RG Rotation

[bWild]

Upon the return of Big Q, Reich says Chris Reed and Glowinski will split time at RG. It seems the writing on the wall says that Glowinski’s days here may be numbered. I’m sure his play has been affected by the health of the other starters, but this certainly hasn’t been Glowinski’s best season. Thoughts?

[AwesomeAustin]

Perhaps it’s more an indicator of Reed’s solid play over Glow’s lack of production.  I don’t think Glow has been bad but it’s looking like Reed is playing better.  

[Robin]

Let the best man play.. Glow can keep hes job, he just have to step up.

[DaColts85]

Reed has been very solid since sliding in for Q. He should be able to take that RG spot no problem. 

[Catloaf]

I don’t think Glow has been playing bad per se.  Reed has just been surprisingly very effective.  Rotating ensures both are fresh and playing at their peaks.

[Stephen]

Now we just need a good Lt

[Nesjan3]

I think rotate is coaching code word for if Glow doesn't play better Reed will get his job.

 

One huge thing that everyone talks about when it comes to Oline thats not a stat is synergy between the 5. The more all 5 start together, the more synergy they have together, the better the line plays.

 

I think its every teams goal to have as much consistency at Oline as possible. So to me rotating makes no sense.

[John Hammonds]

Glow is at the end of his contract.  He's a free agent next year.  He's pushing 30.  And Ballard has to decide if he's gonna pay his ENTIRE offensive line the extra money or not.  If Reed plays better than Glow, at a lower cost, then that may be the way they go.

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48 minutes ago, John Hammonds said:

Glow is at the end of his contract.  He's a free agent next year.  He's pushing 30.  And Ballard has to decide if he's gonna pay his ENTIRE offensive line the extra money or not.  If Reed plays better than Glow, at a lower cost, then that may be the way they go.

Reed is the same age. So it will come down to money. Which guy is cheaper.  Reed might not be as cheap as everyone thinks.

[richard pallo]

4 minutes ago, Wentzszn said:

Reed is the same age. So it will come down to money. Which guy is cheaper.  Reed might not be as cheap as everyone thinks.

Very true.  Reed was a starting LG at Carolina last year.  He’s no slouch.  I was very surprised and happy when we signed him.

[AKB]

Has Reed played any RG? If so, how much? Are we putting the wagon before the horse here? From what I've read and heard on various podcasts is its not really that easy switching which side of the line you're on. 

[richard pallo]

1 hour ago, AustinnKaine said:

Has Reed played any RG? If so, how much? Are we putting the wagon before the horse here? From what I've read and heard on various podcasts is its not really that easy switching which side of the line you're on. 

I have no idea.  But coach mentioned alternating him with Glowinski so maybe him being a veteran helps with the move.

[LiveAndLetAddai]

4 hours ago, Wentzszn said:

Reed is the same age. So it will come down to money. Which guy is cheaper.  Reed might not be as cheap as everyone thinks.

Exactly!  When he was signed so late I was surprised he was still around and disapointed that it wasn't for at least 2 years.  If he takes Glow's job, he is going to want Glow money, so it is a wash, should they go that route.

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6 minutes ago, WentzinRome said:

Exactly!  When he was signed so late I was surprised he was still around and disapointed that it wasn't for at least 2 years.  If he takes Glow's job, he is going to want Glow money, so it is a wash, should they go that route.

I can see why they are trying Reed there though. Why not see if he can be more effective then glow. If they are going to cost the same then it’s smart to take the better player. It’s really too bad we can’t keep both. 

[LiveAndLetAddai]

8 minutes ago, Wentzszn said:

I can see why they are trying Reed there though. Why not see if he can be more effective then glow. If they are going to cost the same then it’s smart to take the better player. It’s really too bad we can’t keep both. 

Oh I agree, just also agreeing that it may not be at a reduced price next year.

[jbaron04]

Reed and glow will be good depth at the guards who ever win , 

[EastStreet]

12 hours ago, bWild said:

Upon the return of Big Q, Reich says Chris Reed and Glowinski will split time at RG. It seems the writing on the wall says that Glowinski’s days here may be numbered. I’m sure his play has been affected by the health of the other starters, but this certainly hasn’t been Glowinski’s best season. Thoughts?

Wouldn't write Glow off just yet. He's been playing next to musical chairs at RT since after week 1, and Kelly has had a very down year. He/Glow had a bad game in week 2 vs the Ram's interior DL / Donald (most teams do). And he's only given up 1 sack and zero penalties. 

9 hours ago, AwesomeAustin said:

Perhaps it’s more an indicator of Reed’s solid play over Glow’s lack of production.  I don’t think Glow has been bad but it’s looking like Reed is playing better.  

Keep in mind Glow was graded the best Colts player overall vs Baltimore... Not the best OL, the best player. And Reed had the luxury of not starting off with bad grades vs LAR... 

7 hours ago, John Hammonds said:

Glow is at the end of his contract.  He's a free agent next year.  He's pushing 30.  And Ballard has to decide if he's gonna pay his ENTIRE offensive line the extra money or not.  If Reed plays better than Glow, at a lower cost, then that may be the way they go.

Both are 30. Both are FAs. Reed is cheaper though. Glow about 7M, Reed about 1.3M.

Given we've got a ton of extensions coming up, it'll likely be about cost. Reed I'm sure will have interest from other teams since he's doing well, and I'm sure would want a healthy raise and more than a one year. Glow would likely be willing to take a pay cut to stay (just my opinion). So might end up being a reverse auction lol. 

 

[AwesomeAustin]

29 minutes ago, EastStreet said:

 

Keep in mind Glow was graded the best Colts player overall vs Baltimore... Not the best OL, the best player. 

 

 

Im the Colts best player

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33 minutes ago, EastStreet said:

Wouldn't write Glow off just yet. He's been playing next to musical chairs at RT since after week 1, and Kelly has had a very down year. He/Glow had a bad game in week 2 vs the Ram's interior DL / Donald (most teams do). And he's only given up 1 sack and zero penalties. 

Keep in mind Glow was graded the best Colts player overall vs Baltimore... Not the best OL, the best player. And Reed had the luxury of not starting off with bad grades vs LAR... 

Both are 30. Both are FAs. Reed is cheaper though. Glow about 7M, Reed about 1.3M.

Given we've got a ton of extensions coming up, it'll likely be about cost. Reed I'm sure will have interest from other teams since he's doing well, and I'm sure would want a healthy raise and more than a one year. Glow would likely be willing to take a pay cut to stay (just my opinion). So might end up being a reverse auction lol. 

 

Reed won’t be that cheap if we decide to bring him back as a starter.

[EastStreet]

Just now, AwesomeAustin said:

Im the Colts best player

 

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