Jonotthan Harrison (Mega Merge)

[MTC]

Grigson was interviewed by Dan Dakich today and was asked about the center position.

 

Going to paraphrase what he said:

 

On Khaled Holmes - Says the ankle injury was unfortunate. Grigson said he is starting to work at guard now. He also stated Holmes played nine snaps for us and that's going to be it for the 2014 season (pretty harsh. I would bet he will be inactive for the rest of the season unless AQ or Harrison is injured)

 

 

On AQ Shipley - Grigson credits AQ for how much of a good center he is. Grigson has been a fan ever since scouting him at Penn State. Didn't sound like AQ was going to start at all this season. 

 

On Jonotthan Harrison - Grigson has said how impressive Harrison has looked in practice. When asked if Harrison was playing well the past two starts, Grigson had nothing but praise for Harrison. He says every rookie has their rough edges to start, but he thinks he will get past that. A lot of leverage. 

 

 

So there you have it. Harrison is expected to start at center for the rest of the season and possibly for seasons ahead. Grigson credits all three of them for saying how good football players they are and could possibly be the best we ever had depth wise. 

[Dustin]

So Holmes is gone when Nixon is eligible to return right?

[MTC]

So Holmes is gone when Nixon is eligible to return right?

 

I would think Jamon Meridith would be on the chopping block, but I don't know.

[Jhaze55]

So Holmes is gone when Nixon is eligible to return right?

Wow, I completely forgot about Nixon. He was fairly good when he backed-up guard last year, right? Glad we'll be getting him back.

[BlueCollarColts]

This is the right move, our UDFA class between Purifoy, Kerr, and Harrison has been a massive success. 

[James]

I'm fine with this.

How long is AQ signed for? If it's only for this year, should we keep Holmes as the backup center next year?

[Nobody]

He Brady'd Holmes. Minus the whole "playing really well" part. Same to AQ I guess.

[Smash Mouth]

I like the move.  Aside from the snap issues, he's looked pretty good.  Love his size and athleticism.  I'm a little baffled by the Holmes situation: is he moving to guard and will he just be inactive for the foreseeable future?

[MTC]

I'm fine with this.

How long is AQ signed for? If it's only for this year, should we keep Holmes as the backup center next year?

 

AQ is signed for just one year. 

[shakedownstreet]

enjoyed listening to grigs today

 

here is the podcast...

 

http://www.1070thefan.com/blogs/dan-dakich-show/audio-demand/gm-colts-0

[crazycolt1]

I was just thinking that 4 weeks ago the center position was in heated debate. Grigson was not doing his job. He didn't address the true needs of the team. Funny how winning can erase all the negative away.  

[Smonroe]

I'm confused. Did he say Holmes is done for the year or he's done at C?

No point in keeping him inactive all year, they could just IR him.

[Superman]

I'm confused. Did he say Holmes is done for the year or he's done at C?

No point in keeping him inactive all year, they could just IR him.

 

He said "that's his body of work for 2014." I think the point was that Harrison is going to be the guy, and he said Holmes is working at guard. He didn't say he's done, at either position.

[Superman]

http://www.1070thefan.com/blogs/dan-dakich-show/audio-demand/gm-colts-0

[masterlock]

From "center of the future" to "doing some work at guard"--almost sounds like a bust.

[Dustin]

So he was prepared to go into the season with a guy who can't even get on the gameday roster now? Good lawd, crisis diverted.

[ColtsLegacy]

Going to paraphrase what he said:

On Khaled Holmes - Says the ankle injury was unfortunate. Grigson said he is starting to work at guard now. He also stated Holmes played nine snaps for us and that's going to be it for the 2014 season (pretty harsh. I would bet he will be inactive for the rest of the season unless AQ or Harrison is injured)

Could you elaborate here? Is he saying Holmes is done for the year and why would he say that?

[Jhaze55]

From "center of the future" to "doing some work at guard"--almost sounds like a bust.

I wasn't aware that 4th round picks "bust"

 

As of right now though, he might be a serviceable backup in the future.

[Smonroe]

He said "that's his body of work for 2014." I think the point was that Harrison is going to be the guy, and he said Holmes is working at guard. He didn't say he's done, at either position.

Just listened to it. The OP paraphrased it as " Holmes played nine snaps for us and that's going to be it for the 2014 season". That's not what Grigs said.

He also never said anything about Holmes being inactive the rest of the year. He kept saying "We have three good centers". And they can all play guard.

Nice interview, he sounds like an honest guy, not just the usual cliche ridden coach speak.

Is that a regular weekly interview? Thanks for posting the link.

[masterlock]

I wasn't aware that 4th round picks "bust"

 

As of right now though, he might be a serviceable backup in the future.

I think more is expected of a 4th rounder. But maybe he'll develop into a starter.

[TKnight24]

This front office is hilarious at times

Hype City for Holmes has now turned to Harrison

And crazy how we just throw Shipley to the river side but okay

[cbear]

The good thing is that Harrison is solid and will be interesting to watch.  Holmes however is still a mystery.  Starting center, plays nine snaps, gets hurt, gets well and now (apparently) has fallen to third string C.  I just don't see how someone can fall that fast.  I still think something is going on that they don't want to dwell on.  

[MTC]

Could you elaborate here? Is he saying Holmes is done for the year and why would he say that?

 

Grigson said his 9 snaps will be the only snaps he'll get this season.

 

aka. he's not playing again this season.

[TKnight24]

The good thing is that Harrison is solid and will be interesting to watch. Holmes however is still a mystery. Starting center, plays nine snaps, gets hurt, gets well and now (apparently) has fallen to third string C. I just don't see how someone can fall that fast. I still think something is going on that they don't want to dwell on.

If Harrison could stop trying to snap the ball over Andrew's head when he's in the shotgun we'll be okay

2 straight weeks we've had a bad snap. Can't have that happening against the top teams when we play

[cbear]

If Harrison could stop trying to snap the ball over Andrew's head when he's in the shotgun we'll be okay

2 straight weeks we've had a bad snap. Can't have that happening against the top teams when we play

 

I should say when I call him solid, it's relative to his level of experience and expectations.  In terms of comparison to other centers, or the level of play he needs to reach, no doubt improvement needs to continue....especially those snaps!  One thing I do like about him though is that he is rarely off balance and is very strong.

[Smonroe]

Grigson said his 9 snaps will be the only snaps he'll get this season.

 

aka. he's not playing again this season.

He did not. Listen to it again. He said he PLAYED nine snaps and that WAS his body of work.

Listen one more time.

[MTC]

He did not. Listen to it again. He said he PLAYED nine snaps and that WAS his body of work.

Listen one more time.

 

But I'm certain he said that was his last. 

[ColtsLegacy]

He did not. Listen to it again. He said he PLAYED nine snaps and that WAS his body of work.

Listen one more time.

Thanks. I figured that couldn't have been correct.

[ColtJ82]

Grigson said his 9 snaps will be the only snaps he'll get this season.

 

aka. he's not playing again this season.

Snaps at Center. He never said he wasn't playing again this year.

[Smonroe]

But I'm certain he said that was his last.

Well, I don't know what else to tell you other than to listen to it again.

[NewEra]

Really annoying about Holmes

[Lucky Charm]

Kid is raw. I like him. He just has to clean up that snap.

 

http://imgur.com/b2HOoXI

[Smonroe]

Really annoying about Holmes

I think Harrison just plain beat him out. He's one strong dude. He needs to improve his technique but he's pretty darn good for a UDFA.

Holmes is apparently healthy and working out mainly at G. It's great to have depth.

[Franklin County]

The OP missed on this. Better listen again.

[Franklin County]

   Looks like grigson hit pretty good on the undrafted class this year.

[NewEra]

I think Harrison just plain beat him out. He's one strong dude. He needs to improve his technique but he's pretty darn good for a UDFA.

Holmes is apparently healthy and working out mainly at G. It's great to have depth.

If he legit beat him out that is awesome. From what I've seen I really like him. Just disappointed in Holmes. Hope it doesn't come down to another wasted pick.

[TKnight24]

If he legit beat him out that is awesome. From what I've seen I really like him. Just disappointed in Holmes. Hope it doesn't come down to another wasted pick.

Holmes fills the Gatorade bottles up, not a wasted pick at all when you're keeping our player's who actually touch the field hydrated

[Smonroe]

If he legit beat him out that is awesome. From what I've seen I really like him. Just disappointed in Holmes. Hope it doesn't come down to another wasted pick.

That was my opinion. Holmes wasn't 100% and the spot was open. We know Harrison beat out Ship.

Like Grigs said, it's great to have depth. We know there will be injuries, it looks like we're prepared.

[Superman]

If he legit beat him out that is awesome. From what I've seen I really like him. Just disappointed in Holmes. Hope it doesn't come down to another wasted pick.

 

Right now, he's depth at guard. Not what everyone had in mind for him, but that's nothing to sneeze at for a 4th rounder. I'd like to see him actually play, but whatever. Thing is, we all just want better line play. So far this year, the line play has been better than last year, but we still have a long way to go before anyone is comfortable. I think we definitely have better players, and hopefully we get past these injuries and the rotation gets settled.

[ColtStronger]

Im glad the staff has finally committed to somebody!  I do think Harrison will be our best bet in the long run, but don't think Holmes wont have an opportunity in the future.  Our O Line seems to get injured a lot.  It's very nice to see we have serviceable backups all along the interior.  I wasn't ever that high on Holmes anyway.  I thought the C position needed addressed in the off season.  We're kind of lucky Harrison is turning out to be this good.  He still needs to work on some things, but things will settle down after he gets more snaps.