Colts @ Bills: Post-Game Thread

[1959Colts]

ILBs Freeman and Jackson both are terrible.

[jabbanobadda]

4 straight years where when we lose, we lose badly

It's teams with worst rosters who don't get blown out as much as us

It's honestly baffling

#suckycoachessuck 

[Flash7]

The result of the game is what I thought it would be. Our O-line was man handled all game long. I just don't understand why Grigson hasn't thrown everything at building this position. 

 

Before too much credit is given to the defense or the D-line in particular, we were down 24-0. The Bills went passive, which made the defense appear to play better.

 

The Colts had a lot of mistakes, (holding and fumbles) which played a huge role in the outcome of this game. 

[RockThatBlue]

Really first round pick gets like 10 snaps in the game I blame coaching

Didn't help his case with playing time with the two fumbles

[Coltsince4]

Sorry , but what happen to these bums????????????

[chad hugo]

 

This was supposed to be the greatest shoe on earth...

[DougDew]

I'm worried Cole is washed too. He didn't do anything out there in the preseason or today.

Forgot about that signing.  I guess it was easy too. 

[will426]

Dorsett as wr = good.. punt returner = hell no

Freemen= *

Butler= stay in the damn slot where he belongs

Varga= new kick returner = bad blocker

Moncrief= tall guy who can jump but can't jump nor catch

Aj = butter fingers or just a bad game who knows

Hilton = our offense

Gore= solid running just stopped feeding him

Luck=accuracy issues

Online = horrendous at times

Dline = solid if not for the linebackers not flowing correctly

Pagano= soft a* coach who fails to put in the best player because he's buddy buddy with everyone

Pep= stupid a* OC who doesn't draw up quick passes for 3 qtrs of a game and whips em out in the last qtr like always

[Coltsman1788]

I'm tired of Andrew having to be the one to carry the team....

He wasn't carrying anyone very far today.  Dude had a bad game himself. 

[SilentHill]

Can we start Moore and Irving and bench dq and freeman?

[jvan1973]

Terrible performance all the way around

[Dustin]

On the Bills final TD drive, Clayton Geathers had a 100% sure sack and for some reason he totally stopped moving and allowed Taylor to complete the pass.

[Gavin]

Anderson really had a hell of a game.

Langford really started out great.

Containment on Taylor was comical.....Also 14-19?

We bottled up McCoy well outside 1 22 yard pass play

7 Targets combined between Allen and Fleener of 49 pass attempts....This could have been used more to slow down the Bills pass rush

 

 

It seemed from the start we had no intention of running the ball and thought to jump on them earlier only to find out...Hey that Bills defense is for real

[SDakColts]

The defense didn't even have a chance today. Our offensive struggles kept them on the field a lot, and with the Bills constantly running our D got tired. Also, we were concerned with our D-Line before them game. I thought they played pretty good for the most part. It was our linebackers that really stunk in up today. I am now very concerned about DQ and more so Freeman.

[#12.]

Penalties and poor field position. We moved the ball reasonably well, but those things killed us.

The defense and special teams - what a joke.

Chuck's in game coaching decisions/Pep's play calling - the 52 yarder into the rain and wind. That was the point in the game where they needed to settle things down. You needed some move-the-chains play calling and make sure you get some points before half. They do the opposite, Chuck tries one of his patented 52 yarders into the rain and wind, and that was pretty much the game. Buffalo has a short field and scores again before half.

[Coltsince4]

So are we going to SB??? 

[will426]

Didn't help his case with playing time with the two fumbles

Understood but that's all they can say before the fumbles was he being used? No. Would he have helped with him and Hilton out there? Hell yes. It showed in preseason when Hilton didn't play luck went to Dorsett constantly the same way he does with Hilton but he gets 5wr playing time basically

[RockThatBlue]

Terrible performance all the way around

Agreed. And the score didn't do the game any justice, only a 13 point loss but we were just destroyed in every phase of the game. If Taylor was a great QB we probably lose by 30+

[will426]

The defense didn't even have a chance today. Our offensive struggles kept them on the field a lot, and with the Bills constantly running our D got tired. Also, we were concerned with our D-Line before them game. I thought they played pretty good for the most part. It was our linebackers that really stunk in up today.

been saying that

[will426]

On the Bills final TD drive, Clayton Geathers had a 100% sure sack and for some reason he totally stopped moving and allowed Taylor to complete the pass.

would've called it a roughing a passer

[pgt_rob]

Defense looked better than last year if that says anything. lol WR's need to be more aggressive and fight for the ball. I feel like they were shut down easily with 1 hand on the shoulder or back. Rain didn't help us much tho...

[DougDew]

Andrew Luck was the best QB against the blitz in 2014.

I read that somewhere too. 

[GoColts8818]

Not a good effort today for sure. Colts were extremely sloppy on offense in the first half. I think they protected the starters too much in pre-season. Then when they would get something going they would shot themselves in the foot with a penalty. I didn't understand the lack of trying to run early and why they kept calling curl routes when the Bills corners kept jumping them.

Luck was off today and he is still getting hit too much. The line was better in the second half but I think the Bills backed off because they were up so much.

The offense looks so much better when they go true no huddle hurry up. I wish they would do it more.

Defense got tired and wore down. The lack of a pass rush was disappointing. Butler had a bad day. Davis was really good. Run defense looked good at times and bad at times. Still I expect that to improve as the year goes along. I think there is something to build on there. It's going to take time though.

Special teams were just awful. Other than Luck playing poorly I feel they are the biggest reason the Colts lost. I wouldn't be shocked to see them look for a returner this week.

Hilton's injury is the big story this week though.

[Coltsman1788]

Team shows that they still struggle mightily against good physical football teams in a hostile environment.  We are overhyped right now.  Fortunate to be playing in the AFC South but cursed as well because it doesn't toughen us up enough.

[Deathiltis]

If this team has a good coaching staff the record would look a little different the past couple years. A lot of blame on them.

[IcyRhythms]

I can't stand the Patriots. That said, many "experts" around the league said the Pats and in particular were done after losing to the Dolphins and getting absolutely humiliated by the Chiefs last year. Yeah, that team, ya know, the Pats that many on this forum even counted out went on to win the Superbowl. So much freaking out over one game. See what the next 5-6 games bring and we can talk again.

 

The Bills played better than we did. I've accepted it. They deserve to win

[21isSuperman]

On the Bills final TD drive, Clayton Geathers had a 100% sure sack and for some reason he totally stopped moving and allowed Taylor to complete the pass.

Can you post a gif or link?

 

Geathers had a pretty decent game, from what I remember.  Not great, but not horrible

[SilentHill]

What do you think about that Bills defense now?  We didn't exactly beat the breaks off of them with our vaunted offense...huh?  Some reality was served today with a side of buffalo wings.

Bills defense isn't that good, we shot our own foots easily.

[Bluefire4]

It's Andre's first game and he made some good 3rd down catches that I like to see. He'll be ok.

Vontae is the best.

I like how the D played against the run for most of the game but they can't allow the big runs ever.

I already said it in the preseason that Newsome was a one year wonder. If he can't make plays against a 3rd string offense, he'll never make plays.

First game penalties are normal. Pagano will get that fixed quick.

Dorsett needs more opportunities at WR. Looked good on the last drive.

Moncrief needs to play more aggressive.

I don't think Varga is better than either of the two other RBs. He plays with more heart than Robinson but his pass blocking sucks. Gore has plenty left.

You know we weren't going for that 4th and 5 that deep in the territory

 

In other news:

It was wet and slippery and it was some guys first real game in this offense so I'll let some things slide. Dorsett and Robinson has to play better though.. that's why we kept Ballard as everyone was happy with Robinson.

 

I don't think the offensive line will be good enough to get to the super bowl but hopefully this is just Rex Ryan's genius. 

 

Just have to swallow this until next Monday.

[CanuckColt]

So much wasted in free agency why not go after other players?

Like I said over and over...just spend ALL the dollars on signing 2 or 3 IMPACT FAs.

Forget filling all the holes with over-the-hill-gang players...fill with the draft picks and UDFAs.

[ricker182]

He wasn't carrying anyone very far today. Dude had a bad game himself.

Exactly. That's a main reason why we lost.

He usually carries the team.

[JRnINDY]

1st game:

D line very good (bills are a running team with avg line). Would have several sacks if not as mobile QB)

LB's not so good, slow and look lost.

V Davis beast

Other DB's not good (a passing QB would have ate them up)

OL ok, Bills front are very good and for the most part we did ok)

Gore was good until he stopped getting carries.

Robinson is good and Varga is good. They both might be best as #1's

I think Varga could be a very effective reciever also and should be PR & KR

Moncriff is very soft and scared.

TY needs more seperation and stop giving up.

Main thing: we got out coached. No excuses.

[coltsfanatic24]

Those two wouldn't start on any contender. Both can't cover and inconsistent in the run game. As long as the ILB's are bad the defense will be.

 

ILBs Freeman and Jackson both are terrible.

[Dustin]

Josh McDaniels for HC.

[RockThatBlue]

Anybody else feel like TY gave up on stopping Lucks first interception?

[Coltsman1788]

Bills defense isn't that good, we shot our own foots easily.

Well it was plenty good enough  to beat us 27-14 today.  Rather convincinly...I might add.  You asked why anyone is disregarding our offense?  No one disregards them but they continue to be incredibily inconsistent.  Like Jeckyl and Hyde.  Luck does not take care of the football as well as he needs to.  And what is up with their penchant for slow starts? Same problems that plagued us last year even with the new faces.  But we can at least take solace that this is just week one.   Oh well...on to the Jets. 

[ricker182]

We set the pace with the penalties on the first Drive.

The game practically ended there.

No rhythm after that.

[OLD FAN MAN]

The bills blitzed every play. And receivers weren't getting open. What do you expect

pep call running plays and short passes to the tight ends

[GoColts8818]

I can't stand the Patriots. That said, many "experts" around the league said the Pats and in particular were done after losing to the Dolphins and getting absolutely humiliated by the Chiefs last year. Yeah, that team, ya know, the Pats that many on this forum even counted out went on to win the Superbowl. So much freaking out over one game. See what the next 5-6 games bring and we can talk again.

The Bills played better than we did. I've accepted it. They deserve to win

worth mentioning the Colts started 0-2 last year and finished going 13-4 and a trip to the AFC title game so like pointed out too early to give up on them.

[Dustin]

Anybody else feel like TY gave up on stopping Lucks first interception?

 

There was nothing he could do. Darby was on his hip.