Mike Mitchell IR

[twfish]

Had not seen anything on this yet but Safety Mike Mitchell sent too IR and elevated Rolan Miligan https://www.colts.com/_mobileview/news/colts-place-safety-mike-mitchell-on-ir-bring-back-rolan-milligan-to-active-roste

[Coffeedrinker]

Man, that stinks.  The D played better with Mitchell back there.  Dude could deliver some hard hits to WRs and TEs catching the ball.

[Mr.Debonair]

Does that mean more Odum??

[lollygagger8]

[coltsva]

Ouch! Geathers needs to stay healthy.

[lollygagger8]

Plus this? 

https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/08/indianapolis-colts-malik-hooker-walking-boot-precautionary-ankle-playoffs-afc/

 

I know it says precautionary, but yeesh 

[John Waylon]

10 minutes ago, Mr.Debonair said:

Does that mean more Odum??

 

This is the one week we CAN NOT afford that guy out there. 

 

And in case anyone was wondering, Hooker is in a walking boot.

 

[MPStack]

Can Brissett play safety?

[Blueblood23]

20 minutes ago, John Waylon said:

 

This is the one week we CAN NOT afford that guy out there. 

 

And in case anyone was wondering, Hooker is in a walking boot.

 

This guy is made of glass. One tackle and an assisted tackle and now a walking boot. Bob Sanders held up better than this.

[DaveA1102]

I hope he stays around the locker room as there was a great article by Zak Keefer about how he had stepped immediately into a strong mentor role for this young group of DB's, particularly in the case of Wilson.

 

He would continue to be of great value if we progress past Saturday, even if not on the field.

[Catloaf]

We really need Hooker this week.  Interceptions will keep us in the game.

[Dasteez]

Big loss for the secondary going into the toughest game of the year.

[csmopar]

11 minutes ago, Blueblood23 said:

This guy is made of glass. One tackle and an assisted tackle and now a walking boot. Bob Sanders held up better than this.

Safety i think just became a fore issue in the draft this year... I don't look for Ballard to keep Hooker long term being banged up constantly

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

That stinks. We really needed him this weekend. Hooker will be fine. He came back in after getting hurt in the texan game. Hopefully Mitchell sticks around to help the young guys through KC. 

[Fat Clemenza]

Well he will still contibute as a leader and mentor. 

 

Wilson seems to be learning more from him than he ever did from Pagano and his staff.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just saw Joel Erickson tweet Mitchell hadn’t played more then 23 snaps since the bye week so he really is there more as a leader. He can still do that.

[DougDew]

Not worried about Hooker's ability to be in position to take away the deep ball, but he needs competent help back there with other things this week.

[DaveA1102]

4 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

Just saw jerk Erickson tweet Mitchell hadn’t played more then 23 snaps since the bye week so he really is there more as a leader. He can still do that.

 

 

*Joel lol

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Woops. Stupid auto correct. Will fix it.

[Smonroe]

24 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

Just saw Joel Erickson tweet Mitchell hadn’t played more then 23 snaps since the bye week so he really is there more as a leader. He can still do that.

 

Exactly.  And for those ragging on Hooker - how much time has he missed this season?

 

[onebad150]

31 minutes ago, Fat Clemenza said:

Well he will still contibute as a leader and mentor. 

 

Wilson seems to be learning more from him than he ever did from Pagano and his staff.

Mitchell needs to be permanently retained on our coaching staff

[shasta519]

1 hour ago, Mr.Debonair said:

Does that mean more Odum??

 

Sounds like the Colts are going to give him a Milligan.

 

[lollygagger8]

1 hour ago, MPStack said:

Can Brissett play safety?

 

He does photbomb all the defense pics in the endzone, so.....

[shasta519]

48 minutes ago, csmopar said:

Safety i think just became a fore issue in the draft this year... I don't look for Ballard to keep Hooker long term being banged up constantly

 

I think it always was a fore issue. I believe all three of Farley, Geathers and Mitchell are hitting FA. 

 

Geathers is a big risk, as we know. Giving him a sizable extension isn't prudent. Farley is a JAG...and ended up on IR. Mitchell was a solid vet presence...but relying on a 32 year-old to play a big role is not the best idea. And now that he ended up on IR...even less so.  

 

I could see bringing back one of those guys as depth, but I actually hope Ballard is looking to upgrade and stabilize the S depth chart.

 

I think they will need to look at the draft AND FA. Fortunately, S is a good position in FA. If Collins makes it there...he should be their guy even with the surgery.

 

But there's also other guys like Tyrann Mathieu and Lamar Joyner, who could be great fits. Earl Thomas is also available...though it sounds like he is DAL bound...and he a bit superfluous with Hooker here.

 

The Colts have a ton of cap space and this is a great place to leverage some of that. Ideally, they add at least one of Collins/Mathieu/Joyner...but I would be for adding two of them. Having Collins at SS and one of Mathiue/Joyner at the nickel S position could take this defense to a whole new level. Basically, nickel would become the base defense.

 

Then I would look to add another S on Day 3 to develop and have as depth (along with anyone they bring back)...which would ensure we don't have to see Odum again.

 

I want the Colts to have two very good Ss, one good S...and then depth. Right now, IMO, they have one very good one and a bunch of question marks. 

 

 

[jameszeigler834]

2 hours ago, lollygagger8 said:

Plus this? 

https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/08/indianapolis-colts-malik-hooker-walking-boot-precautionary-ankle-playoffs-afc/

 

I know it says precautionary, but yeesh 

But with us that's slang for he wont play in our next game.

[CR91]

Stinks, but we'll be fine. Odum isn't as bad as people make him out to be. Titans game was rough, but before that he was making some hard hits. 

[The Peytonator]

Wish we could have nabbed Swearinger a couple weeks ago. Not sure if he ever cleared waivers though so it might be moot. Our Safety position is definitely concerning now. I think Quincy plays some snaps there this week. He was playing there a few weeks ago but it looked like they were sliding him over to RCB exclusively lately. 

[ProblChld32]

3 hours ago, twfish said:

Had not seen anything on this yet but Safety Mike Mitchell sent too IR and elevated Rolan Miligan https://www.colts.com/_mobileview/news/colts-place-safety-mike-mitchell-on-ir-bring-back-rolan-milligan-to-active-roste

 

Certainly a major loss Mike Mitchell’s coverage skills on Nickel Downs will certainly be missed. This will definitely affect the upcoming game. 

[MPStack]

2 hours ago, csmopar said:

Safety i think just became a fore issue in the draft this year... I don't look for Ballard to keep Hooker long term being banged up constantly

 

Taylor Rapp in the 2nd Rd please.

[ProblChld32]

49 minutes ago, CR91 said:

Stinks, but we'll be fine. Odum isn't as bad as people make him out to be. Titans game was rough, but before that he was making some hard hits. 

 

He brings the boom as an enforcer, but he lacks the coverage skills Mitchell does and overall football smarts especially when it comes to down and distance. I wonder how it will affect the Nickel package because prior Mitchell would Play SS and they would slide Geathers down to LBer I assume Geathers would replace Mitchell, who replaces Geathers? 

[coming on strong]

25 minutes ago, ProblChld32 said:

 

He brings the boom as an enforcer, but he lacks the coverage skills Mitchell does and overall football smarts especially when it comes to down and distance. I wonder how it will affect the Nickel package because prior Mitchell would Play SS and they would slide Geathers down to LBer I assume Geathers would replace Mitchell, who replaces Geathers? 

I really like jj he has been with a team a month and is similar story to Mitchell he can fill in his role I like his coverage skills better.  Mitchell is not a starter he is a depth guy who is a specialist and jj can play at the same level 

[csmopar]

1 hour ago, ProblChld32 said:

 

He brings the boom as an enforcer, but he lacks the coverage skills Mitchell does and overall football smarts especially when it comes to down and distance. I wonder how it will affect the Nickel package because prior Mitchell would Play SS and they would slide Geathers down to LBer I assume Geathers would replace Mitchell, who replaces Geathers? 

 

41 minutes ago, coming on strong said:

I really like jj he has been with a team a month and is similar story to Mitchell he can fill in his role I like his coverage skills better.  Mitchell is not a starter he is a depth guy who is a specialist and jj can play at the same level 

Mitchell's been playing limited for a while. 

[WoolMagnet]

Im disappointed for the guy.  He certainly helped us get here.

Remember the interception?  Good at run support too and veteran stability.  Solid player for us especially when we had the injuries there.  Another solid Ballard pick-up.  Bummer.  W could have used him, i have a feeling this is gonna be a hard, physical game.

[WoolMagnet]

9 hours ago, shastamasta said:

 

I think it always was a fore issue. I believe all three of Farley, Geathers and Mitchell are hitting FA. 

 

Geathers is a big risk, as we know. Giving him a sizable extension isn't prudent. Farley is a JAG...and ended up on IR. Mitchell was a solid vet presence...but relying on a 32 year-old to play a big role is not the best idea. And now that he ended up on IR...even less so.  

 

I could see bringing back one of those guys as depth, but I actually hope Ballard is looking to upgrade and stabilize the S depth chart.

 

I think they will need to look at the draft AND FA. Fortunately, S is a good position in FA. If Collins makes it there...he should be their guy even with the surgery.

 

But there's also other guys like Tyrann Mathieu and Lamar Joyner, who could be great fits. Earl Thomas is also available...though it sounds like he is DAL bound...and he a bit superfluous with Hooker here.

 

The Colts have a ton of cap space and this is a great place to leverage some of that. Ideally, they add at least one of Collins/Mathieu/Joyner...but I would be for adding two of them. Having Collins at SS and one of Mathiue/Joyner at the nickel S position could take this defense to a whole new level. Basically, nickel would become the base defense.

 

Then I would look to add another S on Day 3 to develop and have as depth (along with anyone they bring back)...which would ensure we don't have to see Odum again.

 

I want the Colts to have two very good Ss, one good S...and then depth. Right now, IMO, they have one very good one and a bunch of question marks. 

 

 

In draft and FA we add corner, safety and edge rusher and this defense starts to look scary.  Dl and LB too imo.  Very doable and we then have good depth imo.

  I agree adding the right safety to the way we play D would transform things dramatically and make us flexible to do many things.

[chrisfarley]

Mike is probably devastated, he played so well this year, but more importantly...helped others become their best.  Like Lebron on the court, he makes people better when he is playing.  Calf injuries are no joke, i hope he makes a full recovery. 

[lollygagger8]

I know they've played Wilson at SS a little bit. Maybe he move him to there in dime packages? 

 

Whatever happened to Hairston? 

[aaron11]

3 minutes ago, lollygagger8 said:

Whatever happened to Hairston? 

he was never that good tbh.  made a play or two i guess, also got torched and had some very bad games 

 

hes probably more of a man coverage corner too

[lollygagger8]

2 minutes ago, aaron11 said:

he was never that good tbh.  made a play or two i guess, also got torched and had some very bad games 

 

hes probably more of a man coverage corner too

 

He was definitely better in the slot IIRC, but Moore has that on lock. 

[twfish]

40 minutes ago, aaron11 said:

he was never that good tbh.  made a play or two i guess, also got torched and had some very bad games 

 

hes probably more of a man coverage corner too

He was good in the slot. I have no idea what you're talking about..... He tied honey badger for for the most amount of games without a td pass

[aaron11]

3 minutes ago, twfish said:

He was good in the slot. I have no idea what you're talking about..... He tied honey badger for for the most amount of games without a td pass

he was over rated by this forum and wasnt any good in coverage.  the one thing he did well was blitz

 

the td streak could be a fluke or he simply wasnt targeted in the red zone for some reason.  read his pff break down if you want to hear more