O line woes ((MERGE))

[richard pallo]

Dennis Kelly is 32 years old and an 11 year vet. Primarily a tackle but has filled in at guard during his career.  He’s listed at 321 pounds which isn’t awful for a guard.    Considering his age and experience he might welcome the chance to be a starter at RG.  I’m leaning to Dennis as being the safest choice to replace Pinter if a move becomes necessary.  

[w87r]

Chris Reed in his own words.

 

https://www.vikings.com/audio/mvp-chris-reed-talks-about-coming-back-to-minnesota-the-journey-forward-episode-

 

Time stamp around 14:45. Chris Reed comes on and starts talking about the excitement of getting the call and being able to come home.

 

 

 

Talks about it some more.

[Bolt Colt]

Dennis Kelly – OT – Indianapolis Colts
Appeared in four snaps on special teams in the 20-17 victory over the Chiefs.

 

Glad he is on his way back. 

Got this information from the article link below.

https://purduesports.com/news/2022/9/27/pro-boilers-week-3.aspx

[CanuckColtsFan]

On 9/27/2022 at 5:30 PM, DEFENSE said:

ballard let glow slide away, and he is playing great for the giants

No he isnt

[AustexColt]

If you rewatch the game Bills vs Titans 41-7, you will note that the Titans kept changing 3-4 and 4-3. In addition they flopped their DE between Autry and Simmons until they found the winning match up. To combat the Titans defensive scheme, the Bills had a Fullback or Blocking TE along with McKenzie (RB) line up behind the OLine. We should do that as well until we can find a way to protect Matt Ryan. Grab a guy off the waiver or practice squad to play that role if Kylen Granson or Mo Allie Cox can't block. Keep Jalani Woods catching up the middle. Copy what made the Chargers and KC successful with Antonio Gates or Tony Gonzalez. Both were coached by Reich.

[EastStreet]

27 minutes ago, AustexColt said:

If you rewatch the game Bills vs Titans 41-7, you will note that the Titans kept changing 3-4 and 4-3. In addition they flopped their DE between Autry and Simmons until they found the winning match up. To combat the Titans defensive scheme, the Bills had a Fullback or Blocking TE along with McKenzie (RB) line up behind the OLine. We should do that as well until we can find a way to protect Matt Ryan. Grab a guy off the waiver or practice squad to play that role if Kylen Granson or Mo Allie Cox can't block. Keep Jalani Woods catching up the middle. Copy what made the Chargers and KC successful with Antonio Gates or Tony Gonzalez. Both were coached by Reich.

 

I like TN DL (front 7) personnel management and rotation. 

Very flexible. 

 

But seems they are playing Autry bit more at OLB (3-4 OLB), instead of 3-4 DE/DT.

IDK about that.. At least when watched. 

 

[coming on strong]

 

[richard pallo]

1 hour ago, coming on strong said:

 

That's scary.

[chad72]

9 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

That's scary.

 

Jeff Linkenbach flashbacks from the 2010 Chargers game, at least Linkenbach was lifted up like a rag doll, but in this case, no rag doll to be found.  

[krunk]

Who got the film of Pinter getting bulldozed by that D lineman from KC?

[coming on strong]

20 minutes ago, krunk said:

Who got the film of Pinter getting bulldozed by that D lineman from KC?

 

[coming on strong]

if the titans are smart they will line up simmons on pinter like kc did with jones

[Dingus McGirt]

9 minutes ago, coming on strong said:

if the titans are smart they will line up simmons on pinter like kc did with jones

If Reich is smart …

[Rhodelesstraveled]

Simmons destroys Q every game we play them so putting Pinter on him is asking for trouble.  They are getting Dupree back too.  Not good

[OLD FAN MAN]

On 9/28/2022 at 8:44 PM, CanuckColtsFan said:

No he isnt

barkley is running great behind glow, taylor not so well behind pinter

[Rhodelesstraveled]

OL has not benn runblocking great either but TN will be missing MLB and Hooker.  Should be good for JT

[EastStreet]

2 hours ago, Rhodelesstraveled said:

Simmons destroys Q every game we play them so putting Pinter on him is asking for trouble.  They are getting Dupree back too.  Not good

 

You're probably overreacting due a few tweets....

 

Simmons is good. But...

 

His AVG tackles per game was 3.2 in 2021.

He averaged 2.0 vs Indy in 2021

He averaged 3.0 vs Indy in 2020

Both under AVG

 

His AVG pressures per game was 1.5 in 2021.

He averaged 1.5 v Indy in 2021

He averaged 1.0 vs Indy in 2020

At AVG or below

 

And Nelson was injured and sick early season. Both games were early last year. 

So destroyed? Good tweet though I guess. 

[Mighty Blue]

On 9/25/2022 at 2:40 PM, John Waylon said:

Ryan is gonna get hurt. Anyone back there is. Something has got to change. 

Sounds like history will repeat itself and shouldn’t we have learned from our mistakes.

Regretfully,

A. Luck

( Liver laceration sucks!)

[2006Coltsbestever]

Problem with most fans, they want an all-star team - this isn't Madden. The same people complaining right now that Ballard doesn't sign any big name WR's to a lot of money are the same people complaining we had no Line when Andrew Luck played which ended Luck's career. Most teams have weaknesses, so far our Line hasn't played well but at least Ballard drafted Nelson and is trying to protect our QB. I do think our Line will get it together as the season moves on. Having a great WR doesn't always work out either, so far Adams hasn't done much in Vegas, Chase hasn't either in Cincy - this year. I would love to have another  playmaker at WR but protecting the QB is critical. Without a Line, a QB won't last. Look at Tua, Burrow is headed down that Andrew Luck path as well.

[Nickster]

21 hours ago, coming on strong said:

 

Good Lord that is as bad as it gets lol.  He really hits the ground hard.  Funny, not funny but I wonder if he was concussed on that play.

[Nickster]

21 hours ago, coming on strong said:

if the titans are smart they will line up simmons on pinter like kc did with jones

 

They lined up Clark on him to. Chum in the water lol. 

[GoColts8818]

On 9/29/2022 at 4:23 PM, krunk said:

Who got the film of Pinter getting bulldozed by that D lineman from KC?

Which time?  Sadly you have multiple to pick from…

[Rhodelesstraveled]

Simmons and Tart killed Q and Kelly in first half even in run game.  Pryor had his best half in 22

[fire cartier]

It looks like they are struggling something awful oline  so  be best in nfl looks rank 20 

[fire cartier]

On 9/30/2022 at 12:24 PM, Mighty Blue said:

Sounds like history will repeat itself and shouldn’t we have learned from our mistakes.

Regretfully,

A. Luck

( Liver laceration sucks!)

It looks like they are struggling something awful, oline sucks highest play loser 

[Rhodelesstraveled]

The swim move Autry put on Nelson to end this game is the exclamation point why we should have kept Autry and never paid Q 20 million bucks.  

 

DUMB

[krunk]

Fries looked better at guard than Pinter did to me.  I'd keep him there.

I can't say exactly what's wrong with the running game, but it does seem

like JT is running into brick walls like he did his rookie year and leaving yards

out there. 

[ruf]

3 hours ago, krunk said:

Fries looked better at guard than Pinter did to me.  I'd keep him there.

I can't say exactly what's wrong with the running game, but it does seem

like JT is running into brick walls like he did his rookie year and leaving yards

out there. 

did he finally pull Pinter out? this would be a start 

[Thunderbolt]

Play calling by Reich is preventing JT for the big one.  They stacked the box and Reich calls for running in the middle, you figure....

[krunk]

7 minutes ago, ruf said:

did he finally pull Pinter out? this would be a start 

Fries started the whole game.  Pinter on bench

[Moosejawcolt]

On 9/25/2022 at 3:38 PM, csmopar said:

What happens when you fire the OL coach after a season where your OL is ranked number 1 overall

Well if they were smart, and I forget his name,, they should have him on speed dial. His temperament fit this team. Kelly, Nelson and Smith are maulers. Not this panzy scheme they are now playing.  If there are no changes after this game. Then I have lost total respect for both Frank and Ballard and just shows me more they are not able to make the right call. Fire Strausser and hire the crazy man lol. I forgot his name hahaha.

[colts52761]

I'd still like to see Pryor at RG and Raimann at LT or Kelly at RG and French at center.

[Rhodelesstraveled]

all you need too see. 

 

 

[ruf]

41 minutes ago, Rhodelesstraveled said:

all you need too see. 

 

 

it looked like the qb could have moved up in the pocket

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

This isn’t just oline. It’s everything. From oline to other positions not blocking to Ryan not reading defenses well pre snap.

[compuls1v3]

On 9/30/2022 at 11:34 AM, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Problem with most fans, they want an all-star team - this isn't Madden. The same people complaining right now that Ballard doesn't sign any big name WR's to a lot of money are the same people complaining we had no Line when Andrew Luck played which ended Luck's career. Most teams have weaknesses, so far our Line hasn't played well but at least Ballard drafted Nelson and is trying to protect our QB. I do think our Line will get it together as the season moves on. Having a great WR doesn't always work out either, so far Adams hasn't done much in Vegas, Chase hasn't either in Cincy - this year. I would love to have another  playmaker at WR but protecting the QB is critical. Without a Line, a QB won't last. Look at Tua, Burrow is headed down that Andrew Luck path as well.

I believe in building the trenches, but Ballard has failed at that.  No LT, let Glow go??? For what??? Makes no sense.  Now Fries played OK tonight, but it still took 3 games of Pinter sucking to make that change, and LT still isn’t fixed.

[compuls1v3]

2 hours ago, krunk said:

Fries started the whole game.  Pinter on bench

And played much better as well.  Wasn’t perfect, but was definitely an upgrade!

[Moosejawcolt]

5 hours ago, krunk said:

Fries looked better at guard than Pinter did to me.  I'd keep him there.

I can't say exactly what's wrong with the running game, but it does seem

like JT is running into brick walls like he did his rookie year and leaving yards

out there. 

He has no faith in his blocking. That's what's making him indecisive.

3 minutes ago, compuls1v3 said:

I believe in building the trenches, but Ballard has failed at that.  No LT, let Glow go??? For what??? Makes no sense.  No Fries played OK tonight, but it still took 3 games of Pinter sucking to make that change, and LT still isn’t fixed.

But thank God he's transparent  lol.

[compuls1v3]

1 minute ago, Moosejawcolt said:

He has no faith in his blocking. That's what's making him indecisive.

But thank God he's transparent  lol.

Re: his running, I noticed a few times one key block would be missed on his cut back lanes, so he literally has nowhere to go.  Which goes back to the coach,  IMHO.  How about we start a drive with PA and go no huddle for the first series.   Make them respect the pass, then mix in the run.   But hey, I’m just a fan.  What do I know, right?

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

21 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

He has no faith in his blocking. That's what's making him indecisive.

But thank God he's transparent  lol.

He was just as bad in atlanta last year but someone Ballard and Reich thought it was a fluke.