Hagler back to Starting SAM? Wheeler to back-up.

by GoHorse88 on Sep 7, 2009 4:20 PM EDT

With all of the roster shuffling today, I've been checking out the roster and depth charts on Colts.com and saw something interesting on the depth chart. (here).

It looks to me like Wheeler is out as the starting strong side linebacker.

Is this because Wheeler has yet to impress or is this just a move due to gameplanning for the Jags? Obviously, it's the depth chart for Week 1 because Ed Johnson doesn't appear on here. I was a little underwhelemed with him in the pre-season. Were Coyer and Caldwell also? I guess we'll find out on Sunday. FOOTBALL IS BACK!

GO HORSE!

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Looks like Senn has been cut..

… and I too am a bit puzzled about the Hagler-Wheeler switch.. WTH?

by jocre on Sep 7, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

Senn cut too?

Finally all those voicemails I’ve been leaving Caldwell are getting through to him…

"Put him on the board. Houshmazilli....got it. CHAMPIONSHIP!"

by AceOfSpades on Sep 7, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions

He isn't listed on the depth chart, while Cody Glenn is..

.. make of it what you want.. :)

by jocre on Sep 7, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Im getting more and more worried

about our linebackers. Could be our Achilles heal this season

by ColtsUK on Sep 7, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

Nah

As long as Brackett is healthy, we’ll be fine. LBers are not that important, as long as they can cover and tackle.

by slash196 on Sep 8, 2009 7:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Not really

They can really help stop the run and can bring alot of pressure on the QB. They definately are important

by ColtsUK on Sep 8, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

….

what?

Hit em with your groin!

by KingRichard on Sep 9, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe

They are planning on using Hagler as an every down backer, and Wheeler as a situational pass rush threat. Just a thought.

I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation

by Bullard47 on Sep 7, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions

interesting

not that worrying to me since I like Hagler a lot.

curse of the 3rd rounder?

It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.

by shake n bake on Sep 7, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

not giggidy

OH NO WE SUCK AGAIN!

by colts9318rock on Sep 7, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah,

Hagler is really good. I have absolutely no qualms about him starting alongside Brackett and Session. In fact, I think that’s the best trio we can get out there.

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Man, I need a life...

Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: This is how I fell in love with Family Guy. Only 1 question: Where did he get the flamethrower?

by Cassieper on Sep 7, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Agreed.

by yellowsnow on Sep 8, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Andrus?

How long will he be on the roster for?

by Zack V on Sep 7, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

Until they are

confident that Vini’s come all the way back from his injury.

Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.

Man, I need a life...

Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: This is how I fell in love with Family Guy. Only 1 question: Where did he get the flamethrower?

by Cassieper on Sep 7, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I commented on Phil Bs blog

that I am not sold that the team is completely committed to Vinny. I know it’s a bold opinion, but if Vinny isn’t going to be healthy enough or isn’t dependable on FG attempts, it wouldn’t shock me if they reluctantly let him go and kept Andrus.

I don’t really think something like that will happen, but it wouldn’t shock me if they did it.

"Put him on the board. Houshmazilli....got it. CHAMPIONSHIP!"

by AceOfSpades on Sep 8, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Update

I think they are going to keep Vinatieri and Andrus will probably be gone by the end of the week.

Enter sinister laugh……

"Put him on the board. Houshmazilli....got it. CHAMPIONSHIP!"

by AceOfSpades on Sep 8, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

You had something to do

with it, didn’t you?

Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.

Man, I need a life...

Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: This is how I fell in love with Family Guy. Only 1 question: Where did he get the flamethrower?

by Cassieper on Sep 8, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions