Colts Playoff Chances Improve…

[richard pallo]

11 hours ago, Jared Cisneros said:

If we are to make the playoffs, we are going to have to start using Moss a lot more to keep Taylor fresh. Also need to get the TEs involved as Pierce is garbage at this point and just isn't it. Use the TE's to help block and catch the ball. Some Jet Sweeps would be nice as well to be creative. As far as defense, be more aggressive! This secondary as it is won't be able to hold for over 5 seconds every play. Put pressure on the QB! We probably got our bye week at a good time to get healthy though. I think we have <50% chance of making the playoffs, but it is something.

I have no worries about keeping Taylor fresh.  He missed a quarter of the season and is only now getting his reps with seven games to play.  I would ride him all the way with the occasional rest breaks.  And he got the benefit of the break week as well.  He’s probably the player who is in the best shape among all of them.  No worries about being fresh for me.

[MikeCurtis]

22 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

If we pick mid first round say 15-19th or so. There are 2 WRs that have stood out to me that should be there when we pick. That is Rome Odunze and Malik Nabers. Both would be fantastic additions. Marvin will go top 5 IMO, we aren't getting him.

 

I am with you on those 2

 

Odunze is almost uncoverable by 1 CB ......  he is that big, dominate WR that this team needs

 

Nabers has the speed and quickness to take the top off

 

Both would be fantastic choices

 

However, if you look at the extremely long list of WRs in this draft that can take the top off, and be WR1, we could very realistically get this in round two.  (I would still like Nabors or Odunze)

 

I would add, that if we do stay at 15, and Nabers/Odunze are gone, Cooper Dejean would seem to be a "Ballard type"

 

Cooper is that great attitude, humble, midwestern kid, big shutdown corner with speed and can stuff the RB....... AND can and has played all roles across the DBs positions

 

He can line up at CB , but when needed, he could be a stud FS.

 

lastly

If there EVER was a draft that Ballard trades back, this would be it.

 

If we trade back 8-10 places....... 

 

We MIGHT be able to get 

 

WRs

Troy Franklin

AD Mitchell

Emeka Egbuka - Slot mostly but plays all over

Xavier Legett

ALL 4 can fill needed WR1 role

or

CBs

Terrion Arnold 

Denzel Burke 

Kalen King 

(All three are shut down CBs that also play the run

 

The fact of the matter is that CB seems to love DEs that can stay on the field 

He would rather have a large enough DE that puts some pressure on the QB AND isnt embarrassed against the run

I dont see him taking a DE that weighs 240-245

 

The holes that need to be filled in 2024 are (IMHO):

 

WR1 - glaring hole

CB - glaring hole

FS  - glaring hole

Depth at DE

Depth at IOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[2006Coltsbestever]

56 minutes ago, MikeCurtis said:

 

I am with you on those 2

 

Odunze is almost uncoverable by 1 CB ......  he is that big, dominate WR that this team needs

 

Nabers has the speed and quickness to take the top off

 

Both would be fantastic choices

 

However, if you look at the extremely long list of WRs in this draft that can take the top off, and be WR1, we could very realistically get this in round two.  (I would still like Nabors or Odunze)

 

I would add, that if we do stay at 15, and Nabers/Odunze are gone, Cooper Dejean would seem to be a "Ballard type"

 

Cooper is that great attitude, humble, midwestern kid, big shutdown corner with speed and can stuff the RB....... AND can and has played all roles across the DBs positions

 

He can line up at CB , but when needed, he could be a stud FS.

 

lastly

If there EVER was a draft that Ballard trades back, this would be it.

 

If we trade back 8-10 places....... 

 

We MIGHT be able to get 

 

WRs

Troy Franklin

AD Mitchell

Emeka Egbuka - Slot mostly but plays all over

Xavier Legett

ALL 4 can fill needed WR1 role

or

CBs

Terrion Arnold 

Denzel Burke 

Kalen King 

(All three are shut down CBs that also play the run

 

The fact of the matter is that CB seems to love DEs that can stay on the field 

He would rather have a large enough DE that puts some pressure on the QB AND isnt embarrassed against the run

I dont see him taking a DE that weighs 240-245

 

The holes that need to be filled in 2024 are (IMHO):

 

WR1 - glaring hole

CB - glaring hole

FS  - glaring hole

Depth at DE

Depth at IOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rome reminds me of a taller version of Deebo Samuel or sort of like DK Metcalf. I really like him a lot. Although the Huskies rarely run him, he has had a couple of good runs this season and is capable of being a great NFL Receiver and running a few times. He would be my pick if he's there.

[MikeCurtis]

23 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Rome reminds me of a taller version of Deebo Samuel or sort of like DK Metcalf. I really like him a lot. Although the Huskies rarely run him, he has had a couple of good runs this season and is capable of being a great NFL Receiver and running a few times. He would be my pick if he's there.

I hope he is there

[Solid84]

2 hours ago, MikeCurtis said:

 

I am with you on those 2

 

Odunze is almost uncoverable by 1 CB ......  he is that big, dominate WR that this team needs

 

Nabers has the speed and quickness to take the top off

 

Both would be fantastic choices

 

However, if you look at the extremely long list of WRs in this draft that can take the top off, and be WR1, we could very realistically get this in round two.  (I would still like Nabors or Odunze)

 

I would add, that if we do stay at 15, and Nabers/Odunze are gone, Cooper Dejean would seem to be a "Ballard type"

 

Cooper is that great attitude, humble, midwestern kid, big shutdown corner with speed and can stuff the RB....... AND can and has played all roles across the DBs positions

 

He can line up at CB , but when needed, he could be a stud FS.

 

lastly

If there EVER was a draft that Ballard trades back, this would be it.

 

If we trade back 8-10 places....... 

 

We MIGHT be able to get 

 

WRs

Troy Franklin

AD Mitchell

Emeka Egbuka - Slot mostly but plays all over

Xavier Legett

ALL 4 can fill needed WR1 role

or

CBs

Terrion Arnold 

Denzel Burke 

Kalen King 

(All three are shut down CBs that also play the run

 

The fact of the matter is that CB seems to love DEs that can stay on the field 

He would rather have a large enough DE that puts some pressure on the QB AND isnt embarrassed against the run

I dont see him taking a DE that weighs 240-245

 

The holes that need to be filled in 2024 are (IMHO):

 

WR1 - glaring hole

CB - glaring hole

FS  - glaring hole

Depth at DE

Depth at IOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think Harrison, Nabers, Odunze And Coleman are the top dogs this draft. Harrison won’t last until we pick and Colemen is projected as an X i believe. That leaves Nabers and Odunze as the prime targets for us. 
 

I’ve heard Franklin is an outsider to sneak into the 1st round, but I don’t know how he stacks up against the other guys. 
 

I’ve seen Legett compared to Metcalf. That’s not a bad thing and he’s probably available in the 2nd round. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Jags and Texans play for the division next week. Not good if jags don’t win the division.

[JediXMan]

Chargers are pretty much done.

[ShuteAt168]

7 minutes ago, JediXMan said:

Chargers are pretty much done.

Staley has to go. Wasting Herbert. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Colts will probably move back to 9 after Bills win . Next week is so important. Bills play eagles. Steelers back to 7. 

[ShuteAt168]

11 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Colts will probably move back to 9 after Bills win . Next week is so important. Bills play eagles. Steelers back to 7. 

It’s fun to be “In the Hunt” on the TV graphic 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Steelers play bengals in Cincy next week. That’s a weird game because colts need Steelers and bengals to lose. I don’t know who to root for. Since we play both teams still o guess it does not matter.

[John Waylon]

I’ve seen enough Minshew to know better than to expect to make the playoffs with him, and to know what will happen even if we do. And yet the rest of the AFC is making us increasingly competitive in the standings. 
 

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, John Waylon said:

I’ve seen enough Minshew to know better than to expect to make the playoffs with him, and to know what will happen even if we do. And yet the rest of the AFC is making us increasingly competitive in the standings. 
 

We can say that about any team in the AFC except the Chiefs and Ravens and probably the Texans regarding QB play (and we even beat the Ravens and Texans). Tua has even laid eggs against the better teams. I am not sure why certain people just can't enjoy each game and hope we get in. If we lose, we lose. Only 1 team wins the SB.

[1959Colts]

47 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Steelers play bengals in Cincy next week. That’s a weird game because colts need Steelers and bengals to lose. I don’t know who to root for. Since we play both teams still o guess it does not matter.

Maybe root for a tie?

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

What will probably happen is the teams like Bills should be in the playoffs will be. Maybe Bengals even find a way. I suspect the mediocre teams to fall and the teams that should be there finish strong.

[2006Coltsbestever]

21 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

What will probably happen is the teams like Bills should be in the playoffs will be. Maybe Bengals even find a way. I suspect the mediocre teams to fall and the teams that should be there finish strong.

Ya never know lol.

[John Waylon]

54 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

We can say that about any team in the AFC except the Chiefs and Ravens and probably the Texans regarding QB play (and we even beat the Ravens and Texans). Tua has even laid eggs against the better teams. I am not sure why certain people just can't enjoy each game and hope we get in. If we lose, we lose. Only 1 team wins the SB.

I’d rather finish this season further up the draft order and give us a better chance of helping Richardson next year when we do have a chance. Everyone came into this season not expecting to be competitive until next season and that’s still largely the case. If Richardson was here it’s a different story. But he’s not and Minshew is. The ceiling just is what it is. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

14 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Ya never know lol.

That’s what usually happens when we get excited like this. I have no faith in colts offense. Then if Brent’s don’t come back against Bucs we are in trouble.  
 

I do think we are in a good spot with the teams that could have got to 6-5 or even 5/5 losing. The ones below us losing is good since we do play Steelers and Bengals.  I just can’t forget what we have seen the last two weeks on offense. I just don’t see it getting better.

[Myles]

Bills and Browns won today.  That did not help the Colts.   They still control their own destiny though.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

2 minutes ago, John Waylon said:

I’d rather finish this season further up the draft order and give us a better chance of helping Richardson next year when we do have a chance. Everyone came into this season not expecting to be competitive until next season and that’s still largely the case. If Richardson was here it’s a different story. But he’s not and Minshew is. The ceiling just is what it is. 

We can get what we need in the top 15. Creating a winning culture is way more important. No one should be thinking draft when we have the QB and LT.

[JediXMan]

Just now, John Waylon said:

I’d rather finish this season further up the draft order and give us a better chance of helping Richardson next year when we do have a chance. Everyone came into this season not expecting to be competitive until next season and that’s still largely the case. If Richardson was here it’s a different story. But he’s not and Minshew is. The ceiling just is what it is. 

 

If your talking about draft order there's plenty talent in the middle of the draft plus there's still free agency to help AR out. I don' t see the problem of wanting this team in the playoffs. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, Myles said:

Bills and Browns won today.  That did not help the Colts.   They still control their own destiny though.

Actually browns winning did. Colts don’t have the tie breaker with browns do Steelers losing was bigger for colts. Also the teams below colts lost which is good.

[OLD FAN MAN]

1 hour ago, John Waylon said:

I’ve seen enough Minshew to know better than to expect to make the playoffs with him, and to know what will happen even if we do. And yet the rest of the AFC is making us increasingly competitive in the standings. 
 

we can win with minshew if our defense stops trying to lead the nfl in points allowed

 

[JediXMan]

2 minutes ago, OLD FAN MAN said:

we can win with minshew if our defense stops trying to lead the nfl in points allowed

 

 

We can also win if Minshew doesn't fumble and turn the ball over putting the defense in tough situations. 

[OLD FAN MAN]

1 minute ago, JediXMan said:

 

We can also win if Minshew doesn't fumble and turn the ball over putting the defense in tough situations. 

coach must think he gives us a better chance than sam

[Stephen]

39 minutes ago, Myles said:

Bills and Browns won today.  That did not help the Colts.   They still control their own destiny though.

Browns winning did help the colts as the steelers  are the team we will have to beat out for playoff spot. Browns hold the tie breaker and so do jags. Ideally  we need to win all our remaining  afc games titans, steelers,texans,raiders,bengals if we want the playoffs

[Stephen]

9 hours ago, MikeCurtis said:

 

I am with you on those 2

 

Odunze is almost uncoverable by 1 CB ......  he is that big, dominate WR that this team needs

 

Nabers has the speed and quickness to take the top off

 

Both would be fantastic choices

 

However, if you look at the extremely long list of WRs in this draft that can take the top off, and be WR1, we could very realistically get this in round two.  (I would still like Nabors or Odunze)

 

I would add, that if we do stay at 15, and Nabers/Odunze are gone, Cooper Dejean would seem to be a "Ballard type"

 

Cooper is that great attitude, humble, midwestern kid, big shutdown corner with speed and can stuff the RB....... AND can and has played all roles across the DBs positions

 

He can line up at CB , but when needed, he could be a stud FS.

 

lastly

If there EVER was a draft that Ballard trades back, this would be it.

 

If we trade back 8-10 places....... 

 

We MIGHT be able to get 

 

WRs

Troy Franklin

AD Mitchell

Emeka Egbuka - Slot mostly but plays all over

Xavier Legett

ALL 4 can fill needed WR1 role

or

CBs

Terrion Arnold 

Denzel Burke 

Kalen King 

(All three are shut down CBs that also play the run

 

The fact of the matter is that CB seems to love DEs that can stay on the field 

He would rather have a large enough DE that puts some pressure on the QB AND isnt embarrassed against the run

I dont see him taking a DE that weighs 240-245

 

The holes that need to be filled in 2024 are (IMHO):

 

WR1 - glaring hole

CB - glaring hole

FS  - glaring hole

Depth at DE

Depth at IOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would add oline depth to that list.

[Stephen]

22 minutes ago, OLD FAN MAN said:

we can win with minshew if our defense stops trying to lead the nfl in points allowed

 

If minshew wasn't  turnover football  at such a high rate we could win.

[1959Colts]

Tampa had a few injurys today.

An ILB, and both of their starting CBs went down, and did not return. 

I saw Jamel Dean having to be carried off the field with a ankle/foot. Likely he is out vs Colts

 

https://bucswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/19/bucs-game-bucs-injuries-tampa-bay-buccaneers-lavonte-david-carlton-davis-nfl-week-11/

 

Linebacker Lavonte David and cornerback Carlton Davis were both ruled out for the remainder of the game, with David suffering from a groin injury and Davis suffering from a hip injury. The two join CB Jamel Dean, who left the game and was then ruled out with an ankle injury.

 

SirVocea Dennis will come in for David, while the team will need to shift a number of corners around to account for both Dean and Davis missing.

 

 

 

 

[JediXMan]

Who  would have thought the Broncos and not the Chargers would still be available in the crazy AFC wildcard race lol.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 minute ago, JediXMan said:

Would would have thought the Broncos and not the Chargers would still be available in the crazy AFC wildcard race lol.

Broncos are getting better too. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I really don’t see Colts staying in this race. We just don’t have the offense. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Could have went better for colts today. Steelers losing about only game that went well.

[tweezy32]

11 hours ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I really don’t see Colts staying in this race. We just don’t have the offense. 

we have one of the top offenses in league? what do you mean we dont have the offense? only one game we havent scored over 20 pts.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

1 hour ago, tweezy32 said:

we have one of the top offenses in league? what do you mean we dont have the offense? only one game we havent scored over 20 pts.

Minshew has been figured out. Stop Taylor and he can’t pass. 

[tweezy32]

54 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Minshew has been figured out. Stop Taylor and he can’t pass. 

i mean Taylor hasnt been all that this year and we still have been doing well on offense.

[1959Colts]

27 minutes ago, tweezy32 said:

i mean Taylor hasnt been all that this year and we still have been doing well on offense.

And with Moss, our running game was just as effective, if not more

[Patrick Miller]

Honestly I just don’t think this colts team is good enough to be taken as a serious contender. If we make the playoffs there will be a lot of luck involved and I’m sure it’ll be a one and done. 

[Superman]

3 hours ago, tweezy32 said:

we have one of the top offenses in league? what do you mean we dont have the offense? only one game we havent scored over 20 pts.

 

I think we're witnessing the dramatic drop-off that happens to almost every backup QB who has to play for a full season. Minshew has been bad lately, and now teams are sitting on the run. I'm happy to be wrong, but I think the limitations of having a backup level QB running the show are going to hold the offense back.