AD Mitchell

[DattMavis]

6 minutes ago, TigerColt said:

I don’t like ADM robbing Pierce of snaps. All Pierce does is make plays and FIGHTS for the ball. Sick of watching ADM short arms balls or pull up to avoid contact. Don’t see the “dog” in him at this point. 

Alec is our best and most willing blocking WR. He makes contested catches and makes every target count. 

AD will pull off a mind blowing move to get separation and then just doesn't try to catch the ball. It makes no sense.

We should be playing Pitt, Pierce, and Downs. AD needs to understand you can't play like that if you want to start.

[krunk]

Still need to continue going to AD. They had Pittman doubled which forced Flacco to go to his other guys. AD is the main guy we need to get things moving the right way. He's going to have to grow up in these next couple games. We need to reliably be able to go to Pierce, AD, and Downs when Pittman gets doubled down.

[bsteves]

The dude doesn't belong on a NFL football field. I'm disappointed in Shane for not grilling him when he plays scared. As a coach, how soft can you be? Even my middle school coaches would have lit us up playing like that. 

[GoColts8818]

I am not impressed with him so far but it’s way too soon to give up on him.  I will say they do seem to be forcing him into the offense and I don’t think he’s ready for the role they are giving him.  I’d focus on the other three WRs more and sprinkle him in.

[ColtAndOrioles]

I am not going to judge him too early yet.  He shows signs.  For example his ability to get open.  That is important.  We 'think' he has good hands as he showed he did in college.   Right now he seems to be playing scared when it comes to getting hit, but if he can overcome that he should be a really good WR in time. 

 

Remember how so many here thought Pierce was horrible but he has shown he can play. 

[Breeze]

I suppose it might be possible that he’s taking the typical route for developing as an NFL rookie receiver and needs to get comfortable in the offense and gel with the team.  4 catches, a pass, and an end around seems like progress to me.  Fearlessness is linked to confidence.  He’ll get there.

[Crunked]

I havent read a post in this thread yet, but if it isn't a debate on whether he has alligator arms or T-Rex arms its a wasted thread.......some may say its because he is young, but if you won't lay out now, you wont lay it on the line later......you either are or you aint.......

[GoColts8818]

what he leaves out is Marvin would catch the ball THEN avoid the hit

[GoColts8818]

 

[BeanDiasucci]

I've noticed three times this season (in three different games) when Mitchell appeared to shy away from trying to make a catch to avoid a possible hit. In many years of watching the NFL, I don't remember noticing this happen with other receivers. It doesn't seem like a typical rookie thing. But am I just wrong about not seeing this with other NFL players? (My memory definitely isn't the greatest).  

[indyagent17]

21 hours ago, GoColts8818 said:

what he leaves out is Marvin would catch the ball THEN avoid the hit

We are talking about a Hall of Famer that had a long career.  AD has no right to compared to Harrison 

[1959Colts]

Maybe time to bring up Laquon Treadwell off the practice squad.

[GoColts8818]

1 minute ago, 1959Colts said:

Maybe time to bring up Laquon Treadwell off the practice squad.

I think it’s time to stop forcing the ball to AD and use your other three WRs who are doing well.  The fact Pierce didn’t really have anything go his way until the 4th is not good.