Poll: Confidence after Week 2 at TN

[EastStreet]

After another week, and some time to digest the TN game, how do you feel?

 

Key Stats through week 2

 

Total O (YPG): Ranked 22nd

Total D (YPG): Ranked 14th

 

JB (YPG): Ranked 30th

JB (QBR): Ranked 19th

[EastStreet]

I'm average on both O and D while trending a bit down on O. I'm back to having no clue on JB after the regression in game 2. Hoping he bounces back big vs the Dirty Tirds 

[Fisticuffs111]

Same votes as last week, average across the board.

As for Brissett, I don't think he'll be as flustered as he was at times last week (he admitted the Titans exotice looks played a part in that). But I don't think he's gonna have 2-3 TD's every game either, so we'll see what happens.

[EastStreet]

15 minutes ago, Fisticuffs111 said:

Same votes as last week, average across the board.

As for Brissett, I don't think he'll be as flustered as he was at times last week (he admitted the Titans exotice looks played a part in that). But I don't think he's gonna have 2-3 TD's every game either, so we'll see what happens.

 

I think that's been JB's challenge in 2017 and this year (teams varying looks). He's never been great at adjusting/reacting. I think he'll improve with time, but not sure he'll ever be great at it. My biggest fear is that teams will take note, and we'll see a lot more of it. I think we're going to see a lot of at minimum vs AFCS foes.

[compuls1v3]

I voted average offense, and above average defense.  If I could change my offense vote, I think I'd bump it to above average, only because it is home field advantage, and I think Reich will open up the playbook a little more.  Here's to a great game for the Colts!!!

 

[EastStreet]

10 minutes ago, compuls1v3 said:

I voted average offense, and above average defense.  If I could change my offense vote, I think I'd bump it to above average, only because it is home field advantage, and I think Reich will open up the playbook a little more.  Here's to a great game for the Colts!!!

 

 

Hi Mods, could one of you merge the non-poll duplicate with this poll. Thanks in advance.

[ColtStrong2013]

2 hours ago, EastStreet said:

After another week, and some time to digest the TN game, how do you feel?

 

Key Stats through week 2

 

Total O (YPG): Ranked 22nd

Total D (YPG): Ranked 14th

 

JB (YPG): Ranked 30th

JB (QBR): Ranked 19th

 

I think both are likely to be skewed and a poor indicator of where we are this year solely due to the style of offense we play. If we continue to pound the football and set up/convert short 3rd downs, driving the ball efficiently, total offense is going to continue to put us toward the bottom. Efficiency stats are going to have us near the top. I think JB continues to improve his qbr and possibly put him in the top 10 by years end on that stat, and his td count and td/int ratio will be very good, but he'll be at the bottom in yardage. That's OK. As long as he continues to improve and we continue running the football at a top 5 level, we will be a playoff caliber force that these high profile offense won't want to go up against and be forced to play a slow tempo dog fight. Anyone that says this team won't be able to hold KC and NE's jockstrap by playoff time (if we continue to finish games and pull W's) isn't paying attention. All this young team has to do is continue to work and develop. 

[EastStreet]

27 minutes ago, ColtStrong2013 said:

 

I think both are likely to be skewed and a poor indicator of where we are this year solely due to the style of offense we play. If we continue to pound the football and set up/convert short 3rd downs, driving the ball efficiently, total offense is going to continue to put us toward the bottom. Efficiency stats are going to have us near the top. I think JB continues to improve his qbr and possibly put him in the top 10 by years end on that stat, and his td count and td/int ratio will be very good, but he'll be at the bottom in yardage. That's OK. As long as he continues to improve and we continue running the football at a top 5 level, we will be a playoff caliber force that these high profile offense won't want to go up against and be forced to play a slow tempo dog fight. Anyone that says this team won't be able to hold KC and NE's jockstrap by playoff time (if we continue to finish games and pull W's) isn't paying attention. All this young team has to do is continue to work and develop. 

 

I'm good with efficiency over yard, etc, if it translates to wins....... but I'd pump the breaks on Pats and Chiefs talk this early. There are a lot of question marks at this stage, and frankly it's too early to be definitive about anything. I was more confident after our loss than I was after our win. It'll be an interesting year, that's for sure.

[ColtStrong2013]

10 hours ago, EastStreet said:

 

I'm good with efficiency over yard, etc, if it translates to wins....... but I'd pump the breaks on Pats and Chiefs talk this early. There are a lot of question marks at this stage, and frankly it's too early to be definitive about anything. I was more confident after our loss than I was after our win. It'll be an interesting year, that's for sure.

 

I'm definitive in my thinking that we have no reason to not compete in every game. We have the talent and depth across the board to be a playoff team. And we have the talent at the line of scrimmage to win in the playoffs. 

 

Question marks? Who doesn't have question marks. New england? That's because they played the Dolphins last week. KC? They have plenty. I want to see what they do Sunday against the Ravens, who could run all over their defense and control the game. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

I went 4-4-3 this week. I think our Run offense is really good/O.Line, our defense held its own last week, and Brissett is average at worse IMO.

[EastStreet]

4 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I went 4-4-3 this week. I think our Run offense is really good/O.Line, our defense held its own last week, and Brissett is average at worse IMO.

 

I'm betting ATL stacks the box a little tomorrow.

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, EastStreet said:

 

I'm betting ATL stacks the box a little tomorrow.

I am ok with that because all it takes is one time for JB to burn them deep. TY and Campbell both are dangerous deep threats.

[Fisticuffs111]

3 minutes ago, EastStreet said:

 

I'm betting ATL stacks the box a little tomorrow.

Yeah, running between the tackles will be tough. The Falcons have gotten lit up to the outside but have mostly bottled up things on the interior.

It'll be a really interesting matchup between our OL vs their DL.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Quentin Nelson and Grady Jarrett battle should be fun to watch.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

22 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am ok with that because all it takes is one time for JB to burn them deep. TY and Campbell both are dangerous deep threats.

Cain too. If we can burn them once that opens the run game back up.

[EastStreet]

27 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am ok with that because all it takes is one time for JB to burn them deep. TY and Campbell both are dangerous deep threats.

 

Cain was probably the most open I saw deep. I think we have 3 guys, 4 really if you include Hines, that can get behind the D.

[EastStreet]

29 minutes ago, Fisticuffs111 said:

Yeah, running between the tackles will be tough. The Falcons have gotten lit up to the outside but have mostly bottled up things on the interior.

It'll be a really interesting matchup between our OL vs their DL.

 

I've hung out with one of their DTs. Great guy. I hope he has a bad day tomorrow lol.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Something funny I just realized. TY only has 7 less yards then jones through two games. They should be just as scared of TY. Julio is just talked about more.

[EastStreet]

4 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

Something funny I just realized. TY only has 7 less yards then jones through two games. They should be just as scared of TY. Julio is just talked about more.

Ridley and Sanu are having very good starts, and MR is distributing much better than JB,,,, so I wouldn't put too much into Jone's lack of stats. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 minute ago, EastStreet said:

Ridley and Sanu are having very good starts, and MR is distributing much better than JB,,,, so I wouldn't put too much into Jone's lack of stats. 

I know Ryan is a better QB. I just think it’s funny TY is right up there. Hopefully Cain or Campbell will grow up and start to get some yards. It really hurts with no funchess.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

The eagles Oline  got Wentz killed against the falcons. I don’t know if Atlanta dline is that good or the eagles having injuries at receiver made him hang on to the ball that long. Oline must do well at pass protection. 

[Fisticuffs111]

28 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

Something funny I just realized. TY only has 7 less yards then jones through two games. They should be just as scared of TY. Julio is just talked about more.

 

Yeah, TY seems to generally fly under the radar with fans around the league.

[EastStreet]

22 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

I know Ryan is a better QB. I just think it’s funny TY is right up there. Hopefully Cain or Campbell will grow up and start to get some yards. It really hurts with no funchess.

Honestly I'd rather see TY get less targets. I know that sounds strange, but if JB can start distributing better, this O could really open up and be imposing. I only miss Funch on the big crossing routes, and RZ. I think they'll be fine if they start relying on speed instead of size.

[EastStreet]

11 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

The eagles Oline  got Wentz killed against the falcons. I don’t know if Atlanta dline is that good or the eagles having injuries at receiver made him hang on to the ball that long. Oline must do well at pass protection. 

ATL DL is pretty decent. DTs are very good, and better than the DEs, but DE aren't bad. That's why I think we may not have the success running like we have. Grady can wreck stuff.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

They always say it takes rookie Wr a couple of years to grow up. We basically have two. With TY on the other side though they should get some targets. I think TY has been a good security blanket for JB eased into the season. We need more Ebron really. He is the one that can really create mismatches.

4 minutes ago, EastStreet said:

ATL DL is pretty decent. DTs are very good, and better than the DEs, but DE aren't bad. That's why I think we may not have the success running like we have. Grady can wreck stuff.

Going to be interesting to see how Nelson handles him.

[colts8718]

Like what Ballard is doing just do not trust COBY 

[EastStreet]

14 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

They always say it takes rookie Wr a couple of years to grow up. We basically have two. With TY on the other side though they should get some targets. I think TY has been a good security blanket for JB eased into the season. We need more Ebron really. He is the one that can really create mismatches.

Going to be interesting to see how Nelson handles him.

I think it's more JB executing a game manger type game plan than the WRs needing to grow up. And that's OK. Hopefully it comes with time as FR opens up the playbook.

 

It's going to be a good test for big Q.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Leonard has played all but one snap the first two games. He is going to be a huge loss. The thought of speed, Adams, and franklin having to play any snaps makes me nervous. OKereke and walker better be ready to play the entire game. The only good news is atlanta doesn’t run the ball much.

[EastStreet]

5 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

Leonard has played all but one snap the first two games. He is going to be a huge loss. The thought of speed, Adams, and franklin having to play any snaps makes me nervous. OKereke and walker better be ready to play the entire game. The only good news is atlanta doesn’t run the ball much.

I'd almost prefer Walker stay at Mike and let Okereke and Speed split time at WILL.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

2 minutes ago, EastStreet said:

I'd almost prefer Walker stay at Mike and let Okereke and Speed split time at WILL.

Reich wouldn’t really elaborate on what they are going to do. He said he wasn’t going to get into it. So they could change things up throughout the game.

[EastStreet]

My neighbor just told me how bad this weekend is going to be with ND and the Colts getting beat. I of course smiled and said "Go Irish" and "Go Colts". The Indy South Sider in me smiled and regressed back with visions of punching him in the mouth LOL. 

 

GO COLTS and GO IRISH