Mathias Farley to IR; More Injury News

[NewEra]

The Indianapolis Reserves

[Dark Superman]

Denico Autry needs to get on the field.

[Scott Pennock]

For those wanting splash plays from Hooker may start getting what they want. With Farley, Hooker and Geathers in the nickel they still played two deep safety's.....

 

Now perhaps we'll revert to more of a cover 3 with only Hooker playing the deep safety position.

[AlanNC]

This team is made of plastic and glass.  Unreal.  

[Lucky Colts Fan]

Performing Sunday afternoon in New York : Andrew Luck & The Backups

 

 

Ya'll didn't know this, but Andrew plays a mean flute.

[OLD FAN MAN]

11 hours ago, stitches said:

wth, what happened to Farley? I didn't think his injury was this serious? 

oh no our best safety on ir

[AZColt11]

The schedule gets easier meanwhile the injury report grows...…..

[coltsfeva]

15 hours ago, rockywoj said:

Actually, I would take issue with the first part. There are very few poorly conditioned NFL players in this day and age.  I challenge you to name me one injury this year that is a result of a player being poorly conditioned.  

   Fair point. I did come across this article that echoes my contention. It seems players that have been injured or out for awhile due to other reasons, need time to get their legs (in this case, hamstrings) in game shape. I’m not saying it’s a majority but it has happened. 

   https://www.google.com/amp/amp.si.com/edge/2016/08/18/hamstring-injuries-nfl-training-camps-new-england-patriots

[rockywoj]

3 hours ago, coltsfeva said:

   Fair point. I did come across this article that echoes my contention. It seems players that have been injured or out for awhile due to other reasons, need time to get their legs (in this case, hamstrings) in game shape. I’m not saying it’s a majority but it has happened. 

   https://www.google.com/amp/amp.si.com/edge/2016/08/18/hamstring-injuries-nfl-training-camps-new-england-patriots

Interesting article, though it’s a couple of years old.  Quite frankly, I just assume that today’s NFL, teams all have a rigorous program of stretching as a means to try and prevent strains.  I do believe,though, that in many cases it’s just a combination of genetic biology acted upon by force physics.  The body is often times just not made for the speed and size of today’s ever increasing sized players.  In other words, in many cases, no amount of stretching and muscle buildup can wholly prevent these soft tissue injuries.

[MB-ColtsFan]

20 hours ago, Defjamz26 said:

I guess Mitchell gets the start at SS. I have that as a top 3 need in the draft for us as well.

He may start, but only after he recovers from the injury he got from signing his contract, lol.

I think Ballard now interviews guys to see how quickly the staff can get them to IR.

[DiogoZ]

Ballard: "So, what's your strongest trait?"

Player: I can break my entire arm by just holding this pen

Ballard: Prove it!

 

Aaaand that's how every Colts player is signed (Or goes to IR, lol)

[Smoke317]

So who’s our 3rd safety if we have to go with Hooker & Mitchell???