Everything Will Be Okay (Colts @ Broncos)

[PrincetonTiger]

Everything Will Be Okay

Great Job Mods

[tfunky14]

yes

[TKnight24]

I have a 48.96 lead in my FF matchup, everything will be okay

[PrincetonTiger]

Even though we suffered a loss the Colts played a nice half and fell just short of a victory

[SilentHill]

I don't feel so bad, on the Broncos forum they are MUCH more concerned and they won the game, lol

[PrincetonTiger]

I have a 48.96 lead in my FF matchup, everything will be okay

Congrats

[Mr.Debonair]

Luck shouldn't have to throw 53 times a game. Didn't we learn from the Peyton years about being too QB reliant

[Derakynn]

I always freak out because of what is occurring at the moment. And after seeing the second half, I still see that potential to be a very good team. We need better execution and playcalling. Hopefully we will get that fixed. Obviously steamed about the first half though. 

[TKnight24]

Congrats

Well, my opponent has 5 players playing tomorrow night so we'll see

[PrincetonTiger]

Well, my opponent has 5 players playing tomorrow night so we'll see

Your lead could be short lived

[jameszeigler834]

Luck shouldn't have to throw 53 times a game. Didn't we learn from the Peyton years about being too QB reliant

Also Pagano is an * for punting on fourth down with the game on the line that is just saying here you go you win fire him too soft.

[Ja'Crispy]

Have to commend the mods after games like this.  This forum gets messy.

[Patagonia Chris]

All in all, I think you have to feel good about our defense after the 2nd half. They're a young group missing their best player and they played tough on the road against the best QB in football. I think there were a lot of encouraging things on the field tonight. Let's hope the 2nd half Colts and the 1st half Eagles show up to Lucas Oil next Monday.

[grimluck72]

Lots of promise shown in that second half.......we have a lot of work to do but we could end up being great.

[corgi]

I don't know why people freak out after 1 game. Such a long season.

[PrincetonTiger]

Have to commend the mods after games like this.  This forum gets messy.

Agreed

[Solon]

I believe we should've factored Hakeem more in the game plan. He's too big and strong and talented to not be targeted as much.

[Poster X]

I don't feel so bad, on the Broncos forum they are MUCH more concerned and they won the game, lol

I would be too if I were Denver. The brought in new guys, and the defense is the same way.

[That Guy]

Also Pagano is an * for punting on fourth down with the game on the line that is just saying here you go you win fire him too soft.

What?!? Pagano went for it on multiple fourth downs! You're going to call for him to be fired for punting on some fourth downs? Have some faith in our defense! They played outstanding in the second half!

[Poster X]

All in all, I think you have to feel good about our defense after the 2nd half. They're a young group missing their best player and they played tough on the road against the best QB in football. I think there were a lot of encouraging things on the field tonight. Let's hope the 2nd half Colts and the 1st half Eagles show up to Lucas Oil next Monday.

Corners good and safety bad, but they improved at the end.

[Solon]

TY should've been returning punts. His head clearly wasn't in the game. Maybe a punt return w/ him breaking a tackle would've helped.

[snkdy]

Patriots, Saints, Packers, Bears, Colts all lost in week one. Only 2 lost to playoff team in '13, and one was Colts. The ship isn't sinking.

— Josh Wilson (@JoshWilsonSB)

September 8, 2014

[PrincetonTiger]

Patriots, Saints, Packers, Bears, Colts all lost in week one. Only 2 lost to playoff team in '13, and one was Colts. The ship isn't sinking.

— Josh Wilson (@JoshWilsonSB)

September 8, 2014

nicely put

[Itsacoltthing]

TY should've been returning punts. His head clearly wasn't in the game. Maybe a punt return w/ him breaking a tackle would've helped.

I agree also put someone back there that has alittle more quickness. I just feel like we have no chance of a big return with Whalen back there.

[funktacious2]

Quick Pros and Cons

 

Cons:

1. Those Missed Opportunites- Chuck said it best, You don't have to really do the math to know it could have been a different ball game.

2. Penalties- You're gonna have these games, but we have a few come at terrible times.

3. Pass Rush- They turned up the heat a bit in the second half, but there's definitely something to be desired here...

4. Running Game- It's not a shocker or anything, but our rush attack isn't anything we can lean on. At least not yet.

 

Pro:

1. The Passing Game- We all know the weapons, and with the exception of Fleener (who will certainly bounce back) we looked good.

2. Turn Over Potential- I know this is maybe reaching a bit, but we a few near inceptions and forced fumbles, given some time against a less refined QB, and I think we'll see us come up with those plays more often.

3. Run Defense- I thought we looked pretty stout.  

4. Confidence- Once again this team looked almost cool, calm, and collected as we made our comeback

 

Overall, there's still lots of room for optimism, but the catch is we have to go right up against another high powered offense next week. Hopefully we can clean some things up in time, I don't know if my heart can take another close game like that so soon. Can't wait for the rest of the season.

[krunk]

I still think in the first half we went away from Trent a little bit to fast.  He was getting 5 to 8 yards each time he carried the ball.

If they had to worry any about the run game, the coverage would have loosened up quite a bit more.

[Combsey]

Luck shouldn't have to throw 53 times a game. Didn't we learn from the Peyton years about being too QB reliant

He only threw that much tonight cause we were behind the whole game gotta play catch up cant run it much or you screw yourself out of time.

[NewColtsFan]

He only threw that much tonight cause we were behind the whole game gotta play catch up cant run it much or you screw yourself out of time.

 

In the last two years,  we've played from behind roughly a dozen times and in exactly NONE of those games have the Colts ever ran the ball 14 times and passed the ball 53 times.

 

The reason we passed 53 times and ran only 14 times is not just about the score.    The offensive line isn't ready to run block yet.  It's not.    If it was,  we'd be running more.     You may run less when you're behind,  but you still run.    14 runs is not normal.

 

The o-line is a work in progress.    And it's not where we want it to be yet......

 

Hopefully it will be soon.....

[a06cc]

Our run game wasn't there because of the team playing catch up. Denver is screens and passes underneath. So during that game what took the defense that long to figure it out?

[Poster X]

In the last two years,  we've played from behind roughly a dozen times and in exactly NONE of those games have the Colts ever ran the ball 14 times and passed the ball 53 times.

 

The reason we passed 53 times and ran only 14 times is not just about the score.    The offensive line isn't ready to run block yet.  It's not.    If it was,  we'd be running more.     You may run less when you're behind,  but you still run.    14 runs is not normal.

 

The o-line is a work in progress.    And it's not where we want it to be yet......

 

Hopefully it will be soon.....

No. The lack of runs very much has to do with playing from behind... and the backs were catching passes especially Bradshaw who had 70 yards. Running the ball would have just run down the clock giving us no chance in the end. 

[Warhorse]

No Mathis

Among the highest in the league with players to IR

Late o-line shuffling

2 of our top 4 WR targets from last year coming back from surgery

On the road against a team from last years SB

In high altitude

Aqainst Marshall Mannings dad

 

........and........

 

We miss a TD by 6 inches late in the game

Luck had 2 picks from deflected passes

Coby forgot for a game how to come back for the ball and grab it

 

 

Yet we still nearly tied the game.........and we shut PM down defensively for the second half.

 

 

Sure, we have issues......but our ceiling could go scary high. I'm proud of the team, and I hope they move on and get some good practices in next week.

[Robert Johnson]

No Mathis

Among the highest in the league with players to IR

Late o-line shuffling

2 of our top 4 WR targets from last year coming back from surgery

On the road against a team from last years SB

In high altitude

Aqainst Marshall Mannings dad

 

........and........

 

We miss a TD by 6 inches late in the game

Luck had 2 picks from deflected passes

Coby forgot for a game how to come back for the ball and grab it

 

 

Yet we still nearly tied the game.........and we shut PM down defensively for the second half.

 

 

Sure, we have issues......but our ceiling could go scary high. I'm proud of the team, and I hope they move on and get some good practices in next week.

Well said Warhorse.we lost but I saw alot of positives after we fell behind and came back.

[Indra]

I am proud of the way the team fought back, and the ball just didn't bounce our way tonight (literally).

I will say though that I hope they get a lot of red zone and goal-to-go offensive work in during practice this week. Execution in the red zone was poor tonight.

[PrincetonTiger]

No Mathis

Among the highest in the league with players to IR

Late o-line shuffling

2 of our top 4 WR targets from last year coming back from surgery

On the road against a team from last years SB

In high altitude

Aqainst Marshall Mannings dad

 

........and........

 

We miss a TD by 6 inches late in the game

Luck had 2 picks from deflected passes

Coby forgot for a game how to come back for the ball and grab it

 

 

Yet we still nearly tied the game.........and we shut PM down defensively for the second half.

 

 

Sure, we have issues......but our ceiling could go scary high. I'm proud of the team, and I hope they move on and get some good practices in next week.

Nicely put

[King Colt]

I just wish they could get off to better possessions the first few times. Philly is next so it does not get much easier. When I saw 17-0 Jacksonville yesterday I thought theior rookie QB was playing but it turns out the reg. was playing and Philly came back to take it. It will be in our house so get those vocal chords ready.

[Smash Mouth]

In the last two years,  we've played from behind roughly a dozen times and in exactly NONE of those games have the Colts ever ran the ball 14 times and passed the ball 53 times.

 

The reason we passed 53 times and ran only 14 times is not just about the score.    The offensive line isn't ready to run block yet.  It's not.    If it was,  we'd be running more.     You may run less when you're behind,  but you still run.    14 runs is not normal.

 

The o-line is a work in progress.    And it's not where we want it to be yet......

 

Hopefully it will be soon.....

Agreed.  The middle of the OL is still a problem.  Mewhort should eventually figure it out as a rookie but he's a rookie.  Thornton didt look like he has improved all that much in Year 2 - he's just inconsistent.  AQ is a re-tread at Center.  But falling behind Peyton early does that to a team too.  I felt panicked too watching Peyton exploit the Colts coverage on Julius Thomas in the 1st half. 

[Nadine]

Everything Will Be Okay

Great Job Mods

Thanks for that

 

Two things that people need to remember

(1) do not create duplicate game day threads

(2) do not post messages to moderation or complain about moderation in the forums.

 

I'm more than a little irritated at the treatment out volunteers got from a few members last night

 

It's no pic nic keeping the boards organized when we have a game like this and there are always a few people who decide to make it worse.

[Nadine]

Re the game

 

I was really glad to see the Colts play till the end. We still need to work on those slow starts.........that plagued us last year.

 

It was exciting to see them almost pull it out though

[Archangel]

All in all, I think you have to feel good about our defense after the 2nd half. They're a young group missing their best player and they played tough on the road against the best QB in football. I think there were a lot of encouraging things on the field tonight. Let's hope the 2nd half Colts and the 1st half Eagles show up to Lucas Oil next Monday.

 

  I like what I saw out of the young rookie kerr he will be a monster when he catches up to speed of the gamw