Luck vs. The Clown

[BProland85]

In my opinion, Clowney is now the most hated man in the division for the Colts. He already has issued a warning to Luck, and instead of a Luck vs. QB rivalry, I could see Luck really wanting to take it to the Texans defense, in particular The Clown as I like to call him.

 

Question is yet to be determined who will come out on top. A lot depends on if we get an improved OL this year.

[BpG]

It's going to be a struggle defending them. 

[James]

Luck and co will torch the Texans. Let them bring the heat. We'll counter it with our ridiculous arsenal of offensive weapons.

[BProland85]

Luck and co will torch the Texans. Let them bring the heat. We'll counter it with our ridiculous arsenal of offensive weapons.

We def have the offense to counter their defense. And I think having Dwayne Allen really helps us since he is a tough TE who can block and help chip Clowney or Watt.

[Valpo2004]

The interesting thing is that Clowney really doesn't fit the Texans defense.  He's a 4-3 DE and they are gonna try and make him a 3-4 OLB.  

 

I say we run the ball straight at him.  

[BOTT]

People are taking his comment way too seriously

[BOTT]

The interesting thing is that Clowney really doesn't fit the Texans defense.  He's a 4-3 DE and they are gonna try and make him a 3-4 OLB.  

 

I say we run the ball straight at him.

Teddy Bruschi contradicted this in an interview....talking about all the fronts the Pats used under Romeo.

[theanarchist]

The interesting thing is that Clowney really doesn't fit the Texans defense.  He's a 4-3 DE and they are gonna try and make him a 3-4 OLB.  

 

I say we run the ball straight at him.  

he might be better suited as a 4-3 hand on the ground guy but I think he'll do OK as a 3-4 OLB. I just don't think he'll ever live up to being the #1 pick. He'll be OK but I don't know if he'll be a guy who gets you 12-15 sacks a season

[Jasper]

In my opinion, Clowney is now the most hated man in the division for the Colts. He already has issued a warning to Luck, and instead of a Luck vs. QB rivalry, I could see Luck really wanting to take it to the Texans defense, in particular The Clown as I like to call him.

 

Question is yet to be determined who will come out on top. A lot depends on if we get an improved OL this year.

Yes, a lot depends on the OL but Watt has stuff Luck four times in four games and with Clowney on hand, he won't be able to be double teamed. In fact, the double may come on Clowney because our left tackle will not be able to handle him one on one. All of that frees J.J. Watt. Watt is the happiest guy in the NFL today.

[Jasper]

he might be better suited as a 4-3 hand on the ground guy but I think he'll do OK as a 3-4 OLB. I just don't think he'll ever live up to being the #1 pick. He'll be OK but I don't know if he'll be a guy who gets you 12-15 sacks a season

I think he will be a top ten in the NFL sack artist for the next ten years unless injured.

[#BringBobBack]

can't wait to make him eat his words and make that whole team look foolish....again

[theanarchist]

I think he will be a top ten in the NFL sack artist for the next ten years unless injured.

Time will tell. He has the physical ability. We'll see if he can conquer the mental aspects

[HGRekks]

I just hope KC Joyner's 1-on-1 sack stats about Clowney are relevant, otherwise he is a potentially very scary piece of that D.

[Track Guy]

I'm hoping we get a good O-lineman in round 2. We're certainly gonna need it vs the Texans twice per year. Watt is still the big boy on that team though, Clowney's just the side kick.

[Jason_]

The interesting thing is that Clowney really doesn't fit the Texans defense.  He's a 4-3 DE and they are gonna try and make him a 3-4 OLB.  

 

I say we run the ball straight at him.  

 

That argument is so old and tired...and it's very seldom actually applicable.

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

I'm hoping we get a good O-lineman in round 2. We're certainly gonna need it vs the Texans twice per year. Watt is still the big boy on that team though, Clowney's just the side kick.

I remember when Mathis was the sidekick

[ColtsLegacy]

he might be better suited as a 4-3 hand on the ground guy but I think he'll do OK as a 3-4 OLB. I just don't think he'll ever live up to being the #1 pick. He'll be OK but I don't know if he'll be a guy who gets you 12-15 sacks a season

 

You're so underselling Clowney. 

[akcolt]

Mayock: The best Pro Day I ever saw as a quarterback was JaMarcus Russell. . . . I’ve never seen a quarterback throw the football like that in my life, but I still couldn’t take him in the first round — the guy doesn’t care about football.

 

If your heart is not in it you won't make it in the NFL let's see how bad the Clown wants to be a great player before we crown him the king. He is going to have to work to be great some guys don't like to work.  He was the most physically gifted player to come out at that spot since Bruce Smith some said ever but his work ethic was such a question mark no one knew for sure he was going #1 when it should have been a no brainer. I am skeptical.  

[akcolt]

I'm hoping we get a good O-lineman in round 2. We're certainly gonna need it vs the Texans twice per year. Watt is still the big boy on that team though, Clowney's just the side kick.

Clowney hasn't done anything yet but make his work ethic call into question his draft status when there should have been no question who the top dog was.

 

I am with you though let's build an offensive line Luck takes to many hits and Trent could use a little room.

[mln326]

Like it or not Houston has one heck of a D and adding anyone to help Watt makes it better. I am glad that Mack was not the first pick as I think his is going to be better in the long run. We need to get the West Coast (or no Coast) O installed fully as ask anyone it takes 3 to 4 years to really get it rolling due to how complex it can be. Allen will needs to get back and stay back and improve the O-line (great pick at 59) and get the run game going. The key to beating Houston is going to be if they cant get any O going and with no real QB just like every other team in the AFC south outside of the Colts that still works out best for the Colts. The D should be better this year even if I am still worried about the back end even if we seem to be getting the front seven filled out and the system fully installed, again it takes a few years for that to happen and we are now in year 3. As for Clowney I do not think he will live up to the hype yet then again he is a monster of a man with great athletic ability. Remember teams become good with good first round pick but win Superbowls with the mid to late round draft picks I just hope that the Colts can hit on some of them this year and last years class makes the 'leap' this year to make them solid players for years to come.

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

You people are petty who call him "The Clown". Wasn't he interviewed about playing with the Texans? I find it hilarious when the forum points their collective arsenal of missiles at the latest guy to "disrespect" a Colts player. Just as i'm sure some of you will find this post dumb, I find the negative comments towards clowny that have no factual basis dumb.