Week 15: Colts @ Vikings, Sat, Dec. 17, 2022, 1:00PM ET

[EastStreet]

I want 50+... 

[AKB]

Chase really looking good as he has settled in. He was 5/7 earlier this season past 50

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

Just now, EastStreet said:

 

Pretty sure both Irsay and Ballard tried to support Frank, and get him what he wants. And Irsay signed off every time (for QBs). 

So IMO, the Rivers and Wentz were Frank pushes, and Irsay likely pushed for Ryan (after pushed Wentz out).

 

All have onus. But I don't fault Ballard at all for QBs. For all we know, Ballard wanted draft a QB the last several years. We just don't know...  

 

Falcons showing they had interest in moving on from Ryan opened the door for talks. Irsay pushing for Ryan isn’t known. 

[Old Man and the COLTS]

Maybe today we all go and buy a lottery ticket

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

In reality this isn’t good.

 

 

[EastStreet]

Come on run D... 

I know we are likely in prevent... but come on.. lol

[coltsfan_canada]

Just now, EastStreet said:

Come on run D... 

I know we are likely in prevent... but come on.. lol

u called it lol 

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

In reality this isn’t good.

 

 

Colts have to play lights out in all 3 phases to hit 30. That is for sure. 

[danlhart87]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

In reality this isn’t good.

 

 

It's not bad

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just playing prevent now.

[EastStreet]

Just now, Indianapolis-Colts-Fan said:

 

Falcons showing they had interest in moving on from Ryan opened the door for talks. Irsay pushing for Ryan isn’t known. 

Disagree.

Irsay said Ryan was "like Manning"... Those are big words... 

Not a reach that he was in favor... 

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

Just now, EastStreet said:

Disagree.

Irsay said Ryan was "like Manning"... Those are big words... 

Not a reach that he was in favor... 

 

the Colts didn’t have a QB of course he was in favor. That doesn’t mean he was pushing for Ryan. 

[Smoke317]

Just now, EastStreet said:

 

Pretty sure both Irsay and Ballard tried to support Frank, and get him what he wants. And Irsay signed off every time (for QBs). 

So IMO, the Rivers and Wentz were Frank pushes, and Irsay likely pushed for Ryan (after pushed Wentz out).

 

All have onus. But I don't fault Ballard at all for QBs. For all we know, Ballard wanted draft a QB the last several years. We just don't know...  

All the rumors were that Ballard wanted Love.  Packers moved up and took him.  Then the next rumor was Fields. Frank and Carson made sure we got Wentz so Bears were able to move up for Fields.  I personally believe that Ballard was gonna trade with Seattle and take Love that year and I believe he also would’ve traded up for Fields if he had seen him fall pass the Niners.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 minute ago, Indianapolis-Colts-Fan said:

Colts have to play lights out in all 3 phases to hit 30. That is for sure. 

A lot of it is when you have that big of a lead you play conservative. Maybe some of those field goals would of been TD without having big lead.

[strt182]

3 minutes ago, crazycolt1 said:

I wonder how many played the Colts defense in fantasy?

I knwo somebody said something about haveing MINN D.

[coltsfan_canada]

we have no stop for OSBORN

[Dingus McGirt]

Lol.  Down 29…and flexing.

[Solid84]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

In reality this isn’t good.

 

 

While true it’s still 22 points by the offense with 5 mins left of the 3rd Q. That’s okay for any team. 

[danlhart87]

Just now, coltsfan_canada said:

we have no stop for OSBORN

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

That’s big shoes 

 

 

[JlynRN]

we need to keep our foot on the gas pedal.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

These announcers.

[EastStreet]

2 minutes ago, Indianapolis-Colts-Fan said:

Colts have to play lights out in all 3 phases to hit 30. That is for sure. 

To an extent, our O has gone conservative when in the RZ.

5 FGs. So still 22 O points without pushing our luck, and it's still in the 3Q,

[Nesjan3]

2 minutes ago, EastStreet said:

 

Pretty sure both Irsay and Ballard tried to support Frank, and get him what he wants. And Irsay signed off every time (for QBs). 

So IMO, the Rivers and Wentz were Frank pushes, and Irsay likely pushed for Ryan (after pushed Wentz out).

 

All have onus. But I don't fault Ballard at all for QBs. For all we know, Ballard wanted draft a QB the last several years. We just don't know...  

I dont really buy that narrative, I think that if Ballard wanted to draft a QB, or if he didn't like a guy that Frank liked he would over rule him. He is the GM, its his job on the line, his roster.

 

Also think if he was just laying down and let Frank make the calls thats also on Ballard for not taking the reigns. And if Irsay is meddling as much as some say, and he is making decisions over Ballards head. IMO thats not a good look. In that case does Irsay trust Ballard. How much power does he actually have to build "his" team.

 

Your right we just dont know. My point is however the cookie crumbled, and continues to crumble. Ballard is very much a part of it. 

[EastStreet]

3 minutes ago, Indianapolis-Colts-Fan said:

 

the Colts didn’t have a QB of course he was in favor. That doesn’t mean he was pushing for Ryan. 

We were without a QB.

Ryan became available. 

I'm sure Jim was cheering as loud anyone. 

And most said it was smart move.....

[IrsaysArmy]

Get a couple first downs and end this game 

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

These announcers.

They just want to see a good game, this game is still over.

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

Just now, EastStreet said:

We were without a QB.

Ryan became available. 

I'm sure Jim was cheering as loud anyone. 

And most said it was smart move.....

I haven’t disagreed with Irsay being in favor. You said Irsay is who pushed for Ryan to get signed which is what I disagreed with. That would suggest the whole signing was because it is what Irsay wanted. It paints the owner in a certain light that I disagree with. 

[stitches]

1 minute ago, EastStreet said:

We were without a QB.

Ryan became available. 

I'm sure Jim was cheering as loud anyone. 

And most said it was smart move.....

It was a good move IMO. Didn't work out... 

[Solid84]

LET’S GO O!! I WANNA SEE 40+!!

[strt182]

Just now, Nesjan3 said:

Your right we just dont know. My point is however the cookie crumbled, and continues to crumble. Ballard is very much a part of it. 

One thing about this is Ballard has owned his mistakes.  Frank owned some of his but never did ANYTHING to make a change to things.  Jeff however many weeks in has already made changes and is owning his mistakes and makign changes to help change them. 

[stitches]

Just now, Solid84 said:

LET’S GO O!! I WANNA SEE 40+!!

The D has better chance to deliver 40+ than the offense  

[Dobbinblitz]

6-8 minute drive would be excellent.

[EastStreet]

Just now, Nesjan3 said:

I dont really buy that narrative, I think that if Ballard wanted to draft a QB, or if he didn't like a guy that Frank liked he would over rule him. He is the GM, its his job on the line, his roster.

 

Also think if he was just laying down and let Frank make the calls thats also on Ballard for not taking the reigns. And if Irsay is meddling as much as some say, and he is making decisions over Ballards head. IMO thats not a good look. In that case does Irsay trust Ballard. How much power does he actually have to build "his" team.

 

Your right we just dont know. My point is however the cookie crumbled, and continues to crumble. Ballard is very much a part of it. 

Sorry, not every GM controls everything. Some HCs have more power. Some GMs have more power. Some owners call the shots, especially when it comes to QBs. 

 

Irsay knows who wanted what. And it's likely why Ballard is still here next year. 

1 minute ago, stitches said:

It was a good move IMO. Didn't work out... 

Yup, agreed. 

Might have worked out better, if the OL played better. 

[Solid84]

1 minute ago, strt182 said:

One thing about this is Ballard has owned his mistakes.  Frank owned some of his but never did ANYTHING to make a change to things.  Jeff however many weeks in has already made changes and is owning his mistakes and makign changes to help change them. 

While I agree he has in the past, Ballard hasn’t owned anything this season instead throwing blame at the media. 

[strt182]

I think Jeff don't wanna put certain things on tape yet. But i dont like this being so conservative.. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Ha Ha here we are.

[EastStreet]

2 minutes ago, Indianapolis-Colts-Fan said:

I haven’t disagreed with Irsay being in favor. You said Irsay is who pushed for Ryan to get signed which is what I disagreed with. That would suggest the whole signing was because it is what Irsay wanted. It paints the owner in a certain light that I disagree with. 

I'm sure all 3 discussed. But it was obvious Jim was a fan of the move. 

[coltsfan_canada]

This is the O the whole year we had 

[Smoke317]

Campbell was open