AKB Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 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. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hammonds Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Mine is new kicker Matt Gay. He may wind up being the team MVP by the time the year is out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I'm interested in seeing what SS can do with Jelani Woods 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhawk Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Richardson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTiger Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwing BBZ Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 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. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelt Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmopar Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Paye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard pallo Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Julian Blackmon. Back to his best position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKB Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, richard pallo said: Julian Blackmon. Back to his best position. i wonder if nick cross sees the field much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stephen Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Pierce 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunk Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunk Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuls1v3 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuls1v3 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 3 hours ago, AKB said: i wonder if nick cross sees the field much Maybe at Free Safety?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKB Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 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? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Superman Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Darius Rush. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKB Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, Dark Superman said: Darius Rush. good pick. im excited for both rookie CBs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Coltsbestever Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Look out for Josh Downs having a surprising big rookie season. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgacoltsfan Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Dayo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w87r Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holeymoley99 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwing BBZ Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltsfeva Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Nova Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Minshew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Coltsbestever Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Nova Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid84 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb41champs Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Offense: Jelani Woods Defense: JuJu Brents EJ Speed will only see substantial reps if Shaq the Maniac misses the early portion of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creekside Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Zach Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitches Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunk Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewColtsFan Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKB Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewColtsFan Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 43 minutes ago, AKB said: cheater I often don’t like drawing inside the lines…. Guilty as charged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColts8818 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 I am going say Speed. He looked good in limited action last year and could probably see more action this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycolt1 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKB Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 2 hours ago, NewColtsFan said: I often don’t like drawing inside the lines…. Guilty as charged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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