Colts @ Bengals Game Day Thread

[IndyScribe]

It's over. I'm done.

[runthepost]

Game over

[sfergson727]

I can't wait to see the Homers stand up for the Colts coaching staff this week.

[MB-ColtsFan]

You just get the feeling that we have nothing left after that last one.

This one is over.

*sigh*

[Malakai432]

Yeah, Colts defense really needs a lot of work.  The backfield just absolutely crapped their pants. 

[cmgww]

Punting on that 4th was inexcusable. We gave them the game there. Terrible call by Pagano

[JlynRN]

REAL score is 35-21.  I blame these refs, terrible job today.  Why do WE always get the blind and deaf refs??  LOL

[buccolts]

Luck throw past behind him. I blame Luck on that one.

 

No doubt the throw could have been better, but it was in Roger's hands.

You could blame either/both.

[jamesie jr]

We need a new DC. We can't stop a nose bleed. Especially when it is in the red zone.

[snkdy]

I liked what I saw from the offense in the 2nd half, so at least there's that.....

[austriancolt]

I don't get it you have to go for that 4th down coaches! I hope Irsay fires some of them no excuses for that kind of lame and conservative play calling when you are behind two scores...

[ruksak]

Some good points to wring from this painful loss;

 

1) Triplett may actually lose his job for his deplorable call. 

2) Brazill and Rodgers are emerging.

3) We are getting in to the playoffs due to our efforts early on. Once in, this team has a shot at making some noise if certain issues are cleaned up. 

4) Trent looks to be getting more comfortable. 

[cmgww]

I guess on the bright side. The passing game was better. Luck didn't get killed all game...but still too inconsistent. The refs didn't help, but we lost this hame

[ruksak]

I don't get it you have to go for that 4th down coaches! I hope Irsay fires some of them no excuses for that kind of lame and conservative play calling when you are behind two scores...

I strongly disagree. 

 

That's dumb football you're talking about. 

[sfergson727]

We move the ball pretty well against a prevent defense. sigh.

[jwilli69]

The only way this be omes a successful offseason is this no inspiring defensive coordinator is canned aT the end. Manusky can't get his guys into many good positions all year. I just don't get how the guy keeps getting jobs. Pagano is an overmatched coach with no stones and Pep is just terrible at devising routes to open receivers. Griggs is going to earn his money on decisions this offseason cause he has to make the decision if these coaches are inspiring enough to elevate the players on the roster or is it just time to make a change.

[runthepost]

Worst 8 -4 team ever? Lol

[austriancolt]

I strongly disagree. 

 

That's dumb football you're talking about. 

 

tell me why it is dumb football to go for that 4th down? 

[JlynRN]

Why can't we play like this all game long??

[sfergson727]

I strongly disagree. 

 

That's dumb football you're talking about.

I don't know. Down by two 2 TD's, what is the worst that could happen? The bengals score another TD? Well, guess what?

[cmgww]

I hope we meet these guys in the playoffs with a healthy Toler and a different ref crew

[sfergson727]

Worst 8 -4 team ever? Lol

Soon to be the worst 8-5 team ever.

[ruksak]

I have a great idea!! Let's keep our stud, franchise QB in despite being down by 21 points with under 3 minutes left.

 

I'm starting to seriously question Chuck's validity as a HC. 

[Malakai432]

Some good points to wring from this painful loss;

 

^{1) Triplett may actually lose his job for his deplorable call.} 

2) Brazill and Rodgers are emerging.

3) We are getting in to the playoffs due to our efforts early on. Once in, this team has a shot at making some noise if certain issues are cleaned up. 

4) Trent looks to be getting more comfortable. 

 

That one!

[JCPatriot]

We need a new DC. We can't stop a nose bleed. Especially when it is in the red zone.

 

FIRE RON MEEKS!!!!

[sfergson727]

Why can't we play like this all game long??

Because the Bengals know they have won the game. Prevent D and probably back up players.

[Malakai432]

We move the ball pretty well against a prevent defense. sigh.

 

except for the first half! Ack, I don't know what the issue is with their slow starts.  Apparently the coaches don't either and couldn't do anything about it if they did.

[xxzmlgxx]

I strongly disagree.

That's dumb football you're talking about.

Are you serious? ?? Why would we punt it?

[sfergson727]

I have a great idea!! Let's keep our stud, franchise QB in despite being down by 21 points with under 3 minutes left.

 

I'm starting to seriously question Chuck's validity as a HC.

Only started?

[Flash7]

I don't get the coaches. We're hurrying up now? Why?

There was a chance to call time outs before half and they let the clock run out, showing no desire to win. And now that we're down by 21 points, we're in a hurry up offense. It's over! Thanks to your horrible coaching!

[ruksak]

tell me why it is dumb football to go for that 4th down? 

Because we could've still won. It's only 14 points. 

 

Over 4 minutes (or was it 5 or 6) isn't the time to put it all on one play. 

 

It takes exactly 2 plays to surmount a 14 point deficit. 

[MB-ColtsFan]

The only way this be omes a successful offseason is this no inspiring defensive coordinator is canned aT the end. Manusky can't get his guys into many good positions all year. I just don't get how the guy keeps getting jobs. Pagano is an overmatched coach with no stones and Pep is just terrible at devising routes to open receivers. Griggs is going to earn his money on decisions this offseason cause he has to make the decision if these coaches are inspiring enough to elevate the players on the roster or is it just time to make a change.

I'm putting money on the fact that the coaching staff gets a pass because of the injuries.

Got to give them a shot at the full staff.

 

Personally, I feel the lack some imagination and knowledge of in-game adjustments, but they really do

deserv another shot since this is the first year of the O scheme and they were missing huge players

on the O-Line.

[James Harden]

Overall Our offense finally is improving. Need to score in the FIRST QUARTER. and yes Triplett need to be fired!!!!!!1

[cmgww]

Great timeout with just over a minute to go....

[snkdy]

ROGERS TDDD

[House]

Sweet. Got it down to a one score game.

[Malakai432]

GJ Da'Rick.

[Jay Roland]

Rodgers 2 tds and 100yds receiving

[runthepost]

Rodgers!!

[Andy]

Luck has 4 TDs and will lose by 2 scores.

 

The defense costed them the game today.