Who are we starting at HB?

[bestQBever]

T rich? bradshaw? ballard? in an ideal situation (for me atleast) we would start bradshaw and have T rich and ballard rotate in.

[Dustin]

Ballard. Trich rotates in and Bradshaw comes in on 3rd downs.

[Caleb3502]

Probably Ballard or Bradshaw

[Smonroe]

Are you talking RB or H-Back?  Trent is most likely going to split carries with Bradshaw at RB.

 

If we use an HBack, it's going to be Allen.  I'm assuming Havili stays as the FB.

[jvan1973]

Are you talking RB or H-Back? Trent is most likely going to split carries with Bradshaw at RB.

If we use an HBack, it's going to be Allen. I'm assuming Havili stays as the FB.

pretty sure he meant half back

[bestQBever]

I'm talking about RB

[bestQBever]

I'm talking about the position that people actually care about.

[oldunclemark]

Bradshaw....he's the man

[#12]

One guy was terrible and two dudes are coming off IR.  By week 5 it might be none of the above.

 

If healthy, Bradshaw is the best of the three. 

[luckyblue]

Bradshaw for sure if he's healthy

[ColtsHoosiersBB]

Ballard/Bradshaw in even doses. Gotta keep both guys healthy or T Rich will see the field.

[jvan1973]

Ballard/Bradshaw in even doses. Gotta keep both guys healthy or T Rich will see the field.

Richardson will be seeing the field plenty, i promise you that

[#12]

Richardson will be seeing the field plenty, i promise you that

 

Great news.

[funktacious2]

I'm sure Richardson or Bradshaw will start. When healthy Bradshaw is too good to be a back up role, and we probably have too much invested in Richardson to not try to start him at least for the first couple games. I like Ballard, but I was never sold he's a starter.

[#12]

I'm sure Richardson or Bradshaw will start. When healthy Bradshaw is too good to be a back up role, and we probably have too much invested in Richardson to not try to start him at least for the first couple games. I like Ballard, but I was never sold he's a starter.

 

We had the same amount invested in him in 2013 when he lost his job and barely played down the stretch. 

[James]

If healthy, Bradshaw. If he's not healthy Ballard. Richarson has much to learn and improve on before he can be trusted to start.

[pgt_rob]

Trent and Ballard will probably split carries with Bradshaw on 3rd downs. My opinion.

[COLTS449]

They'll all get plenty of carries. Lets just hope Bradshaw stays healthy, Ballard comes back 100%, and T-Rich turns it around and becomes the RB we all know he can be. If these three things happen, T-Rich will be the starter. Ballard will get a lot of touches, and Bradshaw will be in on 3rd down.

[kjyb]

i don't know why you guys hate Trent Richardson so  much he going to be a beast my opinion!!!

[dgambill]

Trent will be given EVERY opportunity to start....but if he fails to play well I see no reason to believe they don't go to the hot hand. That said Trent is the only 100% healthy back we have...so no doubt he starts.

[mattceinicram]

You don't spend a first round pick on someone to not play. Sorry you guys will be seeing plenty of Trent, and I'm sure the coaches are going to give him the first opportunity to prove himself and start.

[ColtStronger]

You guys can guess all you want, but Trent is meant to be our starting RB, however there is no clear cut answer.  That is what training camp and the pre season is for.  Grigson has already stated he's bringing in competition and letting the players fight it out.  The best man wins...  I love them all but, GO TRENT!!

[SLILLINGTON10]

If all 3 are 100% then Ballard starts.This coaching staff trusts him the most and he hasn't done anything to lose his starting spot (the other two haven't done anything to take his starting spot) imo

[ColtStronger]

Trent and Ballard will probably split carries with Bradshaw on 3rd downs. My opinion.

They will all split carries but only one can "start" the game

[ÅÐØNϧ 1]

The bottom line is the offensive line pure & simple .

 

 I'll be happy with whomever starts IMO V Ballard proved his self in 2012 & I can't wait to see him back on the field .

 

If Bradshaw can stay healthy  & T- Rich plays up to his potential our Colts running game will be a force in 2014 IMO .

 

Just fix the swiss cheese O-line ..

[ÅÐØNϧ 1]

You don't spend a first round pick on someone to not play. Sorry you guys will be seeing plenty of Trent, and I'm sure the coaches are going to give him the first opportunity to prove himself and start.

 

Being a first rounder does'nt guarantee anything .

 

Donald Brown took several years to prove his self  if T- Rich can't get it togeather which I believe he will   Ballard & Bradshaw will will get the nod the Colts don't have to force the issue IMO .

[Bluefire4]

Richardson will definitely start. You don't spend a 1st on a player and make him 2nd or 3rd string. Don't know who will be 2nd and 3rd but I see Bradshaw playing more than Ballard. 

[MTC]

Richardson will start.

[YOUR GM]

Who will start or who SHOULD start? We all know the answer as to who WILL start. I don't see the point in even asking

[James Harden]

The Colts could be like the Broncos last year in the beginning of the season when all 3 of their RB had playing time until one was the clear starter which was Moreno. Our RBs could play rock-paper-scissors to see who would pound in the rock at the goal line. 

[Yoshinator]

Richardson will definitely start. You don't spend a 1st on a player and make him 2nd or 3rd string. Don't know who will be 2nd and 3rd but I see Bradshaw playing more than Ballard. 

They did with Werner.

[The Fish]

Those of you that are 100% convinced Trent will be the feature back (and there's a good chance you're right) did you miss the Playoffs?

[YOUR GM]

Those of you that are 100% convinced Trent will be the feature back (and there's a good chance you're right) did you miss the Playoffs?

It's not about production. It's about a GM trying to give his guy a chance to help him save face for making one of the dumbest trades in the past few years, easily. Grigson's destiny will ultimately be tied to that trade if it doesn't pan out and the wins stop coming

[akcolt]

I think Richardson will win the job in camp and be the starter. He is going to be playing with a chip on his shoulder. The guy can do it all he is a 3 down back.. I think last year was a humbing experience for him and he will come back strong.

 

If not we could be in a little trouble at RB Bradshaw/Ballard both coming off significant injuries. I watched the playoffs if he doesn't try to switch hands in traffic (which you learn not to do in pop warner)we would have got a look at his open field speed after the fumble he really didn't get another chance.

 

Anyone know which shoulder he had scoped?

 

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[SteelDragon]

If Bradshaw could stay healthy, we could easily be a number one seed.  I think he brings that much to the table.  But for health reasons, I don't think you take the risk of making him an every down back.  He is, no doubt, the most talented runner on this team.   

I think Ballard starts, and T-Rich spells him for breathers and on short yardage situations.  I think Ballard get more carries though unless TRich actually has a break through season.  I think Bradshaw is used sparingly (i.e less than 10 carries a game) until the play-offs. Furthermore, if the O-line is at least marginally better than last year, we could have the most balanced offense in the NFL.

[Bluefire4]

They did with Werner.

Of course he was second string when there is a future hall of famer on one side and a guy whose main purpose was to set the edge and got a big contract. Trent will start over 2 guys who were both on IR last year.

[Smonroe]

Boom beats out a recovering Ballard for the third RB spot. Bradshaw goes on IR after three games. Boom and Trent share carries, and Ballard gets signed.

[Ken S.]

Don't see Grigs and Chuck trading a first round pick for a guy to play 2nd or 3rd string to other RB's. I think it's clear that Trent will be the starter. Now depending on how he performs will determine if that will last the entire season. But I think it's Trent-Bradshaw-Ballard.

[Patagonia Chris]

I've never thought that Ballard was the most physically talented player at RB. To me he's an average talent that runs hard. I'm curious to see what he'll be like coming off of an injury, but if I had to guess right now the depth chart would be 1) Richardson 2) Bradshaw 3) Ballard 4) Herron/Rainey/Unknown Rookie. I think the Colts will keep 4 RB's but at this point who knows.

[SOMDColtsfan]

Good question? the best RB the Colts had just signed with the Chargers