Headlines going into TC

[CR91]

-will we see more WR sets or TE sets

-will frank gore improve our running game

-how does the defense look

-how does the o-line look

-will lowery start or will geathers start

-is GC, mathis, ballard, thomas healthy

-how is the chemistry between luck and the new WRs

-are carter and brown the only wrs competing for a 5th spot or will one of the UDFA rookie wrs rise up

-does robinson and ballard make the 53

 

[indyagent17]

Will the cost of parking still be $5  

[lollygagger8]

Will Patty mac destroy any punt returners? 

 

[shakedownstreet]

Will the cost of parking still be $5

Probably went up to $25!

[BullsColtsFan1]

Will Patty mac destroy any punt returners? 

 

Yes and I am hoping it's Julian Edelman!

[ColtStronger]

My main concerns are how the defense looks, the returning injured players and if the OL can be consistently decent.  By default if the OL is better, Gore will make the run game better!  Im not too concerned about Luck and chemistry with the WR's.  Ive heard reports that he has been working with the new WR's in the offseason, and plus that also comes with time.  The defense in particular will have my eyes glued to them.  I truly believe if the OL stays healthy and the defense steps up.  The Colts will be making a trip to the bay area in Feb!

[GoColts8818]

What will be the starting o-line?  With all the new parts and injuries that might take a little while to come into focus. 

[Valpo2004]

Ultimately . . . do all these aging players still have a couple good NFL seasons in them?

[shakedownstreet]

who has to bunk with who?? i'd be praying to room with patty mac because he sets my loins on fire

[GoColts8818]

Ultimately . . . do all these aging players still have a couple good NFL seasons in them?

Also do the injured players hold up.  We have seen both Thomas and Ballard go down in training camp the year after suffering a major injury.  So not only are these guys healthy but can they hold up much like do the older players hold up and do they have one or two seasons left in them. 

[Smonroe]

Ultimately . . . do all these aging players still have a couple good NFL seasons in them?

 

Really.  One good season is all I'm asking for.

 

Cole, Herrimens, AJ, Gore, our safeties, even D'Qwell and Cherilus.  Give us one more good season.  We have some decent talent behind them for the future.

[our_dbs_rock]

who has to bunk with who?? i'd be praying to room with patty mac because he sets my loins on fire

There's a cream for that.

[TKnight24]

-will we see more WR sets or TE sets

-will frank gore improve our running game

-how does the defense look

-how does the o-line look

-will lowery start or will geathers start

-is GC, mathis, ballard, thomas healthy

-how is the chemistry between luck and the new WRs

-are carter and brown the only wrs competing for a 5th spot or will one of the UDFA rookie wrs rise up

-does robinson and ballard make the 53

Robinson is a lock to make the roster. I honestly have him as a better RB than Boom

But due to what Boom gave us last year he'll be a lock at #2, it's his job to lose

[ColtsLegacy]

Robinson is a lock to make the roster. I honestly have him as a better RB than Boom

But due to what Boom gave us last year he'll be a lock at #2, it's his job to lose

A 6th round rookie RB on a deep squad of capable RBs is in no way a "lock".

[lollygagger8]

Yes and I am hoping it's Julian Edelman!

 

That would be gloooooorrrriious

[backshoulderfade]

I think Duron will get a lot of attention during TC. His response will be interesting. I am rooting for him, but have low expectations.

[Steamboat_Shaun]

A 6th round rookie RB on a deep squad of capable RBs is in no way a "lock".

 

I wouldn't say the Colts RB corps is really all that deep. It's basically Gore, Boom, & Robinson. Sure, Ballard and Tipton are on the depth chart, but the other 3 are all better options in my opinion, even the 6th rounder.

[chad72]

This guys thinks Josh Robinson was really underrated in the NFL draft:

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2423995-is-mississippi-state-rb-josh-robinson-being-overlooked-in-2015-nfl-draft

 

 

This guy thinks Josh Robinson could be our future feature RB:

 

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[Valpo2004]

Also do the injured players hold up.  We have seen both Thomas and Ballard go down in training camp the year after suffering a major injury.  So not only are these guys healthy but can they hold up much like do the older players hold up and do they have one or two seasons left in them. 

 

I don't think we're relying on either of those guys.  However Thomas holding up would mean more then Ballard I would say.  Ballard did well for us his rookie year and stuff but he didn't really go above and beyond what I would expect out of just an average RB.  

[IndyD4U]

Nate Irving getting some action on the field will be a big one!

 

I'm not counting on GC and Donald Thomas to be healthy. 

 

Finally, does Adams lose his starting role in TC or by mid season?

[ColtsLegacy]

 

I wouldn't say the Colts RB corps is really all that deep. It's basically Gore, Boom, & Robinson. Sure, Ballard and Tipton are on the depth chart, but the other 3 are all better options in my opinion, even the 6th rounder.

 

5 guys battling for what is likely only 3 spots, 2 guys are near locks (Gore, Boom). So in reality it's 3 guys fighting for 1 spot (Ballard, Robinson, Tipton) and some of us aren't just going to write Ballard off. As much as we all want Robinson to be that guy from the Kentucky game, nothing is guaranteed for a 6th round RB.

 

Personally, I really like Robinson and I think he makes the final 53 but he's far from a "lock". I could see a situation where he starts on the PS with Ballard as the 3rd back.

[bestQBever]

-will we see more WR sets or TE sets

-will frank gore improve our running game

-how does the defense look

-how does the o-line look

-will lowery start or will geathers start

-is GC, mathis, ballard, thomas healthy

-how is the chemistry between luck and the new WRs

-are carter and brown the only wrs competing for a 5th spot or will one of the UDFA rookie wrs rise up

-does robinson and ballard make the 53

most important thing in my opinion.

[peytonmanning18]

Can we hold New England to under 250 yards rushing?

[TKnight24]

A 6th round rookie RB on a deep squad of capable RBs is in no way a "lock".

In my opinion he is. Ballard is done here & Tipton can be beat out by Robinson.

[ColtsLegacy]

In my opinion he is. Ballard is done here & Tipton can be beat out by Robinson.

 

Andrew Luck is a lock, TY Hilton is a lock, Anthony Castonzo is a lock, etc. Robinson is not. If you have to say "in my opinion he is (a lock)", then he's probably not a lock.

[UKCOLT17]

Did Anderson and the cb sign there contracts?

[Smonroe]

This guys thinks Josh Robinson was really underrated in the NFL draft:

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2423995-is-mississippi-state-rb-josh-robinson-being-overlooked-in-2015-nfl-draft

 

 

This guy thinks Josh Robinson could be our future feature RB:

 

NO PROMOTIONAL POSTING ON THE SITE_/nfl/afc-south/indianapolis-colts/boom-herron-vs-josh-robinson-the-battle-r10469

I've seen him play. I'll go on record saying he's an average RB, nothing special. IMO, if he makes the roster it's because Ballard is still injured.

I'll be happy to take the abuse if I'm wrong.

[TKnight24]

Andrew Luck is a lock, TY Hilton is a lock, Anthony Castonzo is a lock, etc. Robinson is not. If you have to say "in my opinion he is (a lock)", then he's probably not a lock.

Or... it just means I have my own opinion

I have no confidence in Ballard who's missed the past 2 seasons from non-contact injuries hard to trust he'll be able to withstand contact

[Gavin]

I can see us carrying 4 rb's again, We did last year with Richardson, Hill, Tipton, Herron

 

 

In no particular order

 

QB

1.Luck-1

2.Hasselbeck-2

 

RB

1.Gore-3

2.Herron-4

3.Ballard-5

4.Robinson-6

 

WR

1.Johnson-7

2.Hilton-8

3.Moncrief-9

4.Dorsett-10

5.Carter-11

 

TE

1.Fleener-12

2.Allen-13

3.Mcgrath-14

4.Doyle-15

 

O Linemen

1.Castonzo-16

2.Cherilus-17

3.Herremans-18

4.Reitz-19

5.Thornton-20

6.Mewhort-21

7.Harrison-22

8.Holmes-23

9.Louis-24

 

D Linemen

1.Jones-25

2.Chapman-26

3.Langford-27

4.Kerr-28

5.Hughes-29

6.Anderson-30

7.Quarles-31

 

Linebackers

1.Freeman-32

2.Mathis-33

3.Jackson-34

4.Irving-35

5.Werner-36

6.Cole-37

7.Walden-38

8.Newsome-39

9.Hodges/Galea-40

 

CB's

1.Davis-41

2.Toler-42

3.Smith-43

4.Butler-44

5.Who knows at this point, I have not seen a lot of our new guys-45

 

Safety

1.Adams-46

2.Lowery-47

3.Geathers-48

4.Anderson-49

 

Kicker

1.Vinny-50

 

Punter

1.Mcafee-51

 

That leaves 1 roster spot open to bring a player up off the PS in an emergency situation while being able to add a player  to the PS in his place off the street who is eligible

[dgierhart]

I can see us carrying 4 rb's again, We did last year with Richardson, Hill, Tipton, Herron where is the long snapper

In no particular order

QB

1.Luck-1

2.Hasselbeck-2

RB

1.Gore-3

2.Herron-4

3.Ballard-5

4.Robinson-6

WR

1.Johnson-7

2.Hilton-8

3.Moncrief-9

4.Dorsett-10

5.Carter-11

TE

1.Fleener-12

2.Allen-13

3.Mcgrath-14

4.Doyle-15

O Linemen

1.Castonzo-16

2.Cherilus-17

3.Herremans-18

4.Reitz-19

5.Thornton-20

6.Mewhort-21

7.Harrison-22

8.Holmes-23

9.Louis-24

D Linemen

1.Jones-25

2.Chapman-26

3.Langford-27

4.Kerr-28

5.Hughes-29

6.Anderson-30

7.Quarles-31

Linebackers

1.Freeman-32

2.Mathis-33

3.Jackson-34

4.Irving-35

5.Werner-36

6.Cole-37

7.Walden-38

8.Newsome-39

9.Hodges/Galea-40

CB's

1.Davis-41

2.Toler-42

3.Smith-43

4.Butler-44

5.Who knows at this point, I have not seen a lot of our new guys-45

Safety

1.Adams-46

2.Lowery-47

3.Geathers-48

4.Anderson-49

Kicker

1.Vinny-50

Punter

1.Mcafee-51

That leaves 1 roster spot open to bring a player up off the PS in an emergency situation while being able to add a player to the PS in his place off the street who is eligible

[GoColts8818]

I don't think we're relying on either of those guys.  However Thomas holding up would mean more then Ballard I would say.  Ballard did well for us his rookie year and stuff but he didn't really go above and beyond what I would expect out of just an average RB.

they are just two coming off injuries. I'd include GC and Mathis in that list. I just didn't mention them because they didn't get re-injuried following the previous season but I do think it's a question to if all four can hold up. Granted Ballard and Thomas might just be bonuses but say GC can't go a guy like Thomas might become real important then because he could become a starting guard to let mewhort play right tackle.

[BrentMc11]

who has to bunk with who?? i'd be praying to room with patty mac because he sets my loins on fire

And who has to bunk with Montori..the pizza Hughes?  

 

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

I can see us carrying 4 rb's again, We did last year with Richardson, Hill, Tipton, Herron

 

 

In no particular order

 

QB

1.Luck-1

2.Hasselbeck-2

 

RB

1.Gore-3

2.Herron-4

3.Ballard-5

4.Robinson-6

 

WR

1.Johnson-7

2.Hilton-8

3.Moncrief-9

4.Dorsett-10

5.Carter-11

 

TE

1.Fleener-12

2.Allen-13

3.Mcgrath-14

4.Doyle-15

 

O Linemen

1.Castonzo-16

2.Cherilus-17

3.Herremans-18

4.Reitz-19

5.Thornton-20

6.Mewhort-21

7.Harrison-22

8.Holmes-23

9.Louis-24

 

D Linemen

1.Jones-25

2.Chapman-26

3.Langford-27

4.Kerr-28

5.Hughes-29

6.Anderson-30

7.Quarles-31

 

Linebackers

1.Freeman-32

2.Mathis-33

3.Jackson-34

4.Irving-35

5.Werner-36

6.Cole-37

7.Walden-38

8.Newsome-39

9.Hodges/Galea-40

 

CB's

1.Davis-41

2.Toler-42

3.Smith-43

4.Butler-44

5.Who knows at this point, I have not seen a lot of our new guys-45

 

Safety

1.Adams-46

2.Lowery-47

3.Geathers-48

4.Anderson-49

 

Kicker

1.Vinny-50

 

Punter

1.Mcafee-51

 

That leaves 1 roster spot open to bring a player up off the PS in an emergency situation while being able to add a player  to the PS in his place off the street who is eligible

Long Snapper

1. Matt Overton 52

Plus one more player who will be on opening roster. You dont keep less players than 53

[Solon]

I can see us carrying 4 rb's again, We did last year with Richardson, Hill, Tipton, Herron

 

 

In no particular order

 

QB

1.Luck-1

2.Hasselbeck-2

 

RB

1.Gore-3

2.Herron-4

3.Ballard-5

4.Robinson-6

 

WR

1.Johnson-7

2.Hilton-8

3.Moncrief-9

4.Dorsett-10

5.Carter-11

 

TE

1.Fleener-12

2.Allen-13

3.Mcgrath-14

4.Doyle-15

 

O Linemen

1.Castonzo-16

2.Cherilus-17

3.Herremans-18

4.Reitz-19

5.Thornton-20

6.Mewhort-21

7.Harrison-22

8.Holmes-23

9.Louis-24

 

D Linemen

1.Jones-25

2.Chapman-26

3.Langford-27

4.Kerr-28

5.Hughes-29

6.Anderson-30

7.Quarles-31

 

Linebackers

1.Freeman-32

2.Mathis-33

3.Jackson-34

4.Irving-35

5.Werner-36

6.Cole-37

7.Walden-38

8.Newsome-39

9.Hodges/Galea-40

 

CB's

1.Davis-41

2.Toler-42

3.Smith-43

4.Butler-44

5.Who knows at this point, I have not seen a lot of our new guys-45

 

Safety

1.Adams-46

2.Lowery-47

3.Geathers-48

4.Anderson-49

 

Kicker

1.Vinny-50

 

Punter

1.Mcafee-51

 

That leaves 1 roster spot open to bring a player up off the PS in an emergency situation while being able to add a player  to the PS in his place off the street who is eligible

 

I don't know about Smith beating out Butler for the slot position. Butler has played very well for us in that particular spot. I think he has a better chance at beating Toler for the #2 spot than Butler for the slot.

[RealityIsLuck]

What will our OL look like?

 

Costonzo is a lock at LT, but everything else is up in the air.

 

Will Mewhort or Herremans play RT?

 

Holmes or Harrison at C?

Who steps up as a starter at OG if Mewhort or Herremans play RT?

[scooter4910]

who has to bunk with who?? i'd be praying to room with patty mac because he sets my loins on fire

You rang?

[jskinnz]

Robinson is a lock to make the roster. I honestly have him as a better RB than Boom

But due to what Boom gave us last year he'll be a lock at #2, it's his job to lose

 

Not sure you understand the definition of "lock."

[Gavin]

Long Snapper

1. Matt Overton 52

Plus one more player who will be on opening roster. You dont keep less players than 53

Somehow I always forget Overton, It never fails

[Defjamz26]

Who starts on the O-Line and where?

Who starts at SS, Geathers or Lowery?

Will Ballard make the team?

Those are the biggest questions for me.

[TKnight24]

Somehow I always forget Overton, It never fails

You really do

You did it last year too. Hopefully he doesn't read the forum around this time of year every year or he'd be hunting your head