Gonzo still has more experience than Garcon, and has already shown flashes of brilliance (his first two years are actually statistically more impressive than Reggie’s). I’d say we have amazing depth at WR, and that gives us flexibility.

Sure, gonzo’s great out of the slot, but let’s not forget that Reggie gives defenses fits when he lines up there. Garcon is interesting because he apparently hasn’t shown as much flexibility to play in the slot, while Reggie, Gonzo and even Collie can. I’m not shortchanging Garcon, I think he’s really stepped up (been a fan of his since we drafted him). Just don’t think he’s ready to start full time.

As Gonzalez will be when he returns from his injury. I think we’ll find ways to get him involved later if he continues to make plays.

He has now had 2 big plays in his first 2 starts, along with other good catches last night. Manning If you think about, this team is gonna have a hard time finding touches for everyone when Gonzo gets back. Thats a good problem to have. Wayne, Gonzalez, Clark, Garcon, and Collie. And Baskett is a good player to have waiting. Garcon and Collie might not have alot of experience yet, but I can remember a time when the Colts had this much depth at WR.

He’s big, he’s strong, he’s fast, but the thing I’m really staring to like about him most is his mean streak. I can’t remember a time that the Colts had a decent receiver that would manhandle dudes the way he does. He might be on his way to getting him one of those Hines Ward-type reputations. Defenders won’t want to line up across from him not because of his receiving threat, but because they will fear the punishment he doles out.

People are quick to point out that Gonzo this and Gonzo that…however the guy hasn’t really proven anything to anyone at this point. Look, I like Gonzo, and was glad the Colts drafted him. However, I like him in the slot more than I like him on the outside.

The truth is that sometimes players simply have to get on the field to truly show how well they can play. Look at Tom Brady, Matt Cassell, even Tony freakin Romo… those guys all sat behind other guys because of how good those players were, or simply because they didnt practice all that well. Look at what those guys have done as starters.

Point here is that Garcon has played quite well in 3 games this year. Is he ready to be named the #2 starter? Not yet, but if his play keeps up and he’s performing like this the remainder of the year, I think you have no choice but to move him into the starting lineup. People are so quick to forget that Gonzo was drafted to fill the void left by Stokely, not be Harrison’s replacement. Garcon fits that mold far better, and if he’s getting the constant reps at that role with Manning, he’ll become the guy we need there.

Gonzo is a talented WR, and I think he has a very good servicable career in the NFL. I don’t think he’ll ever be a true starter in the sense of being a true #1 or true #2, but the guy has proven he can play.

However, I like the Colts situation right now with how Garcon and Wayne line up. Both are deep play threats, and imagine having Gonzo, Garcon, Wayne, and Clark lined up on the same field at the same time. Brings back memories of 2004 with Clark, Harrison, Stokely, and Wayne…

Garcon is the Colts best option at the #2 position, and he’s finally showing it to us all. However, he needs to keep doing it. Being a flash in the pan is easy, doing it all year long, much different.