Key piece to the resurgent running game

by Indyshockwave on Jan 5, 2011 4:22 PM EST

Colts fans all over are more than happy to see the return of Joseph Addai to the starting lineup on offense. His ability to pick up blitzes and pass catching out of the back field have been sorely missed. But one person's return who's presence may be overlooked is rookie TE Brody Eldridge. The Colts have been better than "decent" on the ground the last four games. Coincidentally, Eldridge has been back in the lineup as well. Quietly, he has been an unsung hero in the recent success of the Colts running game. Surprisingly, he also has a pair of soft hands even though he was known in college as primarily a "blocking TE." Because of those two attributes Brody has the ability to be an X factor in the playoffs. Do you think Rex Ryan has a circle around his number or is watching game film of him? I doubt it seriously. Rex is focused on #18 as he should be. That's what makes this Jets/Colts matchup intriguing. The Colts no doubt will need every inch of their running game if they are to have any chance this Saturday against one of the league's best defenses. I wouldn't take too many shots at Derryl Revis or Antonio Chromartie with the WRs we have who are not named Reggie Wayne especially w/out a third option in Austin Collie. They are simply two of the best corners in the league. Brody's play will open up things for Tamme as well if the running game continues to be successful. Keep an eye on the rook and let's see what he brings this weekend.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors.

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I want to know what Deywalka has to say about this

Cool name, btw

by Naptime! on Jan 5, 2011 5:50 PM EST reply actions

Still waiting

for you to tell us how you were able to copy and post something that wasn’t posted until 18 minutes later.

So on the 18th day God created the Quarter Back, and his name is Peyton Manning.

by NoCuddleOffense on Jan 5, 2011 5:56 PM EST reply actions

I disagree.

Brody has only missed 2 games this season. Why did the last four all of the sudden get better? Eldridge also only has 5 catches on the season, only one of which has been in the last four games.

I’ve actually been fairly disappointed by him this year. While I think he will prove to be a good pick up in the long haul, and he is a good run blocker, I don’t think he has been the key in the last few weeks.

Peyton Manning= Better.

by JesusNinja13 on Jan 5, 2011 6:04 PM EST reply actions

I don't care what you disagree

with. You don’t matter. BTW. Looks like your theory of not tanking the regular season at 500 worked out brilliantly yesterday. Now we can look forward to yet another meaningless late 1st round pick. As I said before, they don’t pass out rings for making the playoffs.

by Indyshockwave on Jan 9, 2011 3:09 PM EST up reply actions

I didn't realise they automatically handed out Rings to the team with the 1st pick, either.

the Carolina Panthers must be feeling so great about things right now. Oh. Wait…

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by Comedic.Sans on Jan 9, 2011 8:11 PM EST up reply actions

still waiting...

So on the 18th day God created the Quarter Back, and his name is Peyton Manning.

by NoCuddleOffense on Jan 5, 2011 6:28 PM EST reply actions

Could someone please explain to this chick what a paragraph is?

Reading this crap is painstaking enough, but would it kill her to hit the ‘enter’ key every now & then?

by strootster on Jan 5, 2011 9:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I take it none of you guys watched LOST?

Not punching the right numbers into the computer meant that the plane crashed, which meant that the plane crash survivors were on the island to not push the computer buttons (again) which meant that [insert long string of events] that eventually meant some of the survivors went back in time to put in the computer that controlled the breach of space/time in the first place.

Cosmic.

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by Comedic.Sans on Jan 5, 2011 9:26 PM EST reply actions

Fun times looking back on ISW's posts/comments

There’s no way Blair White will stay on this team.

We need a legit KR, not a legit ST to block for said legit KR.

The Colts will be fine. (This was about five weeks before saying we should tank, and nine weeks before saying we will be fine again.)

ISW calls out BBS; hilarity ensues.

Indyshockwave calls everyone ignorant, proceeds to write half of his post in strikethrough.

Panthers’ Steve Smith puts house on market; should be signed by Colts.

314 (and counting!) posts of pure brilliance.

by strootster on Jan 6, 2011 11:26 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

Holy crap.

Something like 95% of his posts are him shit talking. The rest are him spouting nonsensical opinions that aren’t even remotely based on fact. How does he not get banned? Oh, I know why. He purposefully sucks up to BBS any chance he gets. Pathetic.

"It's an easy game, man. Easy game."
~Edgerrin James

by 87 Rides A Surfboard on Jan 6, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions

Why ban someone that drives so much activity?

he’s great for business. This guy might single handedly restart the economy.

So on the 18th day God created the Quarter Back, and his name is Peyton Manning.

by NoCuddleOffense on Jan 6, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Red'c for insightful truth.

by strootster on Jan 6, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

Christ...

…I always wondered why you all hate the kid so much. Now? Well, now it’s pretty obvious.

If at first you don't succeed, quit and watch TV.
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by The Learned Hand on Jan 6, 2011 12:25 PM EST up reply actions

He also said Marvin Harrison is overrated somewhere in there

by Marrebou on Jan 6, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions

Booo!

Heresy!

Peyton Manning= Better.

by JesusNinja13 on Jan 6, 2011 3:59 PM EST up reply actions

Next time he says Marvin was overrated, I'll have him watch this video

Go to the 2:10 mark in the video…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZHaKGDYspE

"I really don’t want to offend you, Bob, but I don’t read your column, I really don’t," - Peyton Manning

by 88steve on Jan 6, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions

I've watched that so many times...

LOOOOVVVVEEEE IT.

Peyton Manning= Better.

by JesusNinja13 on Jan 6, 2011 7:27 PM EST up reply actions

I like his whole

“Vick Never hurt any dogs” shpeal

As well as in other threads

Peyton Manning= Better.

by JesusNinja13 on Jan 6, 2011 4:14 PM EST up reply actions

Apologies for the bad link

There are just too many gems in this whole thing. The BBS-calling out piece is here (second comment). I guess that was before deywalka realized that BBS is in charge around here. No surprise that he now agrees with pretty much everything he says and, coincidentally, still has 2-3 active accounts here.

by strootster on Jan 6, 2011 11:50 AM EST reply actions

That is freaking hilarious.

I’ve never seen that particular thread before. What a retarded asshole.

"It's an easy game, man. Easy game."
~Edgerrin James

by 87 Rides A Surfboard on Jan 6, 2011 12:36 PM EST up reply actions

Watch the name-calling

That is not allowed on this site and will result in you getting banned. Wait, no it won’t.

by strootster on Jan 6, 2011 12:48 PM EST up reply actions

If you want a text book example

of self-contradictory, rambling incoherence, read his comments in this link about why Marvin is overrated. I actually had a good time tearing his arguments apart until it became too easy. Fishing can be fun, shooting fish in a barrel — not so much.

Nothing's complicated if you understand it.

by ctnyc on Jan 6, 2011 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

You couldn't tear up a paper bag

let alone anything I write ctnyc. FYI, I don’t know BBS personally or any of his other names if indeed he has others. I don’t spend my time trying to be a detective like 90% of you morons do who can’t put three sentences together of anything that would be considered quality football news. That’s why you spend the majority of your time following me around this site and talking shit. You know what else kid? I could care less if I get banned from this site or not. I don’t kiss anybody’s ass in here and that includes the owners or writers of this site. Unlike you, banned or not I will be my own person. You and your friends are bunch of haters who talk shit because it’s the only thing can do. Trust me, I’m laughing just as hard at all of you as you are at me. Keep following the leader boys. I LOVE it. :)

by Indyshockwave on Jan 6, 2011 3:04 PM EST up reply actions

Three sentences is often a full paragraph

Just FYI for the future.

by strootster on Jan 6, 2011 3:06 PM EST up reply actions

How did you do it?

18 minutes before its posted you copied and posted someone else’s comment. Why won’t you answer the question? Please answer the question, shockwalka.

So on the 18th day God created the Quarter Back, and his name is Peyton Manning.

by NoCuddleOffense on Jan 6, 2011 3:11 PM EST up reply actions

How much do you guys wanna bet this dude's name is Chad M.?

I’m offering even-money.

by strootster on Jan 6, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions

Unlike you, banned or not I will be my own person

*people. You use the plural when you’re pretending to be a hat-box of personalities.

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by Comedic.Sans on Jan 6, 2011 4:16 PM EST up reply actions

If anybody’s "over-rated" when it comes to WRs it’s Marvin Harrison. There’s a reason why he’s not in the league anymore. WRs his size are only useful as long as they have speed.

Or it could be because Marvin Harrison is 38 years old. Maybe.

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by Comedic.Sans on Jan 6, 2011 4:14 PM EST up reply actions

Logic

he knows not what it is. Please, don’t speak it in his presence or he will say dirty, dirty things about you.

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by coltsfan723 on Jan 6, 2011 4:16 PM EST up reply actions

False.

It’s because he’s slow and terrible and would be nothing without Peyton. Nevermind how amazing he was even before Peyton was fraft.

"It's an easy game, man. Easy game."
~Edgerrin James

by 87 Rides A Surfboard on Jan 6, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions

*drafted.

"It's an easy game, man. Easy game."
~Edgerrin James

by 87 Rides A Surfboard on Jan 6, 2011 4:19 PM EST up reply actions

Haha, indeed

They should really take away the 1700 yards and 14 TDs he scored before Peyton was drafted, because he really doesn’t deserve them.

I’m glad to see that Randy Moss is totally not washed up and uber-productive for the Titans, by the way. It warms the cockles of my heart to know that Randy Moss can cope now that he’s lost a step.

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Contributing Writer at PatsPulpit

by Comedic.Sans on Jan 6, 2011 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

Oh c'mon.

Randy Moss is the most athletic, perfect, amazing WR on the planet. Any team that has him is guarunteed to win superbowls. Whoever has him next year is bound to go undefeated.

"It's an easy game, man. Easy game."
~Edgerrin James

by 87 Rides A Surfboard on Jan 6, 2011 4:40 PM EST up reply actions