mewhort or reitz

[CR91]

who should play RT and who should play LG

[RomanianColtsFan]

I'd switch them randomly during the game to confuse the Bengals

[Esquire59]

I was so looking forward to Reitz's incredibly good pass pro as a Guard. Although, I had hoped it would be at that RG spot that's troubled us so much when Reitz has been injured. Mewhort playing his usual LG. Mewhort progressed in last week's game at RT granted of was his first start there. An additional week of practice at RT; I say leave him there and let Reitz play RG. Reitz is so good in passpro at the RG spot. Should help Mewhort handle obvious pressure overloads over on the R side. That leaves the LG spot open to a vulnerable, weak link.

In some ways, I counter my own argument by point out the Castonzo/Mewhort L side of our oline hasn't been the problem. We may want to leave that strong duo together for continuity and familiarity and help the back-ups on the right side with Doyle, Allen and the RB.

Lots to consider either way.

[HtownColt]

Mewhort LG, Reitz RT

[Dark Superman]

Man Reitz is just awful at RT.

[dw49]

The better question is will Reitz last the whole game ? This guy just seems to be a walking injury .

[COLTS449]

The last time Reitz was at RT he got absolutely destroyed. Mewhort needs to be at RT and Reitz at LG. It's the only way to go.

Edited January 2, 2015 by 21isSuperman

[Dustin]

Nixon, Shipley, Harrison, Louis, Fleener

This is the online that will win the game. The Benagls will never know what hit them.

[Track Guy]

Maybe:

 

Castonzo Reitz Holmes Thornton Mewhort

 

I really don't know what to expect, though.

[1959Colts]

Having watched all the preseason games I thought Joe Reitz looked bad at the Tackle position.

I honestly thought he would be cut.

Then, when Reitz was called upon to play RT this season (I think the Jags game?), I was not surprised when his struggles continued.

 

Should the coaching staff choose Joe Reitz to start against Cincinnati and Carlos Dunlap, I think we will have serious trouble pass protecting.

 

I could only hope Mewhort would be a better option.

 

Reitz is not bad at Guard. Terrible at Tackle.

 

So here is yet another personnel decision, of who should be starting over whom...

And the decision squarely rests on Chuck Pagano.

[RomanianColtsFan]

If it was me I'd go Castonzo, Reitz, Holmes, Louis, Mewhort but I think the coaches will go with Castonzo, Mewhort, Holmes, Louis, Reitz to maintain some of the regular season continuity at least on the left side.

[csmopar]

Holmes didnt do half bad at guard. I say slide him to guard at Shipley to center if he can go

[RomanianColtsFan]

Holmes didnt do half bad at guard. I say slide him to guard at Shipley to center if he can go

 

I am afraid both Shipley and Thornton are out. They did not practice this week,

[krunk]

Holmes didnt do half bad at guard. I say slide him to guard at Shipley to center if he can go

 

Shipley is injured, he hasn't even been able to practice this week.

[csmopar]

Shipley is injured, he hasn't even been able to practice this week.

I know. That's why I said if he can go. Heck at this point, try Chapman at guard lol

[krunk]

I didn't watch enough of Mewhort at tackle to make the call, but if he's slightly better than Nixon and Reitz I say the lineup should be Costanzo, Reitz, Holmes, Nixon, Mewhort.  I think Nixon and Mewhort would make a decent run blocking tandem on the right side if we need to run.

 

Or I could deal with Costanzo, Nixon, Holmes, Reitz, Mewhort.

 

With either combination we will have to provide some help to Mewhort on Dunlap.

[Indygal1218]

What about this lineup?

Castonzo, Reitz, Shipley, Holmes, Mewhort

I'd feel reasonably comfortable with this.

[IndyD4U]

I say

AC, Kerr, Holmes, Hughes, Mewhort

[DougDew]

AC, Nixon LG, Holmes C, Reitz RG, Mewhort RT. Keep that through next preseason too.

[pgt_rob]

Reitz was terrible at right tackle. Mewhort plays it better and reitz can play guard pretty well.

[texascolt]

I like your OL suggestion Krunk.

[GwinnettColt]

What about this lineup?

Castonzo, Reitz, Shipley, Holmes, Mewhort

I'd feel reasonably comfortable with this.

 

Looks like the optimum line for the staff we have.  Add Doyle and Allen as blocking TE's on some packages and that's about the best we can do.

[GwinnettColt]

I didn't watch enough of Mewhort at tackle to make the call, but if he's slightly better than Nixon and Reitz I say the lineup should be Costanzo, Reitz, Holmes, Nixon, Mewhort.  I think Nixon and Mewhort would make a decent run blocking tandem on the right side if we need to run.

 

Or I could deal with Costanzo, Nixon, Holmes, Reitz, Mewhort.

 

With either combination we will have to provide some help to Mewhort on Dunlap.

 

Yeah.  I'd forgotten about Shipley's injury.  I wonder if we should switch Nixon and Reitz-I only say this because Reitz and AC usually pair up well on the left side pretty well and you make a good point about Mewhort and Nixon and run blocking.  

 

I'd most comfortable with this one than any other.

[DougDew]

Yeah.  I'd forgotten about Shipley's injury.  I wonder if we should switch Nixon and Reitz-I only say this because Reitz and AC usually pair up well on the left side pretty well and you make a good point about Mewhort and Nixon and run blocking.  

 

I'd most comfortable with this one than any other.

Ultimately, I like the AC, Reitz, Holmes, Nixon, JM lineup as well. My concern is pairing two young guys on the right side, so flop Reitz and Nixon. But I like your lineup.

[Archer]

I vote LT Costanzo, LG Joe Reitz, C Jonathan Harrison, RG Khaled Holmes, RT Jack Mewhort.   However, the coaching staff seems in love with Lance Louis as the top back-up, so I'm sur he'll start at one guard spot and Harrison will sit the bench.

[YOUR GM]

Nixon, Shipley, Harrison, Louis, Fleener

This is the online that will win the game. The Benagls will never know what hit them.

Neither will Andrew lol

(I know you were joking)

[theanarchist]

draw names out of a hat. That seems to be how the coaching staff has approached it most of the season

 

"Ok, drawing for center this week....Harrison it is". "Lets move on to RG..."

[1959Colts]

Conrad Brunner‏@1070Bruno

#Colts Pagano: Reitz at RT, Louis at RG a possibility.

[Larry Horseman]

AC, Nixon LG, Holmes C, Reitz RG, Mewhort RT. Keep that through next preseason too.

 

I vote LT Costanzo, LG Joe Reitz, C Jonathan Harrison, RG Khaled Holmes, RT Jack Mewhort.   However, the coaching staff seems in love with Lance Louis as the top back-up, so I'm sur he'll start at one guard spot and Harrison will sit the bench.

 

One of these line-ups is our best option with who is healthy. I think JM is by far our best option at RT...Reitz is pretty effective a G but pretty ineffective at RT. 

[Larry Horseman]

 

Conrad Brunner‏@1070Bruno

#Colts Pagano: Reitz at RT, Louis at RG a possibility.

 

 

Did he announce Reitz was starter at RT? or is he just saying both are a possibility? 

[Gavin]

LT-Castonzo

LG-Reitz

C-Harrison

RG-Holmes

RT-Mewhort

 

By that tweet they are as stumped and undecided as I am at this point. I put Holmes at RG cause he pulls well and RG we use as our pulling guard a lot. Castonzo and Reitz are familiar with each other obviously, Harrison and Mewhort are more power guys and are capable of knocking a D Linemen off the ball sometimes so that's what I put Mewhort at RT and Harrison at Center......

 

Long story short I don't think this is suddenly going to be an answer we are looking for but I think it gives the O Line the best chance at success this week, Im certainly not opposed to pulling Harrison for Shipley if Harrison stinks it up through the first half

[OLD FAN MAN]

it does not matter who plays or who sits or who plays where, they are all below average

[Track Guy]

it does not matter who plays or who sits or who plays where, they are all below average

 

Oh it matters. There's below average and then there's horrible. If you're referring to the RT position Reitz and Nixon got abused when they filled in there. Mewhort did mostly ok in his one start there, although his lack of experience with him being rookie is worrying.

[pgt_rob]

 

Conrad Brunner‏@1070Bruno

#Colts Pagano: Reitz at RT, Louis at RG a possibility.

 

 

Dear Lord... This is going to be terrible.

[runthepost]

Dear Lord... This is going to be terrible.

Don't worry we can triple team Dunlap

[AlanNC]

Mewhort at RT Reitz at guard.

[a06cc]

Whoever it is better do their job.

[throwing BBZ]

LT-Castonzo

LG-Reitz

C-Harrison

RG-Holmes

RT-Mewhort

 

By that tweet they are as stumped and undecided as I am at this point. I put Holmes at RG cause he pulls well and RG we use as our pulling guard a lot. Castonzo and Reitz are familiar with each other obviously, Harrison and Mewhort are more power guys and are capable of knocking a D Linemen off the ball sometimes so that's what I put Mewhort at RT and Harrison at Center......

 

Long story short I don't think this is suddenly going to be an answer we are looking for but I think it gives the O Line the best chance at success this week, Im certainly not opposed to pulling Harrison for Shipley if Harrison stinks it up through the first half

Yip!

[Bravo]

it does not matter who plays or who sits or who plays where, they are all below average

You there...... Are so correct!!!!

[GwinnettColt]

 

Conrad Brunner‏@1070Bruno

#Colts Pagano: Reitz at RT, Louis at RG a possibility.

 

 

Oh, dear.  Reitz struggled and seems to be a more natural fit at guard.  I think Mewhort has more potential at RT.