Official, Public, Sincere Apology To Mr. Joseph Addai
by KingRichard on Nov 30, 2009 11:38 PM EST
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Listen, I'm not going to make this some long, drawn out sob-fest. I'm just going to cut to the chase and be done with this argument once and for all.
My feelings about Addai's production the past couple years has been well documented and I'm not about to try and hide from my comments or play coy about what I've said. I stand by my comments and forever will because that's what I believed and how I felt at the time.
Personally, I think that takes some balls. To stick by what you say, man up to it, and deal with the criticism/shitstorm that will inevitably follow, especially on a topic such as this. So I think I deserve a little credit for that don't you think?
The cause for my change of heart and sudden realization was this past Sunday's game against the Houston Chok--er Texans.
The numbers were anything but spectacular -- 15 rush for 69 yards, 3 catches for 13 yards -- but the numbers don't even begin to tell the story that is Joseph Addai's 2009 season.
Something was different about him and for the past few weeks I just couldn't put my finger on it. It wasn't a physical change, like he bulked up during the offseason, or that he suddenly turned into a burner and was scorching the field with his juking abilities, although it awesome to see Addai juke Ray Lewis out of his jock. It was something else.
It was attitude.
For whatever reason, he's been playing balls out, no holds barred, physical football this season. And my god is that an ever refreshing, relieving feeling. You can see it when he starts hitting holes (and/or his own lineman) that he's running with a sense of urgency and purpose. That was not the case throughout the 2008 season when he was very hesitant and skittish when it came to taking on a contact and that ultimately reflected in his stat line and the Colts balance on offense.
As I've said many times before, I never wanted to see Addai fail because his production, or lack there of, had a direct affect on the team's success. All I ever wanted was for Addai to produce like we know he can, like he did in his rookie season. In my eyes he's playing at the level once again. The numbers don't necessarily reflect that, but who cares? What matters is doing your job to the best of your ability and laying it all out on the line to win football games and Addai has clearly shown that this season.
And if Addai's resurgence doesn't get you pumped, just think about the guy who is currently backing him up and the things he can do when given a chance to play. Now that's what I'm talking about!
With that said, let the thrashing begin! Be kind, please bring lube.
Go Colts!
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no you diserve on credit
:) na i agree with you and a lot of people were and have been bashing him and it is about time to realize he isn’t bad.. but cant really give you credit when you ask for it and take it by your self lol
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
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by lisa.marshall2009@gmail.com on Dec 1, 2009 7:13 AM EST up reply actions
it's more important to be right now than to have been right in the past
Matt Ryan proved me wrong and I’d admit it if VY manages to do the same
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
how does VY prove us wrong, tho
by not killing himself after his next loss?
Never doubt Peyton Manning, he’ll make you look silly
Joseph Addai is a good running back.
Im a douchebag, an asshole, and I'm rarely right.
Drafting Brown
People said it was a way of putting Addai on notice. I don’t think that was the main reason we drafted him, but it seems to have done just that. We not only drafted a great RB, but it helped push Addai back to excellence.
Caldwell’s changes to the o-line has probably also increased Addai’s confidence that he can go forward. Good things.
The Colts drafted Brown because
this league is a 2 back league. Gone are the days of one RB. Running, blocking, and receiving is too much work for just one back to handle. Drafting Brown was in no way a message to Addai saying “hey, shape up or your time is short.” It’s foolish to think that.
Note: I’m not implying that you are one who thinks that’s why Brown was drafted. I’m just saying in general it’s a silly way to look at it.
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
Joseph
I would add that he has done an excellent job of picking up and blocking blitzers this entire season, no easy job for a smallish running back.
which might be his biggest contribution above the average RB
and one that does not show up in any of the stats, which is why the arguments last summer pointing to lower YPC were so misguided.
protection is key with peyton…
Very nicely said
Addai’s numbers aren’t flashy and he’s not out there lighting up the field, but rather he is doing his job and doing it well. He doesn’t fumble (knock on wood) and he can block a blitzes better than any back I have seen. Not to mention the guy has great receiving skills.
With the offense that the Colts run, Addai does not need to put up 150 yard rushing games. All he need to do is be successful enough to make the defense respect the run and open up play action. And he does just that. Couple that with Brown’s explosiveness and Simpson’s hard ass running and we have ourselves a hell of a RB system. With a little better O line Addai might have bigger numbers, but he makes due with what he has and he makes it work. He is a great player and I think he is the perfect RB for the Colts offense.
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
All is right with
the world again.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
Makes ya feel all warm and fuzzy inside
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
Well I for one have never been wrong about football, so I can't relate.
Except for when I said that the Colts wouldn’t release Mike Hart unless they were crazy.
Or when I said the Lions would win 6 games this year in a drastically improved season.
Or when…..I think I’ll stop there. A guy can only admit so much.
I suppose it would be easier to only remember the times I’ve been right and pretend the rest never happened. That seems to be the way of the mainstream media personalities. So you are correct, sir. It does take guts. Gotta respect that.
"Except for when I said that the Colts wouldn’t release Mike Hart unless they were crazy"
Didn’t Hart play in the NE game on ST?
by the_iowa_hawkeye on Dec 1, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
Yes.
I think he is back to the practice squad now, though.
by coltsfanawalt on Dec 1, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely,
All I could say yesterday was “Look at Addia run…” It seemed every run he was running with zeal and vigor that reminded me of how we won the Superbowl.
I believe firmly that Addia and Brown are our key to success in the playoffs. We know what Wayne, Clark, Collie, and Garcon can do, but this running game will have to step it up a notch if we have any hope of beating whatever team comes out of the wildcard round and more than likely it is going to be either New England or San Diego.
Chad Simpson
Is no slouch either when running the ball…he has serious breakaway ability when running the ball…he isnt worth dick as a kick returner though.
I've been saving this for a while now
KR back in June:
“I guaruntee that Joseph Addai will miss at least 3 games this season due to injury.
I guaruntee that Donald Brown will amass more carries, more yards, and a better ypc average than Joseph Addai this season. I’ll go as far to say that Donald Brown’s stat line will look better this season than Addai’s did in 2006.”
I was planning on using that when the season is over but I’ve been preempted. All summer we said the O-line sucked and Addai was injured. The line still sucks but he’s healthy and he’s playing great again. I know it comes off asshole-ish, but I’m pretty glad to have been on the right side of the argument.
Also, saying it takes balls to do what you’re doing is like pointing out that you’re cool. If you have to say it…… (although I’m assuming there’s some sarcasm in that graph)
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
and yeah, maybe it was a bit over the top to save that quote (gmail actually saved it for me automatically), but after arguing over and over again all summer, I told myself I should stop, save my time, and keep this quote. It definitely helped my sanity over the summer when every post turned into an Addai fight.
SERENITY NOW!!!!!
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
Everyone should applaud this
I was very pissed with KR when he was bashing Addai. I am glad that Joe Joe has vindicated my viewpoint to an extent, but I’m not going to be immature(like some above) and say “I TOLD YOU SO!!!! HAHA, NA NA NA BOO BOO!!!” and stick my tongue out at King. We should be happy that even the most polarizing blogger on this site can suck it up and say that guess what, he screwed up.
Good for you Rick.
I think Addai, Brown, and Simpson will all add something that will lead us to Miami, but Addai has that perfect mix of skills and moxie that allows our offense to roll.
We all love you now Joe Joe.
I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation
Seriously?
KR, April 2009:
“And to the Addai apologists: I told you so. This pick shows just how bad the running game was, and exactly how Polian feels about it”
I’m not normally a “I told you so” kind of guy, but I’m more than happy to stoop to that level when the situation is appropriate.
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Nov 30, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
"suck it up and say that guess what, he screwed up"
Actually, that’s not what he said. He was right, over the last two years Addai has been awful. While he is still no world-beater he certainly has been running with more fight and vigor than at any point over the last two seasons.
I think the Brown pick most certainly was a wake up call. That combined with a coming contract negotiations and Addai has a lot of personal motivation to dig deep and show he can still run the ball.
Personally I’ll state cautious optimism. While I freely admit that he is running harder than I thought he would at this point (something I am over-joyed to see by the way) I will wait until the end of the season and the playoffs to judge what I think of it as a whole.
by the_iowa_hawkeye on Dec 1, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
well done, kr
we’ll congratulate you on admitting to being wrong—you can save the self-congratulations!
i will say, i don’t think addai looks any different, but i guess that’s why i never drank the “addai is done” kool-aid. let’s hope this ends one of the dumber chapters in this blog’s history.
Yay for Addai
And the loyal people like me who supported him because I have his jersey!
"Brett Favre was a man who thought he was retired, but he knew it wouldn't last."
KR you are such a whiner!
I know you complained to BBS or Shake to get this story back to the headline! lol
How can you not love a team that does this?
JOSEPH ADDAI FOR RIGHT TACKLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"You only get intercepted when you don't know what your doing, I knew what I was Doing".
Johnny Unitas
by 805 on Dec 1, 2009 12:03 AM EST reply actions
Good to have your support for Addai KR
Besides, we all want whats best for the team and thats a SB title this year and beyond!
i want a back that runs like pierre thomas.....addai is running better but if he left town for the circus tonight i wouldn't miss him
by bob-log sandtits on Dec 1, 2009 1:26 AM EST reply actions
Its the O line
Addai can’t run when the holes are clogged up now can he?
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
even in his highlight tape he looks scared of contact.....an injury later he can't afford to be be pussy footed and it shows
by bob-log sandtits on Dec 1, 2009 1:35 AM EST up reply actions
Heres the Irony of the link you just posted
read the description….
Highlight of Joseph Addai, one of the under rated running backs. Just because their O-line isn’t that good everyone thinks he isn’t good, well watch this video and you’ll see how good he is.
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
Another thing
watch the highlight starting at the 2:00 mark and the tell me he’s afraid to take a hit
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
oh bob-log, will you ever see the light?
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
i love the running back position more than any position in football. i love tough backs who run with all they got. guys who run like bob sanders hits.
by bob-log sandtits on Dec 1, 2009 2:05 AM EST up reply actions
Alonzo Highsmith
This dates me as a relative geezer, but (without googling) this guy was a converted LB to RB in college (Miami?) who, based on a good sr year and phenomenal bowl game in which he sought out out contact and paved the field with the opposing LBs, was a first round pick in roughly 1986.
The reason you never heard of him? Most of what I said above.
Earl Campbell, on the othe end of the spectrum, was one of the most gifted RBs ever. Just a joy to watch him hit hard enough to alter the DNA of his opponents. But his career was cut short by too much contact.
There’s a reason Sanders is so cool to watch but so absent—and that’s the contact.
I have no problems with our WRs going fetal over the middle once they get the 1st down, so long as they don’t do it with 20 seconds left when we need a TD. And I have no problem with backs who prefer to take glancing blows like Edge, rather than lowering their helmet/pads and tattooing a CB. If they need those next 12 inches, jackhammer away. But I’d like to see them consistently in the backfield, rather than in and out because of stingers, injuries, concussions, etc.
In Indy, the RB position is maybe 50% running, 30% receiving, 20% blitz pickup. Elsewhere it might be 75% running, 10% rec, 15% blitz. For Faulk on the greatest show on turf, it was probably 40% run, 45% rec, and 15% blitz p/u.
And since we have Manning at QB, that 20% is quite big and vital, as opposed to, say, a team with Jake Delhomme in the backfield, or Derek Anderson, or Jamarcus Russell.
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
Nice response.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: What should you do if a hot dog vendor gives you a free hot dog? Why, throw it on the ground, of course.
i wasnt saying that i want a back who goes out of his way for contact. but after a few years of watching adrian peterson my bar has been raised on what effort level can look like. in his case its paired with freakish physical talent.
by bob-log sandtits on Dec 1, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
The Vikings
are a RUNNING football team…therefore they need Peterson to be very productive, and he is. The Colts are a PASSING football team. All they need Addai to is open up play action. Addai and Peterson have very different job descriptions in my opinion because of the two different offenses the teams run. So comparing them is a little silly
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
Addai has been a complete back from day one
His hands rival those of LT and MJD, and his pass protection is bested by no back in the league. Oh yeah, he also manages to be productive behind a very sub-par run-blocking line. Did I mention he is quick, athletic, and extremely smart?
Anyone who has a problem with Joseph should stop watching Colts football. It's unfair to expect a back to replace Edge, and Addai has been excellent in all areas when he is healthy.
You DID leave out his passer rating this year.....
I love that he’s lefty because if we DO have him pass, it’s counter-intuitive for most D’s to expect a HB pass from a sweep to their right.
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
+1
And nothing is a better example of that than the fact that Addai is the only Colts RB to have more than 100 yards recieving and rushing in the same game which he did against a very good Patriots defense.
by Sanders_fan89 on Dec 1, 2009 3:47 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Joe Addai is the man...
He does exactly what is expected of him…he doesn’t need to push CJ like numbers to be considered good, especially not when he has someone like Peyton Manning throwing the ball. Not only is Addai one of the best all purpose backs, but he is extremely humble and is the definition of a class act…I am so glad we drafted him, and that the Pats got stuck with that punk Maroney (his TD celebration antics are so stupid, such as hushing the crowd last night, well….we saw how that turned out).
The o line looked a little different
for Joe’s rookie year: Tarik Glenn AND Jake Scott. It was a better run blocking line. Ugoh was a disaster, Pollack has not worked out, ditto steve justice and jamie richard who filled in all over the line last year. They are versatile and kept Peyton on his feet, but they didn’t do Joe Addai any favors. I’ve been guilty of being impatient with the running game, but I think Polian makes a valid point when he says balance (run/pass) is over rated. Joes having a great year: blitz pick-ups don’t show up in his stat line. Likewise, Brown would see more action if he could pass protect half as well. Any way, Addai actually looks like gaining steam as the season winds down. I love it. Go Colts!
Add my apology to the list
I’ve been cold on Addai for a while now but this weekend I found myself sticking up for him against my brother’s father-in-law. I really appreciate Addai’s success in banging out crucial short runs. His hands and his pass blocking are first-rate. And plus, he seems to have that Colts character. Hell, can you imagine if we somehow had a basket case like Larry Johnson running for us? Sure, he looked great last week, but when will the other shoe drop?
If Addai keeps this up and Brown and Simpson both continue their upward trend, we won’t have anything to worry about at RB.
"The best defensive player is the sideline." - Trevor Pryce, on how to stop Peyton Manning
I don't believe that's true
ColtsCap has him as signed for next year and 5 year deals are the standard for mid-late 1st rounders
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
Running between the tackles
Addai is doing an excellent job of that this season. If he can only make a cut upfield on the stretch play instead of running all the way to the sideline and out of bounds, the transformation will be complete.
The most important part of the new Addai is that he has been healthy all season.
AFC South champs .... again.
by AceOfSpades on Dec 1, 2009 4:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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