Thing's that make me smile post 2020 season

[Four2itus]

First and foremost, it was quite a surprise to see the Colts run game explode as the season wore on. What a wonderful change in the Colts offensive structure. Especially after our #1 RB went down week 1.

 

Next, it was damn near as exciting to see Michael P find his stride. He is going to be a load! He has some Reggie in his game. Watch what he brings as he develops once the team finds a solid Y? WR. 

 

Autry, Blackmon, D-Buck, Glow, Hines. Odum, Pascal, X-Rhodes, Rodgers..........

 

Steelers are out, Seahawks are out, Cowboys and Patriots couldn't cut it. Bills and Browns both in after long absences. 

 

Bonus? We lost our opportunity for the division with the Titans.....but they got bounced too.....and we get to pick right ahead of them in the draft!!!!

 

What makes you smile about the season??

[coltsva]

21 minutes ago, Four2itus said:

 

 

Steelers are out, Seahawks are out, Cowboys and Patriots couldn't cut it. Bills and Browns both in after long absences. 

 

 

What makes you smile about the season??

Although I did save several thousand $$ this year on tickets, hotels and travel, I smile at the thought of being able to attend some games again next year.

 

Watching Taylor run makes me smile. If we re-sign Mack, the grin will be ear to ear!

 

I smile seeing a solid defense wearing Colts uniforms.

 

I smile every time I see big Q running down the field to help the running back get up.

 

 

 

 

[compuls1v3]

I smile because we were in most games, and went toe to toe with the Bills!  I smile because JT turned out to be a stud, and Buckner was great to watch as well.

[Hark]

I smile because there was a season. Imagine the last 5 months with no football?!?!

[Four2itus]

That's what I'm talking about! We had a season!!!

[BProland85]

What makes me smile is the fact that Indy has SO many young studs on this team. Just need to continue getting them to progress like this coaching staff has done. 

 

DeForest Buckner, Quenton Nelson, Darius Leonard, Ryan Kelly, Braden Smith, Kenny Moore, Jonathan Taylor

(All young players among the best at their position.)

 

Other players that could certainly get to that point include - Michael Pittman Jr., Julian Blackmon, Khari Willis, Bobby Okereke, and Grover Stewart.

[AustexColt]

It was a good season and my congrats to the entire team from management to the trainers.  When you consider that this was the most chaotic year with Covid, No preseason, Zoom meetings, New QB and coaches and Social Summer unrest. The adversity brought the entire team together singing from the same hymnal. Irsay and Ballard had a wonderful draft and created depth. They improved every game and we did not have all the noise that was going on within the other teams., like Philadelphia, Dallas, Texans.  I remain positive, optimistic and enthusiastic that our Colts will be in and win the Super Bowl shortly. GO COLTS!!!

[Nickster]

Every weekend was significant.  

We are right there overall.  We competed well with everyone we played this season.

[GoColts8818]

The fact it happened with COVID.  

[pacolts56]

Knowing that we’re truly 2-3 players away from elite status in the NFL.

 

The 2020 rookie class shows tons of promise and I can’t wait for next season.

 

We draft or sign ourselves a legit EDGE guy, solidify the LG in FA if AC retires and we slide Q to LT.... and perhaps snag Stafford in a trade.... and I think we are right there with any NFL team.

 

Even with Philip I see us taking the division next season.

[jskinnz]

1 hour ago, Four2itus said:

First and foremost, it was quite a surprise to see the Colts run game explode as the season wore on. What a wonderful change in the Colts offensive structure. Especially after our #1 RB went down week 1.

 

Next, it was damn near as exciting to see Michael P find his stride. He is going to be a load! He has some Reggie in his game. Watch what he brings as he develops once the team finds a solid Y? WR. 

 

Autry, Blackmon, D-Buck, Glow, Hines. Odum, Pascal, X-Rhodes, Rodgers..........

 

Steelers are out, Seahawks are out, Cowboys and Patriots couldn't cut it. Bills and Browns both in after long absences. 

 

Bonus? We lost our opportunity for the division with the Titans.....but they got bounced too.....and we get to pick right ahead of them in the draft!!!!

 

What makes you smile about the season??

 

Most of all, I smile because there was a season to begin with.  Brought some normalcy to an awful year.  Fall Sundays were a blessing.

 

I smile because I had 11 of those fall Sundays that my team won.

 

I smile because I think the team is in good hands with Ballard & Reich.  

 

I smile because the foundation is here for a good football team for the immediate future.  

 

I smile because free agency is about 2 months away.

 

I smile because the draft is less than 4 months away.

 

I smile because the new schedule is coming in about 4 months.  

[Nadine]

2 hours ago, Four2itus said:

Steelers are out,

consolation prize

 

[Nadine]

1 hour ago, GoColts8818 said:

The fact it happened with COVID.  

True,

[GoColts8818]

9 minutes ago, Nadine said:

consolation prize

 

Steelers out, Titans out, Pats didn’t make it and the Colts did, Browns won, and if the Colts were going to lose at least it was to a likable team like the Bills.  Now if we can get ride of Tom Brady it will be good post season. 

[cdgacoltsfan]

I actually enjoyed the way Rivers directed the offense. I know he is on the decline but I enjoyed watching him.

[Smoke317]

New Faces: Taylor.  Buckner.  Rhodes.  Pittman.  Blackmon.  Rodgers.  All made big contributions along the way.

 

Hines' continued growth.  Our backfield could be the best in the league for the next few years.  He and Taylor are that dynamic.

 

Our young stars are still shining.  Big Q.  Leonard.  Moore.  Smith.  Kelly.

 

6 All Pros. Tied for most in the league.  We actually have perennial all pros on both sides of the ball. 

 

Ballard and his staff.  They have built a heckuva team.  

 

 

[Painterman]

 All of the above makes me smile, what a fun season.

  This thread, thanks for the positivity, sure could use more of it around here. 

  GO COLTS!