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Colts player you miss the most

I talk a lot about how I really liked layers like Booger McFarland, Edgerrin James, and David Thornton. All are good people, and made a lasting impression on the team and community. I'd kind of like to know who you miss the most. I recently did a piece on draft busts (as did Colt Homer), but I'd like to balance the negativity of talking about busts by talking about players you miss.

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For me, I miss watching Booger McFarland, mainly because his short tenure in Indy totally changed the defense. Not only did he anchor the Super Bowl 41 team, but after Booger injured his knee in training camp last year (an injury that might have ended his career) he mentored rookie Ed Johnson all throughout the season, watching film with him and teaching him tips.

Booger is a great player, and an even better person. I will always consider him a Colt even though most of his career was spent in Tampa Bay.

Who do you miss the most?

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So so so so very very very glad

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by shake n bake on Jun 19, 2008 2:12 PM EDT   0 recs

This one is easy...

Brandon Stokley. He was a vocal leader on the team, even when he was injured. He also had great chemistry with Manning, and was never afraid to make the big catch.

I hope Gonzalez can become as good as Stokley.

by mgrex03 on Jun 19, 2008 2:39 PM EDT   0 recs

easy choice

I definitely miss Vanderjagt the most because now I have don’t have anyone on the team to blame for bad losses, weak performance and global warming

by psvirsky on Jun 19, 2008 2:52 PM EDT   0 recs

Um…Stokley and Edge for sure. But I have a feeling Gonzalez is going to fill the void Stokley left, and then some.

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by KingRichard on Jun 19, 2008 3:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Edge James

Edge was the beginning. Before we got Edge, the Colts floundered for nearly two decades. The year previous to his arrival, the colts were 3-13. When he showed up, we became 13-3, and he got “rookie of the year.” when the Colts did not renew his contract, I was extremely pissed at Polian, and the entire Colts org. . I even threatened a Colts boycott (which was the alcohol talking.) I understand the logic behind his decision, but it seemed like Edge got the shaft a liitle bit. I was pleased that irsay sent him a ring and that Manning spoke up for Edge when the deal went down, and said he is the best teammate Manning ever had. Edge always showed up in shape, and has consistently been good (even behind a terrible O-line in arizona.) I’m glad he got paid. Edge came from the worst ghetto this side of hell, and he has consistently given back to the community, and has never gotten in trouble. The only thing I regret is I wish they would bring back Edge osmehow and let him score a touchdown in each endzone within the new stadium. That way, the new place will be hallowed. So though Booger was great, and is missed, my fav Colt of all time is missed infitnitely more. So here’s to you Edgerrin! Cheers!

by peterbones on Jun 19, 2008 3:16 PM EDT   0 recs

I agree

as someone who is a non Colts homer and can view the team objectively, the Edge was the Colt I enjoyed watch playing the most with Harrison a close second.

The guy was a great back in his prime, he could do it all.

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by Terry on Jun 19, 2008 4:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Stokely, Stokely, and Stokely

I was a big Stokely fan. I have a Stokely jersey, Stokely autographed helmet, and a Stokely autographed football. Needless to say, I was pretty disappointed when he got cut.

I also miss James Mungro a lot. Good thing we got his clone in the 6th round.

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by Colts Homer on Jun 19, 2008 4:14 PM EDT   0 recs

Big Play Ray

One player I’ve always missed is Big Play Ray Buchanan. He was only with the Colts for 4 seasons, including their playoff run in 1995. He had 16 interceptions in those 4 years, 8 of them in 1994 with 3 TD returns. He was one bad dude when he was with us in my opinion.

by DoTheMathis98 on Jun 19, 2008 4:41 PM EDT   0 recs

EDGE

No doubt that Edge was the piece that got the Colts offense moving in the right direction. His incredible speed and power allowed Manning to flourish with the passing game. I just remember his first two years in the league. He was unstoppable. If it wasn’t for the knee injury, I think he would be considered in the elite category with backs like Walter Payton, Emmit Smith…who ever else you think is bad ass

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by bobmysterious on Jun 19, 2008 4:43 PM EDT   0 recs

Mungro

I will always miss Mungro the most.

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by shonuff on Jun 19, 2008 10:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Names so far

Booger
Edge
Stokley
Big Play Ray
Vanderjagt (the global warming line was hilarious)

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by BigBlueShoe on Jun 19, 2008 4:49 PM EDT   0 recs

Stokes

When Stokely was healthy and in the line-up our offense was unbelievable. He was really unselfish, playing behind two great WRs. In any other offense he would have been the 2nd WR easy, maybe even the 1st on a crap team. He just gets hurt too much.

Edge was a great player, but we replaced him without missing a beat and won the super bowl that year. I think we are still trying to recover from losing Stokes.

by danorocks17 on Jun 19, 2008 6:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Even considering his current employer...

I still miss Marcus Pollard. Granted, he wouldn’t be able to contribute much, but I still liked him while he was here.

Other guys that I like, even though they wouldn’t help the team any:
Bryan Fletcher
Cato June (even though he gave up in the Jacksonville steamrolling)
David Thornton
Mike Doss (I always thought he was a solid safety, just nowhere near as good as Bethea)

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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 19, 2008 6:26 PM EDT   0 recs

Here's one the I will miss

I will miss Rob Morris this season. I know he has his haters, but I thought he was a really good player. He never comlpained once about getting benched, about getting hurt. He was a true team player.

And now that someone mentioned it, Marcus Pollard. He was a beast.

by MarkFive05 on Jun 19, 2008 6:46 PM EDT   0 recs

I miss

Luke Lawton already.

Luuuuuuuuuke.

most definitely stokely tho. stokely was awesome in the slot. sad to see where he went

by skywalker on Jun 19, 2008 7:32 PM EDT   0 recs

Ken Dilger

I loved the way Ken always fought for the extra yards after the catch. He helped Peyton get through some of those lean years in the beginning by being a good blocker and receiver.

by ThirtyOne on Jun 19, 2008 8:17 PM EDT   0 recs

This one is simple...

Jeff George.

Wait, what were we talking about? :D

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by Marked Hoosier on Jun 20, 2008 12:54 AM EDT   0 recs

Colts to miss

I will miss Rob Morris. Consumate team player. Marcus Pollard and Stokely fall into this catagory also.

by tim55 on Jun 20, 2008 9:48 AM EDT   0 recs

Obvious One We Missed

Corey Simon! What have we all been thinking? He funded all the local McDonalds and Burger Kings for his short year of playing here. Think of all the people who would have lost a job without him forcing the city to build 20 more fast food joints.

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by Colts Homer on Jun 20, 2008 10:33 AM EDT   0 recs

I don't know if guys who retired a Colt count...

But I miss Tarik Glenn, he was a phenomenal tackle who never got his due.

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by MrNFL on Jun 20, 2008 8:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Thought Of One

I miss the 2006 fullback Dan Klecko. He was like a fat Luke Lawton.

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by Colts Homer on Jun 20, 2008 8:40 PM EDT   0 recs

And Brad Pyatt

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by Colts Homer on Jun 20, 2008 8:47 PM EDT   0 recs

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