Roster Move Soon For Colts? UPDATE Colts Sign Punter

by Brad Wells on Oct 25, 2010 9:43 AM EDT in Comcast Sponsored Posts

At Colts.com, the roster page has not been updated since Oct. 21st. Dallas Clark, who we know was IRed on Friday, is still listed on the active roster. However, Clark's roster replacement, Gijon Robinson, is listed. This means that with Clark on IR, the Colts have an extra roster spot.

The question is, who will they bring in?

Remember, Pat McAfee is suspended for Week Eight against the Texans. Unless the Colts are comfortable with Adam Vinatieri handling all the kicking duties (which I doubt they are), the open roster spot for Week Eight will likely be a punter. But after McAfee returns, the rent-a-punter will likely be waived and we're back down to 52 actives again.

Does the open spot mean we could see Brandon James promoted from the practice squad? John Chick? Another safety getting signed?

The problem areas right now for the Colts are safety and wide receiver. Both areas were very deep entering the season. Now, that depth is nearly depleted.

[UPDATE]: Colts sign punter Jeremy Kapinos.

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I thought Polian said

Vinny could handle all of the kicking duties

"We ARE going to our own private island, Chris: it's called the State Fucking Fair!"

by naptown_ninja on Oct 25, 2010 9:50 AM EDT reply actions

They did

But would you want him potentially injured with our only other kicker suspended?

by DevilsReject on Oct 25, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Well I'm pulling

for Brandon James, or John Chick then

"We ARE going to our own private island, Chris: it's called the State Fucking Fair!"

by naptown_ninja on Oct 25, 2010 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

James

Makes the most sense given the issues at return man, but Chick is a longshot. I like the guy, hope he’s a part of this team for a while. However, the depth at the position he plays is too significant, even if the players aren’t that great…

by DevilsReject on Oct 25, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

James must droppem like crazy in practice...

I’m thinking if they trusted him at all Kenny Moore would never have gotten a shot

"We ARE going to our own private island, Chris: it's called the State Fucking Fair!"

by naptown_ninja on Oct 25, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

The Colts

I think, will not bring up Brandon James. At least not this week.

In truth, it all boils down to what the actual return times for some of the WR’s are…. because if Collie is ready to play the Eagles in 2 weeks…..then there won’t be much need to worry. Same goes for Gonzo’s ankle…. although I’m betting he will be dressed and available for the Texans…

The Colts have added depth at the RB position, and that will help. Addai will be allowed to heal…

The safety position is really the only major concern, and that’s just the next couple of weeks provided Sanders can get back on the field.

by DevilsReject on Oct 25, 2010 9:51 AM EDT reply actions

Has there even been an update on Sanders in the last month?

Last I heard, it was “early/mid-December at best”.

by strootster on Oct 25, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Assuming

the reports are accurate, he was slated to be out 10-12 weeks….that would put him back in time for either the Patriots or the Chargers….

Now, that’s based on a good recovery and the assumption he would play that week he comes back.

My best guess however is he will only be available for the games played in December, giving him 1-2 weeks of practice time…

This is of course only an assumption, and he could very well already be running/practicing without pads…

by DevilsReject on Oct 25, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Vinatieri will be the punter Monday night

In the past 3 games against the Texans, the Colts have punted 10 times, but only 4 were actually from Colts territory. In the first game this year, McAfee had 5 punts, 4 of which were from Texans territory, and the 5th had a big return, so it was like a short punt. If Vinatieri can punt the ball 30 yards, expect him to be the punter.

Jacob Tamme was the backup holder in Training Camp, so I expect him to hold. They’ve known since Wed/Thurs of last week they’d be without McAfee, so Tamme will get quite a bit of work holding. I’d think if they were bringing in someone else to hold, they would have done it already to start getting reps.

Creator and developer of the Winning Stats.

by mgrex03 on Oct 25, 2010 10:05 AM EDT reply actions

There is just too much risk in having only one person available to kick/punt

There are guys who could theoretically handle all the punt/kick/FG duties for an NFL team. The reason no one does it is because its an absolute disaster to have that person get injured in a game and leave no one else to kick.

If Vinny has all the kicking duties, then the Colts are completely screwed if something happens to him in game. Its practically begging for a random Texans special teamer to take a cheap shot on the first Colts kickoff.

by TheNoodleMan on Oct 25, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

While not ideal

if it comes down to signing a punter or signing a WR (if Gonzo is still out), I want the WR. If Vinatieri were to get hurt, somebody could easily pop the ball in the air ~35 yards on kickoffs, or just kick it out of bounds. Punts would make it a little more difficult, but the Colts do have Peyton Manning on their team.

It’s all about relative importance for the 53 man roster. A 4th WR (especially with Clark out) is infinitely more important than a second punter.

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by mgrex03 on Oct 25, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Going to have to disagree

The Colts have enough options to receive the ball. The lack of a kicker/punter is far more pressing, especially since Vinnie doesn’t kickoff well. Add to that the list of punting…and the field position issues could be far worse…

The Colts will be playing a high octane offense that will be looking to take advantage of us on defense like they did in Week 1. While I do not believe they will, any change in field position will be critical…

by DevilsReject on Oct 25, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Vinnie doesn't kick off well?

McAfee is just better at it, which is why he does it.

While Field Position is a much bigger factor in winning this season, historically it is not, especially for the Colts, who have been terrible at it for years. We’re wondering what would happen if AV got hurt without a separate punter. What would happen if Gonzo can’t go (possible) and Garcon gets hurt? You’re now down to Wayne and a banged up Blair White as the only two receivers on the team. This scenario is far more crippling than not being able to punt, or waving the white flag and letting the Texans start at the 40 yard line after a kickoff.

Offensive shortcomings should be addressed before Special Teams shortcomings. Always.

Creator and developer of the Winning Stats.

by mgrex03 on Oct 25, 2010 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Vinatieri's

Kickoffs have not been that great for roughly the last 3 years, not to say they are horrible, but they do not compare to McAfee’s..

As for the additional WR help, you are also overlooking the potential for 2 TE sets. Expect the Colts to run this ball as often as they can against Houston…

by DevilsReject on Oct 25, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions

There is no mistery here

Polian said in the interview with Lamey that they will sign a punter at the end of the bye week/ early the week after that.
Most likely they do not want to waive anybody for just one game.

by codrutc on Oct 25, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions

After they waive the one game wonderpunter...

Another eight players will be on IR, so they can take their pick of what position to fill!

Seriously, though, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mitch King back in the mix, if Antonio Johnson is going to be out for a while anyway. Or if Gonzo manages to re-injure himself badly enough to be out a while, I could see them signing a WR. Not that there are many good options left at this point. It’s too bad the Seahawks signed Brandon Stokley because, while he would probably be nothing like his 2004 form, he would still be a decent emergency signing that has good rapport with Peyton Manning.

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by Collin McCollough on Oct 25, 2010 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

Colts will figure it out for Monday nite

bad day yeaterday for Colts fans Pitt, Pats, and Ravens shoudl have lost very frustrating , and couldn’t enjoy a Colts win to ease the pain

by OBGYNOSUPREME on Oct 25, 2010 10:49 AM EDT reply actions

So who is the FA Punter going to be?

I’m hoping its Jeff Feagles. I would love to see one last hurahh from the last remaining player from a Tecmo Super Bowl roster.

by TheNoodleMan on Oct 25, 2010 10:51 AM EDT reply actions

anyone who can punt well

do not want to lose that game because of that

by OBGYNOSUPREME on Oct 25, 2010 10:53 AM EDT reply actions

Where is the extra roster spot?

I didn’t count the players on the roster, but if we had 80, put Clark on IR, added Honey, doesn’t that still keep us at 80?

by smonroe on Oct 25, 2010 10:58 AM EDT reply actions

Obviously, I meant 53... and things of that nature.

by smonroe on Oct 25, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions

Read BBS's post

The Colts have an open slot because of Clark…

Brandon King IR’d – Colts re-sign Robinson
Clark IR’d – open roster slot…

by DevilsReject on Oct 25, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

just tell whomever plays

to not put the ball on the greound after a catch until someone makes contact with you like that idiot rookie for San Diego yesterday

by OBGYNOSUPREME on Oct 25, 2010 11:02 AM EDT reply actions

Anyone think...

Polian might just say screw it… We’re gonna play 4-down-offense all game?

I’d enjoy it.

by NanceyBoy on Oct 25, 2010 11:08 AM EDT reply actions

Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

If the Colts had four downs to get a first, they wouldn’t probably convert it a very great majority of the time.

by Ayrshire on Oct 25, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

they 'would' convert .......

by Ayrshire on Oct 25, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

not 4th and 2 on their own 28

like Bellichoke- AKA ( I am afraid of Peyton Manning) did

by OBGYNOSUPREME on Oct 25, 2010 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

Really?

They converted a 4th and 10 against the Jaguars….from their own 35…..

by DevilsReject on Oct 25, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

yes

because they had to wouldn’t do it if they didn’t have to my comment was to amke fun of Bellichoke!!!!! every time I can give it to my Pat friends I will because they all hate peyton and the Colts so last year after the pat game that was a great week for me

by OBGYNOSUPREME on Oct 25, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions