Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 This Sunday, the battle for last place begins at 1 with the Colts @ Jax and the 49ers @ Rams wThere has been a LOT of discussion among Colts fans and the media as to whether or not the Colts should play to win.My question is this: What would assure a loss? What would likely result in a W?Hind sight is 20 20 so call it before kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfunky14 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Colts win 24-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Let's play Tampa 2 all game and let Jax dink and dunk their way to 35 points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruksak Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 This Sunday, the battle for last place begins at 1 with the Colts @ Jax and the 49ers @ RamswThere has been a LOT of discussion among Colts fans and the media as to whether or not the Colts should play to win.My question is this: What would assure a loss? What would likely result in a W?Hind sight is 20 20 so call it before kick off.Look for our highest scoring game of the year as the jags fall apart. Rams lose, Colts win and the off-season begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAFER Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Love my colts, but if Painter is under center, colts loose. Unfortunately.Jags: 17Colts: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Colts win 24-17How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Love my colts, but if Painter is under center, colts loose. Unfortunately.Jags: 17Colts: 6So, if painter plays, colts lose? Any one else agree with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Look for our highest scoring game of the year as the jags fall apart.Rams lose, Colts win and the off-season begins.Why will they fall apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 So, if painter plays, colts lose? Any one else agree with this?Never seen anything to suggest otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAFER Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Never seen anything to suggest otherwise.^^^^thisPainter fell apart this year. He is uncomfortable in the pocket and makes really bad decisions. Plus the game is in jacksonville. I just dont see Painter getting the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaric Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 My question is this: What would assure a loss?Turnovers and lots of em.This team isn't good enough to overcome losing the turnover battle.As to what would ensure a win? I'll say that if we can stop jones drew and not turn it over, we will almost certainly win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 I've been searching the web for what the pundits have to say about this matchupAll I am finding is speculation as to whether it is worth the winIt is as important as playoff games this weekend in my opinion, so the lack of "keys' to this game disturbs meI don't think anyone thinks the rams will win this weekend so all eyes are on whether or not the Colts win or loseI would like to see some of these pundits step up and say what they think should happen other than 'colts should lose'Seems to me, if the Colts lose, that also leaves them wide open for pundits crying FOUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruksak Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Why will they fall apart?First off, thank you for this. A thread about football. How unprecedented.They will fall apart because they're a one trick pony, and that pony is named Maurice. Our run defense has been much better, as well, our running game has improved. Prone to turnovers, the Jags will give us bonus possessions.I believe Orlovsky will be flying high coming off the birth of his children, and his sudden presence of a viable career as an NFL QB. Never underestimate the importance of emotion in sport.I know we've been bad this year.....but we are a better team than the Jags. We will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruksak Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 So, if painter plays, colts lose? Any one else agree with this?Yes, I agree. Painter blew it. I had his back earlier this year, he looked like he had a future in this league.....and he frickin blew it. Danny O has a chip on his shoulder.....I like that. Gotta have that chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Turnovers and lots of em.This team isn't good enough to overcome losing the turnover battle.As to what would ensure a win? I'll say that if we can stop jones drew and not turn it over, we will almost certainly win.Excellent points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruksak Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I've been searching the web for what the pundits have to say about this matchupAll I am finding is speculation as to whether it is worth the winIt is as important as playoff games this weekend in my opinion, so the lack of "keys' to this game disturbs meI don't think anyone thinks the rams will win this weekend so all eyes are on whether or not the Colts win or loseI would like to see some of these pundits step up and say what they think should happen other than 'colts should lose'Seems to me, if the Colts lose, that also leaves them wide open for pundits crying FOULNo surprise. The media often ignores losers. The only stimulating conversation in regard to the Colts is fabricated drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I expect the Colts to control the game and win by a TD or 2.That first game was one of many that the Colts could have won this year. It was incredibly close (and incredibly dull) for most of it. I wouldn't expect more from the Jags then we saw in that first game, but we could see a lot more from the Colts. With the stabilized oline, solid running game, dramatically better defense, and fewer turnovers I would think that the Colts should be able to slowly build a lead. If it gets to the point where the Jags have to pass instead of riding Drew, Freeney and Mathis may have a field day with the Jags rookie QB, and the Colts might actually dominate. A key factor may be simply motivation and intensity. The Colts have been playing like its the playoffs. I haven't watched the Jags recently, but I get the impression that they have stepped backwards. Bottom line, that isn't Drew Brees or Matt Ryan behind center for the Jags - I think that the Colts are simply a much better team.Unfortunately you have to assume that the Rams will lose badly. The Niners are playing for seeding, and that defense against a Bradford-less Rams team is not likely to be pretty. Maybe if Alex Smith has an incredibly bad game we could get lucky, but I'm certainly not expecting much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaric Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Excellent pointsThanks!You could really say that about most any kind of game, but I think things like penalties and turnovers effect bad teams (which, lets be honest, we are a bad team this year) even more because they have a harder time overcoming it.5 years Tarik Glenn could false start all he wanted (as an aside, who else misses Tarik's weekly false start?) and it didn't matter because Manning was passing for 15 yards at a time with relative ease.That's too much to expect from Dan Orlovksy and this offense. We get a holding penalty, and we're likely going to be punting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacolts56 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Prediction.....Blaine Gabbert stinks to high heavens and Freeney and Mathis have a nice day in Jacksonville..MJD gets his usual 100+ yards and 1-2 TDs....but its not enough.Colts 23......Jags 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR91 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Prediction.....Blaine Gabbert stinks to high heavens and Freeney and Mathis have a nice day in Jacksonville..MJD gets his usual 100+ yards and 1-2 TDs....but its not enough.Colts 23......Jags 20i dont think gabbert stinks. i think his wrs stink. i bet no one can name a single one of his wrs because i cant and when your no name wrs dont get open your gonna hold on to the ball and the end result a sack.colts lose 28-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldunclemark Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 This Sunday, the battle for last place begins at 1 with the Colts @ Jax and the 49ers @ RamswThere has been a LOT of discussion among Colts fans and the media as to whether or not the Colts should play to win.My question is this: What would assure a loss? What would likely result in a W?Hind sight is 20 20 so call it before kick off.Dedicate the game to getting Reggie and Garcon 1,000-yard seasons...I want to win....but throwing on 2 out of every three downs irregardless of field position just to get stats......might ensure a loss.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Jacksonville at home has always been a tough game for the Colts. I dunno who's going to win, but it's not an obvious win or loss. I'd be more happy with the 1 pick than not after this dreadful season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Dedicate the game to getting Reggie and Garcon 1,000-yard seasons...I want to win....but throwing on 2 out of every three downs irregardless of field position just to get stats......might ensure a loss..I don't know. Jacksonville's secondary and pass rush are only slightly better than ours. That might be a good way to drop a 40-burger on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruksak Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Dedicate the game to getting Reggie and Garcon 1,000-yard seasons...I want to win....but throwing on 2 out of every three downs irregardless of field position just to get stats......might ensure a loss.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskinnz Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thank you. That made me laugh.Irregardless is one of my pet peeves - it is not a freaking word.Other pet peeves:1) Incorrect use of their and there.2) Incorrect use of the word core / corpsThere - I feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskinnz Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I've been searching the web for what the pundits have to say about this matchupAll I am finding is speculation as to whether it is worth the winIt is as important as playoff games this weekend in my opinion, so the lack of "keys' to this game disturbs meI don't think anyone thinks the rams will win this weekend so all eyes are on whether or not the Colts win or loseI would like to see some of these pundits step up and say what they think should happen other than 'colts should lose'Seems to me, if the Colts lose, that also leaves them wide open for pundits crying FOULYou really want to see the "pundits" and media trash the Colts? Watch what happens if the Colts pull out a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogansquest Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Let's play Tampa 2 all game and let Jax dink and dunk their way to 35 points!If they dink and dunk, they will only get 20 points, but that will be good enough with 53:00 time of possession.I agree with jskinnz about the media: they are going to pick on us no matter what happens Sunday. I don't really care, and most semi-intelligent people don't either, but it will be a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thank you. That made me laugh.Irregardless is one of my pet peeves - it is not a freaking word.Other pet peeves:1) Incorrect use of their and there.2) Incorrect use of the word core / corpsThere - I feel better.I hate the misuse of the word "literally". He literally flew into the endzone!No he didn't, he literally ran into the end zone. He figuratively flew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColts8818 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 you know this is one game I would welcome a Josh Scobee miracle field goal to beat us...of course this will be the time he misses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldunclemark Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 sorry ruk.....English is a skilll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaric Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 you know this is one game I would welcome a Josh Scobee miracle field goal to beat us...of course this will be the time he misses...Which might actually cause him to surpass Mike Vanderjagt as my most hated kicker ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swflacoltsfans Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I am sorry to say I think we will win this one. I love the Colts, but a loss is definitely better for the future of this team with or without Peyton.How do we win?1. Start Painter2. Only huddle up 10 guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruksak Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 sorry ruk.....English is a skilll Thats no excuse! Irregardless of your educational background.wait what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUVTHESHOE Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Let's play Tampa 2 all game and let Jax dink and dunk their way to 35 points!No one would be suspicious, after all that is why we are 2-13. Or maybe a couple of ill advised timeouts are in order, that would not seem out of the norm either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAFER Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I hate the misuse of the word "literally". He literally flew into the endzone!No he didn't, he literally ran into the end zone. He figuratively flew.Improper use of the word "seen". Idahoans love to say "I seen a coyote today", for example. It is I SAW for heaven sakes! Drives me crazy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 I expect the Colts to control the game and win by a TD or 2.That first game was one of many that the Colts could have won this year. It was incredibly close (and incredibly dull) for most of it. I wouldn't expect more from the Jags then we saw in that first game, but we could see a lot more from the Colts. With the stabilized oline, solid running game, dramatically better defense, and fewer turnovers I would think that the Colts should be able to slowly build a lead. If it gets to the point where the Jags have to pass instead of riding Drew, Freeney and Mathis may have a field day with the Jags rookie QB, and the Colts might actually dominate. A key factor may be simply motivation and intensity. The Colts have been playing like its the playoffs. I haven't watched the Jags recently, but I get the impression that they have stepped backwards. Bottom line, that isn't Drew Brees or Matt Ryan behind center for the Jags - I think that the Colts are simply a much better team.Unfortunately you have to assume that the Rams will lose badly. The Niners are playing for seeding, and that defense against a Bradford-less Rams team is not likely to be pretty. Maybe if Alex Smith has an incredibly bad game we could get lucky, but I'm certainly not expecting much.I agree the Colts are the better team and the "keys' are motivation and intensityWill they show up? I think yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 You really want to see the "pundits" and media trash the Colts? Watch what happens if the Colts pull out a win.I do think that's going to happen. But, if we lose, it will happen as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 In the category of choices that could lead to a loss for the ColtsStretch play.......................we think we are still good at it, but we are not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Improper use of the word "seen". Idahoans love to say "I seen a coyote today", for example. It is I SAW for heaven sakes! Drives me crazy!!!!They have coyote's in Idaho? Who new? (Happy Knew Year JSkinnz, and everyone else) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadine Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks!You could really say that about most any kind of game, but I think things like penalties and turnovers effect bad teams (which, lets be honest, we are a bad team this year) even more because they have a harder time overcoming it.5 years Tarik Glenn could false start all he wanted (as an aside, who else misses Tarik's weekly false start?) and it didn't matter because Manning was passing for 15 yards at a time with relative ease.That's too much to expect from Dan Orlovksy and this offense. We get a holding penalty, and we're likely going to be punting.:lol; this will be a strange game to watch. I mean seriously, there will be Colts fans NOT freaking out about penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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