Chad Simpson Waived

Oh Human Touchback, we hardly knew ye

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by MrNFL on Apr 10, 2010 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

We knew him enough.

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by Cassieper on Apr 10, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Ha!

As the Human Touchback, at least. Why, oh WHY did he not take a knee in the SB?!!!

He did show promise as the #4 RB, though. This must mean Hart is healthy!

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by peytonsthebest on Apr 10, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

This was my thought too...

about Hart, that is. So I’m happy to see that Hart is now ‘officially’ the #3 back. I still think that kid could make big plays if given the chance.

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by teej813 on Apr 10, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

That's what the tweet said.

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by Cassieper on Apr 10, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe this is a sign that Polian is gonna go after a better KO specialist. Mike Hart isnt the answer, either is Sam Giguere or Roy Hall. In the later rounds I’d like to see a KO specialist/CB or WR prospect.

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by whardiek on Apr 11, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I could see Guns being our returner.

He did very well in the snow in Buffalo.

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by Cassieper on Apr 11, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

We don't need 4 running backs

Or a terrible kick returner.

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by Colts Homer on Apr 10, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions

^^^^ this

I for one will not really miss him.

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by cscott5527 on Apr 10, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Same here.

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by Cassieper on Apr 10, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Word

now we can actually get someone useful. A real kick returner

by metal_militia on Apr 10, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

OR...

a decent sized FB to punch holes through the defense?

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by teej813 on Apr 10, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

We've been complaining about 3rd, 4th and 1 right?

What about Toby Gerhart? That guy’s an absolute monster, and he’s falling much lower in the draft than I would have anticipated. It would seem to me he’d be a nice complement to the speed we have.

by LTTelamon on Apr 10, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

But a 4th running back would be a waste. He isn't a FB and don't think he would be used as one. We have two capable players who can be fullbacks at times we just don't run that formation enough

so when we do do it they already know what we are doing.

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by TheAngelsColts on Apr 11, 2010 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions

With Gerhart, it probably wouldn't matter if they knew.

But your point is well taken – I’d rather have another defender, I suppose. Someone else is gonna get a steal in Gerhart, though, in my mind.

by LTTelamon on Apr 13, 2010 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree

Very solid #4, but to me, your #4 has to be great at something in order to keep his spot. He wasn’t great at Returning, clearly, he was possibly great at playing the Gunner position – but if that was the case, they would have taken him to camp. I’m sure the Texans or Titans will sign him sometime before Training Camp.

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by GoHorse88 on Apr 10, 2010 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

Texans, maybe...

I don’t see the Titans picking him up, though. Their pick last year, Ringer out of Mich State, will prob see the field this year. Loved Ringer at MSU… a bit afraid to see him against the Colts now.

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by teej813 on Apr 10, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

He'll be in the UFL

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-Gordon Hayward a.k.a. G-Time

by Colts Homer on Apr 10, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Not only Hart

This could also signal that Donald Brown is 100% healthy as well.

by Aerostar193 on Apr 10, 2010 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

knock on wood...

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by teej813 on Apr 10, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Poor Chad... he was really misused

I mean, he was shoehorned into the return position, but he was really unsuited for it. Yet, when given touches as a running back, he proved he could handle it. It’s just that there weren’t a lot of touches there to begin with, not with Addai and Brown in front of him, and it’s legit that those two were ahead of him. Poor guy’s just a victim of not succeeding where he didn’t belong and also holding a position on a team stocked at his position. There’s just no way the Colts could give him many touches at RB. It’s just the way the roster is staffed.

It’s nobody’s fault; poor guy’s just the odd man out at RB, and Indy willl definitely want to improve the return game, so he’s out of a job. That’s the nature of limited rosters in the NFL, but at the same time, it can work to his advantage; Indy’s too stocked, but there’s got to be some other team that needs depth at RB. Simpson can fill that role admirably. I honestly think he’ll find a role somewhere. He has the skill to be Indy’s #3; he’ll be someone’s third back somewhere. Heck, there might even be a team that’d have to shoehorn him into a backup spot for whatever reason (not getting their guy in the draft, a draftee not working out, someone getting injured, whatever…) and he could definitely be a solid placeholder in that job. I think the guy’ll land on his feet.

In other news, this looks to be a sign that Indy’s sincerely looking to upgrade the return game. I didn’t think they’d stand pat, but it seems to me now that they’ve got a plan in place, either with the draft, or with a free agent somewhere, because it’s apparent that they’re starting to make moves. I think that’s a good thing.

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by E.M.H. on Apr 10, 2010 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

I personally think Chad actually is better than Mike Hart who couldn't get 1 yd in SB

But what do I know.. I agree with EMH he was shoe-horned into the return position, he may be a bonda fide good RB if given the chance to run more….

by Manning4ever on Apr 10, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I think this move was made because they are about to add another player to be honest. I'm thinking a trade looms in shortly down the road.

by 18to87 on Apr 10, 2010 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

You read my mind, 18to87

I’ve been secretly hoping that, too. Ok I guess it’s not so secret any more.

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Apr 10, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I dunno, its just a feeling. It's either a guarantee that we're drafting a returner in this draft, of we are going to trade for a current one or address another need so we can take a returner.

by 18to87 on Apr 10, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it is

We draft one or re-sign Rushing.

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by gizzardfanny on Apr 10, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Did he have the two longest runs this year?

by Ty46 on Apr 10, 2010 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

Yep... that is why i don't understand why he was not given more chances....

One may not be a good returner but a great RB…. this move really makes me sad.

by Manning4ever on Apr 10, 2010 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Playing RB, on the Colts,

requires more than just being able to follow blockers and run fast… you have to be able to block and help protect 18. Hart can. Simpson couldn’t.

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by teej813 on Apr 10, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Excellent point.

The whole “g*d dammit Donald!” is a perfect example of what is required for our RBs. Addai does a great job blocking. They also have to be able to catch the ball. I don’t recall Chad catching a pass.

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Apr 10, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

BUT...

have we seen enough of him on the field… and saw that he dropped a pass or missed a block??

by Manning4ever on Apr 10, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Can't say i have...

but i’d bet a year’s salary that the coaching staff has. And theirs in the only opinion that matters.

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by teej813 on Apr 10, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I hear

they are clearing up room to bring back Gilbert Gardner. Fingers crossed!

by DFreeney on Apr 10, 2010 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Apr 10, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

heh... that's just wrong!

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by teej813 on Apr 10, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Quick: Pick one to play LB for the Colts

A) Gilbert Gardner

B) Gilbert Gottfried

Nothing's complicated if you understand it.

by ctnyc on Apr 11, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I'll take Iago.

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by Cassieper on Apr 11, 2010 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Whooo, meeeee??

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by E.M.H. on Apr 11, 2010 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions

You got it!

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by Cassieper on Apr 11, 2010 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Cue Cass

in 4, 3, 2…

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
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by peytonsthebest on Apr 10, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait.

You changed your profile pic? Didn’t see that coming.

"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir

Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: That sucked.

by Cassieper on Apr 10, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I was goofing around

and was going to use a pic of me in my 2006 AFCCG hat. Then I thought about all of internet weirdos, was going to change it back and realized my old pic is on my computer at work.

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
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by peytonsthebest on Apr 10, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Devin Moore

Didn’t they more or less sign him as a possible kick returner? Futures contract originally then onto the roster later?

by oldecoltsfan on Apr 10, 2010 7:17 PM EDT reply actions

Actually this may open up a spot for Guns : D

by 18to87 on Apr 10, 2010 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

PARTY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Manning4Prez on Apr 10, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

Oddly enough

When I first saw this post, it had 35 comments.

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But ANYWAY..."
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