Recapping A Pretty Rough Day For The Colts And Jim Caldwell
by Brad Wells on Oct 21, 2010 12:02 PM EDT
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Yesterday was, shall we say, a bit of a rough day for the Indianapolis Colts, to say the least. For me, I kind of feel as if they played a game yesterday, and LOST. I think this team had more controversy and more bad news yesterday than they've had since... well, since Week Sixteen last year.
It started early, when news broke of Pat McAfee's drunken dip into the Broadripple Canal and subsequent arrest for public intoxication. This was the fourth alcohol-related arrest involving a Colts player since August. We're now averaging one-per-month. Like it or not, that reflects very poorly on Jim Caldwell. Four arrests in three months NEVER happened under Tony Dungy, and I don't recall them happening under Jim Mora (who is often under-appreciated for being the one to install true discipline with these Colts).
We officially have a discipline problem with these Colts, and such problems always reflect poorly on the head football coach.
I'll give Jim Caldwell credit for this: He's owning up to his failure in getting the 'discipline' message across. He said this yesterday, via John Oehser [emphasis mine]:
It is true that Moala's transgression was worse because he was driving, but Caldwell indicated before the suspension was announced that he believed more had to be done for players to receive the message that such incidents are unacceptable. "It is not necessarily what I’ve done because evidently what we’ve been doing, what I’ve been doing, is not enough," he said ."So, the fact of the matter is we just have to get it straightened out because we have much higher standards than that here." A few hours later, the Colts announced the one-game suspension and it was apparent that that message was being sent.
McAfee's suspension came as a surprise to many of us. But, it sent a message. It sent a message loud and clear. I can guarantee all of you that Mr. Bill Polian is most certainly not a happy person this week. Like many of you, he sees the discipline in this team breaking down both on the field and off.
Sloppy tackling.
Fumbles.
Dropped passes.
And now, multiple off-the-field arrests for alcohol-related offenses. In two high profile incidents (McAfee's arrest and John Gill's 'soiled and barefoot' arrest story), they occurred when the Colts were given time off to 'rest.'
Note to Jim Caldwell: These players can 'rest' during the off-season. That's what it's for. Right now, it's about winning friggin' football games. It's pretty evident that this team is not mature enough to handle 'rest' with any moniker of restraint. These players need to sharpen up and get to work, not 'rest.' We fans have seen six weeks of sloppy football and more than enough off-the-field drama. Time to tighten the screws and cut away the dead weight, coach. If you can't do that, then maybe you're the dead weight that needs cutting.
After the jump, we round-up the bad news.
- Pat McAfee suspended one game by the team for getting arrested for public intoxication. For those of you wondering why 'public intoxication' is something you can get arrested for, kindly consult Indiana state law. In Indiana, public intoxication is a class B misdemeanor, punishable with up to 180 days in jail, and a $1000 dollar fine. By getting suspended, this forces the Colts to sign a part-time punter and possible kick-off specialist for, at least, one game.
- Dallas Clark has an injured left wrist and is out 'indefinitely.' We posted a link to a Twitter rumor from NBC Affiliate employee Mike Hoke saying he'd heard Clark was injured and done for the season. Turns out Mike's rumor seems more true than false. Clark is seeking a second and third opinion about whether surgery for his wrist is needed. This means the first opinion, likely from the Colts own doctors, is surgery. Surgery likely ends Clark's season.
- Joseph Addai cannot lift his arm above his shoulder. That's bad. Don't expect him back anytime soon. Shoulder injuries from running backs are like foot injuries for kickers. And speaking of foot injuries...
- Austin Collie has a two to six week foot injury. This is the same foot that has bothered him since the Denver Broncos game.
Four key players, all likely gone for Week Eight against the Texans, which is a game that will probably decide the winner of the AFC South. Losing McAfee, Addai, and Collie is something the Colts can recover from. There's a reason Donald Brown and Anthony Gonzalez are still on this team. They should be able to step up and contribute. Both are first round picks. And while I like McAfee, he is (at the end of the day) a punter. Punting is pretty basic. The Colts should be able to find someone who can do the job for one week.
However, losing Clark 'indefinitely' effectively ends the season. The Colts, in my opinion, have absolutely no chance of getting to and winning a Super Bowl without Clark. He creates so many match-up problems and is so key for the running game that the Colts offense will need to change dramatically if they are to have any hope of making the playoffs. Once in, a good team will most certainly exploit the absence of Clark, and defeat them.
I hope I'm wrong here. I really, really do. But, I'm not here to 'cheerlead' and I'm not here to give you my opinion in a heart-shaped box with flowers. We're about cold, honest truth here. Step back for a second and remove your Colts fan jersey. When you do, ask yourself, 'Can this team win a Super Bowl without Dallas Clark?' If you answer 'yes,' then follow-up with this: 'Then why are the Colts paying him $36 million dollars?'
Some players cannot be replaced folks. Dallas Clark is one of those players. We can make the playoffs without him, but making the playoffs isn't the goal. Wining a Super Bowl is the goal.
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Depends on Tamme
If he can step up and be a solid pass receiver, then the Colts still have a shot, though it would be diminished by the loss of Clark. Sort of like Bullitt replacing Bob Sanders. He’s not going to be as good, but if he’s close they can get by. Peyton Manning throwing to a receiving corp of Wayne, Garcon, Collie and Gonzalez, or Wayne and any two of the others is still a pretty potent attack. I’d expect to see more formations with three and four wideouts.
Also, the playoffs are still almost three months away, possibly time to heal even if surgery is required.
"However, losing Clark 'indefinitely' effectively ends the season."
I disagree. The only absence that can absolutely end the season would be Peyton’s. No other guy.
The Pats lost Brady for ‘08 and still had a nice season. Why can’t we?
I still the Colts playing in Dallas next Feb., with Sanders and Clark back. It will be a lot harder now. A LOT MORE. Still, if this team is meant to win the Super Bowl, they have to overcome all this garbage.
When Peyton holds the Lombardi trophy next February, we will all laugh at McAfee’s canal tale or how scared we were of the injuries and everything. Imo, it will make it all even better.
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
I really, REALLY miss Bob Sanders. One of my favorite players (in any sport) of all time.
*I still see...
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
I really, REALLY miss Bob Sanders. One of my favorite players (in any sport) of all time.
by BlueMark1821 on Oct 21, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, we lost a HOF WR one year and still did okay
We lost a DPOY for essentially two years and still got to the SB last year.
Clark’s injury is a huge blow, no question. But there’s still hope.
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
It comes down to the defense
If the D can be more consistent, not world beating, but consistent, this team will be fine for the time being.
Clark being out 6 weeks is a lot better than Clark being on IR. Tamme is a nice replacement though if just short term. If not short term, then Gonzo MUST stay healthy and Hart and Brown (knock on wood for Brown) will need to be solid contributors because Addai is having a great year even if not statistically.
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
McAfee should be suspended for the Philly game
It’s really time for a rumor to be not true, so lets hope the best for Collie.
Lets hope the best for everyone.
Even for those who are “healthy” .As things are right now, tomorrow Curtis Painter could be placed on IR.
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
I really, REALLY miss Bob Sanders. One of my favorite players (in any sport) of all time.
by BlueMark1821 on Oct 21, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The loss of Clarke.......
Is huge, but I don’t believe loosing a tight end trashes the season. Clarke has missed games in the past, and the Colts still won most of the time, if not all. Tamme has the tools, it’s time for him to step up. The only guy we can loose that trashes a season, is Peyton. I have to disagree with this one, BBS. Funny, I can do that without hating you….how the hell did that happen?
Clarke!?
WTF?
The last game I remember without Clark was the SD game of ‘07. That ended pretty bad (and the Colts should’ve won the game anyways)
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
I really, REALLY miss Bob Sanders. One of my favorite players (in any sport) of all time.
by BlueMark1821 on Oct 21, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Just kidding.
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
I really, REALLY miss Bob Sanders. One of my favorite players (in any sport) of all time.
by BlueMark1821 on Oct 21, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Clarke!
Clarke is just as important to the Coults as Payton Minning. I would say he’s the best tight end the Coults have ever had. With Jouseff Addie, Boab Sinders, and all the other injuries, I just hope we can repeat and get to the Souper Bowle this year.
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brain. pain.
please never do this again. every other word makes me cringe…
"We'll put em in the pot, shake it up and see what comes out." - Howard Mudd
"Nothing's complicated if you understand it." - Tom Moore
"It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law." - Hofstadter's Law
Dallas Clark is
Just. This. Incredible.
Clark is def one of the best....
Hes def top 2 but Mackey sure was a great tight end in his day that pretty much redifined the position.
That is a true statement, in my opinion.
Not having Clark presents issues, but winning it all is possible without him. There’s only one player we truly can’t lose and that’s Peyton.
too soon.
glum week to be sure, but too soon.
"We'll put em in the pot, shake it up and see what comes out." - Howard Mudd
"Nothing's complicated if you understand it." - Tom Moore
"It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law." - Hofstadter's Law
Dallas Clark is
Just. This. Incredible.
...
Clark was out much of the superbowl year but was back for the last game and playoffs.
Don’t call a tank on the season, BBS, though i admit it makes things a lot harder. Addai’s being out is more scary, though his injury seems “less” serious/long-term. Stay positive. I don’t like all the news coming out during this bye week, but i’m not giving up on this team or this season.
"We'll put em in the pot, shake it up and see what comes out." - Howard Mudd
"Nothing's complicated if you understand it." - Tom Moore
"It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law." - Hofstadter's Law
Dallas Clark is
Just. This. Incredible.
one can talk about bad news
without being a total doomsayer.
http://www.boiledsports.com/2010/10/what-if.html
"We'll put em in the pot, shake it up and see what comes out." - Howard Mudd
"Nothing's complicated if you understand it." - Tom Moore
"It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law." - Hofstadter's Law
Dallas Clark is
Just. This. Incredible.
I respect your BBS about the season being a formality, but disagree. The Colts are definitely a lesser team without Clark, and let’s not forget about Addai as well, HOWEVER, Peyton Manning they are not. With Manning out there, this team always has a puncher’s chance.
You should read 12th Horseman. Do it.
I also have Twitter.
Thank you.
As long as #18 is out there, the opponent will be scared of him, no matter who the receivers are.
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
I really, REALLY miss Bob Sanders. One of my favorite players (in any sport) of all time.
by BlueMark1821 on Oct 21, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
While I wouldn't call the season "lost" without Clark
It certainly will be quite a bit more difficult because of the matchup problem he creates. I am, however, pretty confident in Jacob Tamme and Brody Eldridge. I know Eldridge had that one “rookie” play against Jax, but other than that he’s done well. The more concerning loss to me would have to be Addai. He’s much stronger than Brown and shoots the gaps with more ease. Brown has this tendency to fall apart after being touched by a defender (sorta "Peyton-esque – he looks like PM does when he’s taking a sack). As KR mentioned above, we always have a chance with Peyton in the lineup, provided he’s not throwing to Hank Baskett (or throwing accurately to Pierre Garcon).
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For all of our sakes.
He who makes a beast of himself relieves the pain of being a man
Enough of
this crying and stuff. Does losing Dallas hurt the team? Yes it does he is a quality starter but does it end the season? Not a chance. Not to take anything away from Dallas but where has he been this season? He can’t handle the extra coverage he is getting and therfore he isn’t showing up in ball games. Let me remind you that Dallas has only made the probowl 1 time though I do believe the last few seasons he should have been there but that should tell you something. Antonio Gates has been getting the same coverage Dallas has got this year and still produces where as Dallas has been silent. Where do you think Dallas would be now if he had went to another team instead of the Colts? Do you think you would even hear of him the way you do now? Peyton has made him into one of the top 5 Tight ends today and he will do the same for Tamme he just needs to get time with the offense. This season is not over because of Clark gone, we shouldn’t throw away the season for a draft pick, and yes we will still make the playoffs. This will just make the decision that much easier when Peyton gets his fifth mvp. No need to panic.
"this team is not mature enough to handle 'rest' with any moniker of restraint"
Uh… was that supposed to be “modicum” of restraint?
A moniker of restraint might be, say “self control” whereas a modicum would be a tiny sliver of restraint….
And, of course, a monocle of restraint is what Colonel Klink wore when yelling “Hoooooogan!”
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
by Bobman on Oct 21, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Right now
I can see us running more of a 2 wr 2 te 1 rb formation. Develope our running game with Tamme and Eldridge blocking and then beat them deep with a play action to Garcon on a deep route. A little positive thinking here. This could turn out to be a bad situation turned good. Opponents are daring us to run so run we shall and once we get back to the playoffs and Dallas maybe coming back we could go back to the passing.
Bye week
Now is the perfect time to have extra practice on new formations and new play calling themes
I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
Brody Eldridge needs to step up
We can recover from everything except Dallas’ injury – time for Brody to step up. He is a better blocker than Dallas so that’s good. I keep hearing he can catch too but that drop against Jacksonville was no good. We will see. I guarantee Peyton will be working with Brody all week. Maybe we find out Eldridge is a star?
My take on it
If there was ever a need for Gonzo’s presence, it is now. If there was ever a true “next man up” moment for Tamme, this is it.
Did any of us ever think Garcon and Collie would take us to the SB last year when Gonzo went down in game 1 after Harrison was cut? That was like a double whammy and we persevered through it. I am just glad it happened this year and not last year when Garcon and Collie had their first full year with Peyton. We have a lot of offensive pieces in place, it is a matter of everyone playing up to potential now. If Tamme is a Bryan Fletcher and Brody Eldridge is a Ben Utecht, so be it but I feel we should be able to manage if Gonzo is back. Plus, let us look at it this way, we have two-thirds of a season left even if DC is done for the season, unlike the Pats when Wes Welker went down in the last game of the regular season. It helps us adapt our offense without him with enough time, just like we did with Gonzo going out last year.
If Peyton can make Garcon and Collie look like Pro Bowlers last year, he can get a combo of Wayne, Garcon, Collie and Gonzo to work just fine throwing in Tamme, Eldridge, and White into the mix. If there is one thing that Polian has rarely missed, it is making sure that the Starbucks machine, that is the Colts offense, produce points like coffee. I am still optimistic, can you tell? :-)
If teams play us nickel anyway since DC is treated like a wideout, then what will be the difference in personnel we see on the field? Lack of double teams. When Wayne, Garcon, Collie and Garcon are on the field and Gonzo or Collie is burning teams lined up in the slot on either side, the double team will come and open things up more. The matchup problems mostly happen if there is no stud safety or LB on the other team. Rodney Harrison of the Pats, Brandon Chillar of the Packers and Vilma/Sharper to an extent with the Saints managed to curtail DC’s production in games in the past. Just because we went on a playoff run with DC going bonkers, it does not mean that we will not win the SB without DC.
The most important thing out here is not to lose Eldridge since he will get more important as the year goes on and since it looks like we won’t most likely have home field advantage throughout the playoffs, we will play a game or two on the road even if we win the division, IMO. Hence Eldridge will be useful down the road.
The one thing that cannot be replaced is Clark’s chemistry with Peyton, knowing to get open and knowing Peyton’s tendencies, hopefully that is where Gonzo’s familiarity with Peyton kicks in while playing the other side of the slot. For the first time, we will see more 4 WR formations out of necessity, I feel.
If Jacob Tamme and Brody Eldridge can give us what Bryan Fletcher and Ben Utecht gave us during our SB run, I will be happy as long as the deep WR corp of Wayne, Garcon, Collie and Gonzo bring it every day. No more dilemma of whether Gonzo plays the outside or the slot, he will get DC’s reps in the slot more than anyone else, IMO, if 100% healthy.
by chad72 on Oct 21, 2010 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn't blame too much on Caldwell
I think if Dungy was there the same thing could have happened.
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by bestbostonsports on Oct 21, 2010 1:25 PM EDT reply actions
This is what happens...
…when players and teams worry more about what sort of pink accessories they are going to wear.
It’s Karma. One sunday wearing pink was ok – then it got out of control
Did you know more men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer every year than women are with Breast Cancer? Will the NFL have it’s coaches/players/fields decked out in brown to show support for men. Not a frickin’ chance.
Man up.
It's a wrist sprain.
Even if surgery is required, it wouldn’t keep him out the entire season. Even if his wrist was broken it wouldn’t sideline him for the season. This injury is being blown way out of proportion by the media. We can survive a 4 or 5 game stretch w/o Clark and then we’ll easily have him back for the stretch run to the playoffs. Chance to bring home a Superbowl Championship are still all systems go!
"Pressure is something you feel if you don't know what the hell you're doing."-Peyton Manning
by P0RKINS2 on Oct 21, 2010 1:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
See Brian Urlacher 2009!
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 Oct 21, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ummm
Urlacher dislocated a small bone inside his wrist that required surgery to repair, and possible muscle damage from the bone dislodging…
Until we know more, let’s all take a deep breath..
by DevilsReject on Oct 21, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys, I really hate to dump this on you
but this shit aint over yet….Check it
Our heads may be bloody, but they are unbowed. We will be back next year better than ever!
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The 'Drop' Off...
…in athleticism from Dallas Clark to Jacob Tamme is not so great that nearing the same amount of production from the pozish be unattainable, as we will see (again) come Sun.
The amount of negativity and extremism with regards to posted stories and opinions on this site is out of control. It’s embarrassing to Colt Nation.
by I'm Not Alone, I'm Just Blue on Oct 21, 2010 1:48 PM EDT reply actions
um... yes it is unattainable with Jacob Tamme....
He is nowhere near the level of Clark, and will not draw the attention of Defensive Coordinators like Clark does. Tamme may gain the same stats, but he won’t command a double team and open up the wide receivers.
Peyton Manning= Better.
by JesusNinja13 on Oct 21, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Whaddya know...
…negativity.
Thats why initial post reads ‘nearing the same amount of production,’ not ‘nearing the same amount of attention or double teams.’
Still playing football for the Colts:
Reggie Wayne
Pierre Garcon
Anthony Gonzalez (ish)
Jacob Tamme
Brody Eldridge
(Blair White)
by I'm Not Alone, I'm Just Blue on Oct 21, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if it's negativity
to point out that Jacob Tamme won’t have near the effect of Dallas Clark. That’s about all I said.
Peyton Manning= Better.
by JesusNinja13 on Oct 21, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I disagree
When he played last year against the Ravens, he was carving them up until he got hurt. The truth is that someone is always doubling someone against the Colts…
One week they are double teaming Clark, the next week they are overloading on Wayne….. it’s just how it goes….
We also play the following schedule in the next few weeks..
Texans – despite the injuries, the Colts will win this..
Eagles – defense feasts on the lack of running game and Kolb…. even with Vick, they will struggle against our D
Bengals – the defense should be able to eat Palmer alive, but the Colts will be looking for pass first on defense..
Patriots – good team, could flip a coin, still expect the Colts to win… no Moss, double coverage on Welker…
Chargers – the way this team is going, they may beat themselves… still a game that we should be in..
Worst case, we go 3-2…best case we go 5-0…
by DevilsReject on Oct 21, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh sorry
I was thinking of Santi in that game….still the point I’m making is valid…..the teams won’t respect the kid so he’ll be 1 on 1 most of the time….
If he has the talent, he’ll have the chances…
by DevilsReject on Oct 21, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
but you cannot say that Tamme has the talent Clark has...
I’m still optimistic for the season, but that optimism has nothing to do with Tamme and everything to do with #18. If Santi would have the same effect as Clark, why would we pay Clark $41 million?
Peyton Manning= Better.
by JesusNinja13 on Oct 21, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
they can win all 5 and they have extra time to adjust for our next game, very glad Colts do not play this weekend
by OBGYNOSUPREME on Oct 21, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm on board with the guys like Chad72
Look, as long as Peyton Manning is our QB, our team has a shot….and keep in mind it took a significant amount of injuries to give us only 1 losing season with Peyton Manning beyond his rookie year….even then, we competed in those games….
Dallas Clark: As I said in the original injury thread, and as P0RKIN52 was so kind to post before me, its an injured wrist. It doesn’t mean he is out for the year. If he misses the next 8 games, the Colts go 6-2 in that span, we’d be 10-4 when he comes back. That’s 9 weeks of football people…..
Austin Collie: He’s been nursing a foot injury for several weeks, and as long as he can stand up right, I wager he will be playing. He’s done so every week since the Denver game, I don’t expect it to change. Add to that that the Colts will let him rest up over the next 2 weeks, he should be fine.
Joseph Addai: His injury is the most troublesome, but it’s still something we can get by on. The offensive line has been much better over the last 3 games in blocking for the running game, in large part due to finally becoming healthy and more cohesive. Mike Hart has ran well, Addai has ran well, and I expect as long as the holes are there, that Brown will be fine. Add to that the Colts picked up a nice meatgrinder type RB and we have viable backups…
McAfee’s suspension won’t hurt us too much, as the Colts should just be fine. Yes, it’s a hassle to replace him….but dear lord it’s not life or death.
We have good quality TE’s on this team, except for Honey. We will be fine. All this means is you may see more 2TE sets in the offense, and more 4 WR sets with Blair White.
Am I concerned? Yes. Am I worried? No….
Austin Collie
is a bit worse than a foot…check my Fanshot. Tis a sad day my friends
Our heads may be bloody, but they are unbowed. We will be back next year better than ever!
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When it's confirmed
I’ll worry then, but it’s still rumor right now….
Add to that the Colts still have Blair White who can contribute, Eldridge who can contribute, and we are fine people…
by DevilsReject on Oct 21, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Peyton Manning IS not significantly injured people.
we are FINE. As long as #18 is under center, than we’ll be fine.
"Pressure is something you feel if you don't know what the hell you're doing."-Peyton Manning
by P0RKINS2 on Oct 21, 2010 1:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Exactly.
I’ll have hope as long as Peyton is out there.
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
I really, REALLY miss Bob Sanders. One of my favorite players (in any sport) of all time.
by BlueMark1821 on Oct 21, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet that he has an outside shot at playing next week.
If not than we’ll just see a lot of 4 wide sets with Garçon, Wayne, Blair White, and Gonzolalez.
"Pressure is something you feel if you don't know what the hell you're doing."-Peyton Manning
by P0RKINS2 on Oct 21, 2010 1:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Jacob Tamme
I think Jacob Tamme will surprise a lot of people. I saw him play at Kentucky and he can make some plays.
by Garcon the check please! on Oct 21, 2010 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
Cleveland Clinic
DC is at the Cleveland Clinic seeking second opinions.
It also says Austin Collie underwent hand surgery
Austin Collie undergoes hand surgery
I am actually excited
To see Garçon and Collie on the field together. I know Garçon is a 50-50 proposition to catch the ball, and Anthony G is prone to injury. However, the two of them are very good after the catch, and could provide a spark that we really haven’t seen in Peyton’s 13 years here. Short catches may turn into touchdowns not just first downs…just sayin’
do you mean Garcon and Gonzo?
Peyton Manning= Better.
by JesusNinja13 on Oct 21, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
will be ready
they will be ready for Houston at home,, big game for Garcon and Gonzo and Reggie if they don’t double team him,, and would like to see more screen passes to the backs,, and D is always faster at home
Good thing the games are played on the field
and not the message boards, because it seems most of you are giving up on this team. As noted above, so long as Peyton is in the lineup, the Colts have a chance to win.
count me in
the Colts will be just fine. Especially since we get a week off, and time to make the adjustments to handle Houston. GO COLTS!
Texans fan
Man tough break about Clark. We feel your pain having lost Barwin and Ryans for the season. I don’t think it’s all that bad though you got plenty of talent in your recievers. As much as I want to win, I think you guys are going to put the smack-down on us in your own house. Without Ryans our crappy defense just got even worse, though it’s hard to imagine how that’s possible. I think all Manning has to do is throw behind our LB’s for 10-15 yard gains and control the clock and we’re toast.
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