Breaking. Flacco starter for rest of the year

[GoColts8818]

15 hours ago, compuls1v3 said:

I think was really telling when someone asked Joe Flacco if AR asked him any questions, and Joe said AR didn't know what to ask.  That right there speaks volumes.

A lot of people are taking what Flacco was saying there out of context.  The full quote was about how young AR is and how he needed to play to learn these things and he was as he was playing.  Clearly the Colts are going in different direction but it wasn’t presented as man AR doesn’t even know what to ask as some are presenting it as.

[compuls1v3]

1 hour ago, GoColts8818 said:

A lot of people are taking what Flacco was saying there out of context.  The full quote was about how young AR is and how he needed to play to learn these things and he was as he was playing.  Clearly the Colts are going in different direction but it wasn’t presented as man AR doesn’t even know what to ask as some are presenting it as.

Oh, then I took it out of context.  But I really feel if AR isn't asking questions, that's a different story.

[MikeCurtis]

Lets be honest ........  we rushed the kid into the starting lineup 

 

Give him some more time.

 

 

[dw49]

22 minutes ago, MikeCurtis said:

Lets be honest ........  we rushed the kid into the starting lineup 

 

Give him some more time.

 

 

 

If you go by "history" of teams making moves like this , it's the end of AR in Indy. Really a stupid move IMO.  It's Ballard and S.S. felling they need to win to solidify their careers . You don't draft a QB at #4 , let him start around 8 games and then state you are going with a 40 year old QB. It's really a dumb rectum move . 

[dw49]

16 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

The sack he shredded before he tapped out is unique.   He was dead to rights.   The kid has unique traits.  Unfortunately, being accurate passing isn't one..  yet.  I think it's far too early to give up on him.  Pay Steve Clarkson what ever he wants to work with him

 

Everyone wants to ignore that he has more than once made 300lb lineman look silly trying to bring him down. He's probably the most physically gifted QB ever. Is he a sure thing or close to being a finished product ... no. Should he have started around 8 games and then permanently benched ? IMO , it's a solid no.

[Two_pound]

Well I have egg on my face, I never imagined we would bench Richardson. I thought it was going to be sink or swim with him. I can see benching him though, this roster is loaded and you don't want to throw the season away with what has been bad qb play by Richardson. But there is a lot more blame to go around than just Richardson.

[crazycolt1]

1 hour ago, Two_pound said:

Well I have egg on my face, I never imagined we would bench Richardson. I thought it was going to be sink or swim with him. I can see benching him though, this roster is loaded and you don't want to throw the season away with what has been bad qb play by Richardson. But there is a lot more blame to go around than just Richardson.

I'm not sure about having alot of issues besides AR. His play hasn't been good and he has regressed since last season.  Injuries have played a part too. 

I can honestly say our record would be better had Flacco started earlier in the season. 

[Happy2BeHere]

Ballard is definitely gone after this year mark my words.

 

[richard pallo]

1 minute ago, Happy2BeHere said:

Ballard is definitely gone after this year mark my words.

 

Too early to know.

[DiogoSales]

Go for the first pick, Bears were willing (they traded) 1st overall, draft Stroud.

 

"We drafted the best player in the draft 4th overall". Yeah, right!

 

[ShuteAt168]

Has Steichen said Flacco is starting for the rest of the year? I thought the wording was “going forward” he’s our QB. 

[richard pallo]

12 minutes ago, DiogoSales said:

Go for the first pick, Bears were willing (they traded) 1st overall, draft Stroud.

 

"We drafted the best player in the draft 4th overall". Yeah, right!

 

Stroud wasn’t the first pick.  You still need to have some luck with the first pick.  Hindsight is 20 20 .

[Patrick Miller]

I honestly don’t think Anthony Richardson will start for the Colts again. his terrible play combined with the tap out……. The way all other NFL players/media  reacted……. Gut feeling is he will remain a backup or be traded.

[DiogoSales]

21 hours ago, richard pallo said:

Stroud wasn’t the first pick.  You still need to have some luck with the first pick.  Hindsight is 20 20 .

If Ballard and his team are the talent evaluators we regard then, that would be a possible scenario.

[indyagent17]

It’s amazing how bad Jacksonville is unless they play us. Hopefully Flacco can beat them at home later this season it just boggles the mind

[Moosejawcolt]

1 hour ago, indyagent17 said:

It’s amazing how bad Jacksonville is unless they play us. Hopefully Flacco can beat them at home later this season it just boggles the mind

If the Colts lose to the Jags this year. The whole thing needs to be blown up. Jags r horrible and have given up. Losing to them would suggest this team lacks character and Shane hasn't been able to correct that trend in 2 years.

[jvan1973]

7 hours ago, DiogoSales said:

If Ballard and his team are the talent evaluators we regard then, that would be a possible scenario.

You can't even keep track of who was drafted where.   I might sit this one out

[cdgacoltsfan]

21 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

If the Colts lose to the Jags this year. The whole thing needs to be blown up. Jags r horrible and have given up. Losing to them would suggest this team lacks character and Shane hasn't been able to correct that trend in 2 years.

You really should go be a " fan" of the Browns or Jets ...they blow things up every year or two. That's right up your alley.

[Moosejawcolt]

3 minutes ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

You really should go be a " fan" of the Browns or Jets ...they blow things up every year or two. That's right up your alley.

Lol. Anger management issues? Worked in the field for years. I would suggest u take it upon yourself to seek out a good counselor.

[cdgacoltsfan]

1 minute ago, Moosejawcolt said:

Lol. Anger management issues? Worked in the field for years. I would suggest u take it upon yourself to seek out a good counselor.

Oh cool...what are your rates?

[Moosejawcolt]

30 minutes ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

You sound like a real pro ...please!!!!

As Clint Eastwood so famously said " a man has to know his limitations". I know mine when it comes to dealing with someone with your amount of trauma lol

[cdgacoltsfan]

5 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

As Clint Eastwood so famously said " a man has to know his limitations". I know mine when it comes to dealing with someone with your amount of trauma lol

But.. but ...they say you're the best shrink ever. I can tell you're great!

[Moosejawcolt]

17 minutes ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

But.. but ...they say you're the best shrink ever. I can tell you're great!

I am. See, your posts already have  a calmer tone to them, lol!!! I won't charge u. Now on to the game

 

[cdgacoltsfan]

28 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

I am. See, your posts already have  a calmer tone to them, lol!!! I won't charge u. Now on to the game

 

You're a miracle worker! Thanks!

[Thunderbolt]

Bring up Jason Bean now.

[GoColts8818]

Again the last time a backup was named the starter for the rest of the year it was Sam and Matt Ryan started two games later…

[TigerColt]

This Flacco led team scored 6 points!

 

6

 

Time for a reset

[DavePSL]

5 minutes ago, TigerColt said:

This Flacco led team scored 6 points!

 

6

 

Time for a reset

Yea, 3 off a turnover inside the 25 and the other on a PI penalty. They didn't actually play offense and get 6 points....LOL

[ruf]

5 minutes ago, DavePSL said:

Yea, 3 off a turnover inside the 25 and the other on a PI penalty. They didn't actually play offense and get 6 points....LOL

That is sad but true 

[Smonroe]

17 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said:

Again the last time a backup was named the starter for the rest of the year it was Sam and Matt Ryan started two games later…

Maybe they knew they had no shot against that rested  Vikings D and didn’t want AR to be embarrassed on national TV.

 

Now that’s over, and Flacco is taking us nowhere, they have no excuse not to go back to AR.  He’s either the future of the franchise or a bust.  And we won’t find that answer with him on the bench.  
 

Also, is it just me or is our offense the least imaginative of any that we’ve seen this year?

[GoColts8818]

1 minute ago, Smonroe said:

Maybe they knew they had no shot against that rested  Vikings D and didn’t want AR to be embarrassed on national TV.

 

Now that’s over, and Flacco is taking us nowhere, they have no excuse not to go back to AR.  He’s either the future of the franchise or a bust.  And we won’t find that answer with him on the bench.  
 

Also, is it just me or is our offense the least imaginative of any that we’ve seen this year?

They play the Bills and Lions in two of the next three games.  It’s not going to get easier.

[Bluetothetoes]

On 10/31/2024 at 1:08 PM, dw49 said:

 

Everyone wants to ignore that he has more than once made 300lb lineman look silly trying to bring him down. He's probably the most physically gifted QB ever. Is he a sure thing or close to being a finished product ... no. Should he have started around 8 games and then permanently benched ? IMO , it's a solid no.

Thank you

[IinD]

1 hour ago, GoColts8818 said:

They play the Bills and Lions in two of the next three games.  It’s not going to get easier.

[csmopar]

Yeah, I find the silence by all those posters screaming for Flacco to start kind of funny tonight. 
 

he must have been trying his best to do an AR impression. Throwing into double or triple coverage. Missing wide open dump offs all night. 

[stitches]

"For the rest of the year" has already been downgraded to "for now"... lets see... 

[Patrick Miller]

I figure they will keep Flacco in for the next 4 or 5 games. If we end up with the playoffs out of reach they’ll put AR back in. But who knows? 

[NFLfan]

1 hour ago, Patrick Miller said:

I figure they will keep Flacco in for the next 4 or 5 games. If we end up with the playoffs out of reach they’ll put AR back in. But who knows? 

 

I thought of you and other anti-AR fans a lot during the game. What did you think? I thought for a veteran QB, Flacco performed terribly. The Vikings defense is not great. I understand it confusing AR but not Flacco. He did not look good.

 

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The Colts produced season lows in offensive points (6), total yards (227), rushing yards (68) and first downs (13) tonight.

 

[tweezy32]

All I know is, AR wouldn’t have hit half the throws Flacco did either way. No matter how bad Flacco was, wasn’t gonna be worse than AR! 

[Patrick Miller]

26 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

I thought of you and other anti-AR fans a lot during the game. What did you think? I thought for a veteran QB, Flacco performed terribly. The Vikings defense is not great. I understand it confusing AR but not Flacco. He did not look good.

 

 

I was surprised. I think he’ll bounce back next Sunday. Imo Steichens play calling is a big problem. He gives me Frank Reich vibes.  As far as AR goes I’m sure he’ll get some play time once the playoffs are out of reach but I still don’t think he’s the answer. It’s probably time for a total house cleaning next year.

[RollerColt]

I mentioned this in the gameday thread... 

 

In the offseason, after Flacco's miraculous 4 game finish with the Browns only 1 team offered Joe a contract for 2024. 

 

One team. No one else was interested.