Waiter? Oh waiter? Where's the waiter?

by BigBlueShoe on Jun 19, 2008 9:57 AM EDT in Analysis

Pierre "The Waiter" Garcon

With all the positive chat about second year WR Roy Hall's development (aka, he can catch now) and the phenom we are about to experience in rookie free agent WR Samuel "Guns" Giguere, it makes you wonder how seventh round pick Pierre "The Waiter" Garcon fits into the equation. When drafted, I was convinced he was taken to return punts and kicks. Then, the Colts said otherwise, prompting many of us to scratch our heads, wondering why he was drafted in the first place.

But, like Roy Hall, Pierre might be a project receiver. Rather than draft a second or third round WR, and deal with the financial implications of paying that guy such money, the Colts seem to draft late round projects. These projects usually play special teams early in their careers, while minicamps and practice help them hone NFL-caliber receiving skills. It's not enough to just be fast in the NFL. You have to know what you're doing.

We talked a few weeks ago about the WR battle between Devin Aromashodu and Roy Hall but the X-Factor here is Garcon and Giguere. Make no mistake, if Garcon or Giguere (Giguere especially, because reports say he is polished) come into camp and look good, Devin Aromashodu is looking for a job come September. This is not a knock against Aromashodu, who I thought handled himself well after getting thrust into a starter's role last year with virtually no knowledge of the offense. It's just that if these other guys look good, Aromashodu is expendable. Knowing this, as I'm sure Aromashodu does, should motivate him to come into camp and showcase his receiving skills as well.

Really, the more I look at it, and the more feedback I get from you guys on not wanting potential camp free agents like Terry Glenn, the more I warm up to our WR depth. Stampede Blue will have wall-to-wall coverage of camp this year (if I have my way) with daily updates of who looks good and who doesn't. I plan to pay extra attention to the WRs.

Should I focus on any other group? DEs? RBs? What's your take?

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I want to know

how Mike Hart and Jacob Tamme look. The WR’s are intriguing but Hart and Tamme are the guys I’m curious about.

by BlueVol03 on Jun 19, 2008 10:12 AM EDT 0 recs

yes me to

and have the colts signed any of the rookies I havent heard anything about it

by coltsfan21 on Jun 19, 2008 10:26 AM EDT 0 recs

No signings

The Colts brass are currently on vacation now, which is standard for them to take some time off after minicamp. They don’t start signing rookies until mid-July, usually.

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by BigBlueShoe on Jun 19, 2008 10:55 AM EDT up 0 recs

BBS

I would like for you to focus on the DE’s. Specifically if Freeney and Mathis are close to 100%. I also obviously want to know how Marcus Howard looks and who could be our 4th option (Joooorsh Thomas?).

The other position I want to know more about is DT. Specifically. Pitcock and Eric Foster.

Thanks in advance.

by Levante on Jun 19, 2008 10:50 AM EDT 0 recs

Marcus Howard

I’m definitely interested in knowing how his progress is coming along. Been excited about him since your write-up for “Who The Hell Will They Draft”.

by TouchdownMonkey on Jun 19, 2008 11:40 AM EDT up 0 recs

DT

I would also like information on the DT’s, in particular Eric Foster.

IN POLIAN I TRUST

by colt44 on Jun 19, 2008 11:09 AM EDT 0 recs

Long list

-OG battle, so both Pollak and CJ. You usually can’t tell whos doing great at the O-line in camp since it’s not at full speed, so just look for who is running with the first team more.
-SSLB, which should include Hagler, Wheeler, and possibly Session.
-DE, mostly just Freeney updates, and Marcus Howard, Curtis Johnson opinions.
-DT, pretty much everybody in this group. Eric Foster is one player to keep your eyes on.
-C and RT, I’m more worried this coming season on how Saturday and Ryan Diem hold up than most, considering how they both really underperformed last season.
WR, so everybody you mentioned above including Rudy Burrgess, Gonzo, and Marvin obviously.
RB, watch and see if KK can actually catch this time around, because if he can, this will be the most heated battle of camp
QB, I’m interested to see how Betts and Tafralis do, but don’t bother with watching Sorgi since we know he’ll suck anyway.
TE, both rookies, this is another hot battle
CB, Tim Jennings, Dante Hughes, and Michael Coe
KR, watch for Giguere or Garcon here to compete with Rushing.

Add to that all the rookies and we’ll be good.

by Aerostar193 on Jun 19, 2008 11:25 AM EDT 0 recs

FYI

Freeney will likely be on the PUP list for camp, along with Bob and Marvin. This means they likely won’t be practicing.

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by BigBlueShoe on Jun 19, 2008 11:27 AM EDT up 0 recs

Press?

Do you have a press pass for training camp this year and get to drive around on a little golf kart like Bob Lamey does?

by DoTheMathis98 on Jun 19, 2008 11:28 AM EDT 0 recs

LOL

Don’t know regarding press pass. As with all things with the Colts, it is wait and see. However, camp is open to the public, and watching players work is what people really want to see and know about. If press passes are given, it would give me interview access to players.

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by BigBlueShoe on Jun 19, 2008 11:42 AM EDT up 0 recs