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Preseason 2008: Post-Game Thread, Bills 20-Colts 7

Boy, was that boring. But hey, it's preseason. The Colts mailed this game in early, trotting out Jared Lorenzen as the "Starting" QB because Jim Sorgi hurt himself stepping off the bus. No, I'm not kidding. I'm starting to think the Colts are a little too cautious with the injuries.

The positives are the special teams continued to look very good, despite all the injuries. And he run defense was especially good (allowed 2.7 a rush), despite what NFL Network announcers Sterling Sharpe, Deion Sanders, and Marshall Faulk think. Seriously, if NFL Network is going to toss idiots like these in a booth, why would I pay extra money for the crappy channel? Those three schmucks make Tirico, Kornheiser, and Jaws look like Jackson, Cosell, and Meredith.

Devin Aromashodu had a 94 yard TD catch from Quinn Gray, who moved the football better than The Pillsbury Throwboy but had several passes tipped for INTs. Gray really struggled. Except for that one excellent long TD throw, it was a horror show for him.

So, clearly, the Bills cared to win this game and the Colts didn't. It's really that simple. What's your take?

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Sanders and Freeney

Sanders looked fast out there and made big tackles as he always does. Even though Freeney didn’t make a sack, he pressured the QB a few times and had his spin move going. I think those two and the opening of the new stadium were the best part of tonights game.

by ColtsFanNChiTown on Aug 24, 2008 10:51 PM EDT   0 recs

My Thoughts

He’s gone. You don’t throw four interceptions in 16 passes on a Tony Dungy team and expect to stay. If he’s smart, Gray is cleaning out his locker and taking any commemorative photos while he still has a hall pass. I think Lorenzen has the 3rd job right now, but surely there’s somebody else out there?

Freeney looked good, with holding not being called a few times that I saw. Bob was Bob: awesome. Frenchy muffed a punt and a kickoff, and ran for the sideline on another one for a net gain of zero yards. He needs serious work if he’s going to be a good returner. Does anybody know where TJ was tonight? I didn’t see him.

Dallas dropped two passes, which was odd for him, but that was explained by saing that the first one was behind him, and the second was “spiraling different” since Lorenzen is a lefty. I don’t know. He picked it up later, though.

Bottom line: Defense looks good, Special teams look better, and we NEED PEYTON BACK!!! Also, can we please draft a good QB in the next few years?

Check it to Pancakes! Pancakes!

by Picky on Aug 24, 2008 10:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Clark

Don’t blame him. I think our backup QBs are locking in on him way too much this preseason.And oh Lorenzen, Clark is not 3 feet tall.

by HelloKitty on Aug 25, 2008 3:13 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

PANIC BUTTON!

Sorgi is hurt. If either of these two bums (Lard Ass and Grey) make the team, its over. Saturday is hurt. Who else is hurt? Everyone? I’m starting to get bad vibes…..I’m consulting the magic eight ball, yes, I will check back later. Grey sux. I mean that guy is terrible. If you think Sorgi is worse then that guy you are insane. Grey is finito…..When can we get Simms……get back to me on this.

I think Sterling Sharpe needs enunciation lessons. I didn’t realize I was a “Coats” fan. My whole life in INdy and never realized it was “the Coats” I was rooting for. Anyway, this situation better improve right now.

by peterbones on Aug 24, 2008 11:20 PM EDT   0 recs

3 QBs

Was likely anyway. Gray is done.

I have no worries. If Saturday is out for a little while we have depth there. I think he will be fine though, thats my gut and he was walking okay. The guys all fell on him but I don’t think anything was twisted. We will see.

Sit em out for the next game please. I am sick of preseason and all the injuries around the league are terrible right now.

Sorgi is not hurt that badly either.

by HelloKitty on Aug 25, 2008 3:16 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My take

We need to file 13 everyone of the backup QB’s and get someone in as backup that knows when to throw the ball away instead of trying to make something that clearly wasn’t there as Gray did hence all the tipped balls and INT.

Gray had one good throw tonight for the touchdown and that had luck written all over it, if the man would stop trying to pass the ball when it evident that he’s off balance,the ball ends up to high for the receiver and most the time the receiver ends up tipping the ball trying to catch it which ends up as a INT.

As for as the way the D played the started out very slow but seemed to get some of the rhythm as the came went on.

Peyton can’t come back fast enough in my opinion then the team will get in rhythm as we all know they can.

by Ufanforreal on Aug 24, 2008 11:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Ecstatic?

I have no intention the join the Buffalo blog but someone needs to go over there and talk them down from their high horse (no pun intended). Apparently Losman did a great job and their defense “blew the game wide open”. I do not believe the Bills fans took into account that this wasn’t a regular 3rd/4th preseason game and that we really didn’t give a crap. They are quite happy about this win.

by skywalker on Aug 24, 2008 11:40 PM EDT   0 recs

let em

I actually get worried when we do too well in preseason lol.

We were missing several starters on the defense and Manning. Oh go pump your chests.

by HelloKitty on Aug 25, 2008 3:14 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Tim Jennings

I was at the game, but he was the one player who really caught my eye. It looked like he has improved dramatically from last year. He was really tight in coverage and made great tackles. Dante Hughes looked good too, but right now, I definitely have no complaints if Jennings wins the nickelback job.

by Aerostar193 on Aug 24, 2008 11:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Wasn't it great when...

…Irsay was interviewed in the pre-game, and he said at least 3 times that there were “no guarantees” that Peyton would be ready for the start of the season? After giving us the 4-6 weeks line…well, 6 weeks ago, and telling us everything was cool? Thanks a bunch, man.

by JaysonAych on Aug 25, 2008 1:09 AM EDT   0 recs

Manning

His rehab was sped up big time when they saw the backups lol.

Polian said after the game that Manning is the least of their worries and they expect him back week 1. So do I.

Oh and I hope Saturday is okay. He was walking okay with a limp so I will have hope.

by HelloKitty on Aug 25, 2008 3:18 AM EDT   0 recs

Manning

If he’s on the sidelines walking normally (which he was), he’ll be healthy enough to play in 13 days.

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by Colts Homer on Aug 25, 2008 6:30 AM EDT   0 recs

Peyton

I could only stomach the first half and then had to leave. On a positive note, Bob Sanders looks great as usual. However, I think it’s clear that Lorenzen is not the answer for the Colts. And, after reading about Gray’s performance, he obviously isn’t either. It’s more obvious than ever that the Colt’s success these past ten years is primarily due to Peyton Manning……pure and simple. People can praise the coaching, but our QB is the real reason. With him, they’re a Ferrari, without him…..they’re a Buick (with a fouled spark plug). I think it would serve the Colts well to look for another back up QB and get rid of the current ones. None of them have ‘it’.

by Ayrshire on Aug 25, 2008 7:43 AM EDT   0 recs

Its pre season people

The only thing I am concerned about after this game is Saturday. He is the glue that holds that offensive line together. After that, no issues on offense. How good were the Bulls without Jordan?? How good was the Jamaican relay team without Bolt? How good are the chargers without LT Get the point. Its apples and oranges. you cant even discuss the Colts offense without manning. There isnt one! This is what a team looks like without a great QB! So, you still want Peyton logging minutes in the pre season?? Not me for my season ticket money.

by peytonsmyguy on Aug 25, 2008 5:12 PM EDT   0 recs

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