Colts work out Josh Cribbs

[southwest1]

I wish we could deal with KC for De'Anthony Thomas...Reid is so misusing him and his talents in KC..He's a 4 way threat as a KR/PR/RB/WR. He's faster than TY and just needs a crack to score...Ah but to dream...Put him in occasionally as a RB...and use him for short screens, or little crossing routes, or as a change of pace back in the backfield. He's small, but like TY, tough as nails...Give him like 5-7 touches on Offense and let him handle all the KR/PR duties..We'd have better field position most of the time with him instead of Whalen, though Whalen has done the most he can in return duties, even with his lack of speed.

http://www.kcchiefs.com/team/roster/De'Anthony-Thomas/c5580762-521c-494d-bc35-25a6dd7970e1

 

"Nickname is “Black Mamba.” LA Lakers NBA superstar Kobe Bryant might take issue with that name. He's got 1st dibs man. Do nicknames qualify for trademark infringement? 

 

"Played for the Crenshaw Bears in Snoop Dogg’s Pop Warner football league at age 12."

 

That's like saying inhaling pot fumes around Snoop's entourage qualifies you to work for the DEA. Only teasing! Seriously though, how is an activity around football that young relevant on an NFL RB's resume? I know; I know it pertains to hobbies or recreational activities. 

 

Sorry TYG. I realize you were making a valid point, but my sarcastic switch just flipped on & I had to let it fly my man. I get what you are saying though. 

[southwest1]

I'm still trying to imagine what things would be like if we would have picked up Devin Hester instead of the Falcons.  I would have loved to have seen that!

Good point. Hester would have made the Colts Special Teams unit unstoppable krunk. Adam V., Pat Mcafee, & DH would have been spectacular! What drew him to Atlanta anyway? The chance to be a full time WR? 

 

I like Matt Ryan at QB & Osi Umenyiora because I have a soft spot for former NY Giants players usually, but the Falcons otherwise put me to sleep. Hester still has tread on those tires & he would make a nice addition inside LOS. 

 

TBH with you, if I had an exceptional HOF PR gift like DH does, I'd never wanna play WR even part time. That dude has a knack for finding the endzone with great vision & lightning speed. Hone your craft son, don't try to be the swiss army knife of special teams. Just do your 1 thing incredibly well. Pat Mcafee understands his gift perfectly. Okay, I know that Pat holds the ball up for Adam's FG kicks, but Pat knows how fantastic he is & he doesn't try & pretend to be something he's not. I wish DH would get that crucial lesson myself. 

[Gavin]

Hope he works out. Would have much rather had someone like Kenjon Barner off the Eagles PS or someone with Return experience that's younger and not just coming off an injury

[Stephen]

well hilton can return a kick to mix things up

[ruksak]

This would be a good fit. An instant boost, not a position that requires playbook study in order for him to acclimate. 

[IndyD4U]

I think the big question is health. Wasn't it a head/neck/concussion that I thought was supposed to be a career ender?

[Narcosys]

I'm just worried about his 89 speed

[swflacoltsfans]

i don't see why the colts even bother to run the ball our of the end zone now with Whalen. He very seldom makes it past the 20 so why risk a fumble or a blocking in the back call!!!!

[pgt_rob]

Would be interesting with Josh Cribbs if he's still got it:

 

[HeSoColt]

I like the idea of signing Cribbs... in 2007.

 

I just do not think he is the Josh Cribbs of then.

[ricker182]

Why would we cut Griff? He can actually catch the football.

At this point he's better than Nicks.

[twfish]

Who came to the active roster when darick got cut?

[jbaron04]

I don't mind Whalen back there he's been solid but having a play maker back there would make us that much more dangerous . If Cribbs is healthy and ready to go I could be a good signing .

solid

[jbaron04]

Thk god if we can get whalen from back there lol,

[lollygagger8]

Just my opinion..... And it's not worth much but I'd rather us cut Nicks and move Whalen to WR duty only if we do sign Cribbs

 

I concur. As long as Cribbs at 31 hasn't lost a step or two. 

 

Let Whalen take Nicks' spot, and Cribbs take Whalen's spot. 

[Valpo2004]

Wikipedia has him listed as a Colt's player right now.  Says he plays for the Indianapolis Colts in the introduction.  Any official word on us signing him?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Cribbs

 

Honestly I'm not a fan.  Return game couldn't be more meaningless to me.  Catch the ball, take the touchback or fair catch it.  

 

Occasionally returns get you a few extra yards.  Especially with the touchbacks now it's rare to see one returned for a TD, so it's pointless to invest anything in a player as a return specialist.  Just get a guy who can catch the dang ball.

 

Besides this guy got cut in camp by the freaking Raiders . . . THE RAIDERS last year and then ended up on IR with the Jets.  

 

At best I think he's a waste of a roster spot.  This could end up being a big mistake too.  I'm afraid this guy muffs a punt and costs us the game.  

[Valpo2004]

Would be interesting with Josh Cribbs if he's still got it:

 

 

He got lucky.  99 times out of a hundred with 5 unblocked opponents coming at him, he gets plastered at the 1.  Now I really don't want to see this guy on the Colts.  He took a huge risk and got lucky with it.  What happens when he doesn't get lucky?  We take the ball at the 1 or he fumbles it into the endzone for the easiest touchdown of the season?

[Dark Superman]

Apparently he had a solid work out with the Colts beat writer Stephen Holder.

[Dark Superman]

Why not allow Moncrief to just return kicks?

[pgt_rob]

He got lucky.  99 times out of a hundred with 5 unblocked opponents coming at him, he gets plastered at the 1.  Now I really don't want to see this guy on the Colts.  He took a huge risk and got lucky with it.  What happens when he doesn't get lucky?  We take the ball at the 1 or he fumbles it into the endzone for the easiest touchdown of the season?

 

He pretty much had to run it because he tried to catch it at the 10 but bounced out of his hands. Then he made the play. Lucky, yes maybe but he's a great player, or used to be. Not sure now but could be worth a shot.

[TKnight24]

Wikipedia has him listed as a Colt's player right now. Says he plays for the Indianapolis Colts in the introduction. Any official word on us signing him?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Cribbs

Honestly I'm not a fan. Return game couldn't be more meaningless to me. Catch the ball, take the touchback or fair catch it.

Occasionally returns get you a few extra yards. Especially with the touchbacks now it's rare to see one returned for a TD, so it's pointless to invest anything in a player as a return specialist. Just get a guy who can catch the dang ball.

Besides this guy got cut in camp by the freaking Raiders . . . THE RAIDERS last year and then ended up on IR with the Jets.

At best I think he's a waste of a roster spot. This could end up being a big mistake too. I'm afraid this guy muffs a punt and costs us the game.

Business is back today. Bye Week vacation over so if we did sign him, we'll know no later than 5pm EST today

[Valpo2004]

Why not allow Moncrief to just return kicks?

 

I would be for that if the coaches are going to continue to only use him as our WR4.  If he moves up to WR3 then I'd keep Whalen there.

[Valpo2004]

Business is back today. Bye Week vacation over so if we did sign him, we'll know no later than 5pm EST today

 

His twitter statement seems to indicate that he's been signed.  So I would say most likely he has.  

 

All that said I still don't like it and my view could get worse depending on who we cut for him.  

 

Maybe if he returns some kicks extremely well to give us good field position or a TD then my mind will change.  But ever since they moved the kickoff line up and most of those go into the endzone anyways I just don't even think there is all that much value in a kick returner.  Then add to it that they signed one that is 31 and got cut by the freaking Raiders and I really don't like it. 

[PrincetonTiger]

If he is signed one of the deep depth players at DB or LB will probably be cut

[CR91]

I dont see the point. kickoffs are 90% unreturnable

[USAFHoosier]

If healthy he would be an instant upgrade for return duties

[Coffeedrinker]

According to his Wikipedia page he has been signed by the Colts. 

 

Cribbs isn't a bad signing (if it's true) he was a good returner and doesn't have the ball security problems that other's have had.  But he is 31 years old, been out of football nearly a year and was not the full time returner with the Jets.  

[ProblChld32]

I guess the Colts are looking at return upgrades

 

Agreed, if he's still able to get those legs churning im all for it. 

[Coffeedrinker]

I dont see the point. kickoffs are 90% unreturnable

I agree to a point.  I don't mind the team looking for upgrades but IMO, you have to be smart about it.  At 31 and coming off an injury, Cribbs is not a long term answer at returns.  And the return game is not the reason the Colts have lost 3 games.

 

But that being said, as much as I like Whalen as a returner, I don't think upgrading the position is a bad thing.

[House]

I think he's going to the Browns.

Seemed to be an emphasis on the quoted "Return."

[PrincetonTiger]

I agree to a point.  I don't mind the team looking for upgrades but IMO, you have to be smart about it.  At 31 and coming off an injury, Cribbs is not a long term answer at returns.  And the return game is not the reason the Colts have lost 3 games.

 

But that being said, as much as I like Whalen as a returner, I don't think upgrading the position is a bad thing.

If healthy not only could Cribbs provide an upgrade on the field but also veteran leadership

[Dark Superman]

I would be for that if the coaches are going to continue to only use him as our WR4.  If he moves up to WR3 then I'd keep Whalen there.

I kicked the tires on Nicks weeks ago. This week would be a great time to slide him in as the #3

[Valpo2004]

I kicked the tires on Nicks weeks ago. This week would be a great time to slide him in as the #3

 

I think most of us feel that way at this point.  But if the coaches arn't going to make him a major factor in the offensive game plan by moving him in as a WR#3 then they might as well make him the kick returner.

 

However it is possible they where waiting for the bye week to give him some extra time to learn different routes or something.

 

But I hope to see him get more snaps then Nicks.

[TKnight24]

His twitter statement seems to indicate that he's been signed. So I would say most likely he has.

All that said I still don't like it and my view could get worse depending on who we cut for him.

Maybe if he returns some kicks extremely well to give us good field position or a TD then my mind will change. But ever since they moved the kickoff line up and most of those go into the endzone anyways I just don't even think there is all that much value in a kick returner. Then add to it that they signed one that is 31 and got cut by the freaking Raiders and I really don't like it.

He'd also be doing punts so he'd earn his keep there. Seldom will he get a KR since most go in as a touchback depending on the kicker. But I'm sure Gostkowski (spellcheck) will be knocking those bad boys out the park on KO at the Oil Drum

If we did sign Cribbs, his vaulue will be at PR where Whalen has been sub par then solid. Too wishy washy and also make bonehead moves.

Cribbs could be that spark to make the ST unit complete. Great Punter, Great Gunners..... Missing the returner

[Bravo]

I think he's going to the Browns.

Seemed to be an emphasis on the quoted "Return."

Either that or he's coming here to only return punts/kicks....

I guess we will find out.

[Bravo]

Also to everyone saying Hilton or Moncrief should do it..... NO!!!!

We can't risk injury with those players. For them to get hurt returning a kick or punt it would hurt the team way to much.

[Smonroe]

If healthy not only could Cribbs provide an upgrade on the field but also veteran leadership

 

My buddies from Cleveland told me his family begged him to quit after all the injuries and concussions he's had.  I really don't see why KR is a need, and Whalen has been solid on PRs.

[House]

Either that or he's coming here to only return punts/kicks....

I guess we will find out.

That too is a distinct possibility.

[PrincetonTiger]

My buddies from Cleveland told me his family begged him to quit after all the injuries and concussions he's had.  I really don't see why KR is a need, and Whalen has been solid on PRs.

Whalen has been very reliable but is not game changing

[Dark Superman]

He'd also be doing punts so he'd earn his keep there. Seldom will he get a KR since most go in as a touchback depending on the kicker. But I'm sure Gostkowski (spellcheck) will be knocking those bad boys out the park on KO at the Oil Drum

If we did sign Cribbs, his vaulue will be at PR where Whalen has been sub par then solid. Too wishy washy and also make bonehead moves.

Cribbs could be that spark to make the ST unit complete. Great Punter, Great Gunners..... Missing the returner

Very true. If our return blocking can perform well and block for a guy like Cribbs.. Look out. If we did sign him he must have really impressed our coaching staff. He must still have some speed left in that tank of his. I hope.