2024: Game #12, Lions @ Colts, November 24th, 2024, 1:00 PM ET

[rockywoj]

10 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

Let's see. They were stopping the run. It became more of a passing game in the 2nd half. So u want JT back there who cannot block my grand mother with 3 rookie Olinemen? I said it when they did it. I would hard never have given into JT's demands. For a supposed elite rb. It is amazing how he is pulled out of the game in obvious passing downs. U don't pay elite money for that!!!

To me, that’s coaching decision.  I say you do NOT pull him out of the game.  You use him  for outlet flare passes putting the ball in his hands in space.  You use him to run play action pass plays.  He is a game changing weapon that the Colts fail to properly utilize.  He has shown he can make some tough catches, so his ability to catch is not the issue.

 

Example, 3rd and three, Richardson drops back while JT flares out to the left side, wide open in the flat.  Such an easy little pass to get it into his hands for a super easy first down that might have turned into a big gainer.  Nope, not even looking his way at all for the easy little flick pass.  To me, those sort of passes should be a priority until the defence starts to cheat up to take it away.

[Moosejawcolt]

Just now, rockywoj said:

To me, that’s coaching decision.  I say you do NOT pull him out of the game.  You use him  for outlet flare passes putting the ball in his hands in space.  You use him to run play action pass plays.  He is a game changing weapon that the Colts fail to properly utilize.  He has shown he can make some tough catches, so his ability to catch is not the issue.

 

Example, 3rd and three, Richardson drops back while JT flares out to the left side, wide open in the flat.  Such an easy little pass to get it into his hands for a super easy first down that might have turned into a big gainer.  Nope, not even looking his way at all for the easy little flick pass.  To me, those sort of passes should be a priority until the defence starts to cheat up to take it away.

Well either AS doesn't know what he is doing or he knows JT's limitations. SS maynot the greatest coach in the NFL. However, I cannot see him being that dumb.

[rockywoj]

3 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

Well either AS doesn't know what he is doing or he knows JT's limitations. SS maynot the greatest coach in the NFL. However, I cannot see him being that dumb.

I vote that is NOT JT’s limitations.  It’s a problem of not using him effectively.  

[ADnum1]

Wish the Colts had a dynamic young back like Gibbs.

 

He can run up the middle and has the speed to beat the defense outside. And he's a good pass catcher so you can leave him in all 3 downs.

 

JT is pretty much washed at this point. He can only run up the middle and if he runs outside he has no speed to beat anyone and will be tackled for no gain. He's a sub par receiver too.

 

Without AR, Colts would have zero rushing game today

[IndySouthsider]

27 minutes ago, bluephantom87 said:

 

Wonder what it would've been if not for the called back completions due to numerous penalties and drops. For all your AR blame try pointing that finger at Ballard for going the experiment route instead of moving up 3 spots in the draft to take the polished Stroud after being in a qb bad place for YEARS under Ballard.

 

Me personally I don't think this o-line, playcalling or lack of an elite TE is doing AR any favors either! JT has been irrelevant also mostly due to lack of touches but it’s not like the o-line is making holes either. 

I do blame Ballard 100%

[Moosejawcolt]

3 minutes ago, rockywoj said:

I vote that is NOT JT’s limitations.  It’s a problem of not using him effectively.  

So u r saying that SS is not using an elite rb wisely when in Philly he was able to use a stable of rbs effectively? I think people around here cannot admit one thing. I said it last year. He maybe an elite runner but below average in the passing game. I never liked the extension.

[rockywoj]

Just now, Moosejawcolt said:

So u r saying that SS is not using an elite rb wisely when in Philly he was able to use a stable of rbs effectively? I think people around here cannot admit one thing. I said it last year. He maybe an elite runner but below average in the passing game. I never liked the extension.

Yes, I am saying that JT is not being used correctly.  I say the offensive design is a failure in not using play action pass plays nearly enough.  I say that the plethora of Reich runs up the middle is also a failure.  And I say it is a failure to not use JT more in the passing game as an outlet receiver.

 

ALL the talk from the team and prognosticators was can you just imagine how dangerous the Colts will be with Richardson and JT back there!  The offence has been a failure in taking advantage of this.  As big or more of a failure has been the defence.  Together, the team keeps having bad team losses in games that have been winnable.

[smittywerb]

18 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

So u r saying that SS is not using an elite rb wisely when in Philly he was able to use a stable of rbs effectively? I think people around here cannot admit one thing. I said it last year. He maybe an elite runner but below average in the passing game. I never liked the extension.

 

I also put blame on Ballard for not getting him a stable of running backs and just going with Goodson and Sermon because he likes his guys. 

[Moosejawcolt]

7 minutes ago, rockywoj said:

Yes, I am saying that JT is not being used correctly.  I say the offensive design is a failure in not using play action pass plays nearly enough.  I say that the plethora of Reich runs up the middle is also a failure.  And I say it is a failure to not use JT more in the passing game as an outlet receiver.

 

ALL the talk from the team and prognosticators was can you just imagine how dangerous the Colts will be with Richardson and JT back there!  The offence has been a failure in taking advantage of this.  As big or more of a failure has been the defence.  Together, the team keeps having bad team losses in games that have been winnable.

I believe I was one of the few, if not the only one that said JT and AR may not be as explosive as most thought. I read an excellent article where defenses had adapted to the RPO. Its effectiveness dropped dramatically last year. When AR becomes an efficient passer. Then, the running game will succeed. Teams r too smart in today's football. It's really up to AR on how explosive this offense can become. Until that occurs. Teams wil continue to crowd the line expecting the run. It's pretty simple actually. Teams r not going to play the pass against a qb that is throwing under 50%. He becomes a better passer and it all gets better. The bigger issue is the beat up Oline as it is not doing SS any favour's in being able to design and produce positive plays on offense.

[Moosejawcolt]

Just now, smittywerb said:

 

I also put blame on Ballard for not getting him a stable of running backs and just going with Goodson and Sermon because he likes his guys. 

U see that is the problem when u continue to reward players, not at  premium positions and invest 10 million into JT. It limits your ability to have depth.

[GwinnettColt]

46 minutes ago, Patrick Miller said:

Yeah hopefully we can keep them all again next season

I'm hoping we draft well and get some good FA's.   Maybe a new DC.  

[smittywerb]

6 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

U see that is the problem when u continue to reward players, not at  premium positions and invest 10 million into JT. It limits your ability to have depth.

 

Idk about that, we had a cap room to go out and get that depth.  Remember when Buck restructured his contract and it put us back above $20million, and Ballard said he did that for "just in case", what he has done with that money since then?  I'm not saying there are game changers sitting home waiting to be picked up but he saw what happened when we went super young with our DBs...and then did the same thing with our OL?  Another position that requires experience.

[Patrick Miller]

36 minutes ago, GwinnettColt said:

I'm hoping we draft well and get some good FA's.   Maybe a new DC.  

I think we need a new GM. Ballard and his philosophy doesn’t work.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

3 hours ago, smittywerb said:

 

Idk about that, we had a cap room to go out and get that depth.  Remember when Buck restructured his contract and it put us back above $20million, and Ballard said he did that for "just in case", what he has done with that money since then?  I'm not saying there are game changers sitting home waiting to be picked up but he saw what happened when we went super young with our DBs...and then did the same thing with our OL?  Another position that requires experience.

Depth isn’t the issue for colts. It’s the lack of top tier talent. Especially on some key defensive positions.  Scheme is not helping at all. Players want to play physical but when you don’t alllw them to do that they look bad.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

3 hours ago, rockywoj said:

Yes, I am saying that JT is not being used correctly.  I say the offensive design is a failure in not using play action pass plays nearly enough.  I say that the plethora of Reich runs up the middle is also a failure.  And I say it is a failure to not use JT more in the passing game as an outlet receiver.

 

ALL the talk from the team and prognosticators was can you just imagine how dangerous the Colts will be with Richardson and JT back there!  The offence has been a failure in taking advantage of this.  As big or more of a failure has been the defence.  Together, the team keeps having bad team losses in games that have been winnable.

I truly am confused why this offense doesn’t use misdirection  more  often to make it confusing for defenses to know who has the ball.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I will say this again. These last five weeks were a for send. No false security that we have a good enough team 

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I will say this again. These last five weeks were a for send. No false security that we have a good enough team 

Giants won the SB at 9-7 and told the undefeated Pats to hold their beer. Anything can happen as long as you get in. I never let 1 week judge anything. We should win the last 5 games, at worse 4 of 5 because we are better than average. Schedule evens out now.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

7 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Giants won the SB at 9-7 and told the undefeated Pats to hold their beer. Anything can happen as long as you get in. I never let 1 week judge anything. We should win the last 5 games, at worse 4 of 5 because we are better than average. Schedule evens out now.

Nah. Colts offense isn’t to that point yet. Every year Ballard thinks we have a better team than we do. There won’t be that after these last five games. We are not beating Denver and titans just beat Texans 

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Nah. Colts offense isn’t to that point yet. Every year Ballard thinks we have a better team than we do. There won’t be that after these last five games. We are not beating Denver and titans just beat Texans 

We will see. Today's loss was going to be obvious. I knew we would lose today. Great learning experience for AR.

[2006Coltsbestever]

I remember back in 2010 when the Pats beat the Jets 45-3 in the regular season, then in the Playoffs the Jets went to Foxboro and won 21-18 with a QB in his 2nd year named Sanchize 

[GoColts8818]

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