Five Things I Think I Know: Bye Week Edition

by metal_militia on Oct 19, 2009 7:49 AM EDT Comment 43 comments

No Colts football today, but still plenty of observations

1.) I think football is a little less fun to watch when the Colts don't play. I mean, there are normally plenty of good, entertaining games to watch on almost any given week, but this week just flat out sucked. The over time games between the Jets and Bills was making my eyes bleed and the Giants/Saints game was very disappointing to say the least. I hope that the two prime-time games offer some more excitement. The one coming up right now looks like it could (and hopefully will be) shaping out to be a good one.

2.) I think Mark Sanchez has hit the rookie wall. I'm not sure who said it, but I remember hearing one player from the Vikings say that you cant avoid the rookie wall. Somewhere down the line Sanchez will look like a rookie and the last two weeks have finally exposed him. For this reason the Jets don't scare me as much as the other powers in the AFC. Not only because of Sanchez as a rookie, but also Manning has had a good history against Rex Ryan defenses.

3.) I think trading for Barrett Ruud would be a great move. Well this is opinion is obviously shared by everyone, but It Ill provide my reasoning. If we can acquire Ruud for a reasonable price (its either 2nd round or nothing for me), then it will not only bolster an already solid LB corp to elite level, but it will also give the Colts some insurance for Brackett. It will provide a guy who has played MLB if Brackett gets injured again and it could also give the Colts leverage if they decide not to resign Brackett at the end of the year.

4.) I think the AFC East is going to come down to the Patriots and Dolphins. The Patriots were a given as they are always contenders, but I never felt that the Dolphins were as bad as their record indicated. These last 3 weeks were indicative of that as they ripped off 2 straight against division rivals. Given that they always give the Patriots fits, I anticipate a tight finish for division supremacy.

5.) I think the Colts will get a trade done for a player before the deadline. With the Colts already inquiring about two players, its become apparent that they will land someone that either fits a need or the system to upgrade this team. If the two rumored trades for either Ruud or kicker returner Josh Cribbs don't go through, don't be surprised to see a name like Glenn Dorsey come up in another trade rumor.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors.

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Getting Glenn Dorsey

or somebody like that could explain the Ed Johnson cut. I don’t like Dorsey, he’s too injury prone and not proven

5-0 COLTS? Great!
Jaguars and Texans being 3 games behind? Awesome!
0-6 Titans? Priceless..

by fpacheco on Oct 18, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

im not implying that the Colts will trade for him

However, I do think a trade will be done for someone. I bring up the name dorsey because he has all the physical tools of a Tampa 2 DT and it would make sense with the release of Johnson

by metal_militia on Oct 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's also over 300 lbs.

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 19, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They need to predict who will get injured

and trade for his replacement.

by shoein on Oct 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

lol

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Oct 19, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Golden Bears- Way to Go! you must had a goood weekend!

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 19, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

only for college football

pro football was a total travesty (except for the Packers)

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Oct 19, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the idea

of a Session-Ruud-Wheeler LB corp, next year… assuming we don’t re-sign Brackett.

If we WERE to re-sign Brackett… Session-Brackett-Ruud sounds even better.

by hahasound on Oct 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I have still not seen Wheeler show me that he can play LB at a starters level

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by bamock on Oct 19, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He better start in his 3rd year...

that’s more than enough time for a Polian-drafted LB.

Otherwise, I think we have to declare the rule of the 3rd round effective to at least 2008.

by hahasound on Oct 19, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope the former comes true,

but I don’t think it will. I think he will be gone soon.

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Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. Wonder how long it would take to sing that before a game.

by Cassieper on Oct 19, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Vikings talking about the rookie wall

I think that was during their episode of O-Line Confidential on nfl.com.

by LukeM on Oct 18, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Regardless of how Sanchez responds after these past few games...

if Jenkins is out for the year (very possible), the Jets are fucked.

by willyduer on Oct 18, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I wish had played for the Colts, that guy is an absolute monster.

Hit em with your groin!

by KingRichard on Oct 19, 2009 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish the Colts had a version of him that would slim down so he could stay on the field more

and wouldn’t be wiped up by the heat in warm weather cities.

Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.

by shake n bake on Oct 19, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ill cry of happiness if the rudd trade actually happens no joke

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by 805 on Oct 19, 2009 1:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree with you on missing the Colts.

Sundays aren’t the same without them. I feel like I missed my best friend.
I hate the Patriots. As much as I love a good football game, that wasn’t even a game, it was like watching the incredible hulk beat up on a 5 yr.old.
The Giants looked not so giant.
I can’t wait for next Sunday, A weekend without Peyton is like a weekend without sunshine, or chocolate.
I HAD A BLAST TALKING WITH YOU ALL DURING THE OPEN THREAD, IT’S MY NEW FAVORITE THING TO DO ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON. (when the Colts aren’t Playing)

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 19, 2009 7:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok, it’s time to quell this madness that is wanting to trade for Ruud so bad.

What would be the point in trading for a player who is currently a starter and has been a starter the past 3 seasons and spending a high draft pick just so he can sit on the bench, especially when the guy is pretty good. Brackett is one of the most underrated MLBs in the league, and you want to bring in a guy just so we have negotiating leverage on him? Wtf is up with that? He’s a great member of this team and deserves every dollar he asks for in my opinion.

We need depth at MLB and that’s what the draft is for. We don’t need to be paying $1.6 million to a guy warming the bench. Besides, both Ruud and Brackett are free agents next season, so this makes even less sense in my opinion. What would we do then? Gamble on Ruud who has played pretty well in Tampa, or re-sign a sure thing in Brackett? You tell me.

Hit em with your groin!

by KingRichard on Oct 19, 2009 8:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rudd

I think Indy would move him to SAM.

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by BigBlueShoe on Oct 19, 2009 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why

Hit em with your groin!

by KingRichard on Oct 19, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ruud

Because he’s really good, and he’d be a significant upgrade over Hagler. Plus, if Brackett got hurt again, like last year, Ruud is a better replacement option than Keiaho.

by BigBlueShoe on Oct 19, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ruud is better than Brackett, Session, and Hagler

If you are an elite player, they will find a place for you. He would make the LB core scary good

by ColtsPurdueFanFromKY on Oct 19, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree

Putting him at SAM this year and moving him to be the future at MIKE is a good option

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by AceOfSpades on Oct 19, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes , but will it happen?

the bucs have to face the New England Bullies in worldwide TV , they will need him to prevent a titans like humiliation.

by thebossuzzi on Oct 19, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm agreeing with you, KR

Plus, I read the comments at Pewter Post or whatever it’s called, and there’s a large % of Bucs fans who consider Ruud overrated.
Just the same, I wouldn’t mind trading for him if the deal is right. Ruud was a 2nd round pick (36thOA) so I wouldn’t trade more than a 2 for him, a 3 and one of our backups would be better.
I just don’t see him being the second coming like many do.

Also, I don’t believe the Chiefs will trade Dorsey unless someone offers them the moon.

Despite what Mangini said, I think he would trade Cribbs for a high draft choice, because they need quality starters more than a KR at this point. JMO.

by HoosierHorseman on Oct 19, 2009 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dorsey isn’t worth trading for anyway. I just don’t trust LSU players. (coughs really loudly) Just sayin…

Hit em with your groin!

by KingRichard on Oct 19, 2009 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What about Jacob Hester?

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 19, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like Hester a lot

Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.

by shake n bake on Oct 19, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bucs fans

They thought Booger McFarland was over-rated too, and they also thought Jon Gruden was a better coach than Tony Dungy.

Never trust a Bucs’ fan’s evaluation.

by BigBlueShoe on Oct 19, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well...

I learned that there isn’t a dumpster fire image big enough for the Titans.

Go Colts!

by Marked Hoosier on Oct 19, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe a picture of the BIG BANG? LOL

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 19, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome show!

I know that isn’t what you meant, but I felt the need to share. :)

Go Colts!

by Marked Hoosier on Oct 19, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Smart has ALWAYS been sexy.....for me anyway.

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino

by Indy Lori on Oct 20, 2009 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome

I got promoted to front page

by metal_militia on Oct 19, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and well deserved, MM...

If i could figure out how to Recommend ya, i would. Or maybe i can’t cause i’m too new? Anyway, your post is well thought out, and well presented.

by teej813 on Oct 19, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

there's a line of buttons above the "more from stampede blue" and "around SB nation" boxes

rec button is in that.

Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.

by shake n bake on Oct 19, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Got it!

Thanks, Shake.

A REC for you, MM.

by teej813 on Oct 19, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

#3: Trade...

While i’m not familiar enough with Ruud to know what he’d be worth, i can see why upgrading our LB corp a year before Brackett’s contract expires makes good sense. If they can swing it, great. But i’m not convinced that LB is the team’s biggest need.

If the Colts are considering a trade, i think i’d rather them focus on OL. Having watched the Saints game yesterday and seeing how much time Brees had to throw (usually) re-emphasized for me the importance of a stout front line.

I also hope they’re looking for a replacement for Johnson. The Colts’ run defense may be improved, but it’s far from a team strength.

by teej813 on Oct 19, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs