New O-Line Thoughts

[ztboiler]

Well, maybe not new. This isn't an original thought, but it has been a few months since I've heard anyone bring it up. I really like him at left guard, but how about giving Joe Reitz a look at RT? He looks more like a tackle than a guard and has good feet. If, by chance, he shines as a tackle, then it might open up our options some on how we approach improving the line over time. Many have already suggested moving Justice to guard. I'm in the camp that would like to see more of Justice at RT, and the coaches certainly still seem to, but I'm also not sold that it is a good fit yet either. If Reitz is a better edge protector (TBD), then it would seem like we'd move ahead faster and have more options to plug holes at guard.

[The Peytonator]

I could see it, but maybe they're just trying to get continuity with what they've been doing so far. I agree though, Reitz looks more like a T than a G. Justice has slower feet, but he appears to be a strong dude. Pulling the ole switcheroo might be a good option.

[Dan]

We need to work something out before Week 1. I was watching Bears v Skins and pressure from the Bears D was ridiculous. Griffin was hurried every play and, as a rookie, wasn't composed enough to deal with it and really struggled. I don't want to see Luck under the same pressure.

[The Peytonator]

We'll have a better idea of how good/bad the line is after Poopsburgh.

[coltsfanatic24]

i think eventually will move castanzo to rt and draft a lt, maybe the kid from alabama.

[Warhorse]

I am surprised at the lack of time being given by fans for Castanzo. Not complaining, just haven't seen the kind of play that makes me think he is a failure. He is a young olineman that has been in a situation since he was drafted that has hardly been ideal for a young LT. He often times will face the best player on a Dline on Sunday. After he has been a part of a consistent online for a year, and doesn't improve, then I personally would start to think of options. Too soon.

[NewColtsFan]

For what it's worth, Costanzo was a left tackle in college and I think played the position pretty well for the Colts in his rookie season last year.

12 games, many with a bad high ankle sprain and ZERO holding calls. Don't know how many sacks or hurries he gave up, but a rookie, he doesn't sound too bad.

And for what it's worth, I've read stories on-line of Pagano heaping praise on Castonzo.... so, I'm hopeful we already have our LT. If we can find a better one and move AC over to RT, then fine. But great LT's are not easy to find, so we may already have ours.

Just offering another perspective....

[The Peytonator]

I am surprised at the lack of time being given by fans for Castanzo. Not complaining, just haven't seen the kind of play that makes me think he is a failure. He is a young olineman that has been in a situation since he was drafted that has hardly been ideal for a young LT. He often times will face the best player on a Dline on Sunday. After he has been a part of a consistent online for a year, and doesn't improve, then I personally would start to think of options. Too soon.

Yeah I don't get it either. I love the guy. I think he's going to make some Pro-Bowls and play at least 12 years in this league. Not sure why people want him at RT. Moving from LT to RT would mess with your muscle memory. If you're used to shuffling to the left, then all of a sudden you have to shuffle right, I just think a lot of people would have trouble with the transition. Keep him at his spot, and either draft a RT or find one in free agency. It's not like playing RT would be that much easier anyway. Most teams have 2 pass rushers.

[OLD FAN MAN]

i think eventually will move castanzo to rt and draft a lt, maybe the kid from alabama.

since we have luck who can throw on the run,we can get by with a slow footed left tackle,luck can move, our old qbs needed more protection because they could not move

[Peytonparker]

With McGlynn out tonight who is the other guard going to be?

[Gavin]

Tepper appears to be the backup on the Colts depth chart at Right Guard and then Hicks so could be Tepper but I wouldnt rule out Olsen because he did a good job last week just my opinion of course

[MR. Blueblood]

I am surprised at the lack of time being given by fans for Castanzo. Not complaining, just haven't seen the kind of play that makes me think he is a failure. He is a young olineman that has been in a situation since he was drafted that has hardly been ideal for a young LT. He often times will face the best player on a Dline on Sunday. After he has been a part of a consistent online for a year, and doesn't improve, then I personally would start to think of options. Too soon.

I totally agree, somebody else in another thread had said they thought this was a make or break year for Castonzo. I thought that was absolutely ridiculous. The guy is just getting ready to start his second season and didn't play all of last season due to injury. I think people are so quick to over react to everything.

[a06cc]

I'm one of those people who question Anthony Castonzo's skills. To me he hasn't played to his full ability. When your suppose to be the number one top prospect at your position you should perform like it. He is consistently getting beat, missing blocks or assignments. He doesn't finish through with his blocking as well. Granted this is his second year and he is still young. I don't care though I expect the very best from our players. I'll do the same for Luck if he doesn't live up to his own expectations.

[OLD FAN MAN]

I'm one of those people who question Anthony Castonzo's skills. To me he hasn't played to his full ability. When your suppose to be the number one top prospect at your position you should perform like it. He is consistently getting beat, missing blocks or assignments. He doesn't finish through with his blocking as well. Granted this is his second year and he is still young. I don't care though I expect the very best from our players. I'll do the same for Luck if he doesn't live up to his own expectations.

i agree

[needanoline63]

Seth Olsen is to soft, he has been getting overpowered a lot

[Michael Lebron]

Great JOB O line on TD drive!

[Gavin]

I will go back over the game on DVR and focus on him but he seems an upgrade over Mcglynn (not a huge one maybe) but still an upgrade