Deion Branch will he start ?

[mintor]

if he does start what numbers do you think he will get against his old team ?

 

[AntonMcG]

Yes, team captain too.

[oldunclemark]

He wont start

[backshoulderfade]

No. 0 receptions and 0 yards. 0 snaps.

[SilentHill]

He will get some snaps, in 4 or 5 WR sets but he wont start

[mintor]

according too are coach he will start  think he get 4 play and 86 yard maybe 1 td . just too prove he still has it in the nfl .

[Andy]

It wouldn't be fair to the other receivers, who put in the effort all season and had good games last week.

 

He should get some playing time if he "looks good" (according to Pagano).

[Dustin]

Probably won't even be active. 

[mintor]

Pagano don,t not hire and sign him just too sit on the bench .

[ÅÐØNϧ 1]

if he does start what numbers do you think he will get against his old team ?

 

# 1 in the luxury suite with binoculars .

[Derakynn]

I think we are going to waive Reggie from IR. No need for him anymore. Our savior has arrived.

[oldunclemark]

   He wont know any audibles 100%...he can only be out there in huddle situations and then he's a liability because he will have 4 practices with Luck..

 

If Brazil, Rogers or Hilton or Griff get hurt, he goes in because DHB is out..

 

....but you cant put him out there in no-huddle sets, I don't believe

[COLT in J-ville]

Was this really necessary? 

[backshoulderfade]

Pagano don,t not hire and sign him just too sit on the bench .

Do you really think he will be well versed enough in the playbook, have any kind of rapport with Luck after 5 days? Id bet my right leg he wont even be active.

Dont underestimate the effect of having players with playoff experience around the facility.

[COLT in J-ville]

Was this really necessary? 

 

Was that question really necessary?

[jskinnz]

according too are coach he will start  think he get 4 play and 86 yard maybe 1 td . just too prove he still has it in the nfl .

 

Please show me where Pagano said that Branch will start.

[mintor]

Pagano is about exp in a nfl player first why think he does not prefer rookie's as starters . branch is a exp route runner and best hands in caught the ball only thing is his speed . dhb wish he was branch , not . rogers , whalen and lavon are not even close too his exp and playing yet. even wayne is not fast , still plays.

[CR91]

this move would have made sense if we signed him after reggie went down. I dont see how he can make an impact, but boy would it be poetic justice if he scores the game winning td

[mintor]

I think it's just he's a smart guy, and he's been through a few different systems,'' Pagano said. ''Time will tell on that once we get him in here and get him in meetings and get him out there (at practice). I'm sure he's run all the concepts that we run, it's just being a matter of becoming familiar with the terminology

[BlueCollarColts]

Branch won't start. No chance. Da'Rick and T.Y. will start again, if he was going to start, why wouldn't you have signed him earlier in the year?

[BrentMc11]

Do you really think he will be well versed enough in the playbook, have any kind of rapport with Luck after 5 days? Id bet my right leg he wont even be active.

Dont underestimate the effect of having players with playoff experience around the facility.

Exactly on the bold print.

 

Just as the Colts started Josh McNary slowly with certain defensive plays and certain scenarios, Branch will get the same treatment "IF he looks good."  The man has run these routes for years.  Give him 20 plays to learn. Sooooooo.....

 

Who gives a _______ whether he starts or not.  Can he finish?  Can he get to the 1st down marker?  If he has some gas left in the tank he will BRING IT!!!  It is the playoffs and he was a Super Bowl MVP!!!!

 

[jskinnz]

Yes, team captain too.

 

As a user and admirer of sarcasm, I say well done.

[John Waylon]

...

 

Wow.

 

Just wow. 

 

I am having trouble determining whether this thread is legit, or just a good troll.

[BrentMc11]

As a user and admirer of sarcasm, I say well done.

HA HA!  I read the comment from Anton and I DID think it was you

[jskinnz]

I think it's just he's a smart guy, and he's been through a few different systems,'' Pagano said. ''Time will tell on that once we get him in here and get him in meetings and get him out there (at practice). I'm sure he's run all the concepts that we run, it's just being a matter of becoming familiar with the terminology

 

Again I ask, tell me where Pagano said he will start.

 

If you want me to save you some time, I will help you out.  He never said it.  Branch will not only not start, he will very likely be inactive for the game.  The guy they brought up from the PS has a better chance of being active than Branch.  Branch does not yet know terminology and will not help you on ST's.

[Superman]

I think Pagano said he's going to start Branch at center and inside linebacker. He'll wear number 56.

[John Waylon]

Pagano is about exp in a nfl player first why think he does not prefer rookie's as starters . branch is a exp route runner and best hands in caught the ball only thing is his speed . dhb wish he was branch , not . rogers , whalen and lavon are not even close too his exp and playing yet. even wayne is not fast , still plays.

 

You DO know this isn't Madden, right? You don't just sign a WR on Monday, start him on Sunday and get game-changing production from him.

[Franklin County]

I think Pagano said he's going to start Branch at center and inside linebacker. He'll wear number 56.

So does that mean Satelle's out?

[BrentMc11]

I think Pagano said he's going to start Branch at center and inside linebacker. He'll wear number 56.

He needs to master the Satele 'head bob' too.....and learn how to whiff on his blocking.

[Superman]

So does that mean Satelle's out?

 

At center, yes. But I think Satele is going to play corner since Toler's out. I'm not sure though, Pagano is really holding his cards close on this one.

[Franklin County]

He needs to master the Satele 'head bob' too.....and learn how to whiff on his blocking.

Can he do all that in a couple days, it has taken Samson years to do that.

[Franklin County]

At center, yes. But I think Satele is going to play corner since Toler's out. I'm not sure though, Pagano is really holding his cards close on this one.

That would make more sense. He does have a very flexible neck to turn and watch people go by him.

[BrentMc11]

At center, yes. But I think Satele is going to play corner since Toler's out. I'm not sure though, Pagano is really holding his cards close on this one.

As a corner, does that mean Satele will have 'groin...err growing pains?  

[BrentMc11]

Here is a pretty good ESPN article by Mike Wells....looks like he shares some of our fun sarcasm....I just hope Branch can help. 

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/56327/dont-expect-a-miracle-out-of-deion-branch

[mintor]

lets see we sign trent richardson  and he started the next game.

[Superman]

lets see we sign trent richardson  and he started the next game.

 

Nope. Bradshaw started. Richardson started two games after, with Bradshaw out (probably wouldn't have started otherwise).

 

And the major difference is that Richardson was already in football shape. Branch has been out of the game since last season. 

[Balzer40]

Wow! This thread!  

[John Waylon]

Wow! This thread!  

 

That aint no %.

[Jay Kirk]

Here is a pretty good ESPN article by Mike Wells....looks like he shares some of our fun sarcasm....I just hope Branch can help. 

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/56327/dont-expect-a-miracle-out-of-deion-branch

I have my doubts he can really help much other than knowing Pats defensive schemes and possibly help school our recievers where weak points might be .

[jskinnz]

lets see we sign trent richardson  and he started the next game.

 

Still waiting for you to show me where Pagano said Branch would start - as you said was the case.  Must be a quote somewhere from him...

 

And not only is your Richardson thought here a logic disconnect, it is also factually inaccaurate.