Barry Sears Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-safeties-micah-abernathy-jacob-thieneman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltsfeva Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 That’s a shocker to me because I thought Farley was a decent backup but maybe that’s means the Colts found somebody better (Willis)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sears Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Confused on why they sign two new safeties and waive one that's been here and knows the system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyagent17 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I was thinking the same thing Barry. Very odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash7 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Farley can play, and for certain teams, he’s a fringe starter. But not for the Colts, who have solid starters and back ups. I assume, as a favor for a good player, they released him early to give him an opportunity to land with another team? He wasn’t going to make the 53 here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepman Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Timing of this is suspect. Wonder if he failed a test or if he said something negative about recent events which got him booted. No real advantage for him or team to release him today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defjamz26 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Khari Willis was ahead of him on the depth chart for the last 2 games. Apparently they really like him. Plus Geathers seems to be fully healthy so I’m sure that factored in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sears Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Flash7 said: Farley can play, and for certain teams, he’s a fringe starter. But not for the Colts, who have solid starters and back ups. I assume, as a favor for a good player, they released him early to give him an opportunity to land with another team? He wasn’t going to make the 53 here. Good point on giving him a shot with another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisticuffs111 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Not surprising IMO. Ballard wasn't gonna cut ties with Geathers unless he got hurt and we just drafted Willis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, Barry Sears said: Confused on why they sign two new safeties and waive one that's been here and knows the system? 1 minute ago, Shepman said: Timing of this is suspect. Wonder if he failed a test or if he said something negative about recent events which got him booted. No real advantage for him or team to release him today. He was down the depth chart. Besides a few good games a couple years ago, he's just a roster fringe player, and this move isn't anything out of the ordinary. I hope he does well, but it's easy to conclude that he wasn't in the plans for the team this season. Maybe he asked to be released, but I don't think it's a big deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dew5150 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Barry Sears said: Good point on giving him a shot with another team. This Ballard put out a note thanking Mathias for his contribution to the Colts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restinpeacesweetchloe Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Ballard must of really loved Farley. You don’t usually see this when a player is released. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincetonTiger Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Not to shocked 2 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said: Ballard must of really loved Farley. You don’t usually see this when a player is released. Agreed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildog Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 It's inevitable. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/26/colts-waive-safety-matthias-farley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I wish Farley well. I am sure he'll get picked up by waivers from another team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtsLegacy Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I like Farley a lot. Confused by the evident fallout and why we keep signing nobodies over him. Wonder if we tried to trade him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollygagger8 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Wow, I thought Farley was actually good for us. I think he's better than Odum. They must think Willis' ceiling is higher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horse Shoe Heaven Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Had A feeling Farley was going to get cut! I like him, but maybe not as much as others on here! I thought he was a decent back, but not a starter! I think the Colts cut him now to see if he can land another gig, before the on slot of cuts coming next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProblChld32 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Barry Sears said: https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-safeties-micah-abernathy-jacob-thieneman Very odd move to say the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waka waka Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 maybe the like the special teams play or contributions from other in that group. i thought he was a solid player as well but i guess we see if one of the other guys sticks. Not a shocking move doubt its the last of suprised moves before the seasons starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Pennock Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Barry Sears said: Confused on why they sign two new safeties and waive one that's been here and knows the system? 2 reasons....he wasn't going to make the cut so this gives a respected veteran an opportunity to find a new team before cut down day. Secondly, the two rookies have PS eligibility AND the 4th preseason game you want none of Hooker, Odum, Geathers and Willis playing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastStreet Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Will miss Farley. Hope he makes a 53 somewhere, just not with one of our opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOZER Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Sucks to see Farley go, wish him nothing but success wherever he ends up! Theineman played for Purdue, watched him play quite a bit....he was actually pretty decent, although I’m sure he’ll be a camp body at this point. Had some injury issues if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Pennock Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Hooker and Odum at FS Geathers and Willis at SS Tell actually as the 6th CB / 5th S and ST Gunner is the likely scenario now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Pennock Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Side note......only 9 players remain from the Grigson era after Farley's release and 2 players remain from the Polian era. This is getting ever closer to being 100% Ballard/Dodds team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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