Who's your sleeper 2023 Colt player?

[AKB]

Personally, I am the most excited about EJ sleep in terms of sleeper, or underrated players on the Colts.  If you go and watch Speed's snaps (although limited) he is an absolute beast. Incredible quickness, long arms, decisive tackler.  

 

I see Speed stepping right in where Okereke left off last season. Speed has been sitting behind our strong linebacking corps for a little while now and I think he is ready to absolutely ball out. 

[John Hammonds]

Mine is new kicker Matt Gay.  He may wind up being the team MVP by the time the year is out.

[jvan1973]

I'm interested in seeing what SS can do with Jelani Woods

[hoosierhawk]

Richardson

[BlackTiger]

Speed could be a good pick.  hes been really good against the run, has gotten a sack and i think blocked a kick.

 

They dont seem to use him much in coverage, at least not yet

[throwing BBZ]

18 minutes ago, BlackTiger said:

Speed could be a good pick.  hes been really good against the run, has gotten a sack and i think blocked a kick.

 

They dont seem to use him much in coverage, at least not yet

 

 He goes forward well.

 In zone he has to me, looked kinda lost. Hopefully a few hundred snaps will help him on his journey. I'm hoping Jojo is a surprise.

 I would believe Woods will break out.

[Pelt]

2 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

I'm interested in seeing what SS can do with Jelani Woods

Agreed.

 

The way they utilized him, or more accurately, underutilized him last season, was almost criminal.

[csmopar]

Paye

[richard pallo]

Julian Blackmon.   Back to his best position.

[AKB]

9 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

Julian Blackmon.   Back to his best position.

i wonder if nick cross sees the field much

[AKB]

 

[Stephen]

Pierce

[Dunk]

I think Flowers will surprise at corner, he got some snaps last year and will be more adjusted to the speed and skill level of NFL receivers.

[Dunk]

2 hours ago, AKB said:

i wonder if nick cross sees the field much

He was getting playing time early in the season, but something changed. I thought Thomas played well when he got a chance.

Do you think he leap froged Cross?

[compuls1v3]

Will Fries.  I think he takes the next step to be serviceable this year.  I think Raimann continues to improve, but I don't think he's off anyone's radar.

[compuls1v3]

3 hours ago, AKB said:

i wonder if nick cross sees the field much

Maybe at Free Safety??

[AKB]

1 hour ago, Dunk said:

He was getting playing time early in the season, but something changed. I thought Thomas played well when he got a chance.

Do you think he leap froged Cross?

well no, I don't think that was the case. 

 

They put Thomas at FS (in Gus's scheme typically deep middle third single high) 

 

I believe it was just a matter of McLeoad coming in and providing a very solid, vet experience. McLeod didn't get burnt much,. and was a very sure tackler, and probably understood the defense better than a 20-year-old nick cross. 

 

Obviously, Blackmon is naturally more of a SS compared to an FS, and many on this forum have stated that. So perhaps McLeod (vet) gets replaced at SS by another more experienced player (Blackmon). I'm assuming Cross comes in during our heavy nickel packages where we run more than 2 safeties or some exotic looks. I also expect Cross to be a staple special teamer. 

 

Hopefully he can learn via special teams and come in for an injury or to spell Blackmon/Thomas

23 minutes ago, compuls1v3 said:

Maybe at Free Safety??

Thomas's job to lose? 

[Dark Superman]

Darius Rush.

[AKB]

5 minutes ago, Dark Superman said:

Darius Rush.

good pick. im excited for both rookie CBs

[2006Coltsbestever]

Look out for Josh Downs having a surprising big rookie season.

[cdgacoltsfan]

Dayo

[w87r]

3 hours ago, AKB said:

good pick. im excited for both rookie CBs

 

I will take Jaylon Jones, since you're extra sleeping on him. Lol

 

On a serious note, I do like all 3 of our rookie CB's though, I can see all 3 playing a big role.(they're gonna need to)

[holeymoley99]

Taven Bryan,former 1st round draft pick, started 16 games last season for the Browns. Will fit in very nice on the deepest spot on the club which is D Line. Teams going to have fits with this unit.

[throwing BBZ]

1 hour ago, w87r said:

 

I will take Jaylon Jones, since you're extra sleeping on him. Lol

 

On a serious note, I do like all 3 of our rookie CB's though, I can see all 3 playing a big role.(they're gonna need to)

 

  I'm hoping Jones is one of those "too slow" to play the position guys that has a really high FB IQ and plays physical. A really good playmaker in the 1st 15 or so yards of the zone.

[coltsfeva]

4 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Look out for Josh Downs having a surprising big rookie season.

 I think he could be ROTY and reminiscent of Julian Edelman 

[jvan1973]

10 minutes ago, coltsfeva said:

 I think he could be ROTY and reminiscent of Julian Edelman 

If he is anything near Edelman it was a home run pick

[Peter Nova]

Minshew

[2006Coltsbestever]

30 minutes ago, Peter Nova said:

Minshew

I laugh but you never know? Maybe he will be like Jim Harbaugh was in 1995 and have that 1 magical season if AR doesn't play much. Weirder things have happened.

[Peter Nova]

3 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I laugh but you never know? Maybe he will be like Jim Harbaugh was in 1995 and have that 1 magical season if AR doesn't play much. Weirder things have happened.

[Solid84]

I’m excited for Woods and Ogletree. Ogletree had a great off season last year before his injury and hope he can continue building on that. 

[sb41champs]

Offense:  Jelani Woods

Defense:  JuJu Brents

 

EJ Speed will only see substantial reps if Shaq the Maniac misses the early portion of the season.

[Creekside]

Zach Moss

[stitches]

11 hours ago, Dark Superman said:

Darius Rush.

I think this is my pick mainly based on opportunity. As it stands now, there is clear path for him to fight for starting spot... and I thought he was undervalued in the draft. I liked him better than Brents pre-draft... so... this will be my bold take today - it will be Rush who actually gets a starting spot and plays well on the outside for us. 

[Dunk]

12 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Look out for Josh Downs having a surprising big rookie season.

Good choice, I got fired up watching his college highlights after we drafted him. Finds a way to get open, catches everything.

[NewColtsFan]

I’m going to cheat a bit here.   I’d say a sleeper will emerge out of the entire group of defensive lineman.   All EXCEPT Buckner and Stewart.   Someone out of the rest of that group.   
 

So….   Paye or Dayo…

Ebukum or Lewis…

Bryan or Tomi…

Johnson or Leo….

And on and on….

 

Someone out of that group hopefully breaks out and becomes an impact player.   Quite frankly, if the Colts finally catch a break with D-Lineman, perhaps SEVERAL players would emerge.  The Colts are long overdue to have D-Lineman play at the level the team has expected they’ll play.

 

[AKB]

1 hour ago, NewColtsFan said:

I’m going to cheat a bit here.   I’d say a sleeper will emerge out of the entire group of defensive lineman.   All EXCEPT Buckner and Stewart.   Someone out of the rest of that group.   
 

So….   Paye or Dayo…

Ebukum or Lewis…

Bryan or Tomi…

Johnson or Leo….

And on and on….

 

Someone out of that group hopefully breaks out and becomes an impact player.   Quite frankly, if the Colts finally catch a break with D-Lineman, perhaps SEVERAL players would emerge.  The Colts are long overdue to have D-Lineman play at the level the team has expected they’ll play.

 

cheater

[NewColtsFan]

43 minutes ago, AKB said:

cheater

I often don’t like drawing inside the lines….   Guilty as charged!     

[GoColts8818]

I am going say Speed.  He looked good in limited action last year and could probably see more action this year. 

[crazycolt1]

On 7/13/2023 at 5:41 PM, Pelt said:

Agreed.

 

The way they utilized him, or more accurately, underutilized him last season, was almost criminal.

What was criminal was Matt Ryan looking at the roof more than downfield. Just saying. 

[AKB]

2 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

I often don’t like drawing inside the lines….   Guilty as charged!