Clayton Geathers could be x-factor for colts defense

[RockThatBlue]

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/08/06/rookie-clayton-geathers-factor-colts-defense/31216257

Good write up by Holder on Geathers. The more I read about Geathers the more I love this pick.

[CR91]

im surprised geathers is getting more attention then anderson or even smith

[RockThatBlue]

im surprised geathers is getting more attention then anderson or even smith

Geathers will most likely get lots of playing time. That's probably why.

[akcolt]

im surprised geathers is getting more attention then anderson or even smith

Smith is a little surprising but what can Anderson do we just got in pads yesterday. There has been a lot more opportunity for DB's and WR's to look good.

Anderson's best chance to shine is in preseason and the Bears scrimmage. Anyone remember a date on the scrimmage or is it scrimmages?

[GoColts8818]

Everything I am hearing about him he has been a quiet stud of camp so far.  Hopefully he's our next Bethea who can lock down one of the safety spots for roughly the next 10 years. 

[Smonroe]

Smith is a little surprising but what can Anderson do we just got in pads yesterday. There has been a lot more opportunity for DB's and WR's to look good.

Anderson's best chance to shine is in preseason and the Bears scrimmage. Anyone remember a date on the scrimmage or is it scrimmages?

Smith is getting attention, but it's the negative kind. He's been getting burned a bit. Nothing to be concerned about, he'll come around.

[RockThatBlue]

Everything I am hearing about him he has been a quiet stud of camp so far. Hopefully he's our next Bethea who can lock down one of the safety spots for roughly the next 10 years.

I hope he can be Bob Sanders like, without the injury issues.

[RockThatBlue]

Smith is getting attention, but it's the negative kind. He's been getting burned a bit. Nothing to be concerned about, he'll come around.

Yup, rookie corners almost always have a rough time. But since pagano is a great db coach I'm sure in time smith will be fine.

[GoColts8818]

I hope he can be Bob Sanders like, without the injury issues.

Me too, I didn't mean like Bethea in terms of player just in terms of knowing he's back there and not having to worry about it. 

[TKnight24]

Smith is a little surprising but what can Anderson do we just got in pads yesterday. There has been a lot more opportunity for DB's and WR's to look good.

Anderson's best chance to shine is in preseason and the Bears scrimmage. Anyone remember a date on the scrimmage or is it scrimmages?

August 19th-21st

We play them the 22nd

[GoColts8818]

Me too, I didn't mean like Bethea in terms of player just in terms of knowing he's back there and not having to worry about it. 

Although I should be clear, we could do a lot worse than if he turns out to be like Bethea the player

[Derakynn]

Not surprised to hear that Smith is struggling. Going against one of the best quarterbacks with one of the best WR corps. I would expect it to be a rough time, but should be useful in development. 

Really looking forward to seeing Geathers out there in preseason. 

[SOMDColtsfan]

Had never heard of Geathers til after we drafted him. Watched the Youtube highlight tape and I was floored. His burst to the ball and hard hitting tackles along with most times the ball carrier went down after first contact really jumps off the screen. It was a highlight tape so didn't get too amped up over it thinking well there must be flaws, but this is great news and hopefully a great beginning to big things to come! 

[ColtsLegacy]

Had never heard of Geathers til after we drafted him. Watched the Youtube highlight tape and I was floored. His burst to the ball and hard hitting tackles along with most times the ball carrier went down after first contact really jumps off the screen. It was a highlight tape so didn't get too amped up over it thinking well there must be flaws, but this is great news and hopefully a great beginning to big things to come!

I watched 2 full games on him and they were equally impressive.

[ColtStronger]

Yup, rookie corners almost always have a rough time. But since pagano is a great db coach I'm sure in time smith will be fine.

Yes, CB is not an easy position to play if you're a rookie.  Furthermore the WR's he's going against arent the typical depth receivers.  I firmly believe most of the WR's in camp could see significant playing time on other teams.  It is a talented bunch of guys.  I don't think Smith will be fully developed for 3-4 years!

[lollygagger8]

Super excited to see this guy cover TE's. Actually I wold be excited to see anyone not named DQ cover TE's. 

[Steamboat_Shaun]

im surprised geathers is getting more attention then anderson or even smith

 

I can't say I'm surprised honestly. Safety was a huge void for the Colts this offseason, so much so that everyone on this forum was totally and completely sold on taking a safety in the first round. It looks like they found someone who they feel is every bit the player Landon Collins is, just a few rounds later in the draft.

[ColtsLegacy]

I can't say I'm surprised honestly. Safety was a huge void for the Colts this offseason, so much so that everyone on this forum was totally and completely sold on taking a safety in the first round. It looks like they found someone who they feel is every bit the player Landon Collins is, just a few rounds later in the draft.

LB and Saftey are both big weaknesses. So it makes sense a tweener is getting a lot of attention.

[Steamboat_Shaun]

LB and Saftey are both big weaknesses. So it makes sense a tweener is getting a lot of attention.

 

I feel a lot better about our LB depth than I do our safeties.

[Dark Superman]

Geathers could end up being one of few steals of this years draft..

 

Our coaches have been doing nothing but praising him, and he seems to be embracing the opportunity.

[RockThatBlue]

He's playing with the 1s in pass coverage drills today

[el duderino]

Josh Wilson (Stampede Blue) via twitter

Clayton Geathers getting time with first team at inside linebacker alongside Jerrell Freeman in passing situation

[SteelDragon]

I'm as curious about this guy as I am Dorsett. I hope he approaches Bob Sanders - like play-making ability.

I really felt going into the draft, Grigson needed to hit it out of the park this year. All early indications are that he has, in fact.

[Defjamz26]

Not surprised to hear that Smith is struggling. Going against one of the best quarterbacks with one of the best WR corps. I would expect it to be a rough time, but should be useful in development. 

Really looking forward to seeing Geathers out there in preseason.

All of that will benefit him though. Andrew Luck is an elite QB so going against him will make him better. Plus he gets to cover T.Y., Moncrief, and AJ. Tall order but it'll all party off. Gotta beat the best to be the best. He honestly couldn't have landed in a better position.

[RockThatBlue]

All of that will benefit him though. Andrew Luck is an elite QB so going against him will make him better. Plus he gets to cover T.Y., Moncrief, and AJ. Tall order but it'll all party off. Gotta beat the best to be the best. He honestly couldn't have landed in a better position.

Agreed. He's going against some of the best NFL WRs in practice.