From Adam Shefter, the God of Twitter: Anthony Gonzalez does indeed go under the knife, and more Colts news

for some reason. We should be fine if Hayden comes back soon, and Pierre can hold onto the ball and stop with the stupid penalties.

I’m a huge supporter of Bob and I try to keep a positive outlook with him. Dr. Andrews is a great doctor when it comes to knee, elbow and shoulder injuries. I hope for Bob’s sake its nothing serious and can be dealt with as quick as possible so he can get back on the field.

At this point, it almost seems like a non-event for the Colts to be missing 4-5 starters. Honestly, I think missing Gonzo is the biggest problem and even that isn’t a huge deal. Only reason I’m worried at all is because Garcon can’t catch. Marlin hadn’t played much this season anyhow and Hayden, Powers and Lacey look great. Bullitt has been solid for the 95% of the time when Bob is hurt. No reason that won’t continue. I’m actually somewhat excited to see what Wheeler can do in Hagler’s spot. I’m sure there will be some drop off against the run, but hopefully not a lot. His pass rush ability might make up for it anyhow.

I’d like to hear something about a surgery or an injury from someone other than the media. Oh I’ll just cut to the point; I’m getting a little tired of the Colts never being forthcoming with ANYTHING injury related. It’s gone beyond ridiculous. Gonzo out since Week 1, we hear nothing, and now surgery. They’re not fooling any of the teams, it only serves to mislead the fans at this point.

I’d rather get a “Oh we don’t think it’s that bad….oops, we were wrong, might miss a little more time.” or a “This might end his season….oops, we were wrong, he rehabbed faster than we expected.” than a “Buubuuubuuubuuubuuubuuu?”.

Better than sitting here hypothesizing about what may or may not be going on.

If you were to say that Melvin is a “more valuable” safety than Bob, we might be able to discuss it. He’s absolutely providing better value for the money. But when Bob is healthy he’s going to be the first choice over Melvin. He’s faster, smarter, and a harder hitter. That doesn’t make Melvin “bad” or even “not good”, it just means we have two great safeties on the roster. Who gives a rat’s ass which one starts?

The question now is, what is a partial season worth? Bob shut up a lot of haters when he came back for the postseason in 2006 and the butter defense suddenly turned to stone. If he does that again this year is he worth the $6,130,833? Is he worth another $4,184,166 next year? Maybe, but if money needs to be saved I’m starting to think Bob will be in the crosshairs.

But that still doesn’t make Melvin Bullitt a better safety. Just a better choice for this team at this time.

The only reason marlin’s injury is bad is because it’s takes away our depth. If this group stays healthy we should be ok. Sanders season looks an awful lot like 2006 again…. Not the worst news. I kinda feel at peace knowing that even if we go 5-4 the rest of the way… We will be 12-4 and will def make the playoffs. Time to get healthy so we can make a serious run when it matters.

*can’t

can take advantage of the injuries.

I think the colts are due for a loss anyway’s.

question

how likely is it that bethea is a colts next year. I think he would look great next to pollard as the texans safety tandem

Was it just opportunity to get more depth there, whereas we already have it at CB? Or does Thomas somehow have the flexibility to work at various positions that might be in jeopardy?

Thoughts?

the Bob Sanders is not great card again, huh? Oh, wait, now he’s not even good? Look, I know you love getting attention for saying things for shock value, ala Skip Bayless, but you just come off sounding bitter and stupid. You are pissed at Bob Sanders for constantly getting hurt, I know. Don’t be an idiot, though. When healthy, he is a top 3 safety and is a backbone for our defense. Bullitt is not. I know we’re all frustrated that Bob once again is likely headed towards the bench, and this time its for a freakin elbow, but saying he is not a good player is laughably stupid.

Yet, unless this “opinion” comes back that he should just miss a game or two, and perhaps even in that case, then Bullitt is now the starting safety. You don’t go to Andrews though, if you just got a boo boo, so I’m not thinking we’ll see much of Bob again. I’m frustrated with his injury prone-ness that keeps increasing as well. I’m afraid next time he sneezes, he’ll tear an ACL. Therefore, Melvin Bullitt, who has waited paitently, should now be our starting safety. He is not yet as good as Bob Sanders, certainly not great, and anyone who thinks so is a complete FOOL, but at this point, he has become more “valuable” because he can actually be relied on to play, as Bob clearly cannot. We do not need Bob out there because Bullitt has been so valuable, but we are in fact a better team when Bob is out there healthy. That is a fact, and should be obvious, but I guess some people choose to be angry rather than rational. At season’s end, Melvin may prove to be as great, and I hope he does, but he hasn’t yet.

As far as injuries go, we have been extremely lucky that we have such excellent talent at our backups. Lacey, Powers, Bullitt, Collie, and Garcon have all proven they are more than capable of being an above average starter in this league. Hopefully Wheeler will prove so, too. I don’t find those guys “better” than Hayden, Gonzo, or Sanders, (I actually think Powers may be better than Jackson, but jury’s still out), but right now they are proving to be just as if not more valuable. I want to see Hayden, Gonzo, and co. out there, but not doing so does not make me worry. Most teams take a huge step back when starters get injured, but we are just that good. Don’t mean to sound cocky, but it’s the truth. Our ’06 team was beat up much more than this, and we managed to win a SB. This team is better.

i guess im behind when i sleep in for the first time in weeks oh well

and Hayden is missing 4 weeks with his knee injury. Straight from Caldwell and Chappell here:

http://www.indystar.com/article/20091106/SPORTS03/91106011/Colts++Sanders+to+have+surgery+on+elbow++fellow+DB+Hayden+also+out

If someone else wants to make a FanPost on this, they can. I’m too depressed about Hayden being out. I’m also in the middle of math class, so there’s that too. Just give me credit for being the first ;-)

I’m scared to open my browser now.

I’m now going to make a FanPost about all of these freaking injuries, our remaining starters/depth, and what this means for our team. It should be up sometime soon.

Hopefully, we’ll be able to get perspective on these things. Otherwise we can just start crying.

and I also prey that no more significant injuries occur. One is too many