Colts Game Changing Offseason Moves: Who is Dudley Guice?

by Brad Wells on Jun 25, 2010 9:00 AM EDT in Colts Game Changing Offseason Moves

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One player the Colts brought into former-Titans receiver Dudley Guice into the fold back in January, when the 2009 season was still ongoing. However, I consider him an acquisition for the 2010 season because he is still very much a player in development. At 6'3, 209 pounds, Guice is an absolute beast of a player at WR. But what makes Guice intriguing is not his size, but his speed and his size.

On a team loaded with WR talent, Guice will have his work cut out for him to make this team. But, when you watch clips of the kid, you really see the kind of stellar potential he brings to Indy's roster. And if anyone can get Guice to reach that potential, it's Colts coaches Clyde Christensen, Ron Turner, and Tom Moore.

Also, check out ColtPlay.com's interview with Guice.

CP: What do you need to work on?
DGJ: Not trying to sound arrogant by any means, but I think we all have room for improvement in every aspect of our games. And I’m always open mentally and physically for improvement — but the one thing that pops out to me is that I may need to work on is playing and focusing in on my assignment at 100 percent while playing tired or fatigued.

Guice ran a 4.40 40-yard dash prior to the 2009 NFL Draft. Speed and size are great, but can he run precise routes and catch EVERYTHING thrown to him? That remains to be seen.

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The new Roy Hall?

by the_iowa_hawkeye on Jun 25, 2010 10:07 AM EDT reply actions

Hall Clone?

Hope this doesn’t turn out to be another 3 year experiment. I thought Hall would make it, so now I’ll hope Guice will fulfill his potential. He must be tough, growing up with a name like Dudley. Or maybe he’s fast from running from bullies.

by tim55 on Jun 25, 2010 10:11 AM EDT reply actions

Dammit hawkeye, ya beat me.

by tim55 on Jun 25, 2010 10:11 AM EDT reply actions

If he plays for a bigger school, maybe Oakland selects him in the 1st round instead of Bey

by Ty46 on Jun 25, 2010 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

anyone see about the Vick birthday party shooting

I’m sure theres nothing to it, but Bethea was there.

by dkloster3 on Jun 25, 2010 11:47 AM EDT reply actions

Uh-oh.

If Bethea was there that can only mean one thing.

Harrison did it. Quick, someone call Fagone, there’s a story to be concocted here!

by ActionOxford on Jun 25, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I would rec this

if I could from my phone

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Jun 26, 2010 11:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I like Blair White's chances

Here are a couple of articles about Blair White (outside that popular NY times article) that leads me to believe that 31 teams that have seen some of their developmental 4th or 5th WR prospects suck would be interested enough in Blair White that he would not clear waivers to make it to the PS of the Colts, he either makes the team or he is gone. Based on the links below, there is enough interest in him that leads me to believe so.

http://www.mybaycity.com/scripts/p3_v2/P3V2-0200.cfm?P3_ArticleID=4867

http://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/index.ssf/2010/04/nouvel_catholic_centrals_blair_1.html

by chad72 on Jun 25, 2010 12:08 PM EDT reply actions

I met him and Sam Giguere the other day

both seems like a super cool guys. Real laid back. I hope to see both of them do well on this team. Plus I got both their autographs….so I want them to make them worth it ;)

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by coltsfan723 on Jun 25, 2010 1:18 PM EDT reply actions

Reading the Coltplay article

Makes him sound like a complete stud, I just don’t see the Colts carrying six wide receivers, or Guice beating out Blair White.. If Guice is a special teams stud— he has experience playing DB as well— maybe, maybe he makes the final 53-man squad.

by hoosierstudent on Jun 25, 2010 1:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

with the Colts.... it is always a possibility if the situation allows it...

6WRs is not a bad idea if some WRs can play ST or are flexible in their roles. Colts says they want the best players so it will be a tough choice… I sure hope whoever make the roster contribute!

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by Manning4ever on Jun 25, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

WE need a wide reciver who can play CB , we have a wealth of 1 & lack of the opposite

Blair from all reports is has real potenrial, I’m from Mich he was good

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by bayone on Jun 25, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I've got

The interview coming up. Totally perfect timing BBS, just waiting for him to respond. I like this guy to make the roster. Maybe a WR corps like this:

Wayne
Gonzo(hopefully)
Garcon
Collie
Guice
Giguere/White(This comes down to special teams….I think White goes to PS)

I think we then carry only 3 TEs or 3 RBs.

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by Bullard47 on Jun 25, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions

3 TEs and 3 RBs

To me, goes as follows:
Clark
Eldridge
Tamme;
Addai
Brown
Hart/ Brandon James/ Javarris James/ other…

Who will be our third RB?

by hoosierstudent on Jun 25, 2010 3:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Former Bomber

Guice played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL last year. I live in Winnipeg and it appears to me Guice made very little impact as a Bomber. If he didn’t make an impact in the CFL, how can he make the Colts, especially when they are so strong at the receiver position. I don’t hold out much hope. Only positive for Guice is that the Bombers didn’t have a QB last year so maybe it was impossible to make an impact.

by canadacolt on Jun 25, 2010 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you!

I’ve been saying the same thing. I don’t know why anyone is getting excited over this guy. He couldn’t even make the Titan’s PS. Lackluster CFL player. All of a sudden he’s making the roster on the best team in football? Really?

by smonroe on Jun 25, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

CFL

Guice joined the Bombers well into their season. He was playing not just with a new team and new coaching staff, but a radically different game … even a different ball. I’m actually impressed he managed to snag six passes at the end of the season. A full camp/season with the CFL club and it probably would have been a different matter entirely. They definitely wanted him back.

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by jerrynyc on Jun 25, 2010 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

Dudley Guise has the potential to be a great target for Peyton

With his size and speed he reminds me of Marques Colston of the Saints.

by baller3 on Jun 25, 2010 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

I sure hope so..... :)

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by Manning4ever on Jun 25, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

You know what??

The Colts now has ONE BIG FAT HEADACHE!! They really got too many great prospects in WR! Dudley Guice looks great in the highlight films as well as some still pictures on Colts.com. Blair White also looks great in nearly everything i read. Not to mention other WRs that we already know their names by heart and traded barbs over…. (#2, #3, #4??)… haha… well…. I hope it is a good headache to have……

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by Manning4ever on Jun 25, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

Let's not put him in the HoF just yet

Great in still pictures? LOL!!!!

You’re right though, if he’s any good at all then it’s the kind of headache that any team would wish for. I only wish we had that same headache at DE and OG.

by smonroe on Jun 25, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Thats What I meant above

The Colts have a wealth of WR, We need to keep 5-6 just encase Gonzo or someone Else gets hurt. The glimpses we see and the notes from OTAs we read are remarkably full of potential. Just last year we were wondering what we would do when Gonzo went down. Things can change in a hurry.

You hear of alot of WR that have converted to Man Coverage in college as they couldnt catch. I just wonder if some of our WR can do CB as well. I Know I’m just wishing as doubt they are even being tried out that way

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by bayone on Jun 26, 2010 7:14 AM EDT up reply actions

dudley guice seems to be one of those candidates

in the interview, he said a bigger school offered him scholarship to play DB but his love is WR! I guess Colts doesn’t mind if he can play both and both well…… until he excels in one position. Blair White seems to be pretty versatile too but I don’t remember which position other than WR he plays well (just because I don’t remember doesn’t mean he doesn’t…) :)

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by Manning4ever on Jun 26, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

IF TRUE Would give him an edge but

Guice is big We should maybe try to see in training camp if he has potential at CB, DB can mean safety though right ?

Still to go from college WR to Pro CB takes an incredible amount of adjustment that I dont think its immediately possible, but in dime packages, In ER situations it would be nice, who knows maybe they tried it in OTAs but never read about it. Still hoping a veteran comes in after July 22 & no more rule of late . Havent looked lately who is left but we are at the point we cant be chosey, WE NEED DEPTH

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by bayone on Jun 26, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah.... and you know for some teams in some situations....

they actually have their elite wide-outs out there on defense in 3rd and long game-ending drive situations as DB, corners or safeties I dont know but I remember it happened! So obviously if Guice has such background and actually can play, he will be a very valuable addition. I hope both Guice and White make the team, Guns too… somebody will have to be flexible in their roles and maybe play on special teams also….. just saying…. it will be great!!

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by Manning4ever on Jun 26, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

meh

Guice is 6’3", 209 lbs
White is 6’2", 205 lbs

Both are taller than any other WR the Colts have.

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by teej813 on Jun 26, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

so does it mean they are good or they are bad??

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by Manning4ever on Jun 27, 2010 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions

I would assume it gives them

ability to catch with a wider range of the ball around them. Watch the video they call it a bigger CATCH RADIUS

Guice pro day stats pending which ones would be tops or near top if he was at combine , Video has these staements and is interesting

Sure not much difference between 6’3" & 6" 2" , unless one has alot more vertical leap / arm length . Dont know Blair’s, video says Guice was stellar and can also fight a Defender for the ball

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by bayone on Jun 27, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions