Reggie, not TY, is the slot receiver.

[Dustin]

I've seen a lot of people here say that TY is our slot receiver when he is not. Reggie has been the starting slot receiver for the last 2 years (by percentage of snaps played)

 

He was in the slot 70% of the time this year (compared to 44% for TY) and 61.1% of the time last year (compared to 43% for TY)

 

Just a PSA.

[CR91]

I think reggie works better in the slot. reggie vs a LB. reggie will win everytime

[dudeski]

Who doesn't know that?

[backshoulderfade]

Who doesn't know that?

Every announcer on colts games.

[Dustin]

Who doesn't know that?

Looking at some posts, I'd venture to say 80% of this forum.

[dudeski]

Looking at some posts, I'd venture to say 80% of this forum.

that is sad

[ColtJ82]

that is s

 

Looking at some posts, I'd venture to say 80% of this forum.

Is there a true slot in our offense? I know we line guys up in the slot, but it varies as to who it is. While I know we don't run a true west coast offense, there is not dedicated slot in a west coast offense.

[ColtJ82]

 

that is s

 

Looking at some posts, I'd venture to say 80% of this forum.

Is there a true slot in our offense? I know we line guys up in the slot, but it varies as to who it is. While I know we don't run a true west coast offense, there is not dedicated slot in a west coast offense.

 

And why is the forum automatically sticking my cursor in the upper dialogue box?

[Bluefire4]

I'm just glad both Reggie and TY can play anywhere.

[CopenhagenColt]

I'm just glad both Reggie and TY can play anywhere.

I'm just glad they're playing for the Colts and not another team

[Slick_Rick]

I think Reggie's injury may actually have helped us at WR in the long run. T.Y. proved that he can carry the load. Whalen proved himself valuable. Rogers and Brazill both showed flashes.

 

It's great seeing T.Y. prove people wrong by playing on the outside, and doing well at it.

[BPM_Colt]

Reggie is going to shock the world next year.. I would say he has quite a few doubters & he is going to show them what's up when he wins comeback player of the year

[GoColts8818]

I think we get too wrapped up in is this guy a slot guy or an outside guy.  The bottom line is if you get open Andrew Luck is going to find you and get you the ball regardless of where you lineup. 

[dudeski]

I think Reggie's injury may actually have helped us at WR in the long run. T.Y. proved that he can carry the load. Whalen proved himself valuable. Rogers and Brazill both showed flashes.

It's great seeing T.Y. prove people wrong by playing on the outside, and doing well at it.

brazill showed more than whalen

[HtownColt]

Pretty obvious just watching all the games

[southwest1]

Every announcer on colts games.

Bob Lamey doesn't mess up the Reggae Wayne/TY Hilton roles/on field responsibilities ever. So no, you are not 100% accurate in your statement there Hirst1000. 

[AntonMcG]

That being said, in Hilton's best game as a Colt (Kansas City Wild Card Game), TY seemed to be in the slot more often than not.

 

I don't have percentages, perhaps Dustin could clarify.

[AntonMcG]

Also, I don't think this fact comes down to player abilties/skillsets. If Manning was still here, or Caldwell or Tom Moore... Reggie would probably still line-up exclusively on the left, and TY presumably would play from the slot or out right. It is more of a scheme thing that Arians brought in and Hamilton continued. We have a lot of pre-snap motion and different looks to try to exploit matchups.

[backshoulderfade]

Bob Lamey doesn't mess up the Reggae Wayne/TY Hilton roles/on field responsibilities ever. So no, you are not 100% accurate in your statement there Hirst1000.

Sorry, I meant on national coverage really. Reggae Wayne, eh? I like it.

[LockeDown]

I've always thought Reggie was better in the slot. He has such a high football IQ.

[Kenny]

I think Reggie's injury may actually have helped us at WR in the long run. T.Y. proved that he can carry the load. Whalen proved himself valuable. Rogers and Brazill both showed flashes.

 

It's great seeing T.Y. prove people wrong by playing on the outside, and doing well at it.

Been saying that ever since it happened, but because most importantly it made Luck grow up and look for other receivers than his blanky.

[Dark Superman]

I've seen a lot of people here say that TY is our slot receiver when he is not. Reggie has been the starting slot receiver for the last 2 years (by percentage of snaps played)

 

He was in the slot 70% of the time this year (compared to 44% for TY) and 61.1% of the time last year (compared to 43% for TY)

 

Just a PSA.

In the offense I'm not sure if we have a specific slot guy since it seems like we move guys all over the place.

[MIColtsFan]

T.Y. is emerging and still has a lot to learn. Reggie will be back and better than ever next season. I hope his blocking ability returns to full form as well, he has always been key in that area as well as huge catches.