Great Colts of the Decade: Undrafted player
by BigBlueShoe on Dec 22, 2009 2:43 PM EST
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This category was suggested by readers, and I agree that it is excellent. More so than any other teams this decade, the Colts consistently are able to find quality players that are not drafted. Arguably one of the greatest players ever to go undrafted is Jeff Saturday. But, he was brought to the Colts in 1999. So, Jeff is off this list.
However, defensive captain Gary Brackett, special teams co-captain and starting safety Melvin Bullitt, and longtime Colts running back Dominic Rhodes have all made significant contributions to this team this decade while not being undrafted by the Colts. Also, a special shoutout is in order for Nick Harper, who now plays for the Titans. While the Colts have used high draft picks in recent years on corners like Tim Jennings and Jerraud Powers, Harper has had a very distinguished career as a corner despite going undrafted in 2001. Actually, you could possibly make a strong argument that Harper was the best, most consistent starting corner the Colts had this decade.
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I think this is the hardest category to pick.
UDFAs who end up doing well are always going to be among the most beloved players. They are the “take a chance” guys who will always have to outwork everyone for a roster spot. They have an hard-luck and everyman appeal that’s impossible to dislike. There is no group of players I have more respect for.
Picking between Rhodes and Brackett? impossible really, and that’s not to slight Bullitt and Harper at all.
Um…Where’s Jeff Saturday?
"Yea, verily, we shall overcome thy pathetic attempts at defense, thou jelly-livered knave! Talk not of thy smack to me, for I shall wedge mine booted foot nine furlongs up thy ass, bitch! Canst thou dig it??"
heh I should have read the first paragraph...
Anyways. It makes no sense to leave Jeff off of this list. You put Marvin on the receivers list and he was drafted in 1996. Especially considering we’re talking about a difference of one year.
"Yea, verily, we shall overcome thy pathetic attempts at defense, thou jelly-livered knave! Talk not of thy smack to me, for I shall wedge mine booted foot nine furlongs up thy ass, bitch! Canst thou dig it??"
yea agree about this
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 22, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
ok, the poll is "Best undrafted signing of the decade"
all better.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Dec 22, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Works for me.
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gotta be
Dom. His super bowl performance and monster runs up the gut in 2006 AFC champ. game were HUGE! They don’t make that run without him….
by Rocky Top Manning on Dec 22, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions
I voted for Nick Harper!!!! Thanks for getting stabbed by your wife, Nicky!
/Ducks
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 3:39 PM EST reply actions
if that wife ever shows her face around, u know shes the one thats gonna get stabbed,
only reason why the steelers beat it that year, oh and because we also had a retarded kicker
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-Johnny Unitas-
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by 805 on Dec 22, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
Um, the Steelers beat the Colts in the playoffs that year because they pushed them around for three quarters
If not for the worst call in NFL history, the game would not have been as close as it was in the 4th.
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
I dont mean to start a war hear
but Polamalu had the ball, went to the ground, and came up without the ball. How many times have we seen this year that you must keep the ball after going to the ground? I’m not saying I didn’t think it WASNT an interception, but there have been about 63 catches this year that were ruled incomplete based under the same premise.
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I'll split the uprights if i may
LV, it was just two quarters—in the mddle there the Colts had a DOMINANT and imposing 96 yard drive that ended with a TD, but for a false start on our pro bowl LT. It ended up being a 3 point play and a 4 point gift for Pitt. The Colts never recovered.
But by all logical standards, Polamalu’s int WAS an int.
SpazMo, I think what you are thinking of (be honest)—and what I am sure caused me a LOT of confusion this year—is the higher standards for a catch in the EZ. Starting with the Raiders being screwed on opening day vs SD. Their WR had both freakin’ feet down, caught the ball, fell, the ground caused the ball to come loose, and it was ruled incomplete and upheld on review. WTF???
I saw a handful of others so far this year which I NEVER recall seing before, but they were all TD-implication non-catches. The EZ changes everything.
Troy’s was a catch at midfield. But, you play the game as the refs call it. Just as we were screwed by four penalties ona single OT drive last year. Griping is cathartic but pointless, (and particularly graceless if you happen to win despite the calls….). Otherwise Colts fans would constantly rail about Kordell “Back Line” Stewart walking out of the EZ seconds before catching the winning score in the 1995 AFCCG…. But I am too classy to bring that cheap score/stolen W up.
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
its not just EZ catches
Go back to the SF v ARI game 2 weeks ago. Larry Fitzgerald goes up, catches the ball between 3 guys, comes down, is on his back, farts on the turf, has the ball ripped out of his hands after he’s laying there, and its called no catch. There’s been a bunch of plays this year where someone seemingly has a catch, but is falling down, and when the ball pops out, regardless of action, its no catch. Its real ticky-tack this year.
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This is 2009, that was 2005. The whole "must maintain posession" thing was a point of emphasis this season.
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
are you a pats fan?
POINT OF EMPHASIS != RULE CHANGE
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Yes, a rule change that came into effect THIS SEASON, NOT in 2005!!!
Anyways, it’s not even a given that the INT would have been overturned WITH that rule in effect. Troy caught the ball, maintained possession as he hit the turf, and fumbled as he got up. He quickly jumped on the ball and was touched down by the Colts. There was no reason to overturn that play then, and there is not even one now. And I’m the one charged with practicing revisionist history…
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
google !=
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Joseph Addai is a good running back.
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ps
you are a dumbass
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.
That's cute. I think I'll go back to editing my application essay for Princeton now.
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
Oooooh....
Anyone willing to pay the application fee can apply to whatever college they want. Whoopdedamndoo, you’re applying to Princeton. Sheesh.
(anyway, if true, good luck)
by The Walking Eye on Dec 22, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
The application fee sucks
It’s worth a shot, though. Thanks!
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 7:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Curious:
what will your major be?
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 22, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
Political Science, most likely
Maybe a double in economics or history, too.
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
pretty sure if you're gonna go to princeton
your major shouldnt sound so lame.
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Why do you have to be like that? :-(
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Look
you can go to any college and study Poli-Sci and History. There’s nothing wrong with them. they are good majors. They are worthwhile endeavours.
But when you run into a lady on the street and she finds out you go to princeton, she’s going to ask, ‘hey, whats your major?’ Now, you’re a steelers fan, so im going to assume you’re not good looking, so your only hope is ‘major brainy geek’ sex, which, actually, CAN work. But now, when she asks, your answer is gonna be…
poly-sci and history.
Instead of something like ‘nuclear physics or biochemistry or anthropology’.
Major.Fail.Imo
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Hahaha, that's hilarious.
I’m not Don Juan, but I am in no way ugly. And any undergrad major I choose will be for law school, so when I run into a lady on the street I’ll tell her that I’m studying to become a corporate attorney. I understand that you’re trying to be funny, but I’m fried right now.
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
i aint tryin to be funny
when i was goin premed and just doin chemistry, no sex, you gotta forget premed but go microbiology and then the hookers give you 75% off
Never doubt Peyton Manning, he’ll make you look silly
Joseph Addai is a good running back.
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0_o
I’m not sure that I’m going to college for kinky fun with prostitutes! :-D
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
then you're going for all the wrong reasons
tell em, guys! (and girls)
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.
But the smart geeky college guys
always get the hot chicks down the line.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 22, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
I'm kinda banking on that!
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
Me, 12/07/09
by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Let me get this straight
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Darn it all!
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
Me, 12/07/09
by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Not hookers...
but intelligent, witty, classy beautiful women. heh heh heh
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 23, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
I always enjoyed both history and Poli-Sci.
Good luck, I hope you get into a great school…even if it is Princeton. =-)
Economics would be a wise choice as well.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 22, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Princeton is obviously a reach
But I am applying to several schools, any of which would be fine by me. Thanks a lot, at any rate! :-)
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
Me, 12/07/09
by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
What are you trying to say? Even with the new rule, it was still an INT! :-/
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
ITS NOT A NEW FUCKING RULE
POINT OF EMPHASIS != NEW RULE
!= DOES NOT EQUAL
POINT OF EMPHASIS DOES NOT MEAN NEW RULE
IT MEANS
EMPHASIZING A RULE THAT HAS BEEN ON THE BOOKS BUT IS NOT BEING CALLED PROPERLY.
Jesus Christ, whatever you paid for your education, you overpaid.
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.
I haven't paid anything... yet. I'm a senior.
And like I said earlier, this brouhaha is not even germane to our original point of contention, that Troy’s INT was valid. Catch, fumble, recovery, it’s that simple.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
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Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
Me, 12/07/09
by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 7:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
you dont know what
!=, im pretty fuckin sure you’re not remotely qualified to know what a catch is. Seriously, I’m not saying this playfully or tongue-in-cheek, you’re a dumbass. You’re ignorant. Don’t talk to me.
After the 2 millionth time of me repeating myself, one would think you would have had the common sense to atleast google what != to prevent yourself from looking like a box of rox. Instead, you kept saying, ya man, thats what im sayin, after that new rule.
FailPoster is Failing.
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.
I'm sorry if I didn't know what "!=" was
I’m sure there are many things you know that I don’t, and vice-versa. Regardless of how I may or may not have looked by not googling your reference (which I have NEVER seen before), my original point, that the INT was legal under the rules, remains uncompromised.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
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Stampede Blue's Resident Steelers Fan
Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
Me, 12/07/09
by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 8:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
actually it doesn't
DUCY?
If not, go back and reread the entire chain.
Never doubt Peyton Manning, he’ll make you look silly
Joseph Addai is a good running back.
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My original point was that Troy's INT was indeed valid.
You nearly said that yourself in your first post on this subject. My misunderstanding of the date of one rule turned out to not affect the subject. It was in effect in 2005, yet its parameters don’t provide the grounds to overturn the call that was made on the field(catch, fumble, recovery). This entire argument seems pretty pointless now that I think about it. q(‘-’q)
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
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Stampede Blue's Resident Steelers Fan
Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
Me, 12/07/09
by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Kind of like the Tuck Rule
that was dusted off after decades on the books for one Mr. Brady?
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 22, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
It's funny...
you typed a fairly decent argument and all I read was “blah, blah, blah..” lol
Its nice to see you around. We have been kind of worried about you lately. ;-)
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 22, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
I'm fine. I've been sressing about my college applcations so much that haven't had time to obsess about the Steelers!
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
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Stampede Blue's Resident Steelers Fan
Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
Me, 12/07/09
by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm, gonna disagree here
Steelers running game certainly did not “push Indy around.” In fact, from a physical standpoint, the Colts were able to match the Steelers by not allowing them to score from, pretty much, quarter two onward. When the Steelers tried to ice the game by running the ball with Bettis, he was blasted and blown up by Gary Brackett, causing the now infamous Bettis fumble.
Considering how poorly Indy adjusted to the Steelers blitzes that day, it really is amazing how they got back in the game. Tell me if this sounds familiar: The Steelers nearly blew the lead by giving up big plays in the passing game.
The big TD play to Dallas Clark turned the game, and the hit by Brackett on Bettis was one of the better plays I’ve ever seen Brackett make.
When it is all said and done, the Steelers won because the Colts could not capitalize on Steelers mistakes. Harper should have scored on the fumble return. He didn’t. Vanderjagt should have made that 48 yard FG. He didn’t. That’s pretty much why the Steelers won. Re-writing history, and saying the Steelers “pushed Indy around” is just revisionist nonsense.
The Steelers were better than the Colts that day, but not by much.
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(shakes head)
Vandershank…..
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 22, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
thank you BBS
nick was stabbed by his wife
and we were stabbed in the heart by an idiot kicker
"You only get intercepted when you don't know what your doing, I knew what I was Doing."
-Johnny Unitas-
"You're only as healthy as you feel."
-Travis Bickle-
by 805 on Dec 22, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't say the Steelers dominated the whole game. They led 21-3 after three quarters, so its safe to say they were controlling things up to that point.
The Colts got back in the game because they Steelers went into a shell offensively, and Peyton finally got into a rhythm. You converted a huge 4th down and got that big TD to Clark, making it 21-10. After a failed Steelers drive, the Colts got a MASSIVE break with the overturning of the INT and quickly scored a 2nd TD and the 2 point conversion, leading to a 21-18 score. The Steelers proceeded to suck up all but the final 2:00 of the game with a long drive in which they exclusively ran the ball and converted two 4th downs. The Colts defense had two chances to make a play, but they ended up getting smashed in the mouth both times. The Steelers punted and Indy was pinned inside their own 10. The Colts offensive line proceeded to get emulsified by the Steelers and Peyton fell apart, finally getting sacked on fourth down at the 1. You talked about what happened after that. As we both said, the Colts took advantage of the Steelers’ suspect pass defense to get back in the game, but failed to make plays when they absolutely had to(2 4th downs, last two Colts offensive possessions, Harper’s stupid return, missed FG).
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stampede Blue's Resident Steelers Fan
Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
Me, 12/07/09
by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
OMG! Freakin' HILARIOUS!
Okay, which one of you guys did this? Check out Tim Jennings’ page on Wikipedia…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Jennings …
“wears number 23. Tim Jennings changes his number every year to reflect the number of touchdowns he allows as a defender.”
Now THAT’S funny!
I love whoever did that
"Brett Favre was a man who thought he was retired, but he knew it wouldn't last."
...
http://kan.scout.com/2/926374.html
Jennings is 4th in the league for worst burned rate for cornerbacks.
"Brett Favre was a man who thought he was retired, but he knew it wouldn't last."
I think its funny that Nick Harper is also on this list...
that’s what you get, Nick, for getting stabbed and not running that pick for a TD; well that and going to the Titans.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 22, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
It's funny how one game can change your perception of multiple players!
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stampede Blue's Resident Steelers Fan
Ben doesn’t look for hits. They seem to come automatically…
Me, 12/07/09
by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 22, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
It was a fumble.
"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: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
whatever.
still didn’t net us anything…
/acting childish, so there. lol
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 23, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Hey!
Acting childish is MY specialty!
"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: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
Its been deleted.
Darn.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 22, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
so if we did greatest undrafted player of all time in a colts uniform saturday would win it hands down, yep sound just right
"You only get intercepted when you don't know what your doing, I knew what I was Doing."
-Johnny Unitas-
"You're only as healthy as you feel."
-Travis Bickle-
by 805 on Dec 22, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions
MEL-VIN
BULLITT
DUN DUN DUNNN..
But seriously, it has to be Gary Brackett, right? MB might end up being a pro-bowl stud (when Bethea gets signed by the Jagwads in the off-season) but Gary has a ring and is the captain of some pretty decent defenses.
Never doubt Peyton Manning, he’ll make you look silly
Joseph Addai is a good running back.
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I am an asshole
the kind of voter who would give the MVP to BRees this year because Manning has a lot already.
At least that’s why I voted for Melvin. Brackmeister is the man, but I wanted Melv to get some lovin.’
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
Bethea leaving wouldn't impact MB at all
Bethea is a free safety, while Bullitt is a strong safety. Also, don’t give up hope that we can resign Bethea. God knows we need him.
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.
by DontHateAddai on Dec 22, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
im almost positive
that if we have Sanders and MB and Bethea leaves, that MB and Sanders will be the opening day starters.
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Joseph Addai is a good running back.
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Bethea
Has been the only consistent defensive player on the entire team the past 4 seasons. And on a team that utilizes a single deep safety on several occasions and consistently one of the top passing defensive teams in the league, that’s more than impressive. He’s about to post his third season statistically on par with Bob’s two best seasons. He’s one of the best free safeties in the league. In my opinion, he’s the third most important player on defense behind Mathis and Freeney.
Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.
I agree 100%
but unless there is no cap next year, I dont see him being resigned. Like I said, I fully expect the Jags to sign him next year. They have the cap room and the need.
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.
^^this is soo true^^
I think we need Bethea back.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Dec 22, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
prediction
I look for the Colts to resign Bethea and release Bob Sanders. While I love Bob, $7.5mil for 2-8 games a year is too much. They have proven they can stop the run without him now, so look for him to be gone. It’s a shame, really, since I bought my wife his jersey last year.
Why would we
release Bob? His contract is actually cheaper next year than it is this year. Check out coltscap.net before you say stuff like that.
"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: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
Why would they..l.
Because he played 2 games this year. He costs $7.5mil, and they have shown they can stop the run without having him in the box. He’s not that great in coverage. They need to resign Bethea. Like I said, I love Bob, but I just expect them to do this for financial reasons, unless they think they can get a FS to replace Bethea in the draft. I just don’t think they will pay both. Look at who they have let walk during Polian’s tenure. They have a lot of high salaries, and I don’t think they will pay 2 safeties top dollars, so I think it comes down to value and Sanders can’t stay on the field.
by mdorf4 on Dec 24, 2009 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
To my it's Brackett
without any doubt…If you think otherwise, I invite you to watch last year’s playoff game vs San Diego… Antonio Gates looked like Superman.
GO COLTS!
Saturday
The reason is the voting is for players who went undrafted this decade.
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That they played this decade and were undrafted is all that should matter
Just like how Harrison is included among WRs. He was a WR during this decade regardless of when he was picked up. Likewise, Saturday was an undrafted player in this decade regardless of when he was picked up.
by the_iowa_hawkeye on Dec 22, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
I was going to say..
Because Pollard was definitely a decent contributor. I think you’re only doing that so you didn’t have to put Vanderjackoff up there though. You should do best late round or UDFA though. Bunch of 6th rounders, think I’d have to go with Bethea or Brock though. I’m thinking/hoping Foster becomes the next Brackett. Brock was kind of a UDFA.. What about best UDFA with the coolest name? James Muuuuuuuuuungrrrrroooo! And what about Lilja? He was an UDFA in 2004. Signed with the Chiefs, but we got him when he was released his rookie season. Darrell Reid was an 05 UDFA. Now, not saying you could compare Foster, Reid, or even Brock to Brackett, but Lilja’s up there.
Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.
It's your poll and you can do what you want tooooooo
But it makes more sense to me to include all undrafted players that played for the Colts this decade, no matter which decade they were drafted in.
Oh wells.
by thejoshbaker on Dec 23, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Bracket Rules this list too
… but I voted for Dom Rhodes because the role he played in our super bowl run. Next year after our super bowl victory in February, I’ll vote for Bullitt. He’s not Bob but he’s SOOOO important to our D
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I wouldn't have counted him
Since the Colts weren’t the first team to sign him anyways.
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Brackett.
Another easy one.
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Why would they...
Because he played 2 games this year. He costs $7.5mil, and they have shown they can stop the run without having him in the box. He’s not that great in coverage. They need to resign Bethea. Like I said, I love Bob, but I just expect them to do this for financial reasons, unless they think they can get a FS to replace Bethea in the draft. I just don’t think they will pay both. Look at who they have let walk during Polian’s tenure. They have a lot of high salaries, and I don’t think they will pay 2 safeties top dollars, so I think it comes down to value and Sanders can’t stay on the field.
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