Tolzien will do just fine...It's defense that worries me..

[tfunky14]

I'm not real concern with starting Tolzien as the Steelers defense is not that good at all. The Colts will score points but I'm more concern with the Colt's defense and containing the Steelers's Offense.

[jvan1973]

15 minutes ago, tfunky14 said:

I'm not real concern with starting Tolzien as the Steelers defense is not that good at all. The Colts will score points but I'm more concern with the Colt's defense and containing the Steelers's Offense.

What have you seen from Tolzien to.make you think he will be able to move the ball?  They will stack the box and blitz the whole game

[tfunky14]

Decent stats this pre season

Buffalo  12/23  140yds  1TD

Ravens 13/18  113yds  1TD

Bengels 11/12 88 yds 

 

[tfunky14]

By the way the Ravens are #1 in defense this year

[achcolts]

1 minute ago, tfunky14 said:

By the way the Ravens are #1 in defense this year

 

But it was also preseason 

[csmopar]

8 minutes ago, tfunky14 said:

By the way the Ravens are #1 in defense this year

FYI..... they didn't play their starters that game

[Mr.Debonair]

Keep telling yourself that!

[jvan1973]

19 minutes ago, tfunky14 said:

Decent stats this pre season

Buffalo  12/23  140yds  1TD

Ravens 13/18  113yds  1TD

Bengels 11/12 88 yds 

 

Playing against guys who are no longer in the league.  

[runthepost]

19 minutes ago, tfunky14 said:

19 minutes ago, tfunky14 said:

Decent stats this pre season

Buffalo  12/23  140yds  1TD

Ravens 13/18  113yds  1TD

Bengels 11/12 88 yds 

 

 

[runthepost]

25 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

What have you seen from Tolzien to.make you think he will be able to move the ball?  They will stack the box and blitz the whole game

I'm calling it now we will probably sub in Morris because Tolzien will get killed

[Derakynn]

The defense will have an even harder time being that they will be on the field for 50 mins. 

[BullsColtsFan1]

I think Tolzein will get sacked at least 5 times, I think he'll throw at least 2 picks and lose one fumble.  The Colts only hope to score is Gore or the defense forcing turnovers to give the offense a short field (which really hasn't happened all year). I think the Steelers win 35-9. 

[Qwiz]

4 minutes ago, BullsColtsFan1 said:

I think Tolzein will get sacked at least 5 times, I think he'll throw at least 2 picks and lose one fumble.  The Colts only hope to score is Gore or the defense forcing turnovers to give the offense a short field (which really hasn't happened all year). I think the Steelers win 35-9. 

I think you're right. The onus is obviously on the run game now. The Steelers aren't going to be afraid of Tolzien. 

[Gavin]

Bingo

[BullsColtsFan1]

9 minutes ago, QwizBoy said:

I think you're right. The onus is obviously on the run game now. The Steelers aren't going to be afraid of Tolzien. 

Agreed.  The Browns wouldn't even be scared of Tolzein. 

[Luck2Hilton4TD]

I'm worried about Tolzien. He didn't show much in the preseason.

[IinD]

Wish I had that type of outlook.

 

This has the makings of a 'burn the tape' game where you take nothing away from it except a 35-7 loss in the box score.

[chad72]

They've installed RoboCop vision for Tolzien.

 

Why do we get stuck with Wisconsin QB backups? #kidding

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

Forget pre- season.... he has 1 yd to 5 picks in his career

[OffensivelyPC]

Lol pre-season. Too funny...

[IinD]

26 minutes ago, GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE said:

Forget pre- season.... he has 1 yd to 5 picks in his career

Solid...lol

[tfunky14]

I know preseason 

 

but i I do know the Steelers defense is ranked 26th

[GoColtsWin]

1 hour ago, QwizBoy said:

I think you're right. The onus is obviously on the run game now. The Steelers aren't going to be afraid of Tolzien. 

QFT. Run game/Defense has to carry the day. Maybe Patty Mac and Money can make the day easier also. 

[krunk]

Maybe Tolzien can pull off a Jimmy Garappolo.  You never know,  everbody was all doom and gloom about the Pats when Brady was suspended and Garappolo did his thing.   Scott strikes me as the type that can manage.

[GoColtsWin]

Steelers D isn't as scary as they used to be. It's their Offense that's scary usually. 

[Introspect]

2 hours ago, Mr.Debonair said:

Keep telling yourself that!

Some dudes are delusional Mr. D 

[NorthernBlue]

Man. I just don't know. I usually find myself more in between optimism and pessimism. But I don't think I've had less hope for a football game than I do tomorrow (aside from the entire 2011 season). 

 

Tolzien is who he is. A career backup. At least some of the other backups who have played well recently were either 1) Young and had some upside or 2) Had an amazing team behind them too.
 

Even when fully health, I'd put the Colts roster in the bottom third of the league. It's just that Luck would be able to mask at least 50 % of that. Now that he's gone, I just don't know how the Colts will be able to keep up with a Steeler offense that is bound to put up 35 + on Indy's leaky defense.

 

I see Indy maybe hanging in for a quarter or two, and then just unraveling at half time.

 

Steelers win 45-17

[LockeDown]

I do think Morris would fare better.   Those running QBs are pretty successful until teams get enough game tape on them.  For one game, I think he could scramble and get the ball in our WR's hands.  

[krunk]

If Tolzien can put together some consistent drives and not do a lot of 3 and out stuff then I feel better.  Those large scores are mostly from the offense not putting together any consistent drives to give the defense a break.

[1959Colts]

21 minutes ago, GoColtsWin said:

Steelers D isn't as scary as they used to be. It's their Offense that's scary usually. 

 

The Steelers defense gave the Browns fits with stunts and blitzes. 

Our Achilles heel.

[Architects08]

How can anyone be confident in Tolzien? Colts will lose big. 

[The Peytonator]

If I've learned anything through the years of watching football, it's that football is weird. It would not shock me to see Tolzien put up 4 TDs, pull out a freak win, and for everyone on the forum to be questioning if Luck is overrated. Pittsburgh will not have much film on the guy, and that plays to our advantage.

 

Stranger things have happened than for a career backup QB to come in and beat a .500 team at home.

[Carlos Danger]

Maybe.... Stranger things have happened, but I won't hold my breath...

 

A win would be huge... like massive. 

[Jules]

With Luck I was absolutely convinced we were going to pull the upset in a big night game at home. 

 

Now? I have no idea what to think of this Tolzien, sigh.........well he can't be worse then Curtis Painter.

 

[Stephen]

45 minutes ago, Jules said:

With Luck I was absolutely convinced we were going to pull the upset in a big night game at home. 

 

Now? I have no idea what to think of this Tolzien, sigh.........well he can't be worse then Curtis Painter.

 

Curtis painter 6 tds and 13 ints in 8 games started. tolzien 1 td and 5 ints in 2 games started. tolzien did hit on five plays of 25 yards or more in one game, but that is the only thing good about him.

[mahagga73]

I'm watching Tolzien in preseason action, he has zero arm strength. Not good. 

[Stephen]

it's going to be a 4 plus td beat down

[Austin Leonard]

I dont have much faith,but Steelers defense and run game isnt what it use to be,still have to account for bell on screens and in the slot,Antonio we will have to try an blanket but outside of him its no big name receivers to stress,Who knows this is Scotts first action he could come out with his fresh legs and arm over a defense on short rest and make something happen.Good thing im off Fri cause there will be lots of beer to be had.

[Austin Leonard]

As long as we put in a plan like with Hassleback,quick routes etc we have speed all over the place,let frank do his thing because there's 10 days in between to rest up.Hoping for a Thanksgiving day Miracle,besides when asked to go into prevent and play 10 yards off,the defense has been playing much better as of late,titans came in with a high octane run game and decent pass game and for the most part were shut down,even though depleted its still no task to slow Rodgers down either,Big Ben i dont think is still back to normal after the knee so get him off his spot and lets see what we can make happen.

[IinD]

Defense will be gassed because Tolzien won't be able to sustain drives.

 

It'll unravel quickly regardless of the whole 'keep the hope' sentiment.

 

Acting like losing Luck isn't a big deal is crazy talk. Even if Tolz gets a lead you really think our D isn't going to blow several coverages when guys like Brown go deep? Ben will feast on our terrible defense. 

 

Just enjoy thanksgiving dinner because you won't like watching this game. I had a little hope until I heard the Luck news.