Colts make roster moves [Merge]

[jameszeigler834]

i hope he takes no snaps away from rogers

I hope he start on the other side of the field or backs up whalen remember the colts didn't have whalen or Rogers the last time these two teams met and the defense last season when they met in the regular season was way worse than it is now.

[SilentHill]

The signing is obvious.

 

He is Brady's favorite target. Get Branch out there in his white colts jersey and start him at CB. He will be wide open all day and Brady can throw him TD's.

[adamthyst]

This is an itneresting signing to say the least, and it makes it even more interesting knowing we play New England on Saturday...

[snkdy]

The signing is obvious.

 

He is Brady's favorite target. Get Branch out there in his white colts jersey and start him at CB. He will be wide open all day and Brady can throw him TD's.

 

[bap1331]

We signed two wide receivers?

Lenz, Branch, Hilton, Rogers, DHB, Brazill, and Whalen.

Smart move. I'm sure the Patriots were already planning how to stop our recievers. If we add 2 more to the mix. We can change our plays around more... like the Pats do passing it to everyone.

[Imped]

I don't think it has much to do with being sneaky or trying to get answers from someone. He's a historically good receiver that lives in Indianapolis, is only 34 years old, and wants to go on another Super Bowl run. 

 

Sign me up.

[Bluefire4]

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Pagano on Branch: He's a smart guy, been in some different systems. Think it'll be an easy transition.

[Maniq]

Wow. Just wow. Veteran experience at the WR position? A little late IMO.

[Archer]

Maybe we plan on dropping the ruse that we will run the ball a lot.  Belichick won't be fooled into believing that the run will be an integral part of our game plan.  So, give them a couple more receivers they can't be prepared for, and make sure we have enough in case injuries happen.

[Caleb3502]

The Colts signed the old veteran WR Deion Branch and brought up Josh Lenz from the PS.  An interesting move to get their roster spots opened up.  The Colts place CB Greg Toler and DE Fili Moala on Injured Reserve.  Expect to see a lot more of Jeris Pendleton and Josh Gordy.

[IndyScribe]

 

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Pagano on Branch: He's a smart guy, been in some different systems. Think it'll be an easy transition.

 

Sounds like he's playing.

[Bluefire4]

A little too late for this thread..

[Caleb3502]

NVM this topic has already been started

[Kenny]

Sounds like he's playing.

 

Honestly probably just coach speak. If he gets a snap or two it'll be simple relief/breather duty for the other guys. Anything more than 3 receptions will likely be because of injury imo.

[PrincetonTiger]

He can be a on the field mentor

[IndyScribe]

Honestly probably just coach speak. If he gets a snap or two it'll be simple relief/breather duty for the other guys. Anything more than 3 receptions will likely be because of injury imo.

Yeah, that's probably what's going to happen. I don't know about Lenz though. 

[Caleb3502]

Time to gives us the ins and outs on the Patriots offense.  Branch I'm listening....

[xXBOXADDICTx]

Pathetic, desperate move by Grigson. Collie is back with the Patriots because they IR'd Boyce, and this happened last week.

Enjoy having a ridiculously slow WR who wasn't even in the same system when he was last with the Patriots.

Maybe he can give us some spygate pointers....

[Caleb3502]

A little too late for this thread..

I didn't see the other one at first.  I glanced right over it. 

[Deathiltis]

Pathetic, desperate move by Grigson. Collie is back with the Patriots because they IR'd Boyce, and this happened last week.

Enjoy having a ridiculously slow WR who wasn't even in the same system when he was last with the Patriots.

Pathetic post by you.

[buccolts]

Also elevated WR Josh Lenz from practice squad... What's with all the WRs all of a sudden??

 

Setting up all the downfield blocking for our power run game.

[Mr.Debonair]

I wouldn't be surprised if Branch got some snaps

[Franklin County]

Smart move. I'm sure the Patriots were already planning how to stop our recievers. If we add 2 more to the mix. We can change our plays around more... like the Pats do passing it to everyone.

Lol you really think either of these guys actually gets on the field Saturday?

[CR91]

why did we now have 7 wrs on the roster. oh boy

[In Luck We Trust]

Pathetic, desperate move by Grigson. Collie is back with the Patriots because they IR'd Boyce, and this happened last week.

Enjoy having a ridiculously slow WR who wasn't even in the same system when he was last with the Patriots.

you are making it seem like the colts are going to start him. with Hilton, Rogers, Whalen, Fleener, and Brazill catching balls Branch will prob see more of the side lines then the field. 

[Franklin County]

If either guy gets on the field it will be due to an injury that we know nothing about.  But seriously Bill Belichick just sighed and is scratching his head wondering what Indy is planning on doing.   Hey Bill,   sleep much last night?  

[NewEra]

Lenz is being moved up for special teams. Branch may see the field though. He could be a poor mans Reggie

[In Luck We Trust]

why did we now have 7 wrs on the roster. oh boy

yeah im scratching my head on this one also. i figured if we put two defensive players on the IR we would have signed two defensive players. I mean signing a corner wouldn't hurt, nor would signing a defensive lineman.....

 

and does anyone know the status on Landry??? was it a concussion?? and if so will he be ready to go this weekend?

[Poster X]

Pathetic, desperate move by Grigson. Collie is back with the Patriots because they IR'd Boyce, and this happened last week.

Enjoy having a ridiculously slow WR who wasn't even in the same system when he was last with the Patriots.

Let the butthurt flow through you.

[In Luck We Trust]

Lenz is being moved up for special teams. Branch may see the field though. He could be a poor mans Reggie

figured that is what whalen was?? I mean he has been Luck's go to guy on 3rd downs lately to get the first downs. 

[BigQandTheManiac]

i think he plays...i mean why else would we sign a vet wr during play off time??? maybe not a starter but i think he plays...i don't think we signed him for nothing...if anything i think it changes the pats game plan to take ty out of the equation...maybe...

[Poster X]

Toler is no surprise the guy looked bad in the last game, DHB for what it is worth was looking good on special teams. I think the receivers are coming in for that reason. We have our guys in Hilton, Rogers, Brazill, and Whalen. You also need a little insurance.

[Poster X]

Double post.

[austriancolt]

Toler was injury prone in Arizona he proved that again this year. He is talented but a man who can't play for most parts of the season can't help us. I hope they cut him.

[Happy2BeHere]

Ahh Branch isn't giving insider INFO I guarantee it. This is more about putting in a former known threat and giving the patriots something else they have to "think" about in game planning...that's what it's about.

[Michael Myers]

Nah, I have just as much faith that this will turn out as well as the Richardson trade.

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[Colts_Fan12]

Everyone knows you're a troll. You suck.

[jamesie jr]

Actually wanted this signing to happen for a while. Since Reggie went down. Maybe it was a plan to leave it this long, maybe they agreed terms but made sure that he knew the playbook first so he could be effective but not to waste a roster spot while waiting for him to learn the playbook. Sort of like the reverse of the Richardson trade, but he had to be thrown straight in because of injuries?

 

I LOVE THIS MOVE! And to make things better it happened the week before the Pats game.

[Gavin]

Good signing, He can give tips on what to look for in terms of Brady's tendencies as well as he is familiar with Josh Mcdaniels scheme, Not sure if he sees the field vs the Pats though, But I think to much is being made about his age.....34 is not THAT old for a WR,

[Warhorse]

He's just extending an olive "branch" to the team.