Colts vs Dolphins post game thread

[AustralianColt]

This is what good teams do. They win when they have a ton of injuries, and they win in spite of their QB. I think this is actually a step forward for this team. The fact we aren't all on here talking about our young secondary against their weapons is a huge win for this team. 

It's a good day to be a Colts a fan! 

[throwing BBZ]

19 minutes ago, Dingus McGirt said:

So…you’re upset they won and are messing next year’s draft?

 

Of course. It's a nothing season and these last two sad wins are harmful for our future.

[Dingus McGirt]

12 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I don’t think we had a choice. We weren’t going to pass on this defense and the running backs are not ones that can carry us without JT.

True. That or The Steich finally gets it.

[#12.]

1 hour ago, IrsaysArmy said:

 

It makes him a bust as well. They will both be backups (maybe) in the near future

 

It might too soon to say Richardson is a bust, but it's not too soon to say he should not have gone #4 in the draft.  He should not have gone anywhere near the top 5.  He needs a lot of work on a lot of things.

[Blueblood23]

How about Gus Bradly and the defense today. He did a great job. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Anyone know if game time can be changed next week to 4:25? Seems with this being in Houston and it being an important game it could be. They changed a bengals game last week.

[Dingus McGirt]

2 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

Of course. It's a nothing season and these last two sad wins are harmful for our future.

Sorry, sir.  I’m nearly 70.  There is no such thing as a “nothing season.”

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, Dingus McGirt said:

True. That or The Steich finally gets it.

AR ran too much today and took too many hits. But it was nerded to win. He put them on his shoulders to get them another FG at the end.

[jvan1973]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Anyone know if game time can be changed next week to 4:25? Seems with this being in Houston and it being an important game it could be. They changed a bengals game last week.

I hope not

[Mighty Blue]

3 hours ago, twfish said:

Dolphins were in fact useless on dry land.

😳…🤣

[indyagent17]

I had a hockey tournament fort Wayne and got out to the car that first half must’ve been abysmal

[jvan1973]

3 minutes ago, #12. said:

 

It might too soon to say Richardson is a bust, but it's not too soon to say he should not have gone #4 in the draft.  He should not have gone anywhere near the top 5.  He needs a lot of work on a lot of things.

Nonsense.   He had a terrible first half.    He played well in the second half.   For him to be successful, at least for now,   his legs are gonna be needed.   The kids is a freak athlete.   He got hit clean on a corner blitz and got out of it.   He has a lot of work to do.   But his potential is very evident 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I missed those last few seconds of the first half where we got the FG. Looking back those were some huge passes by AR to get us the FG. Otherwise this might of went to overtime.

[GoColts8818]

Just now, jvan1973 said:

Nonsense.   He had a terrible first half.    He played well in the second half.   For him to be successful, at least for now,   his legs are gonna be needed.   The kids is a freak athlete.   He got hit clean on a corner blitz and got out of it.   He has a lot of work to do.   But his potential is very evident 

For the play Flacco crowd that’s 100% at least sack if not a sack and fumble.  

[Moosejawcolt]

7 minutes ago, #12. said:

 

It might too soon to say Richardson is a bust, but it's not too soon to say he should not have gone #4 in the draft.  He should not have gone anywhere near the top 5.  He needs a lot of work on a lot of things.

He should not have gone in the 1st based on his tape. He went as high as he did not on what he did but would he could become.

[jvan1973]

10 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

Of course. It's a nothing season and these last two sad wins are harmful for our future.

Nonsense.   Winning is always important.   Those that root for losses are losers

[Moosejawcolt]

Just now, jvan1973 said:

Nonsense.   Winning is always important.   Those that root for losses are losers

Hmmmm but I bet u were one of those just begging for the Colts to lose down the stretch  in the year of the Luck draft.

[#12.]

2 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

Nonsense.   He had a terrible first half.    He played well in the second half.   For him to be successful, at least for now,   his legs are gonna be needed.   The kids is a freak athlete.   He got hit clean on a corner blitz and got out of it.   He has a lot of work to do.   But his potential is very evident 

 

Okay.  

[#12.]

Nm

[GoColts8818]

3 hours ago, krunk said:

I thought AR moved the ball better in the 2nd half. Most throws were accurate, but I'm still not entirely sure if we have a QB.

I am not either but the only way to find out is to play him.  The sideline reporter during the game said she asked Flacco is AR was wearing him out with questions and what Flacco responded with was the argument for why AR has to play:  “He doesn’t even know the questions to ask yet.  He needs to play and get reps to figure it out.  Mental reps only help so much he has to play.  I see him growing every series.”

[OLD FAN MAN]

3 hours ago, Dobbinblitz said:

Yeah, it was good to see a LB shed blocks. I would have liked to see Carlies play an entire game, but the new Geico Caveman did an admirable job today.

he looks like he is trying to win a starters spot

[GoColts8818]

3 hours ago, compuls1v3 said:

That coaching move from Steichen to get Miami to burn the timeout was BRILLIANT.  That's the kind of stuff we were missing from last year.  Matt Gay was money today.  AR looked bad the first half, except the drive to get us on the board with the first FG.  He looked better the second half.  He's still a work in progress though.  Two fumble  recoveries by defense was excellent.  D played pretty good.

He did that like every game the first four games last year.  It worked the first time and then teams figured it out and to just be slow with their subs forcing the Colts to take a time out or a delay of game.  It’s fine if he uses it in well timed situations like today where it got Miami confused and made them really burn a timeout.  

[GoColts8818]

3 hours ago, ShuteAt168 said:

A huge moment for me was on that QB keeper on third and 4 in the red zone late and AR got tackled hard on his shoulder and …. actually got up and went back to the huddle. He didn’t get hurt. Our cup runneth over! 

If you watch the play he actually rolls as he’s going down so he lands more on his back than his shoulder.  He’s learning, those little things matter.

[jvan1973]

10 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

Hmmmm but I bet u were one of those just begging for the Colts to lose down the stretch  in the year of the Luck draft.

I didn't have to beg.   That team was terrible.   But I rooted for a win every week.   Why would I watch otherwise?

[GoColts8818]

3 hours ago, JediXMan said:

Props to Jaylon Jones didn't make any mistakes and made a smart play pulling the Dolphins WR inbounds killing the clock.

He made a few nice plays today, that one and when he broke up the pass to Waddle stand out but I remember he had another one during the game too but I am not recalling what it was right now.

[jvan1973]

12 minutes ago, #12. said:

 

Okay.  

Thanks

[#12.]

13 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

He should not have gone in the 1st based on his tape. He went as high as he did not on what he did but would he could become.

 

People don't generally take project QBs top 5.  

 

Nearly a year and a half in, he's still a project, a big project.

[Moosejawcolt]

5 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:

I am not either but the only way to find out is to play him.  The sideline reporter during the game said she asked Flacco is AR was wearing him out with questions and what Flacco responded with was the argument for why AR has to play:  “He doesn’t even know the questions to ask yet.  He needs to play and get reps to figure it out.  Mental reps only help so much he has to play.  I see him growing every series.”

People forget how truly raw this guy is and he is doing very well for how much football he has actually played. He has all the tools similar to Josh Allan but played way fewer games in college. It is going to take time. I truly believe he is that guy. I am actually more impressed by his mental makeup st this point in his career than his physical tools. HE JUST HAS TO STAY HEALTHY, lol. I loved his slide but not such much taking on that db when he should have went out of bounds. It's all a learning process.

[GoColts8818]

3 hours ago, compuls1v3 said:

Did Womack play today?  I don't see his name on the stat sheet from nfl.com.

Today was probably his worst game as a Colt.  Not ripping him, everyone has off days.  Honestly the secondary did a really nice job today keeping the WRs covered.  

[jvan1973]

Just now, GoColts8818 said:

Today was probably his worst game as a Colt.  Not ripping him, everyone has off days.  Honestly the secondary did a really nice job today keeping the WRs covered.  

Why would you say it was a bad day?   Waddle and Hill were not a factor at all.   

[Moosejawcolt]

2 minutes ago, #12. said:

 

People don't generally take project QBs top 5.  

 

Nearly a year and a half in, he's still a project, a big project.

But just imagine if he works out. We are talking bout a guy who could become like non other if he works out.

[GoColts8818]

Just now, jvan1973 said:

Why would you say it was a bad day?   Waddle and Hill were not a factor at all.   

He got burned by Smith more than once.  He wasn’t Dallas Flowers bad by any means just not his best day.

[B1977]

Colts 16 Texans 34

If Richardson plays. Richardson hasn't had a great game since he started with Colts. 44% ...compared 65-70% for Flacco...no contest. If there's no QB rest of the team is just along for the ride. 

[jvan1973]

3 minutes ago, #12. said:

 

People don't generally take project QBs top 5.  

 

Nearly a year and a half in, he's still a project, a big project.

Tons of "prospects " have been taken in the top 5 .  What are you talking about?  Are you really young?   I'll give you one.  Google Akili smith.   I'll give you many more if you like

[jvan1973]

2 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:

He got burned by Smith more than once.  He wasn’t Dallas Flowers bad by any means just not his best day.

I doubt Womack was the primary defender on a tight end.   

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

6 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:

Today was probably his worst game as a Colt.  Not ripping him, everyone has off days.  Honestly the secondary did a really nice job today keeping the WRs covered.  

That isn’t his job. 

[#12.]

Just now, Moosejawcolt said:

But just imagine if he works out. We are talking bout a guy who could become like non other if he works out.

 

Maybe, but hoping for something only carries you so far.  At some point, everyone will have to be honest about what they are actually seeing on the field.

[AwesomeAustin]

2 hours ago, Moosejawcolt said:

TE positio. and their  lack of success is what is most alarming to me. Lots of athleticism out there but for some reason no one has established themselves. Quiet odd to say the least. A TE is usually a young qbs best friend.

Not saying you but quoting you bc it’s about TEs. I think fans in general underestimate how hard the TE position really is. To get someone that can take on a DE, out run a LB or Safety, take hard hits over the middle while also being a reliable pass catcher is a rare blend of skills to find. Usually they can block or they can catch…hard to get one that does both. I like the Colts are exploring that position but I don’t think our future TE is on the roster yet. 

[OLD FAN MAN]

1 hour ago, TheEdgeis1 said:

I agree, all we hear about is how the TE position is young QB’s best friend.  But for some reason, either Steichen is not game planning for them or AR just doesn’t look their way.  🤷

mo is used for blocking the pass rush a lot

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

AR passes were mostly on target today. Dolphins just played very tight coverage and probably had some PI that were not called.  Steichen has to figure out how to spread the offense out more in games like this.