Colts Vs. Bengals Game Day Thread

[James]

23 minutes ago, Scott Pennock said:

No one player wins or loses a game....that is a childish and simplistic statement

 

You can point at some very specific incidents costing the Colts the game.

 

Clayton's boneheaded play that would kept the lead for the Colts.

 

Jack Doyle not protecting the ball after his catch. No doubt Luck would have led the Colts all the way hadn't it been for that fumble.

[DraftMaster]

Just now, AllYouNeedIsLuck said:

how are we gonna make the playoffs?

simple. we aren't.

[Wyldhorsefan]

I bet Chuck is rolling about now

[Flash7]

Just now, oldunclemark said:

If Doyle holds it..we'd have won

Yup, it basically came down to that play. We played well.

[Coltsman1788]

1 minute ago, Stephen said:

plus luck int in red zone

Yep. 

[Wyldhorsefan]

Same old Colts

[Aces101]

Can’t place blame on Vinny for his missed field goal.  It was a 55 yard attempt.

[midwest]

1 minute ago, SteelCityColt said:

 

We were not obviously pathetic today. 

Didn't say we were obviously pathetic.  It was mentioned that once again we blew the game in the fourth quarter and the poster was told to turn in his fan card. It's not like this is the first time we've had a poor fourth quarter.  

[AllYouNeedIsLuck]

Just now, DraftMaster said:

simple. we aren't.

 thats not a good mindset. what's the point then?

[oldunclemark]

Hard loss....we led 23-10, right?

[Turftoe]

Maybe a bit simplistic, but our play to end the first half and failing to do anything to start the second gave cincy reason to be optimistic.

[strt182]

3 minutes ago, Aluckiswolverine said:

This is what happens when we leave it all on Luck to win. Good pass by Luck great play by the Bengals.

fixed it

[Boiler_Colt]

Well, I predicted 34-21 Bengals. I still hate how this all went down. Had to have this one. Could be staring at a very rough first month.

[oldunclemark]

2 minutes ago, Flash7 said:

Yup, it basically came down to that play. We played well.

I was happy with how we played.......we have obvious limitations..but we shouldhave won..up 13

[DraftMaster]

1 minute ago, AllYouNeedIsLuck said:

 thats not a good mindset. what's the point then?

we just need to improve this year, that's all I'm looking for at this point...

[strt182]

1 minute ago, midwest said:

Didn't say we were obviously pathetic.  It was mentioned that once again we blew the game in the fourth quarter and the poster was told to turn in his fan card. It's not like this is the first time we've had a poor fourth quarter.  

It is THIS YEAR. last year is in the past don;t matter. Its a new year. 

[Coltsman1788]

3 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

If Doyle holds it..we'd have won

That ended our hopes but wasn’t the only reason we lost today.  Plenty of mistakes all around.  Tough loss but hopefully one to grow on. 

[Colts_Fan12]

3 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

Maybe play them both a lot

Maybe but I like ebron I've been a fan since he entered the league I think he has tons of potential with luck 

[oldunclemark]

Browns picked off Ben and have tied Pittsburgh 21-21

[HOF19]

First we just lost at home to the Bengals and second …..there IS no worse 4th quarter defense in the ENTIRE NFL then the one that calls Indianapolis home...…… FIX THIS DANG IT !!!!!......Arrgg      I'M OUT.

[DraftMaster]

Looks like the same Chuck Pagano team...

[needanoline63]

Just now, Scott Pennock said:

Turn in your fan card then and stop watching.....

Make me lol

[Trueman]

lol.... well that one stung. 

Tons of positives to be taken from this game , but ..... damn

[Coltsman1788]

2 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

Hard loss....we led 23-10, right?

Yeah thats some Pagano era ish right there.  Lol. 

[midwest]

1 minute ago, strt182 said:

It is THIS YEAR. last year is in the past don;t matter. Its a new year. 

Until they start doing the same stuff as years past.

 

I'm assuming your saying the same thing to the guys who hope Luck returns to his past glory?

[cgi4life]

I don't understand why you guys so down over the first game with basically a whole new team and coaches.  We played well besides a few plays and I'm proud and excited for the season.  I hope super bowl but i Just want a competitive team improving each week with our young talent and new schemes.  WOW SMH

[DraftMaster]

Atlanta: Thanks for making us look better!

 

Colts: u welcome.

[Luca_Colts]

It's so sad to see that the team still only playing 2 quarters on a new season, It feels so bad to lose after being 23-10 lead to such a horrible team that did nothing to deserve the win.

I only hope that we won't be 12-4 on the first quarter and 4-12 by the end of the game.

[King Colt]

Pluses from this game:

A lot of 3rd and shorts,

Luck looked good.

Play calling was mixed well.

Running game was better.

Drives were sustained.

Tough way to lose a game but so it goes. We should all be worried about the mount of pressure Luck saw today. That line just does not work.

[#12.]

Very winnable game, right up to the final 40 seconds.  Their body language in the 4th though.  They're not expecting to win.  

[Dingus McGirt]

And didn't AC look radiant standing there on the sidelines with his flowing locks and thumb buried...thanks, warrior.

[SteelCityColt]

8 minutes ago, midwest said:

Didn't say we were obviously pathetic.  It was mentioned that once again we blew the game in the fourth quarter and the poster was told to turn in his fan card. It's not like this is the first time we've had a poor fourth quarter.  

 I was referring to the other poster..

[ColtsBlueFL]

6 minutes ago, AllYouNeedIsLuck said:

how are we gonna make the playoffs?

 

I read that of the 16 teams that go 0 - 1, an average of only 4 - 5 of those make it to the playoffs. So it is not an easy task, especially for a young team.

[coach kline]

1 minute ago, King Colt said:

Pluses from this game:

A lot of 3rd and shorts,

Luck looked good.

Play calling was mixed well.

Running game was better.

Drives were sustained.

Tough way to lose a game but so it goes. We should all be worried about the mount of pressure Luck saw today. That line just does not work.

Haeg ducked and no consistent pass rush

[Hi-Tek]

Wow...that was a brutal loss.

[Aces101]

Of course Jax opens the season with a road victory.  Dang it

[TheMarine]

Sigh.

 

Playoffs: Was never going to happen this season. All level heads expect a 7-9 to a 9-7 record in a solid AFC.

 

Play calling: With the exception of the lull at the start of the 2nd half, play calling appeared balanced and on point. The ball was coming out mostly quickly with some shots down the field. The Bengals have talent on the D, so a lull was frankly expected once they could get a look at what the Colts were trying to do. We also witnessed the most points scored by the Colts in the 1st half of a game since Luck joined the Colts. Grant was good, TY was efficient for the most part (The Ghost OPI not withstanding). Doyel was making plays late until he didnt. Hynes was flashing great as well in his role. This O will be borderline great IMO by season's end, sans injuries.

 

The D showed a lot today, good and bad. We flashed great especially in the 1st half, and then some simple bone-headed mistakes by youth. We created pressure, and turnovers. We then had guys taking bad angles, horse collars, and PI seemingly all at once.

 

I hate losing. I hate losing more than I love winning. That said, I believe we see growth here which is all we could really ask for. This is a positive step for the Colts, which I can embrace

[ItalianColt]

I think that today we saw some positive things but still much to work on. Luck had a good comeback on track. 

[strt182]

5 minutes ago, midwest said:

Until they start doing the same stuff as years past.

 

I'm assuming your saying the same thing to the guys who hope Luck returns to his past glory?

Yea Luck looked like Luck. He still has work to do. He for sure isnt Done. 

[#12.]

They did force a few turnovers, but outside of that, the D was pretty bad.  With that pass rush, a good QB will eat them alive.