Colts Got Justin Forsett

by FreeneyWillEatYourBaby on Sep 10, 2008 7:46 PM EDT Comment 12 comments

http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/seahawks/2008/09/10/report_jordan_k.html

Colts claimed RB Justin Forsett off waivers from the Seahawks.

Injuries cost Seattle a potential player here. Forsett becomes the Colts' No. 4 tailback, but could be active on Sundays because he plays special teams. He is a threat to Mike Hart as Indy's "backup of the future" for Joseph Addai.

I don't know what to make of this move. I thought we were stacked at RB. Anyone know about Forsett?

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Justin Forsett

I’d appreciate greatly somebody explaining this claim to me. As far as I can tell, Forsett’s claim to a Seattle roster spot was as a kick returner.
D. Rhodes is the only returner amongst our backs. Is he vulnerable?
Or does this show big Ed Johnson the door?
I really trust and respect Bill Polian’s judgement regarding talent evaluation, but if this is true I am more confused than normal.
What the Hell’s goin’ on out there? Grab, grab, grab! Nobody’s tackling anybody!!
We need a DT, not a damn RB!!
I feel better, now.

by oldecoltsfan on Sep 10, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My guess

Polian wants Dorsett to take over Rhodes’ kick return duties so he could focus on being the #2 back. Hart should stay slotted as the #3 RB/future #2 guy. In a vacuum, I like the move, but considering that we now have a hole at DT, it makes you wonder if this was the best use of a roster spot.

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by JakeTheSnake on Sep 10, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

An interesting thought, but. . . . . . .

JakeTheSnake, you’re brilliant insight is titillating. But, isn’t Dom R. the #2 kickoff returner on the depth chart behind Roby? I mean, his time returning kickoffs should be minimal barring an injury to Roby. Right?
Something else, roster-wise, is afoot. Mr. Polian is up to something, my friend.
Don’t you just love the intrigue? Heh, heh!

by oldecoltsfan on Sep 10, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I know

It’s a bit of stretch I’ll admit, but that was the only thing that came to mind at the moment. The Forsett-for-Roby swap makes a lot more sense.

And for the record, yes, I love the Polian intrigue. Even though I rarely understand it.

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by JakeTheSnake on Sep 10, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bye Bye Roby

That’s what I’m predicting. He muffed one kick and fumbled another. We can’t risk turnovers.

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by Colts Homer on Sep 10, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Brilliant! . . . .bye, bye. . . . .

Colts Homer, you may just be dialed in on the “other shoe to drop”.
How’d you get so smart, anyhow?

by oldecoltsfan on Sep 10, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It Started When I Became A Colts Fan

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by Colts Homer on Sep 10, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But forsett is not a good punt returner anywayz! He did not to a good job returning punts for the sea hawks. I don’t understand this move.

by Indianapolis star on Sep 10, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Besides the one play where he ran backwards

He averaged over 30 yards a return, and he has a 57 yarder called back on a penalty. I think he did just fine. And that was on top of rushing for almost 100 yards. He looked like he did in college, where he had a 6.3 YPC average on over 550 carries.

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by Bullard47 on Sep 11, 2008 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But, then. . . . .

If Big Ed AND Roby hit the bricks, who else gets added to the roster? Colin F.?

by oldecoltsfan on Sep 10, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It is strange

Wonderful but strange (being that I’m a Cal fan), but I don’t remember Forsett ever lining up to be a punt returner. Powerhouse of a tailback, but not returner. Then again, my eyes were typically trained on DeSean Jackson as the returner…

by LovinBlue on Sep 11, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cal Fan Here:

Forsett (although he has the talent to rival a Dorsett in the future) only returned 6 kicks while at Cal, but they didn’t need him back there. However, check out his highlights against the Bears in the preseason and feel safe about your Special Teams future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3pablNCgAI&feature=related

by AngerManagement on Sep 12, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs