AR to miss minicamp with injury to AC Joint in Throwing Shoulder

[Oldcolt]

Think many folks are giving up on AR way too soon (the national media has written his obituary with the Colts). This is what we signed up for when we drafted the man. He wasn't just inexperienced in game play, he didn't grow up in that QB culture most do (summer camps with pros etc). He had/has so much to learn about being a pro QB, plus he has dealing with the psychological/physical affect of injury his first two years (he is only 23 and doesn't have all that much life experience to help him through shit). On a football field he pretty much does everything well except short/intermediate accuracy. To me he has shown a ton to get excited about. He has excellent pocket presence, he processes well, throws a great long ball, runs better than any other QB out there and has shown he isn't afraid of the fourth quarter. It is crazy to think he isn't working on his accuracy and won't improve it. If he does, and it doesn't have to be perfect with all his other attributes, we are set for years. He will win this competition and take a big step this year. Watching a player develop, especially after agonizing through the start of a career, is one of the most satisfying things there is for a fan. There is a damn good chance we get that joy as Colts fans this year. And yes it isn't a sure thing. That is what makes it exciting and so damn satisfying when it happens.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Think many folks are giving up on AR way too soon (the national media has written his obituary with the Colts). This is what we signed up for when we drafted the man. He wasn't just inexperienced in game play, he didn't grow up in that QB culture most do (summer camps with pros etc). He had/has so much to learn about being a pro QB, plus he has dealing with the psychological/physical affect of injury his first two years (he is only 23 and doesn't have all that much life experience to help him through shit). On a football field he pretty much does everything well except short/intermediate accuracy. To me he has shown a ton to get excited about. He has excellent pocket presence, he processes well, throws a great long ball, runs better than any other QB out there and has shown he isn't afraid of the fourth quarter. It is crazy to think he isn't working on his accuracy and won't improve it. If he does, and it doesn't have to be perfect with all his other attributes, we are set for years. He will win this competition and take a big step this year. Watching a player develop, especially after agonizing through the start of a career, is one of the most satisfying things there is for a fan. There is a damn good chance we get that joy as Colts fans this year. And yes it isn't a sure thing. That is what makes it exciting and so damn satisfying when it happens.

Glad to see not everyone wants to microwave the guy into being great. It takes time. However, he has some elite traits that just cannot be taught, and that is exciting to me. Based on his age, this should be his rookie or second year in the league. He has time to develop, if given that opportunity.

[ChaosTheory]

From what we keep reading, it seems like he'll be QB1. If the whole mental reps thing is an indication that he's treating studying like a job, that's great. That's the approach we wanted.

In the limited film we have of camp, he does seem to be more conscious about footwork. Especially in some vids of him throwing on the move. Very limited, so we'll see.

Just don't get hurt and stack the experience. The separation from winning the division isn't that far. He already has the dynamic parts. If he makes the routine stuff become actually routine, this offense will light teams up.

[CletusPyle]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Think many folks are giving up on AR way too soon (the national media has written his obituary with the Colts). This is what we signed up for when we drafted the man. He wasn't just inexperienced in game play, he didn't grow up in that QB culture most do (summer camps with pros etc). He had/has so much to learn about being a pro QB, plus he has dealing with the psychological/physical affect of injury his first two years (he is only 23 and doesn't have all that much life experience to help him through shit). On a football field he pretty much does everything well except short/intermediate accuracy. To me he has shown a ton to get excited about. He has excellent pocket presence, he processes well, throws a great long ball, runs better than any other QB out there and has shown he isn't afraid of the fourth quarter. It is crazy to think he isn't working on his accuracy and won't improve it. If he does, and it doesn't have to be perfect with all his other attributes, we are set for years. He will win this competition and take a big step this year. Watching a player develop, especially after agonizing through the start of a career, is one of the most satisfying things there is for a fan. There is a damn good chance we get that joy as Colts fans this year. And yes it isn't a sure thing. That is what makes it exciting and so damn satisfying when it happens.

I'll admit, I have pretty much given up on him, but I want to be wrong and I will certainly root for his success if he wins out over Jones. Some people wrote off Jordan Love and Kyler Murray and both have proved them wrong, if Anthony turns it around he could be the most improved player in the league!

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by CletusPyle

I'll admit, I have pretty much given up on him, but I want to be wrong and I will certainly root for his success if he wins out over Jones. Some people wrote off Jordan Love and Kyler Murray and both have proved them wrong, if Anthony turns it around he could be the most improved player in the league!

Being a hard core fan we can easily get lost in the day to day shit. We want to win now and really have no patience for the kind of crap we have seen from AR. Very understandable. I think, however, if you take a wider view it becomes apparent that this could be just part of a growth pattern for a young man. Nobody knows how this will turn out and that is the fun of sports. I am not sold that this will turn out great, he hasn't played a good complete game for us yet, but feel this pattern falls within 'normal' of a young persons growth. I put a ton into the fact that this young man seems to have almost zero asshole in him and seems to be maturing. I actually love how he has handled his tapping out (not that he did it but how he dealt with the repercussions) I see growth thru my rose colored glasses. Patience will bring dividends.

[YDFL Commish]

2nd series vs Ravens, Richardson injured again!

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

2nd series vs Ravens, Richardson injured again!

The showed him a little later standing on the sideline putting headphones on and not getting looked at, so hopefully he was just shook up a bit and the Colts kept him out for precautionary reasons.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

The showed him a little later standing on the sideline putting headphones on and not getting looked at, so hopefully he was just shook up a bit and the Colts kept him out for precautionary reasons.

Dislocated pinky, it got interesting real quick