Colts OL

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

What a crazy & improbable win, but I have to give props to the OL against the Chiefs, they played very well against a good front 7. Everyone including myself call them out when they suck, deservedly so but they got it done Saturday!! Way to go guys.

[Dustin]

I don't think they did good at all. Luck was pressured on 37.7% of his dropbacks which was above his season average. McGlynn (I know, shocking) being the biggest offender.

[jameszeigler834]

I have said before and I will say it again bench Samson and put Mcglynn at C he is not a G period.

[Colts_Fan12]

Really they didn't play good tho we still need upgrades this offseason

[WastedColt]

The run blocking was pretty bad and Luck was pressured all day. He is getting so much better at throwing the ball faster which covers up the pure fail that is the Satele - McGlynn interior line

[CR91]

actually I think the line did a pretty good job taking care of poe. it was the outside that all the pressure was coming from

[Dustin]

That being said, I do give huge props to Hugh Thornton. It was arguably the best game of his career IMO.

[HtownColt]

OL played just how that combination has played all year when they were together, nothing surprising, except for Satele looked a little better than his normal bad self. And Hugh Thorton he was playing hard to the echo of the whistle all game hustling

[coltsfanatic24]

Castonzo, Thornton, and Cherilus played well for the most part. Satele and Mcglynn played bad as usual both were pushed back constantly.

[BlueCollarColts]

Hugh Thornton is starting to play really well. On the Luck touchdown recovery he blew up the line baker 

[austriancolt]

McGlynn plays much better at Center I don't know why the Coaches still put Satele at Center and McGlynn at RG. It's a formation that just didn't work out since weeks. 

[deadman]

I saw Donald ripping into McGlynn for not blocking well after a run. He seemed to pick it up a bit after that. I'll try to find a gif.

[John Waylon]

The number of sacks was low, but pressures, and hits were still higher than they need to be.

[cbear]

Can someone post that OL analysis someone does on the Colts?  That would be pretty interesting.  I have not had the stomach to re-watch the first half of that game yet, but have watched the second half several times.  There were a couple plays where Mcglynn got pushed back into Andrew, and Cherilus I thought also struggled.  He was really struggling with Houston.  But on the whole, I thought they played pretty well.

[Bluefire4]

Pro Football Focus Ratings 

Gosder Cherilus- -0.5

Hugh Thorton- +2.4

Samson Satele- +1.9

Mike Mcglynn- -5.1

Anthony Castonzo- +1.0

[tfunky14]

I don't know what the so called experts on here think. I like to know everyone's knowledge of pass blocking, run blocking, etc, etc is, since people think the OL struggled Saturday.

 

Do people realize that other defenses' are  trying to get to the quarterback?

Do people behind a computer screen even know what stunts are, the size of a defensive end is, blitz packages defenses use to create pressure?

 

I can say after Saturday's game, yes the OL still can improve on run blocking but for pass protection the OL line did a fine job even when the defense KNEW you were going to be passing.

 

GEEZ

[Mameluc]

That being said, I do give huge props to Hugh Thornton. It was arguably the best game of his career IMO.

i ws about to say that. I rewatched the game yesterday (DVR), he was excelent on pass pro and good on run blocking. I think the team will not target a starting G in the offseason (like many of us wanted) and will instead just try to get depth and a C. Its probably gonna be Castonzo Thomas x Thornton Cherilus for the future.

 

So i guess unless the team doesnt believe on Thomas coming back...good bye asamoah like many wanted?

[BPM_Colt]

Satele had the play of his career Saturday. Donald's fumbled bounced off the great Satele's head and back in the direction of Luck, so I will lay off of him for now.

 

OL simply has to limit pressure though, even if sack totals were low. Give 12 time and he picks teams apart

[bestQBever]

I think the O line only looks better because of andrew luck. Never seen a QB improve so much over the course of a couple of weeks.

[Malakai432]

Pro Football Focus Ratings

Gosder Cherilus- -0.5

Hugh Thorton- +2.4

Samson Satele- +1.9

Mike Mcglynn- -5.1

Anthony Castonzo- +1.0

Lol @ McGlynn

[Coffeedrinker]

I have not rewatched the game but being there I spent most of my time watching the line (they showed the replay after every play on the big screens) and the line did well.  Luck had a nice pocket to move around in much of the game, the Chiefs had 4 Quarterback hits and 1 sack on 45 drop backs,  and they only had one TFL in the run game.

 

The Colts D on the other hand had 2 sacks and 5 QB hits and 4 tackles for a loss.  They were perfect and I would like to see McGlynn and Satele replaced as much as anyone, but they held their own against one of the best front 7 defensive fronts in the NFL.

 

AC did a great job on Hali limiting him to 1 tackle and 1 QB hit.  Thornton, as mentioned, played a great game and was a big reason why Johnson (one of the better LBers in the league) had no real impact plays.

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

I have not rewatched the game but being there I spent most of my time watching the line (they showed the replay after every play on the big screens) and the line did well.  Luck had a nice pocket to move around in much of the game, the Chiefs had 4 Quarterback hits and 1 sack on 45 drop backs,  and they only had one TFL in the run game.

 

The Colts D on the other hand had 2 sacks and 5 QB hits and 4 tackles for a loss.  They were perfect and I would like to see McGlynn and Satele replaced as much as anyone, but they held their own against one of the best front 7 defensive fronts in the NFL.

 

AC did a great job on Hali limiting him to 1 tackle and 1 QB hit.  Thornton, as mentioned, played a great game and was a big reason why Johnson (one of the better LBers in the league) had no real impact plays.

Agree I thought Satelle and Mcglynns pass blocking was much better & the Chiefs knew we had to throw as well.

[ColtJ82]

Hugh Thornton is starting to play really well. On the Luck touchdown recovery he blew up the line baker 

Yes he did and it wasn't his man to blow up. McGlynn completely whiffed on the LB forcing Thornton to pick him up instead of kicking out the DE (Fleener messed up and took the DE as well). This freed Eric Berry to come through and make the hit on Brown to force the fumble. It would have been an easy TD had McGlynn made that block. Worked out either way.

[NagelHausForge]

I was happy with the OL's performance overall.  Always room for improvement but all in all they did a heck of a job against one of the most vaunted front 7's in the league. 

 

let's see if they can continue the trend this week against NE...

[SteelCityColt]

Slightly Off Topic but did anyone see Whalen's block on Brown's TD run?

[dudeski]

Slightly Off Topic but did anyone see Whalen's block on Brown's TD run?

yeah. He blocked his guy

[SteelCityColt]

yeah. He blocked his guy

 

Good Morning Mr Sunshine  

 

Forgive me for enjoying a less than giant WR cleaning out a big nasty guy on D for the crucial block that allowed the TD. You know you're meant to enjoy watching your time right?

[imacoltfan]

Not a Satele fan at all, however, Luck once said he is very smart and makes the line calls correctly 100% of the time. I'm not an OL or OL coach but I do know that part of the game is important. Maybe that's why he has 10 lives.

[TKnight24]

Good Morning Mr Sunshine

Forgive me for enjoying a less than giant WR cleaning out a big nasty guy on D for the crucial block that allowed the TD. You know you're meant to enjoy watching your time right?

Pshhh don't pay negativity any mind, not worth the fight to try to make them positive

To answer your question yes I saw the block. Almost brought tears to my eyes watching little Griff Whalen block

DHB also had a great block & it was the one that injured Brandon Flowers I do believe if my memory is right

[dudeski]

Good Morning Mr Sunshine

Forgive me for enjoying a less than giant WR cleaning out a big nasty guy on D for the crucial block that allowed the TD. You know you're meant to enjoy watching your time right?

i enjoyed him doing his job

[Football Knowledge]

 

I was happy with the OL's performance overall.  Always room for improvement but all in all they did a heck of a job against one of the most vaunted front 7's in the league. 

 

let's see if they can continue the trend this week against NE...

 

Going to be tough, New England is 4th in the NFL in sacks.  Chandler Jones and Rob Ninkovich combine for 20 sacks and DT Chris Jones has 6, and NT Sealver Siliga with 3.  But the main guys, Chandler Jones and Rob Ninkovich are a challenge.. even against Mobile quarterbacks.  They sacked Cam Newton 4 times. 

[1959Colts]

I cant believe so many are ripping on the o-line vs KC.

I thought the line played one of their best games of the year.

[dudeski]

Pshhh don't pay negativity any mind, not worth the fight to try to make them positive

To answer your question yes I saw the block. Almost brought tears to my eyes watching little Griff Whalen block

DHB also had a great block & it was the one that injured Brandon Flowers I do believe if my memory is right

almost brought tears to your eyes?

 

do you cry when the mailman does his job?

[TKnight24]

almost brought tears to your eyes?

do you cry when the mailman does his job?

Mailwoman*

And yes; it pains me to see her go. Such a brave soul engaging in the cold weather just to bring the neighborhood their mail. *Throws hand on forehead* Oh it's just too much for my wee heart to bare

[braveheartcolt]

almost brought tears to your eyes?

do you cry when the mailman does his job?

We all know you are Mary Poppins under that tough 'dude' exterior. I'm growing fond of your quirky one liners.

Keep it up. The rest of the forum will soon catch on too.

[jameszeigler834]

What a crazy & improbable win, but I have to give props to the OL against the Chiefs, they played very well against a good front 7. Everyone including myself call them out when they suck, deservedly so but they got it done Saturday!! Way to go guys.

The whole team including luck needs to play better if they want to leave NE still in the playoffs period.

[King Colt]

"The Duct Tape Boys"...ain't pretty but it works.

[basketballsteve]

I don't know what the so called experts on here think. I like to know everyone's knowledge of pass blocking, run blocking, etc, etc is, since people think the OL struggled Saturday.

 

Do people realize that other defenses' are  trying to get to the quarterback?

Do people behind a computer screen even know what stunts are, the size of a defensive end is, blitz packages defenses use to create pressure?

 

I can say after Saturday's game, yes the OL still can improve on run blocking but for pass protection the OL line did a fine job even when the defense KNEW you were going to be passing.

 

GEEZ

The Colts really only ran draw plays for 3 quarters (except maybe the DB fumble/luck TD) and given the game situations the line was okay for the pass blocking. Does anybody recall seeing a Redskin game this year once they got behind..RG is a piñata once they get behind and he's not that immobile.

[tfunky14]

"The Duct Tape Boys"...ain't pretty but it works.

I like this...

[dw49]

Satele had the play of his career Saturday. Donald's fumbled bounced off the great Satele's head and back in the direction of Luck, so I will lay off of him for now.

 

OL simply has to limit pressure though, even if sack totals were low. Give 12 time and he picks teams apart

 

 

 

Don't laugh, if Satele had a smaller noggin , it may have been a different story.