guard center gaps and he's not quick enough to bounce it outside. we have seen him try this and fail numerous times since he's been acquired. trent has to start towards the outside and allow his pounding style to carry him for 5-7 yards at a clip from a predetermined off tackle.

 

Just my take

 

 

[Bluboy]

First our O-line couldn't repeatedly block 4 guys, also they can't run block either. **This seems to be the biggest offensive concern right now and i'm not sure how it gets fixed this year with the personnel we have.

 

Second our Wideouts can't get open. Right now we need to find some combination of wideouts who can not only separate but who can catch as well. reed shouldn't have been in the game yesterday at all. Brazil, Heybey and Rogers if he ever gets on the field needs to become intermediate recievers that get open consistently. Hilton is a deep threat but when he has do be designated to being a possession guy his talent is wasted.

 

The absence of toller is major. I had thought he was going to play yesterday but he wasn't on the field. Vaugn is not a legitimate starter from a consistency standpoint and why davis didn't shadow fitz all day is beyond me.

 

Where was Rainey? We just signed him to return kicks didn't we? How much practice does it take to return kicks?

 

Walden was actually missed yesterday as werner to me at this point is a bust. He is not aggressive enough as he needs to be whether rushing or setting the edge. Mathis can't do it all and we have no push

 

Not enough blitzing on third and long. Palmer had way too much time too many times yesterday in key moments when we needed stops.

 

Richardson is not a bust. Pep has to implement some stretch plays or more sweeps to get him outside the center/guard box. If it is his vision.. then he should be designated to outside game either left or right, because right now the interior lanes are too muddled. I watched closely yesterday a few times and the interior line was collapsed. luck hasn't been able to step up as well over the past few weeks. Richardson has nowhere to go when given the ball over the guard center gaps and he's not quick enough to bounce it outside. we have seen him try this and fail numerous times since he's been acquired. trent has to start towards the outside and allow his pounding style to carry him for 5-7 yards at a clip from a predetermined off tackle.

 

Just my take

There was a reason that Cleveland was so willing to trade Richardson. You are seeing it now. It is amazing to me that the Colts want to be a power running team when the rest of the league is into the passing game. The biggest problem the Colts have is that the fans have unrealistic expectations. This team is a long way from being a contender in spite of what the fans say after about every win. They get way to high from a win and way to low after a loss. I suppose that is what fans are all about. One needs to take the long view and this team has performed way beyond expert expectations for two years. That said, there is obviously a lot of work to do and the team was not deep enough to withstand all of the injuries.  :36dancing:

[Dustin]

There was a reason that Cleveland was so willing to trade Richardson. You are seeing it now. It is amazing to me that the Colts want to be a power running team when the rest of the league is into the passing game. The biggest problem the Colts have is that the fans have unrealistic expectations. This team is a long way from being a contender in spite of what the fans say after about every win. They get way to high from a win and way to low after a loss. I suppose that is what fans are all about. One needs to take the long view and this team has performed way beyond expert expectations for two years. That said, there is obviously a lot of work to do and the team was not deep enough to withstand all of the injuries. :36dancing:

Oh god, not this guy again.

[Tark The Shark]

Those sound like solid takes OP.

 

Things are going to stay the same, whether we like it or not. 

 

Hopefully we can just survive the rest of the season with what we have.

[Bluboy]

Oh god, not this guy again.

 

Yes, I am back but it is a kinder, more gentle version of what I was. I think the posters here (yes, I have been reading them) have come down on their expectations a little and I think I am more optimistic about this team than many of them are now. I'll try not to give you, the mods or anyone else a reason to complain. I even think the Colts will win against Tennessee on Sunday by 21 to 17 and the coaching staff will unleash Luck a bit and try to use the running game after the passing game is established. The injuries have really hurt this team badly. There, how is that, Dustin?   :36dancing:  I only used this to let you all know it is me. If people object to it, I will quit using it.