Khaled Holmes leg injury.

[Dustin]

ughhh. Hope it isn't serious.

[Day at the Hilton]

Damn already... It didn't look good either, couldn't put any weight on it

[Nobody]

This would happen 

[Smonroe]

He walked off. Maybe a slight ankle?

[adamthyst]

Ughhhhh, why????

[Drew1023]

So if this is serious I think we can all give up on this season. I had my doubts about this season after Thomas went down but if Holmes is seriously hurt I don't see how anyone can have much hope.

[needanoline63]

I'm so sick of this crap. I watched himthe entire play to!!! Jonathan Harris just bull rushed Damon Harrison into the ground!!

[bestQBever]

we just have to pray this isn't a serious injury.

[AntonMcG]

It didn't look good. Even if it isn't serious he'll almost certainly miss time.

We really need more depth along the interior.

[The Fish]

Throw the cliches at it... At least it's still early.. next man up... maybe it's not serious. And make no mistake, there's nothing we can do to control the injuries, but holy crap, can our guys catch a break? 

[Smonroe]

So if this is serious I think we can all give up on this season. I had my doubts about this season after Thomas went down but if Holmes is seriously hurt I don't see how anyone can have much hope.

Yeah, you should quit watching now.

No hope! No hope!

[Dark Superman]

Yeah.. Grigson better start dialing Phil Costa's number.

[needanoline63]

Idk besides that snap. Harrison looks strong and stout at center.

[Smonroe]

Idk besides that snap. Harrison looks strong and stout at center.

Hard to tell yet. He'll probably play a couple more Qs. We'll get a good look at him.

[Can'tStandYa]

So if this is serious I think we can all give up on this season. I had my doubts about this season after Thomas went down but if Holmes is seriously hurt I don't see how anyone can have much hope.

Overreact much?

Did Denver give up after losing ryan clady last year? Who is Holmes compared to clady? Please.... Stop with the nonsense. I've rolled my ankle before.... Was off my feet for 2 weeks.... Guess what... The season doesn't stare for another 4 weeks. Boom... Mindblowing.

[HtownColt]

@mchappell51: #colts Khaled Holmes questionable to return with left ankle injury

Hope he's ready for week 1

[1yrdandacloudofdust]

Yeah.. Grigson better start dialing Phil Costa's number.

Where's McGlynn and Shipley, give me one of them to play center. I never understood why McGlynn never got an extended look @ his natural position. Grigson put all his faith in an injury prone kid to start @ Center.

[Drew1023]

Overreact much?

Did Denver give up after losing ryan clady last year? Who is Holmes compared to clady? Please.... Stop with the nonsense. I've rolled my ankle before.... Was off my feet for 2 weeks.... Guess what... The season doesn't stare for another 4 weeks. Boom... Mindblowing.

 

Yes, wasn't making any claim to how serious it was.  Only making the point that losing a starting center and starting guard on an already sub-par offensive line would certainly destroy any hope of a successful season. If this is serious I guess we'll see though.

[Bluefire4]

Khaled Holmes - C - ColtsColts C Khaled Holmes was forced from Thursday's preseason game against the Jets with a left ankle injury.He's officially questionable to return, but obviously won't. Holmes went down in pain after getting rolled up, but was able to limp off the field before heading to the locker room. The fact he could put weight on his foot is a sign the injury might not be overly serious. Holmes appeared in only three games as a rookie last season, but was gifted the Colts' center job after Phil Costa retired.Source: Stephen Holder on TwitterAug 7 - 7:22 PM

[Bluefire4]

If Holmes is ok then we really dodged a bullet and need to keep him out until week 1 while we give snaps to Harrison.

[bestQBever]

Khaled Holmes - C - ColtsColts C Khaled Holmes was forced from Thursday's preseason game against the Jets with a left ankle injury.He's officially questionable to return, but obviously won't. Holmes went down in pain after getting rolled up, but was able to limp off the field before heading to the locker room. The fact he could put weight on his foot is a sign the injury might not be overly serious. Holmes appeared in only three games as a rookie last season, but was gifted the Colts' center job after Phil Costa retired.Source: Stephen Holder on TwitterAug 7 - 7:22 PM

thank goodness. if It's just questionable then there's no worry.

[Smonroe]

thank goodness. if It's just questionable then there's no worry.

No! We need more panic! Where's that 'No Hope!' Guy?

[HtownColt]

@ColtsReporter: Holmes after going to locker room, examination confirmed left ankle injury. Will not return (obviously, preseason). #Colts

[funktacious2]

My heart stopped...

[bestQBever]

now Ulrick John is hurt... 

[B~Town]

another lineman down u john

[Rich Cannon]

If it's serious hopefully we can grab a vet C who is cut later in pre season

[High Valyrian]

If it's serious hopefully we can grab a vet C who is cut later in pre season

Thing is, if they're worth anything, they won't be cut.

[Dustin]

Thing is, if they're worth anything, they won't be cut.

 

We still need depth. 

[Smonroe]

We still need depth.

Right. Obviously no one will release a starter. But I bet a few older vets will be released because they're backups and the younger players are cheaper.

We will get a vet backup at some point, Grigs isn't stupid.

[High Valyrian]

We still need depth. 

Oh, I agree with you. We should have kept McGlynn as a backup C. He'd probably be better than whatever we can get after cuts are made. I still think we need to get somebody.

[Jason_]

Thing is, if they're worth anything, they won't be cut.

 

this is a really lazy argument that gets used way too often.  for one thing, there are always talented players that get cut, especially at final cuts when rosters go down to 53.  aside from that, talented players could get cut for any other number of reasons including but not limited to poor scheme fit with their existing team, their team was already loaded at their particular position, personal issues that could be fixed (see Cris Carter), salary cap reasons etc etc.  

 

I'm certainly not saying we have no reason to be concerned and that we could get an all pro center at any time but the fact remains that talented players get cut each and every year so the "if they were any good they wouldn't get cut" argument holds very, very little water.

[HtownColt]

@HolderStephen: Good news: First report I've heard is that Khaled Holmes will be back at some point. Could miss time, but doesn't appear season ending.

[High Valyrian]

this is a really lazy argument that gets used way too often.  for one thing, there are always talented players that get cut, especially at final cuts when rosters go down to 53.  aside from that, talented players could get cut for any other number of reasons including but not limited to poor scheme fit with their existing team, their team was already loaded at their particular position, personal issues that could be fixed (see Cris Carter), salary cap reasons etc etc.  

 

I'm certainly not saying we have no reason to be concerned and that we could get an all pro center at any time but the fact remains that talented players get cut each and every year so the "if they were any good they wouldn't get cut" argument holds very, very little water.

Yes, it's lazy. This is preseason game one.

[Jason_]

Yes, it's lazy. This is preseason game one.

 

that's true, it is only preseason game one.  and I apologize if I came off a bit harsh.  it's just that argument gets used a lot and as I said, it's not true.  talented players do get cut all the time.  I'm definitely hopeful that Holmes' injury isn't too serious.  oh and welcome to the forum

[High Valyrian]

that's true, it is only preseason game one.  and I apologize if I came off a bit harsh.  it's just that argument gets used a lot and as I said, it's not true.  talented players do get cut all the time.  I'm definitely hopeful that Holmes' injury isn't too serious.  oh and welcome to the forum

Thanks for the welcome and, no, you didn't come off as harsh. I know that talented players get cut, but "talented" doesn't necessarily mean starting C talent. I hope Holmes is good for week 1. If he isn't, we need decent starter. That won't come from cuts.

[1yrdandacloudofdust]

@HolderStephen: Good news: First report I've heard is that Khaled Holmes will be back at some point. Could miss time, but doesn't appear season ending.

Don't really know how it can be good news. The guy basically hasnt been healthy in about 3 yrs. He comes and goes way too much to depend on him

[Jason_]

Thanks for the welcome and, no, you didn't come off as harsh. I know that talented players get cut, but "talented" doesn't necessarily mean starting C talent. I hope Holmes is good for week 1. If he isn't, we need decent starter. That won't come from cuts.

 

well, for one thing, I don't like making statements in absolutes.  Yes it is unlikely that we would find a starting caliber C after cuts but it's not impossible.  a veteran nearing the end of his contract could get cut for a younger player who has impressed his staff.

 

that said, It doesn't necessarily have to come from cuts.  Mewhort was an all pro C in high school.  Harrison was one of the more highly regarded UDFA linemen.  and aside from a couple of bad snaps, Harrison hasn't looked bad and still has several weeks to gain experience, which I'm guessing he will if Holmes is going to miss time.

[High Valyrian]

Don't really know how it can be good news. The guy basically hasnt been healthy in about 3 yrs. He comes and goes way too much to depend on him

Yeah, "back at some point" and "doesn't appear season ending" doesn't inspire much confidence. I still wonder why the C position wasn't properly addressed. Phil Costa does NOT count. Terrible signing. 

[IndyD4U]

I'm just hoping it's not the same ankle that troubled him last year.