Running Backs (Tail)

[likm]

Do the Colts need to spend a draft pick on a RB? Should we go after a free agent RB? I personally love Joseph and I will never forget what he done for us that Super Bowl year. Problem with Addai is no break away speed. Donald has not really impressed me and he is tackled easily along with being a below average blocker. Delone, I like this kid other then the fumbles but I just dont see him as the answer yet. What about Evans? Should we upgrade at RB or what? Thanks

[ruksak]

We're fine at RB. I like the field as it sits. Two first rounders and a third rounder that looked great last year in his debut. Brown just needs a different system to excel, I thought he'd done well to show that over the last two years.

[21isSuperman]

We're fine at RB. I like the field as it sits. Two first rounders and a third rounder that looked great last year in his debut. Brown just needs a different system to excel, I thought he'd done well to show that over the last two years.

Agree fully. If we do bring in a RB to training camp, I would only want it to be an undrafted rookie, I don't want to see us spending a draft pick when there is talent available at bigger positions of need

[Happy2BeHere]

*F*GH*darn*S*E* donald!

[likm]

*F*GH*darn*S*E* donald!

lol....that was classic.

[ColtJ82]

I think if we improve the O-line, the RB situation will take care of itself.

[likm]

We're fine at RB. I like the field as it sits. Two first rounders and a third rounder that looked great last year in his debut. Brown just needs a different system to excel, I thought he'd done well to show that over the last two years.

I haer ya. I am not of the opinion we need a new RB but I believe a more dominant back like we had with Edge would take the heat off the QB and O line.

[likm]

Agree fully. If we do bring in a RB to training camp, I would only want it to be an undrafted rookie, I don't want to see us spending a draft pick when there is talent available at bigger positions of need

I guess the pick could be used more wisely as we have bigger needs elsewhere.

[likm]

Just curious who you all think should be the starter, back up, third string?

[21isSuperman]

Just curious who you all think should be the starter, back up, third string?

Addai is the starter, no question. Back up, I would say it's an open competition. Brown had a better year, but Carter was a rookie. So who does better in training camp and OTAs, see who does better in the preseason, and go from there

[likm]

Addai is the starter, no question. Back up, I would say it's an open competition. Brown had a better year, but Carter was a rookie. So who does better in training camp and OTAs, see who does better in the preseason, and go from there

I like Addai as the starter also but I asked only because in the past a lot of posters ripped Addai for "dancing" too much. I think thats Addais style and he is very good at what I call "juking" not dancing. Addai looks very quick when healthy but once he breaks thru he has no break away spped but I am a big fan of Joseph.

[KeyserSoza]

We need a new RB. We have two 3rd down backs and one that has fumbling issues.

[21isSuperman]

I like Addai as the starter also but I asked only because in the past a lot of posters ripped Addai for "dancing" too much. I think thats Addais style and he is very good at what I call "juking" not dancing. Addai looks very quick when healthy but once he breaks thru he has no break away spped but I am a big fan of Joseph.

Yeah, Addai isn't ever going to be the fastest guy on an NFL field; he is quicker than he is fast, and there's nothing wrong with that. He doesn't have the break away speed, but because he is so quick, he is difficult to tackle in the open field

[21isSuperman]

We need a new RB. We have two 3rd down backs and one that has fumbling issues.

Addai and Brown have both shown that they are solid backs as long as the line does a decent job of blocking. And Carter was a rookie, you're already going to give up on him?

[doogansquest]

Break away speed in a running back is pretty rare anyways, and not worth the money. How many Super Bowls have Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson been to? They haven't made their respective QB's a whole lot better either.

To me, it's just not worth the picks or money it requires to get that "next-level" HB anymore. Besides, Addai does absolutely everything we need from a back in this system (which will continue for a few more years), and both Brown and Carter showed promise despite not having Peyton Manning around to take the attention off of them.

[Coltsarerich]

the colts suck at finding rbs. I think they should hire a search committee like the bears did to find dick jauron back in the day.

[KeyserSoza]

Addai and Brown have both shown that they are solid backs as long as the line does a decent job of blocking. And Carter was a rookie, you're already going to give up on him?

No, I'm not ready to give up on him . But I am just sick of waiting for a productive running game that we really havent had since Edge.

[likm]

the colts suck at finding rbs. I think they should hire a search committee like the bears did to find dick jauron back in the day.

Son the Colts have actually had some very good running backs. Lydell Mitcell, Faulk, Eric Dickerson, Joe Washington, Edge, Addai.

I take it er a young person.

[21isSuperman]

No, I'm not ready to give up on him . But I am just sick of waiting for a productive running game that we really havent had since Edge.

I would say that's because the line isn't as great. When the offensive line does a decent job of blocking, our backs can run well. One game that really sticks out for me is the Giants game we had in week 2 a few years ago. The O-line did a very good job of opening running lanes and we had something like 138 yards running.

[oldunclemark]

We play almost exclusively indoors and in warm weather cities...

We have the greatest QB of the last 10 years and we're drafting the greatest prospect of the last 20 years.

We're probably not going to run the ball a lot...

[Smitto]

Donnald will most likely be the starter next year... the colts will definitely be going with a FB more often and its clear that Brown is the better runner with and without a FB.. what i think is interesting is how much the colts will use Carter, its clear the guy can run the ball... he just needs to take care of it better.

[coltsfansince65]

I know this is a crazy idea but.......I don't think the Giants are gonna resign Jacobs...................

[21isSuperman]

I know this is a crazy idea but.......I don't think the Giants are gonna resign Jacobs...................

No thanks. He isn't what he used to be

[KeyserSoza]

No thanks. He isn't what he used to be

Plus we might see some unwanted helmets thrown into the crowd.....................

[KeyserSoza]

One rb I would like to see here is Michael Bush.

[likm]

We play almost exclusively indoors and in warm weather cities...

We have the greatest QB of the last 10 years and we're drafting the greatest prospect of the last 20 years.

We're probably not going to run the ball a lot...

Yeah but isnt that the reason we lost in New England all those years. Also isnt that the reason we cant convert on third and short that cost us those playoff games in San Diego or even at home. I think we all agree that we need a better running game. The Colts offense was at its best when Edge was here with the threat of run and we could play action pass.

[likm]

I would say that's because the line isn't as great. When the offensive line does a decent job of blocking, our backs can run well. One game that really sticks out for me is the Giants game we had in week 2 a few years ago. The O-line did a very good job of opening running lanes and we had something like 138 yards running.

No matter how good the O line gets our running backs are not going to do what Edge did for us.

[21isSuperman]

Plus we might see some unwanted helmets thrown into the crowd.....................

Lucas Oil Stadium might want to hire him as a vendor...he does have a good history of throwing memorabilia to the fans

[21isSuperman]

No matter how good the O line gets our running backs are not going to do what Edge did for us.

Edge was a top 5 pick though. Extremely talented coming out of college and one of the best backs in the country. We haven't had the luxury of being able to select in the top 5 very much recently. If we did, we could have had talents like Adrian Peterson. Regardless, a great O-line can make an average/good back look great. And if Peyton is back, we don't ned a 1500-1600 yard rusher. 1000 yards is good, average 4-5 yards per carry, and keep the defense honest so Peyton can use the play action.

[CCH]

We should cut Addai and draft Chris Polk out of Washington in the 4th round if he's there. Our RB lineup next year should be Brown/Polk/Carter. I'm sick of Addai always being hurt, and when he's not hurt he averaged 3.7 ypc to Brown's 4.8. I was a big fan of Addai but he's lost more than a step and is just not good anymore. I think we should draft Polk because a lot of young QB's are successful because they have a go-to receiver and a great running back.

Ryan/White/Turner

Roethlisberger/Ward/Bettis

P.Manning/Harrison/Edge

Flacco/Boldin/Rice

E.Manning/Burress/Barber

Dalton/Green/Benson

And I'm sure there's a lot more, so we should draft Polk and have a Luck/Wayne(?)/Polk for the future. It is in our best interest to do so. And I'm tired of average running backs!

[likm]

We should cut Addai and draft Chris Polk out of Washington in the 4th round if he's there. Our RB lineup next year should be Brown/Polk/Carter. I'm sick of Addai always being hurt, and when he's not hurt he averaged 3.7 ypc to Brown's 4.8. I was a big fan of Addai but he's lost more than a step and is just not good anymore. I think we should draft Polk because a lot of young QB's are successful because they have a go-to receiver and a great running back.

Ryan/White/Turner

Roethlisberger/Ward/Bettis

P.Manning/Harrison/Edge

Flacco/Boldin/Rice

E.Manning/Burress/Barber

Dalton/Green/Benson

And I'm sure there's a lot more, so we should draft Polk and have a Luck/Wayne(?)/Polk for the future. It is in our best interest to do so. And I'm tired of average running backs!

I remember when Peyton was first drafted and everyone was excited about "the triplets". Way back then everyone believed that was the key to a great offense was a great QB, RB and WR. Now you need more then that.......having triplets is just the start. Now u need multiple weapons on O to be a good offense. When we were a exciting O we had a Pro Bowl RB, WR, QB, TE and a good slot receiver a good 2nd WR.

We were so fun to watch back then and we could score from anywhere on the field and I knew we would put up 30 points on any D even the great Raven D.

[CCH]

I remember when Peyton was first drafted and everyone was excited about "the triplets". Way back then everyone believed that was the key to a great offense was a great QB, RB and WR. Now you need more then that.......having triplets is just the start. Now u need multiple weapons on O to be a good offense. When we were a exciting O we had a Pro Bowl RB, WR, QB, TE and a good slot receiver a good 2nd WR.

We were so fun to watch back then and we could score from anywhere on the field and I knew we would put up 30 points on any D even the great Raven D.

True you do need more than a triplets to be successful, but I still think we have a pretty good offense! Garcon is a very good 2nd WR and Collie is a very good slot receiver, and I'm a big fan of Tamme. We just need to build up the O-Line, and draft Luck and Polk. Sign Nicks or Grubbs and draft Zeitler or Osemele and we have a very explosive offense again.

And man, do I miss those days...

[Blackhawk4]

Addai is the starter, no question. Back up, I would say it's an open competition. Brown had a better year, but Carter was a rookie. So who does better in training camp and OTAs, see who does better in the preseason, and go from there

I'm wouldn't say no question, but If I had to make a likely choice then I'd go with Addai. The chances of Addai being the start are nearly locked if Peyton comes back, but if not then you can make the case Donald needs to start over Addai if he can carry on his performance from last year.

[mystrymaster]

Give Donald a full back and he its a more than capable back.

[indyman411]

I don't think we need to invest a draft pick in a RB. I think the Colts will keep Addai as the starter (until Brown shows he can be the lead back as he should happen this year), Brown and Carter. Don't forget Evans is on the practice squad. I think he'll be on the team this year. The RB situation is in good condition and should use the draft picks on DT, SS, CB, OL.

[number28]

I wouldn't mind seeing a good HB in Indy.

We haven't had one in 8 years.

[number28]

the colts suck at finding rbs. I think they should hire a search committee like the bears did to find dick jauron back in the day.

umm no...Marshall Faulk and Edgerrin James are some of the best RB's in the history of the league. Oh and didn't we have Eric Dickerson once? I think we did pretty well with backs in our history.

I agree for the past 7-8 years we haven't had a good RB tho. Addai is average compared to other NFL backs and he played with a great O-line most of his career here.

[BNS]

I think if we improve the O-line, the RB situation will take care of itself.

That's the bottom line. If they create running lanes, anyone can be a good RB. We have ample talent at the RB position.

[betheafan41]

Do the Colts need to spend a draft pick on a RB? Should we go after a free agent RB? I personally love Joseph and I will never forget what he done for us that Super Bowl year. Problem with Addai is no break away speed. Donald has not really impressed me and he is tackled easily along with being a below average blocker. Delone, I like this kid other then the fumbles but I just dont see him as the answer yet. What about Evans? Should we upgrade at RB or what? Thanks

Donald brown is starting to show what he can do, 600 yards in half a season isnt to bad. Delone Carter when given the full oppertunity i believe can be a 1,000 yard rusher. from what i saw the last 6 games when they put a FB back there they were running the heck out of the ball and picking up yards each carry. some of them after being hit. between carter and brown combined ran for over 1,000 yards. RB's are fine, but adding someone like rainey in the 5th or 6th round for ST help wouldnt hurt though

[betheafan41]

umm no...Marshall Faulk and Edgerrin James are some of the best RB's in the history of the league. Oh and didn't we have Eric Dickerson once? I think we did pretty well with backs in our history.

I agree for the past 7-8 years we haven't had a good RB tho. Addai is average compared to other NFL backs and he played with a great O-line most of his career here.

Addai ran over 1,000 yards twice and then was hit with the injury bug.