LovinBlue's Reaction to Yesterday's Roster Moves By The Colts

by LovinBlue on Sep 5, 2010 2:24 PM EDT in 2010 Colts Analysis

Fortunately or unfortunately, I monitored yesterday’s activity via cell phone and was largely unable to interact with the readers. The unfortunate part of that was that I didn’t get to log my opinion as and when moves were made, with a couple of exceptions when I felt REALLY strongly about something. The fortunate part of it was that I didn’t get to log my opinion as and when… well you know how that goes.

This morning, with the benefit of a full night’s rest and an opportunity to read a LOT of people’s comments, I have categorized my reactions into four buckets:

Happy, and understand the decision – Delighted or not at all upset
Happy, but don’t understand the decision – Cautiously optimistic
Not happy, but understand the decision – Disappointed
Not happy, and don’t understand the decision – Spitting nails mad

After the jump, read my disclaimers and how I've graphed the various decisions...

You’ll notice that I graphed both released and retained players. I didn’t graph certain players who I would consider obvious – Manning, Bethea, Sanders. I also didn’t graph players who I didn’t watch enough to really have an opinion – Danny Gorer, Allen Patrick, Glenn Sharpe. I know that this latter list includes players who many readers DID watch… it’s just that I didn’t.

One final note – this is not an overly scientific graph. Do I really feel exactly equally happy regarding the Colts’ decision around Linkenbach as with Terry? I don’t know, but it’s close enough.

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Players whose names are in boxes are my picks for the practice squad. I did not choose 8 players, as I didn't think all released players deserve a spot there.

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How is Adam Terry PC eligible?

University of Pennsylvania Class of '14

by Bluedude on Sep 5, 2010 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

ah shoot good point

I didn’t pay attention to PS rules

Not to mention, he was just signed by the Chargers anyway

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Sep 5, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks Bluedude

updated

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Sep 5, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I love how Gijon is almost off the plot

by Lell87 on Sep 5, 2010 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

I was tempted to put him outside the box

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Sep 5, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Personally

I would have put Keyunta outside the box. Perhaps the most unproductive DE we have ever had.

by metal_militia on Sep 5, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree 100%

I wanted to see Baldwin make it – more speed and more heart. Also, Honey Gijon is off my board completely. I was hoping they didn’t have room for him anymore but I understand ONLY if it’s because of special teams needs.

I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.

by AceOfSpades on Sep 5, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Either Chick or Baldwin

would have been far better candidates than Dawson.

I can sort of understand why they kept Gijon. My guess is that they want him on special teams, specifically as a blocker on returns. Still I would have liked to have kept someone like White over him

by metal_militia on Sep 5, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Probably have to get B James or Fisher

Moore is small guy who may not be durable enough for a full season. He was out injured one preseason game. After him who’s our returner? I’m thinking maybe Tryon. He wasn’t a return guy at Washington, but they did have Randle El so he wasn’t needed to. On the depth chart it’s Moore for KR then nobody and PR it’s Moore then Gonzalez. Moore gets hurt and we put Gonzalez out there with no 5th WR? Maybe the FO isn’t worried about it.

by ActionOxford on Sep 5, 2010 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Keyunta Dawson is

more SW in my book close to Mustard Robinson.

I don’t get what you see in Conner.

by Coltsdude1000 on Sep 5, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

Chargers sign T Adam Terry who had been cut by Colts

per Jason LaCanfora on Twitter

by thebossuzzi on Sep 5, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

yep

I saw that

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Sep 5, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Chargers are going down.

by Ty46 on Sep 5, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions

If we needed a S

Al Afalava was cut by the Bears. He started 13 games last year as a rookie, and the Colts worked him out before that draft or something.

by Ty46 on Sep 5, 2010 3:08 PM EDT reply actions

Yep

I think he’s worth taking a look at….are they really going to play Brandon King?

I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.

by AceOfSpades on Sep 5, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

While he didn't do much - obviously enough

I think he could be developed into a good slot corner. He doesn’t have the speed necessary on the outside.

by Ty46 on Sep 5, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Probably will be dime.

Tryon is supposed to be a good slot corner.

by ActionOxford on Sep 5, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice scatterplot.

by Fernando Nougatieri on Sep 5, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

I am spitting nails mad

because I have to wait a whole week for the season to start.

by ActionOxford on Sep 5, 2010 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

well here we go

Colts have signed WR Blair White and S Mike Newton to the practice squad. yeahhh i like both of them

by thebossuzzi on Sep 5, 2010 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

whew!

Careful what you wish for... "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have." Gerald Ford, 38th US president

by teej813 on Sep 5, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome

White could play today and Newton looks like a promising young Safety. Good pickups.

by ActionOxford on Sep 5, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

YES!!

At least we have White on the PS. Newton… Im ok with him. Maybe with a little development he will do good things.

BUT WHITE!!! YES!!!!!

by metal_militia on Sep 5, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

me too.

So, John Chick, Blair White and Mike Newton are three of the 5 PS choices?

If Russia attacked Turkey from the rear, Do you think Greece would help?

by whardiek on Sep 5, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

for the last spots I would like to see the following on the PS

Brandstater, Favorite, B. James, J, James, Fisher

by metal_militia on Sep 5, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions

add Tom Brandstater already :)

He’s been signed

by thebossuzzi on Sep 5, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

And Baldwin

by Ty46 on Sep 5, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Baldwin has been added to PS?

nice

by metal_militia on Sep 5, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

No, I don't know, I just want him

by Ty46 on Sep 5, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't really care about Brandstater

But I like the other 4…..

I don’t think either Brandy OR Painter will actually take snaps in a meaningful game if Peyton had to sit a couple games out.

I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.

by AceOfSpades on Sep 5, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, but if Manning or Painter get hurt you need another guy to fill in.

Playing with only 1 healthy QB is insane.

Or maniacally crafty. You know, one of those two.

by ActionOxford on Sep 5, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Right

What I’m saying is that they can sign someone off the street with little or no understanding of the Colts offense and he will probably do just as well as Painter and probably Brandstater too.

I don't always drink beer....but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.

by AceOfSpades on Sep 5, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I wouldn't go that far.

Painter and Brandstater can just step in. From there they’re lost, but at least they know the playbook. If you want someone off the street to step in it better be a guy like Garcia.

by ActionOxford on Sep 5, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

so not even 1 OL? Not bloody likely that they just load up on flashy players.

"To be a great football coach, you have to be smart enough to do it well, and dumb enough to think it's important." -- Can't remember whom I am paraphrasing.

by zherebyonki on Sep 5, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions