Christine Michael

[Shepman]

So I have a theory on why Michael is 4th on the depth chart.  I believe he is targeted as the running back that will be replaced when Turbin is eligible.  By keeping him 4th they attempt to limit controversy when this happens.  My opinion is he should be starting with Mack out but Ballard and Coach has decided he will be odd man out regardless.  Probably a lot to do with Rookie contracts.  

[Fisticuffs111]

I think most everybody expects him to be the odd man out when Turbin comes back.

 

Even if he was getting more snaps and contributing I don’t think there’d be any controversy in cutting him. Like you said too much investment/potential in the three young backs. And not to mention his injury history and to a lesser degree his fumble concerns.

[TKnight24]

No he shouldn’t be the starting RB. Wilkins is the best RB on the roster (that’s healthy and played in week 1) right now 

[Myles]

Michael is the best every down back we have.   He should be starting.

[twfish]

He is a fumble machine, keep him on the bench

[Scott Pennock]

I'm not buying the conspiracy......Ballard signed him last year as a FA....went to camp, got injured and placed on IR - and subsequently stayed there all season without an injury settlement. He came to camp and competed this year and he is still behind Mack, Turbin, Wilkins and Hines on the depth chart.

 

He will likely be waived in favor of Turbin because eveyone else is better. No conspiracy theory needed...

[NewColtsFan]

5 hours ago, Shepman said:

So I have a theory on why Michael is 4th on the depth chart.  I believe he is targeted as the running back that will be replaced when Turbin is eligible.  By keeping him 4th they attempt to limit controversy when this happens.  My opinion is he should be starting with Mack out but Ballard and Coach has decided he will be odd man out regardless.  Probably a lot to do with Rookie contracts.  

 

A look at the Colts financial page at Spotrac.com will show that Turbin is the highest paid RB on the team at roughly $850k a season.

 

Hines, Hooker and Michael all make roughly the same about 600k +.

 

And Wilkins, as a 6th round pick makes the lowest,  in the mid-500's.

 

So money is not a consideration in this decision.     Making decisions on who plays based on money is a good way to mess up a locker-room....   especially of a young team without a bunch of natural leaders.

 

[crazycolt1]

7 hours ago, twfish said:

He is a fumble machine, keep him on the bench

I once thought that too but in reality,  he is not a fumble machine. He has 3 fumbles in  291 carries and his team recovered 2 of them.

[MPStack]

I've always liked C. Michael and felt like he's never really gotten an opportunity due to being on teams with an established RB. I hope the Colts keep him and he gets 100 carries on the season.

[Coffeedrinker]

11 hours ago, Myles said:

Michael is the best every down back we have.   He should be starting.

And you accuse me of trolling in another thread?

[Myles]

1 hour ago, Coffeedrinker said:

And you accuse me of trolling in another thread?

I'm actually serious about this.   

That's just my opinion.   I don't think his potential ceiling is higher, just that between Wilkens, Hines and Michael, I think he is best right now.  At least he has a history of being pretty good.   When Mack and Turbin come back, I think they need to be the 1-2 punch.  

[Shepman]

12 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

A look at the Colts financial page at Spotrac.com will show that Turbin is the highest paid RB on the team at roughly $850k a season.

 

Hines, Hooker and Michael all make roughly the same about 600k +.

 

And Wilkins, as a 6th round pick makes the lowest,  in the mid-500's.

 

So money is not a consideration in this decision.     Making decisions on who plays based on money is a good way to mess up a locker-room....   especially of a young team without a bunch of natural leaders.

 

I think the thing to remember is all the Rookies salary stay that way for 4 years.  

[dodsworth]

Michael has 3 more games to showcase his talents for other teams.

He is gonesville when Turban returns.

[funktacious2]

Yeah, I mean, Michael has looked good, I wouldn't be upset if he started, but we are so developmental I kinda don't care who we start... so many new pieces to work out. This team is still finding it's groove.

[NorthernBlue]

Man y’all see a guy have lik 4 decent carries and suddenly call for him to be the starting RB.

[MPStack]

43 minutes ago, NorthernBlue said:

Man y’all see a guy have lik 4 decent carries and suddenly call for him to be the starting RB.

What do the others have currently on the roster?

[dodsworth]

1 hour ago, MPStack said:

What do the others have currently on the roster?

Youth and potential?

[MPStack]

Just now, dodsworth said:

Youth and potential?

No different than Michael! 

[Calmack]

43 minutes ago, MPStack said:

No different than Michael! 

He's bounced around the league long enough for people to realize he probably isn't gonna reach his potential.

[Dark Superman]

I wish Michael got more touches to be honest with you.

[aaron11]

i think Michael is better than wilkins 

[Dark Superman]

I prefer a healthy Michael over Turbin. I dunno. I just never been a fan of Turbin.

[P'Son]

I'd like me some Christina Model!