Gore is NOT a Red Zone RB...

[bap1331]

I understand why the Niners would always put Hyde in the Red Zone area. They NEED to sign Donald Brown as 2nd string and move Robinson to 3rd. I do not trust Robinson enough either to carry balls in the red zone...

[Solon]

His entire career says otherwise.

[sfergson727]

Well, he's fumbled twice in the red zone in four games....but otherwise, he's great.  He also dropped a bunch of passes, but who's counting. He's still leaps and bounds better than Trent though.

[Dark Superman]

Donald Brown is a red-zone RB? Hmm.. Do you even watch football?

[ColtsLegacy]

I do agree we need a better #2 RB, but not for your red zone reasons. Josh Robinson is not a reliable back up at this point. If they are going to stick with these backs I'd rather see Varga get Robinson's snaps.

[bap1331]

Donald Brown is a red-zone RB? Hmm.. Do you even watch football?

 

im pretty sure i do. My question is, do you? At this point, hes alot better option than Montee Ball unless theres Ahmad Bradshaw.

 

[JRnINDY]

I understand why the Niners would always put Hyde in the Red Zone area. They NEED to sign Donald Brown as 2nd string and move Robinson to 3rd. I do not trust Robinson enough either to carry balls in the red zone...

Robinson was hit 2 yds behind the line, turned and got whacked on hit ball hand. Great defensive hit, props to the defender. Robinson will be fine.

[21isSuperman]

Well, he's fumbled twice in the red zone in four games....but otherwise, he's great.  He also dropped a bunch of passes, but who's counting. He's A footstool is still leaps and bounds better than Trent though.

There we go

[bababooey]

Does anyone know why Varga was inactive? Also yea Gore needs to go on red zone he blew one game and thankfully because of a terrible kicker he almost blew another.

[Superman]

Does anyone know why Varga was inactive? Also yea Gore needs to go on red zone he blew one game and thankfully because of a terrible kicker he almost blew another.

 

Varga is still in concussion protocol.

[James Harden]

I understand why the Niners would always put Hyde in the Red Zone area. They NEED to sign Donald Brown as 2nd string and move Robinson to 3rd. I do not trust Robinson enough either to carry balls in the red zone...

I agree with you that Robinson is not a #2 RB and need to be move to 3rd but we don't need Brown. We have already have a #2 RB who is playing 3rd string and his name is Tyler Varga. This guy need to be use in power running plays up the gut. I wish the coaching staff would open their eyes. Stop using Varga on special teams and let the man play! 

[HungarianColtsFan]

Holy cow...I guess we also should resign T-Rich. He is still available... /sarcasm/

[sfergson727]

There we go

LOL  I stand corrected, footstool indeed.

[Andrew Luck's Beard]

I agree that we need some speed at the RB position, but I completely disagree with the notion that Gore isn't a redzone back. 2 fumbles doesn't mean he's worthless there. He probably needs to work on his ability to hold onto the football, but the ability to break tackles and fight for extra yardage is what makes someone a good back in those kinds of situations.

[John Waylon]

His fumbles are definitely worthy of an eyebrow raise. It was a good hit for sure, but he's taken hundreds of good hits throughout his career and not coughed it up. 

[Mr.Debonair]

Lamar Miller will be available at the end of the year. We should look at him

[bap1331]

I agree that we need some speed at the RB position, but I completely disagree with the notion that Gore isn't a redzone back. 2 fumbles doesn't mean he's worthless there. He probably needs to work on his ability to hold onto the football, but the ability to break tackles and fight for extra yardage is what makes someone a good back in those kinds of situations.

 

Not saying hes worthless. But 2 fumbles that cost us the game vs the Jets and ALMOST cost us the game against the Jaguars.

[bap1331]

Lamar Miller will be available at the end of the year. We should look at him

 

I hope you are kidding...

[Dustin]

You mean like Ahmad Bradshaw?

[Maniq]

I'm not worried. Not yet.

[Mr.Debonair]

I hope you are kidding...

No he's a good back

[bababooey]

I hope you are kidding...

He's good but LOLphins are only giving him 10 touches a game. Also I have him in fantasy and I'm trying to convince myself he's not a bust yet.

[SDakColts]

Ahmad Bradshaw would be a great addition for a pass catching/redzone back.

[Malakai432]

Not saying hes worthless. But 2 fumbles that cost us the game vs the Jets and ALMOST cost us the game against the Jaguars.

 

His fumble alone didn't cost us the game vs the Jets, you could just as easily say Luck lost us the game vs the Jets. 

[DougDew]

On Gore's two fumble plays, he was a bit unlucky. I'd give him the rock again in those two situations.

[oldunclemark]

His entire career says otherwise.

Gore will come around..He's running hard....big OT run..

Got to hold the ball near the goal line......but he's a proven performer...he'll bounce back

[indyagent17]

He most certainly is a red zone RB as he has been all his career. This issue will pass so let's not write off our best running back in the last three years

[WoolMagnet]

He's fine at goal line. Cant tun when you are contacted in backfield.gore disappointed me today, and it wasn'tvn his running, or even in the dropped passes.

It was his attitude when things weren't going well. He let his frustration show. Not only will this boost the defenss spirits, but more importantly it sets a poor example to the other players and rookies who watch him as a leader and that attitude is contagious. I see it from Fleener at times too. I undestand the frustration and won'tvhold it against him but this team's mental state is fragile.

Also, this tesms serms nervous, uneasy. Like they are waiting tor something bad to happen. This has apparently spread across the whole offense, invluding Luck.

Is it because Pagano always seems on edge and nervous. Just look at his face on sideline. He looks confused and nervous. Those "vibes" transfer to all around.

This team needs a calming influence. Mathis, gore, andre, and the vets need to calm things down. Its an emotional rollercoaster for these guys. For a full 60 minutes..... And sometimes a lil more.

[Nesjan3]

I agree that we need some speed at the RB position, but I completely disagree with the notion that Gore isn't a redzone back. 2 fumbles doesn't mean he's worthless there. He probably needs to work on his ability to hold onto the football, but the ability to break tackles and fight for extra yardage is what makes someone a good back in those kinds of situations.

the guy is near retirement hes probably been coached on how to hold the football for 30 years, there is no more coaching there, I think its just mental errors, nervous being on a new team, under a lot of eyes, in SF nobody looked at him twice he just went in and did his job, here in Indy hes being looked at to revitalize a Colts run game that has been almost non existant since Addai and Edg

[JColts72]

Well he was as a 49er.

[Dark Superman]

Why are you comparing Brown and Ball? They are two different style runners and neither of them are wearing a Colts uniform.

 

I agree. Ahmad Bradshaw is a better fit here, but the guy can't stay on the field. I am the first one here to say that I would love to see Gore and Bradshaw splitting the carries with the Shoe on their helmets.

[Dark Superman]

Most of these Donald Brown highlights are from 5 years ago.. lol.

[ricker182]

Frank Gore is not historically a fumbler and is a good RB.

[bap1331]

His fumble alone didn't cost us the game vs the Jets, you could just as easily say Luck lost us the game vs the Jets. 

 

Naw when the team vibes go up, everything goes up. Like when Dwight Lowery made the interceptions last week. Colts feed off of good plays.

[ReMeDy]

Holy cow...I guess we also should resign T-Rich. He is still available... /sarcasm/

I'd sign him to the practice squad.

[Rhane19]

Yeah, Gore fumbled again at the goalline.... but I don't understand what is the obsession is to sign a RB (Donald Brown) who was cut by the Chargers.  Yeah... he played with us previously, and the majority of his time here he sucked... move on!

[bap1331]

I'd sign him to the practice squad.

 

i wouldnt even sign him as a waterboy.

[krunk]

>> Running backs

What’s with the fumbling? Frank Gore, a veteran who was never known to have an issue with ball security, has two critical fumbles in three games. He said he has been dealing with a finger injury that makes it difficult to grip the ball with his left hand. Rookie Josh Robinson lost a fumble as well, something he showed signs of in the preseason and season opener.

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/10/05/thumbs-updown-colts-defenders-step-up-andre-johnson-struggles-continue/73247560/

[ProblChld32]

I understand why the Niners would always put Hyde in the Red Zone area. They NEED to sign Donald Brown as 2nd string and move Robinson to 3rd. I do not trust Robinson enough either to carry balls in the red zone...

 

I dont agree with this statement, now the 2 fumbles are unlike Gore but he is more than capable of punching it in the endzone. Donald brown i would NOT call him a Redzone Back he is more of a scat/chang of pace back. The speed would be nice but we dont need him.

[bluebombers87]

Of the two fumbles one was a fluke (dude just dropped the ball). The other was just a good precision hit. Tip of the hat to the Jags player on that one.

If Varga can come out playing like he was then I'd say we don't need another RB. Robinson is young and should stay 3rd stringer to see how he develops.

Not worried about Gore.