2022 Colts at Texans Post Game Thoughts / Week 1 Assessment --09/11/22 ((MERGE))

[ThingofthePast]

Just like my username. I hope Blankenship is a thing of the past.

[John Waylon]

I mean I’ve always taken the approach to Hot Rod that I’ll trust he can till I see he can’t. I’ve seen it now. 

[DougDew]

7 minutes ago, coming on strong said:

you can clearly see it when the colts are struggling .  its obvious the pass rush pass protection and skill positions are lacking .   today matt ryan was pressured non stop the colts struggled to get pressure and the wide receivers struggled .  it is because of a lack of talent and coaching .    great teams cover up bad coaching look at manning with adam gase he still did good .  it cant just be coaching the players are not showing up

I thought that $80 mil left Gs are supposed to make an average LT so much better.   No.  Good coaching can allow a great LT to make an average G better.  Some have it backwards.

[danlhart87]

How was run D today 

[Goatface Killah]

9 minutes ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

At some point plsyers also have to take responsibility. These are grown men. A coach can only do so much. Maybe Ballard is also not getting the right players. We need dogs.

I disagree with this very much.

 

Its not players job to make up for a coaches shortcomings. Players execute the coaches plan, but it needs to be a solid plan. They didnt play well today but they certainly played well enough to win outside of 6-8 horrible plays.

 

The players have changed year to year but the identity of this team remains. They are a team that starts slow and makes stupid mistakes at crucial times against inferior competition. They lack focus and discpline. They lack leadership from their coach. 

 

Frank cost us this game with his ridiculous wildcat play on 4th and goal. Just another boneheaded decision that shows he still hasnt learned from his mistakes and takes no responsibility for his past. It makes no sense to run that play in that spot. No sense what so ever.

[DiogoSales]

A LOT (!!) of execution mistakes, that's on coaching.

 

A lot of questionable play calls, that's on coaching.

 

Get outcoached by Lovie Smith, priceless...

 

The only reason we were even on this game late is because JT is an monster, everything else was not good enough.

[colts89]

2 minutes ago, danlhart87 said:

How was run D today 

Grover Stewart was a beast in the middle. He and Paye were our best players on D. Their whole offense was pretty bad except for two busted plays by our LBs to a backup TE, along with the flea flicker. We gave the Texans so many yards and opportunities via penalties.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 minute ago, danlhart87 said:

How was run D today 

Was actually pretty good.

[csmopar]

Fire Frank, send Blankenship on the same train we sent Mike Vanderjagt on and soon

[danlhart87]

1 minute ago, DiogoSales said:

A LOT (!!) of execution mistakes, that's on coaching.

 

A lot of questionable play calls, that's on coaching.

 

Get outcoached by Lovie Smith, priceless...

 

The only reason we were even on this game late is because JT is an monster, everything else was not good enough.

Pittman was great too

[Colt Overseas]

I really don't understand why Frank Reich under-utilizes players like Mo Alie-Cox and Nyheim Hines. They are our next best offensive weapons after Taylor and Pittman.

 

I taught when Ryan went up tempo and started spreading the ball around in the 4th quarter we looked good on offense. Hopefully Frank Reich picks up some learnings.. but its Year 5 now and he still has playcalling issues. 

 

I dont know. 

[csmopar]

2 minutes ago, danlhart87 said:

How was run D today 

Ehhh better than I expected 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, csmopar said:

Fire Frank, send Blankenship on the same train we sent Mike Vanderjagt on and soon

The entire team needs blown up. Ballard clearly isn’t getting enough dogs that want to play. Coach van only do so much. Reich, Ballard, overpriced players need to go.

[Solid84]

7 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:

Hines had six catches and was the Colts second leading receiver.  Other than than I pretty much agree with what you said.

I was probably just expecting more with the talk of how they would use him and how well he did today. It was basically him and Pitt in the passing game. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, Colt Overseas said:

I really don't understand why Frank Reich under-utilizes players like Mo Alie-Cox and Nyheim Hines. They are our next best offensive weapons after Taylor and Pittman.

 

I taught when Ryan went up tempo and started spreading the ball around in the 4th quarter we looked good on offense. Hopefully Frank Reich picks up some learnings.. but its Year 5 now and he still has playcalling issues. 

 

I dont know. 

Remember he is giving Ryan a lot of freedom at the line from what he is seeing.

[Smoke317]

What has Pierce done to earn reps over Strachan & Patmon?  Time to let the rookie sit and watch. These games matter. We don’t have time for him to get adjusted to the NFL game and learn how to catch the ball.  We need guys that are gonna produce. Both Patmon & Strachan balled out in preseason. They need the live reps. 

[DiogoSales]

Just now, danlhart87 said:

Pittman was great too

He was good, 109 yards when you're by far the best WR on the field is good.

 

JT ran for +160 yards and got several first downs by his own.

[GoColts8818]

6 minutes ago, Colt Overseas said:

I really don't understand why Frank Reich under-utilizes players like Mo Alie-Cox and Nyheim Hines. They are our next best offensive weapons after Taylor and Pittman.

 

I taught when Ryan went up tempo and started spreading the ball around in the 4th quarter we looked good on offense. Hopefully Frank Reich picks up some learnings.. but its Year 5 now and he still has playcalling issues. 

 

I dont know. 

Hines got six targets and was their second leading receiver.  That’s a lot for the backup running back.

 

Mo I just think is a guy.  He’s not great but he’s not bad.  The problem is the Colts have too many guys like that.

 

As for the rest of the coaching Frank isn’t going to change his spots at this point but yeah he was a major problem today.

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

The entire team needs blown up. Ballard clearly isn’t getting enough dogs that want to play. Coach van only do so much. Reich, Ballard, overpriced players need to go.

I hope you are joking, it is 1 game and we didn't lose. This may be your post ever in all seriousness. If we actually lose next week than I will apologize but this post is ridiculous. 

[DoubleE Colt]

12 minutes ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

Inexcusable for Ryan to lose that 5 yards making a FG five yards longer.

The whole play was ridiculous......calling a passing play when you have the best running back in the league who even if he gets stuffed at the line it's still a 37 yard fg and then why a player with Ryan experience didn't just throw the ball away when it was clear the play was blown is madness! 

[Smoke317]

3 minutes ago, colts89 said:

Grover Stewart was a beast in the middle. He and Paye were our best players on D. Their whole offense was pretty bad except for two busted plays by our LBs to a backup TE, along with the flea flicker. We gave the Texans so many yards and opportunities via penalties.

Gilmore too.  He’s definitely our CB1.  He showed a good closing burst.  Was inches from a pick.  He’s gonna shine this year once our defense starts to gel. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Seems like the players Ballard has squired for the most part are soft. Not enough dogs. We have a few but we have a lot of players just going through the motions and just collecting a pay check. That is on Ballard.

[EastStreet]

12 minutes ago, AustinnKaine said:

Granson is trash TE. Move him to FB or cut him

 

Frank tried to totally change his game... 

In college, he was 90+% vert guy.

Now, he's a Burton slot/HB/TE type guy.... 

Hate we lost Ogletree. 

Prefer Mo, and Woods snaps over Granson

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

2 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I hope you are joking, it is 1 game and we didn't lose. This may be your post ever in all seriousness. If we actually lose next week than I will apologize but this post is ridiculous. 

no when are people going to stop making excuses. 

[John Waylon]

I did expect a better showing from the pass rush. They showed up late, but we need them all day. 

[EastStreet]

13 minutes ago, AustinnKaine said:

Agreed. Was expecting more Hines and Taylor on at the same time. Seems like if one is in, the other is out. Also never handed the ball to Campbell on the jet sweeps. What's the point in faking something you aren't willing to do? 

 

Yup.... Did see Hines at least out wide WR.... 

More Hines+Taylor please.. 

[Dingus McGirt]

13 minutes ago, skerfalcon8710 said:

Hotrod shanked it by 10 yards anyways. 

Only 10?

[Patrick Miller]

Maybe it’s time to call Hilton.

[fire cartier]

14 minutes ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

Inexcusable for Ryan to lose that 5 yards making a FG five yards longer.

  They never try to get the first down. bad coaching.  they never try to move it closer to the goal line.

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

no when are people going to stop making excuses. 

not making excuses but you said this team needs to be blown up after 1 game that we didn't even lose  

[Patrick Miller]

So tired of watching Frank call boneheaded plays. 

[GoColts8818]

2 minutes ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

no when are people going to stop making excuses. 

Not seeing excuses.  People are laying it on Frank and Hot Rod pretty hard (and it’s deserved).  

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Sure would of been nice to still have pascal. Not just for his blocking but he is a vet.

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

not making excuses but you said this team needs to be blown up after 1 game that we didn't even lose  

We aren’t getting closer are we?

[2006Coltsbestever]

I hope we go 1-0-16 ties just to make people upset in here. % wise we would win the division 

[John Hammonds]

My reaction before the 4th quarter:

Jan 3, 2021 -- Colts manhandled and embarrassed by the worst team in the league

Sept 11, 2022 -- Colts manhandled and embarrassed by the worst team in the league

Secret message from Carson Wentz -- It wasn't me.

 

My reaction after the game:

So....  Does a tie end our opening week losing streak?

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

We need more players who are dogs. I am sick of hearing about what great players they are. We need better leaders.

[danlhart87]

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Pascal would have caught that TD that pierce dropped.

[cdgacoltsfan]

1 hour ago, EastStreet said:

Same as previous years... please wait till the game is final to post.

 

 

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Do we really need a poll to figure this out,?????

[2006Coltsbestever]

3 minutes ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

Sure would of been nice to still have pascal. Not just for his blocking but he is a vet.

We aren’t getting closer are we?

Can we wait until next week, yeah we didn't get the win, our FG kicker missed a 43 yard FG kick but we didn't lose either. So as of now I am fine anyway.