Roster Moves

[TKnight24]

#colts G Harland Gunn out of The U. 6-2, 310. Since 2012, 12 games, 1 start. Been with Cowboys, Saints, Falcons, Pats.

— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51)

August 21, 2015

#colts G Harland Gunn out of The U. 6-2, 310. Since 2012, 12 games, 1 start. Been with Cowboys, Saints, Falcons, Pats.

[TKnight24]

The Colts have signed G Harland Gunn and waived WR L.T. Smith. Adding offensive line depth with Thornton injured. #Colts

— Josh Wilson (@JoshWilsonSB)

August 21, 2015

The Colts have signed G Harland Gunn and waived WR L.T. Smith. Adding offensive line depth with Thornton injured. #Colts

[csmopar]

hmmm seems thorton's injury may be lingering more than thought

[bananabucket]

hmmm seems thorton's injury may be lingering more than thought

 

 

We did bring in THE Harland Gunn after all.

[coltsfansince65]

Did L.T. Smith even get on the field?

[TKnight24]

Did L.T. Smith even get on the field?

Nope

[Colt Forty-Five]

He did have a meeting with Pagano to get his release form letter and he did say "thanks for the zero-opportunity at receiver maybe you have a spot I can fill on OL, I am sure I could do just as well as what you have there now" .... LOL!

[Luckynumber12]

Awesome another Hurricane Add To Gore Hilton Johnson Dorsett welcome aboard MR Gunn let's hope your more consistent than Thornton

[Smonroe]

Awesome another Hurricane Add To Gore Hilton Johnson Dorsett welcome aboard MR Gunn let's hope your more consistent than Thornton

I don't think he'll need permanent housing, maybe he can stay at one of their houses.

[TKnight24]

I don't think he'll need permanent housing, maybe he can stay at one of their houses.

That's messed up

[Johnny Bui]

Maybe we really need to re-evaluate our OL coach

[PrincetonTiger]

This doesn't sound good for HT

[CanuckColt]

hmmm seems thorton's injury may be lingering more than thought

Yeah...a real cause for concern, Thornton is hurt way too often.

The Colts may not be able to depend on him even as a backup.

[Gavin]

Actually him and Thornton would be probably neck and neck......Neither can pick up a Stunt or late blitz..Thornton has more power. Gun is very mobile....probably moreso then Thornton actually....But his awareness on the move needs a lot of work, Also needs to learn to not lean into his blocks, It causes him to slip off some blocks and not able to recover on double moves. Can seal off a D Lineman though...Not going to drive many off the ball though, started in Atlanta week 5 last year vs the Giants

[SOMDColtsfan]

Sign Evan Mathis and be done with it?

[Luckynumber12]

Or ramp up Thomas ? Or cut Thomas and find a vet for vet minimum like clabo switch to guard !

[BOTT]

Or ramp up Thomas ? Or cut Thomas and find a vet for vet minimum like clabo switch to guard !

Or find a guard that can actually play

[GwinnettColt]

I would love to have Thomas on the field but he isn't durable.

 

With Thornton injured, why not take a look at Mathis?  (though I'm sure they've had this discussion).

 

It's too late to bring in guys to fill camp spots.  They need to plan for the season.  Gunn was cut by the Falcons.   The Falcons.  

[Dark_Indy]

You mean another Mianapolis Hurricolt?

[TKnight24]

I would love to have Thomas on the field but he isn't durable.

With Thornton injured, why not take a look at Mathis? (though I'm sure they've had this discussion).

It's too late to bring in guys to fill camp spots. They need to plan for the season. Gunn was cut by the Falcons. The Falcons.

Could be the team or offense type. Just cause he was cut by a team that desperately needs helps doesn't mean he's a bad player.

[Smonroe]

Could be the team or offense type. Just cause he was cut by a team that desperately needs helps doesn't mean he's a bad player.

Not sure I always can agree with that, but it does happen. Especially when there's a regime change.

He lasted, what, 3 days with the Pats? And they're not exactly deep at G either.

[TKnight24]

Not sure I always can agree with that, but it does happen. Especially when there's a regime change.

He lasted, what, 3 days with the Pats? And they're not exactly deep at G either.

I'm not saying that's for sure what happened in this case, just possible

[ColtsBlueFL]

I would love to have Thomas on the field but he isn't durable.

 

With Thornton injured, why not take a look at Mathis?  (though I'm sure they've had this discussion).

 

It's too late to bring in guys to fill camp spots.  They need to plan for the season.  Gunn was cut by the Falcons.   The Falcons.  

 

 

Yes, so was another vet guard Justin Blalock (who has decided to retire).  I think two things drove those(and other) decisions. Clearing some cap space, and second, Kyle Shanahan instituting a Zone Blocking scheme (notably the wide or outside zone).  I think even Jon Asamoah has lost his starting spot , but he is still on the team.  Complete and total O line remake in Atlanta.