Colts place Matt Slauson on IR

[shasta519]

Colts legitimately need 8-9 OL players heading into every season. I wouldn’t even mind having a Slauson (a $2-3M vet player) at every position....chances are that at least 3 of them will be needed to start at different points of the season.

[Btown_Colt]

3 minutes ago, PrincetonTiger said:

After Norwell not coming here and questions with Mewhort he knew he had to draft at least one OG outside of the 1st Round 

   So maybe not Smith but a young guard in need of mentoring that Slausson provide

Right but it had more to do with Norwell not coming here then it did with filling in for Smith...unless your assuming he draft based on need and not BPA. Ballard said he thought Smith was the last starting caliber guard in the draft. I see no reason why he wouldn’t of started Smith from day 1 if he had earned it.

 And if Slausen would have played at an All Pro level all season there is no reason to think Ballard wouldn’t of tried to sign him again this upcoming off season. 

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, Btown_Colt said:

Right but it had more to do with Norwell not coming here then it did with filling in for Smith...unless your assuming he draft based on need and not BPA. Ballard said he thought Smith was the last starting caliber guard in the draft. I see no reason why he wouldn’t of started Smith from day 1 if he had earned it.

 And if Slausen would have played at an All Pro level all season there is no reason to think Ballard wouldn’t of tried to sign him again this upcoming off season. 

My use of “seat filler” did not mean just one year but until the young guy was ready

[Scott Pennock]

The most intriguing thing to me about Boehm is he was also a wrestling champ which means he has the skills to work in the trenches and perhaps this staff can bring out in him what they've brought out in Clark and Haeg this year?!!?

[Btown_Colt]

4 minutes ago, Scott Pennock said:

The most intriguing thing to me about Boehm is he was also a wrestling champ which means he has the skills to work in the trenches and perhaps this staff can bring out in him what they've brought out in Clark and Haeg this year?!!?

Injuries or holding penalties?? Not sure which direction your heading with this? j/k

[krunk]

I believe Boehm is supposed to be pretty decent.

[markabrown96]

Braden Smith, its time to shine!

[TKnight24]

 

[PrincetonTiger]

4 minutes ago, TKnight24 said:

 

Good did not miss Thursday do to injury

  

[MTC]

I am at a loss for words.

[Nesjan3]

is forfeiting for the 1st pick an option

[John Hammonds]

I don't have any starting players left!

 

Now you're Chuck Pagano....

 

 

[Boiler_Colt]

Wasn't his injury last year a torn bicep or tricep or something like that? Very possible he re-aggravated during the game and toughed it out but became very noticeable after he cooled down.

[Dark Superman]

I really loved having him out there with a bunch of younger guys along the line (Especially with Anthony out)

 

I guess we'll see a ton of Braden Smith either at guard or tackle. Slauson turns 33 in February so this could very well be his last season in the NFL.

[NewEra]

Wait, never meantiones am injury and straight to ir? That's a brutal loss

[csmopar]

10 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Wait, never meantiones am injury and straight to ir? That's a brutal loss

I'm listening to NFL radio on Sirius Xm, they're saying that per Colts sources, he's on IR for a non-football related illness/disease. 

 

Unconfirmed report. I want to be clear, it's just what the announcer dude said he'd heard from his sources.  He then speculated as to what types that could be. 

[Btown_Colt]

2 hours ago, PrincetonTiger said:

My use of “seat filler” did not mean just one year but until the young guy was ready

The only reason I commented on your post is because it came across as you saying, oh well guys, he was only supposed to be a fill in stop gap player anyway. 

 

Im saying, regardless of why he was brought in, he was our starting right guard. It’s irrelevant if we have other players because at this point time, I’m going to assume he was the best option at right guard. Hence the reason he has been starting there since day 1. 

[jvan1973]

3 hours ago, John Waylon said:

Interesting. Doesn’t sound injury related, honestly. 

It's injured reserve.   Sounds injury related to me

[TKnight24]

2 hours ago, Nesjan3 said:

is forfeiting for the 1st pick an option

Would love to hold that pick and trade back with a QB needy team again. Keep stockpiling picks and build this roster 

[Scott Pennock]

3 hours ago, Btown_Colt said:

Injuries or holding penalties?? Not sure which direction your heading with this? j/k

While I see your point....lol.....they both have played noticeably better this year. Hoping Boehm can do the same thing!

[NewEra]

1 hour ago, csmopar said:

I'm listening to NFL radio on Sirius Xm, they're saying that per Colts sources, he's on IR for a non-football related illness/disease. 

 

Unconfirmed report. I want to be clear, it's just what the announcer dude said he'd heard from his sources.  He then speculated as to what types that could be. 

That's crazy! I've never heard of anything like that. What's the speculation?

[VaAllDay757]

Just put Smith back at guard

[Defjamz26]

I’m not worried. Unlike at other positions, there is a more than capable backup. Smith was drafted to be the RG of the future. Apparently the battle between him and Slauson in camp for the starting job was close. 

 

Plus since Good only missed the last game because of the passing of his brother, it’s not like we don’t have an option at RT.

[Dark Superman]

Boehm is the prototypical Chris Ballard guy. He's smart, tough as nails, and works his tail off. I believe Boehm can be a solid starter down the road for the Colts with the right coaching staff. Hopefully, he sticks around and earns a spot on this team beyond 2018.

[GoColts8818]

What bothers me about the Colts injuries is two fold they always have random injuries like this that pop up with no warning and turn into season ending Injuries and they never a guy out like just a week or two it’s always a long stretch of time.  I don’t know what to say other than it’s bad luck but it sure is frustrating.

[GoColts8818]

4 hours ago, csmopar said:

I'm listening to NFL radio on Sirius Xm, they're saying that per Colts sources, he's on IR for a non-football related illness/disease. 

 

Unconfirmed report. I want to be clear, it's just what the announcer dude said he'd heard from his sources.  He then speculated as to what types that could be. 

Wow if that’s true I hope whatever it is isn’t too serious.

[GoColts8818]

5 hours ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Good did not miss Thursday do to injury

  

No but while he started talking about injuries he also says “missed starts” before listing them.  He didn’t say all the missed starts were due to injury.

[K-148]

FWIW... Acc. to PFF, Andrew Norwell is 59,4 good for #44G, Matt Slauson is 66,8 good for #22G. Matt Slauson - #6 pass blocking OG.

[PrincetonTiger]

2 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:

No but while he started talking about injuries he also says “missed starts” before listing them.  He didn’t say all the missed starts were due to injury.

IMO he needed to leave him out and/or explain for people who do not know 

[GoColts8818]

26 minutes ago, PrincetonTiger said:

IMO he needed to leave him out and/or explain for people who do not know 

Or we could not nit pick it and realize his larger point.  The Colts have had a lot of starters miss a lot of time this year.

[Colt Overseas]

Ballard taking 2 guards in the first 2 rounds is looking like a masterstroke. Tbf to Ballard, he did say, he didn't ever want to reach a situation where he was picking guys up off the streets to play oline. We are grateful we have a talent like Smith to step in.

 

Big opportunity for Smith now. I think he will take it.

[MikeCurtis]

11 hours ago, TKnight24 said:

 

But even if the Colts win the division, doubt they get past KC, NE or Pit so just go get the high draft pick 

Thats the question

 

If we got in, what would we do anyway........ IMHO, this team isnt ready for primetime

I bet we see Good back at RT and Smith kick inside

 

 

[John Waylon]

9 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

It's injured reserve.   Sounds injury related to me

 

And when exactly did he get injured? They had the weekend off, and there was no indication he was injured before yesterday. If he was injured over the weekend it would be a different designation. 

 

And according to the reports csmopar referenced, its.......

 

not an injury. 

[lollygagger8]

 

 

 

[Coffeedrinker]

This is tough, to this point in the season, I thought, Slausen was the Colts best olineman.  He was tough as a run blocker and excellent in pass protection.

 

That being said, I do remember three centers from the 2016 draft that I thought would be good picks for the Colts and Boehm was one of them.  My first choice was Glasgow from Michigan Boehm was my third best center behind Kelly.

[1959Colts]

According to this piece, Cardinals and former coach Bruce Arians liked Boehm...but as a center... not as a guard:

https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2018/05/07/evan-boehm-still-liked-by-coaches-but-might-not-get-shot-until-2019/

 

and then Boehm was back at multiple positions under coach Wilks:

https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/14/az-arizona-cardinals-preseason-backup-center-evan-boehm/

 

[DraftMaster]

2 hours ago, MikeCurtis said:

Thats the question

 

If we got in, what would we do anyway........ IMHO, this team isnt ready for primetime

I bet we see Good back at RT and Smith kick inside

 

 

Yeah we probably wouldn't win a playoff game but at least then Ballard would be more inclined to spend his 120 mil IMO.

[Defjamz26]

16 hours ago, TKnight24 said:

I’m already in tank mode mindset 

 

And it’s sad cause the AFC South is open really 

 

But even if the Colts win the division, doubt they get past KC, NE or Pit so just go get the high draft pick 

We’re currently sitting on the #2 overall pick. Just some food for thought

[jskinnz]

9 hours ago, PrincetonTiger said:

IMO he needed to leave him out and/or explain for people who do not know 

 

He did miss the first two games of the season due to a knee issue suffered in the 49ers pre-season game.

[csmopar]

12 hours ago, NewEra said:

That's crazy! I've never heard of anything like that. What's the speculation?

They said that designation could be a number of various illnesses, usually its reserved for long term illnesses.  They listed a TON of them, some from minor all the way up to terminal.  Whatever it is, I hope he can get healthy and live a long life ahead of him. 

10 hours ago, GoColts8818 said:

Wow if that’s true I hope whatever it is isn’t too serious.