Phil B: I'm not sure on both, and of course, we didn't get much from coach on that. If Collie is...

Phil B: I'm not sure on both, and of course, we didn't get much from coach on that. If Collie is OK, no symptoms at all, I'm sure he'll be pushing to return. But if we get an email tomorrow -- and we've been getting updates on Tuesday afternoon/evening -- that says he's out, we know he's still feeling some effects. As for Session, yeah, we talked to him last week and he wants to go, but the team is trying to make sure he's a bit better. No question on his pain threshold. At some point, the Colts have to give in. As for the RBs, I don't expect them back this week. I am concerned about TE Jacob Tamme. His back is bothering him.

Phil B offers some early (bad) injury news for this week. We'll keep an eye out and have a better idea tomorrow afternoon.

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Gotta be honest, folks...

I’ll talk about it more later in the week as I can look at the matchup with a better indication of who is returning, but without Addai/Hart, I don’t see the Colts winning this weekend. Addai is a Patriot-killer whose overall game (especially his blocking) will be sorely missed if he is still out. If Tamme is out in addition to Addai — and personally, I don’t think he will be, but that’s just my read of what I’m seeing — then I really struggle to think of any way this offense can move the ball, to be honest. Pats will surely lock down Reggie Wayne, Pierre Garcon will continue to be too inconsistent to be anything resembling a reliable target and without Addai/Hart, the run game just seems to sort of shut itself down.

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by Collin McCollough on Nov 15, 2010 10:26 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, sure don't like that "as for the RBs..." line.

by smonroe on Nov 15, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions

If

If they are down all of these players, they need a unique game plan. They can’t come out, do what they do, and expect a W through execution. They need to take chances in all three phases. And generally, they need to do the exact the opposite of what Belichick expects. Throw the opposition for a loop – run the ball three times in a row. Also, use B. James in unique ways – don’t attempt to throw to him like he’s Reggie Wayne and you’ve been together for 10 years. This is the type of game where Caldwell and Christensen earn their paychecks, but judging from what I’ve seen so far in 2010, I’m not exactly counting on our brain trust to outwit Belichick..

And to have a chance, they need a complete team effort – a big special teams play and some turnovers on defense.

by Cole Farrington on Nov 15, 2010 11:07 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Great post

Completely agree.

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by Collin McCollough on Nov 15, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions

Agree, if all 3 are out, what's there to lose?

But can this finely-tuned-machine that is the traditional Colts’ offense retool to a think-outside-the-box offense in less than a week? Any precedent for this?

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by Via_Chicago on Nov 15, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions

on the second thought,

if any two of those 3 are out, we still may need to dust off that plan B.

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by Via_Chicago on Nov 15, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions