Colts place Anthony Gonzalez on IR, ending his season
by Brad Wells on Dec 24, 2009 12:06 PM EST
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PrintThis morning we blogged about the possibility of Anthony Gonzalez getting placed on IR if he were unable to play this weekend against the New York Jets. Now, what was discussed has turned into reality. This morning, the Colts placed Gonzalez on IR, ending his 2009 season:
"Anthony has been diligent in the rehabilitation of his knee, but it has not progressed to the point that it allow him to return to the field this season," Colts President Bill Polian said. "We look forward to his healthy return next season."
It is very tough to see such a strong, talented player like Gonzo fight all year to get back only to have the season end before he can step back on the field. But, I'm glad the Colts handled things this way. Placing him on IR ends all speculation, and it allows receivers like Pierre Garçon and Austin Collie to settle into their current roles. Gonzalez is only in his third year, and will hopefully return healthy in 2010. But, for 2009, he season is over and we can move on with the crop of excellent receivers currently on the active roster.
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The Colts didn't get very much preseason buzz this year
But I can already hear all the reports about the Colts’ receiver competition next training camp. Especially if Garcon or Collie make big playoff contributions.
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.
I wonder who we could've used that roster spot on all that time
Oh well. They’ve done well without him all year, in the end it’s no big loss.
Insert Clever Statement Here
We haven't really
needed that roster spot all year. All we’d probably use it on would be a fill-in for special teams. Guys are on the street for a reason.
"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.
it would have basically have been an extra practice body
they always had healthy scratches for the games this year.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Dec 24, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
This news is very disappointing
but expected. I basically forgot about Gonzo’s return about a month ago since he wasn’t even practicing. Man, I hope Garçon and Collie continue to step up each week. After the week nine game against the Patriots, Garçon has been very solid, and I’ve notice Collie’s improvements as well.
Peyton Manning makes it Wayne on them hoes!!!!
This really disappoints me
But we can now sign another role player for this playoff run, and we can take solace in the fact that Vinny, DB, and Aaron Francisco all seem ready to step back in. The question is, who do we look for?
I think I might write a fanpost about this.
I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation
Bring
EDGE back!!!!!! lol
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
by coltsfan723 on Dec 24, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
wouldnt that be awesome
Bring Edge back, Colts win the superbowl, and he hoists the Lombardi Trophy. That would be a sight to see
by metal_militia on Dec 24, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, put that in my Fanpost please
That is awesomely sentimental. And I think Edge would totally be down. Mike Hart, time to give up that #32!
But seriously, put the suggestions in my FanPost, and maybe we can get shake to put a summary of the suggestions on the front page :-)
I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation
I like Edge
But Hart has been playing really well so I don’t really want to give that up.
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
by AceOfSpades on Dec 26, 2009 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
I'd love to see Edge come back
and get his chance at the Lombardi….
by bluecoltsfan on Dec 24, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
this makes carrying two kickers much easier
Presuming vinny is ready to kick again at full strength, having stover already on the roster is a pretty damn good insurance policy
by metal_militia on Dec 24, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
#3 QB?
What if, god forbid, Peyton goes down and Painter starts stinkin’ it up. It would be nice to have a veteran QB for some depth. I know it wouldn’t give much time to get up to speed, but…
Garcia?
by peytonsurdaddy on Dec 24, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
Garcia
is really the only good candidate out there. I am surprised he isn’t here yet honestly. But I think they need to get rid of Ervin Baldwin and bring Garcia in and use Gozo’s open spot for a guy who can come in as for CB depth or Special Teams. I really, really, really want to see Edge back, but with 4 RB’s already I doubt that would happen.
Bob Sanders does not play Hide-and-Seek, He plays HIDE and PRAY-HE-DOES-NOT FIND-YOU!
RIP Gonzo
Oh wait, he isn’t dead. See ya next season bra!
"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??"
Nice.
Thanks for the laugh.
"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.
It sucks that Gonzo's season is over
Hope he returns to full strength next year. The Colts are going to have one hell of a receiving corp.
Activate Giguere
Might need his Guns for the finish.
Or Taj Smith
He was a beast in preseason.
"Brett Favre was a man who thought he was retired, but he knew it wouldn't last."
SAD.
And he was supposed to be the sleeper in Fantasy Football this year.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
"As I grow older, the list of people who can kiss my ass grows longer"-Ancient Hoosier Proverb.
Yep
He would have been a wasted draft pick. Collie and Pierre turned out nicely though.
"Brett Favre was a man who thought he was retired, but he knew it wouldn't last."
DO NOT REMIND ME
That would be MY wasted draft pick thank you….
I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation
Unfortunately he overslept
How can you not love a team that does this?
by LovinBlue on Dec 24, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd.
"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.
yu funnys
"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??"
He told everyone to pick Garcon over him
wish I would have listened :P
"If God had wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates."
Jay Leno
by MarshallPlan on Dec 24, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Have a merry Christmas, Gonzalez! Cheer on your teammates and then come back and help them to
even greater heights next season! (Obviously, not much higher to go if we finish 19-0… but perhaps the best offense ever kind of heights?)
The look on his face says it all.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
"As I grow older, the list of people who can kiss my ass grows longer"-Ancient Hoosier Proverb.
thank you jesus i didnt want to hear was he playing? was he hurt? i was tired of that. good
"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 24, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions
No guessing now!
Will we fill his spot with another player from the practice squad at maybe another position?
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