A Little Love For Colts Corner Justin Tryon

by Brad Wells on Sep 27, 2010 9:54 AM EDT in Comcast Sponsored Posts

Lost a bit in the Colts win on Sunday against the Broncos was the stellar play of Justin Tyron on special teams.

It's kind of amazing to think that Tryon did not spend any time with the Colts during OTAs and training camp. He was traded for prior to Week One against the Texans. Yet, despite his unfamiliarity with the defense, we've seen him play significant snaps at corner because of injuries to Jacob Lacey. With Lacey now back, Tryon is making plays on special teams.

Since 2008, we've talked often of the need for the Colts to improve their coverage units on special teams. For two years, they've been pretty good at bottling up returners. Thankfully, the unsung play of people like Melvin Bullitt, Jamie Silva, and one-time Colts defensive tackle Darrell Reid have helped steady this all-too-important phase of football. right now, we probably need to list Tryon in there.

All day on Sunday, Tryon was flying down the field on special teams. His recovery of Perrish Cox's fumble on a first quarter punt return was an excellent play. Running full speed and diving on a loose football is not easy. Tryon made it look so.

Since we don't know the full extent of Kavell Conner's injury, and with Ramon Humber likely going to IR, the Colts could be minus two very good special teamers going into next week's game with the Jaguars. This means Tryon will have to step his game up even more. Other than a few miscues in the Texans game (which was understandable considering he'd just been signed by the team), when the bell is rung, Tryon has answered.

Solid acquisition by Bill Polian and crew heading into the season.

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'Solid accusation'?

Do you mean ‘solid acquisition’? If so, then I agree. Tryon has made a play in all three games so far.

by ActionOxford on Sep 27, 2010 10:30 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks

A ‘solid accusation’ is that I did not word check this article very well. :)

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by Brad Wells on Sep 27, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

I miss Darrell Reid

I wish I could find and animated GIF of him flattening a Titan who just caught a punt.

by BoilerPhil on Sep 27, 2010 10:47 AM EDT reply actions

Good suggestion

Can someone get on that?

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by Brad Wells on Sep 27, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Here ya go

by DevilsReject on Sep 27, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Recced

Thx DR!

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by Brad Wells on Sep 27, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions

glad you shined some limelight on Tryon

it’s so rare for the Colts to trade for someone — i’m sure they feel great about the move now!
don’t suppose we ever heard which draft pick was traded to the Redskins to get him, have we?

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by zherebyonki on Sep 27, 2010 1:35 PM EDT reply actions

if i'm not mistaken, Tryon technically started the season opener vs. Houston

because he was onfield as the nickel back on the first play.
Last week i believe they started their 4-3, and this week i think i was back to the nickel, but with Lacey as the 3rd corner.

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by zherebyonki on Sep 27, 2010 1:38 PM EDT reply actions