COLTS 2019; A New Hope, next year, again

[churchmouse]

Just said he is at the hospital getting MRI as I type.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

According to Watt’s twitter, he won’t be back this year.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

That sucks. Watt is a good guy off the field, class act. Hate that for him.

Agreed. Don't like us playing against him, but he's always seemed like a genuinely good man.

 

[Ingomike]

The entire division wins yesterday, the AFC South may be the most equally matched of them all. I can picture any of the four winning any division game. Good the Colts also have the best division record a 2-0, Texans and Jags are 1-1 and Titans are 0-2.

At the midway point in the season AFC playoffs would be Pats, Colts, Ravens, KC, with Texans and Bills wildcards. By virtue of a better conference record Colts would get tiebreaker vs Ravens for 2nd seed.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I kinda hope the Steelers don’t lose tonight. If they lose to the Dolphins, they will be extra juiced up for Sunday’s game against us.

 

[Ingomike]

I kinda hope the Steelers don’t lose tonight. If they lose to the Dolphins, they will be extra juiced up for Sunday’s game against us.

Not really concerned about the Seelers, they seem to have packed it in, BUT, I am worried about the Colts tendency to play down to the competition...

 

[jamil]

Not really concerned about the Seelers, they seem to have packed it in, BUT, I am worried about the Colts tendency to play down to the competition...

Well the Seelers specialize in keeping things packed in.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Colts are top 10 so far in sack rate (sacks/dropback). A consistent pass rush helps everything else on the back end.

 

[Ingomike]

Colts have out preformed their expected results and have a similar level schedule the feast of the season.

https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.c...team-performance-at-the-seasons-midway-point/

The bad news is they have played in 7 games decided by a touchdown or less and won 5 of them. Statistically they cannot sustain that win percentage over the season, but the good news is even if they go 50-50 they will have 9 or 10 wins and likely make the playoffs.

https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.c...team-performance-at-the-seasons-midway-point/

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Well crap. TY is out for 3-4 weeks with a non-contact calf injury.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Well crap. TY is out for 3-4 weeks with a non-contact calf injury.

Just heard that on the news this evening. Next man up!

 

[Ingomike]

Just heard that on the news this evening. Next man up!

The colts record is very bad without him, but that was with Luck. Maybe it will not be as big a deal to Brissett...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

The colts record is very bad without him, but that was with Luck. Maybe it will not be as big a deal to Brissett...

He's been Brissett's main target too, so Doyle and Ebron may be getting a workout instead.

 

[Ingomike]

He's been Brissett's main target too, so Doyle and Ebron may be getting a workout instead.

Hopefully Zach Pascal can fill in too. Great story on him here: https://www.indystar.com/story/spor...d-pick-critical-cog-colts-offense/4087837002/

Since Week 3, he has racked up 245 yards and three touchdowns, more than any other Colts pass-catcher. His 14 catches and 21 targets each rank fourth on the team in that span, while his six receptions of 25-plus yards lead the way.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Desir is now doubtful... hamstring.

 

[Ingomike]

Think about this Bill Belichick drafted QB's are a combined 20-2 in 2019 if current scores hold up.

Brady, Brissett. Garoppolo...

Have to up my game, media catching up...


In 2016, the Patriots had three quarterbacks on the depth chart. In 2019, all three are starting quarterbacks in the NFL.


And they’re doing well, with a combined record of 21-2.


On Friday, Tom Brady said that he and 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett still communicate.


https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/02/the-2016-patriots-quarterback-room-is-thriving/

 

[Kutnupe14]

Have to up my game, media catching up...


In 2016, the Patriots had three quarterbacks on the depth chart. In 2019, all three are starting quarterbacks in the NFL.


And they’re doing well, with a combined record of 21-2.


On Friday, Tom Brady said that he and 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett still communicate.


https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/02/the-2016-patriots-quarterback-room-is-thriving/

Interesting, I hadn't considered that Briskett already had a Super Bowl ring.

 

[Ingomike]

Interesting, I hadn't considered that Briskett already had a Super Bowl ring.

I am really excited about Brissett. I am pleased they are not asking him to do too much and a nurturing him along. As he grows into the position I believe he can be in the conversation with the next generation of best QB's.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

I think a lot of credit should also go to frank reich also. So far he’s been a heck of a coach and isn’t afraid to take a chance. Look how AV messed up last week, and Reich didn’t hesitate to send him out for a fg with the game on the line.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Interesting, I hadn't considered that Briskett already had a Super Bowl ring.

I didn’t realize that either. I think he’s done a better job than Luck would’ve this year honestly. I was skeptical at first but he’s shut a lot of critics up