Frank reich is horrible

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Food for thought ...... as much as everyone loves to hate on Eberflus, the Colts' defense is actually better than their offense.


12th in total defense.

17th in total offense.


The Colts' biggest problem right now is their “offensive guru” head coach.

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The defense had 2 huge stops late in yesterday's game ......


1) ) Late in the 4th quarter while the game was tied, they forced the Titans to punt ...... if they hadn't forced that punt, there is a good chance that the Titans would have run most or all of the clock down while kicking what probably would have been the game-winning field goal in regulation.

2) ) In overtime, after the offense failed to score at least a field goal after winning the coin toss, they forced the Titans to punt (after which the offense failed again.)


Additionally, there were 2 different occasions in which the Colts' defense forced 4th downs, both times in which the Titans went for it and got it ...... credit the Titans' offense for getting both of those 1st downs, but there were plenty of occasions in which the defense either forced a turnover or put the Titans in 4th-down situations. The Titans were 7-for-16 on 3rd downs, turned the ball over early in the game which the Colts converted into a touchdown, and punted the ball 4 times (including once in overtime.)

They also caught a bad break when Tyquan Lewis twisted his knee and coughed up the ball which he had just intercepted.


Overall, I believe that the defense did at least a reasonably good job yesterday.

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[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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The defense had 2 huge stops late in yesterday's game ......


1) ) Late in the 4th quarter while the game was tied, they forced the Titans to punt ...... if they hadn't forced that punt, there is a good chance that the Titans would have run most or all of the clock down while kicking what probably would have been the game-winning field goal in regulation.

2) ) In overtime, after the offense failed to score at least a field goal after winning the coin toss, they forced the Titans to punt (after which the offense failed again.)


Additionally, there were 2 different occasions in which the Colts' defense forced 4th downs, both times in which the Titans went for it and got it ...... credit the Titans' offense for getting both of those 1st downs, but there were plenty of occasions in which the defense either forced a turnover or put the Titans in 4th-down situations. The Titans were 7-for-16 on 3rd downs, turned the ball over early in the game which the Colts converted into a touchdown, and punted the ball 4 times (including once in overtime.)

They also caught a bad break when Tyquan Lewis twisted his knee and coughed up the ball which he had just intercepted.


Overall, I believe that the defense did at least a reasonably good job yesterday.

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The defense played Tennessee as well as anyone has played them all year, other than maybe Arizona. Aside from letting Brown run free to often, they played a damn good game.

Apparently it was Ballards fault they elected to throw the ball 51(!!!) times and give it to their stud running back 16 times.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Apparently it was Ballards fault they elected to throw the ball 51(!!!) times and give it to their stud running back 16 times.

I have no problems with valid criticisms of Reich. It’s him taking the blame for every single bad thing that I have an issue with. From his supposed draft picks, to Eberflus, to his job as GM. And of course that they’d be a better team with McDaniels. But hey - I hope you guys get your wish. I want to see how long until Ballard is responsible for anything considering he hired, signed, traded for, or drafted every damn person being discussed.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by rm1369

I have no problems with valid criticisms of Reich. It’s him taking the blame for every single bad thing that I have an issue with. From his supposed draft picks, to Eberflus, to his job as GM. And of course that they’d be a better team with McDaniels. But hey - I hope you guys get your wish. I want to see how long until Ballard is responsible for anything considering he hired, signed, traded for, or drafted every damn person being discussed.

I still think we dodged a bullet in McDaniels. He has the charisma of a rock. I was in Denver when he was there, players hated him. They didn’t trust anything he said. He dismantled that team.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

I still think we dodged a bullet in McDaniels. He has the charisma of a rock. I was in Denver when he was there, players hated him. They didn’t trust anything he said. He dismantled that team.

Yeah I have no idea how multiple people on here think he’s a better option than Reich. His time in Denver was a disaster and the whole deal here shows he hadn’t changed.

[Spike]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

I still think we dodged a bullet in McDaniels. He has the charisma of a rock. I was in Denver when he was there, players hated him. They didn’t trust anything he said. He dismantled that team.

100% agree. Fuck McDouche.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by rm1369

I have no problems with valid criticisms of Reich. It’s him taking the blame for every single bad thing that I have an issue with. From his supposed draft picks, to Eberflus, to his job as GM. And of course that they’d be a better team with McDaniels. But hey - I hope you guys get your wish. I want to see how long until Ballard is responsible for anything considering he hired, signed, traded for, or drafted every damn person being discussed.

I never said or implied that McDaniels would be a better coach and I never said or implied that I want Reich fired. You’re doing a fine job countering arguments that I’m not making.

I think Reich is capable of being a really good coach, he’s shown that the past 3 years. I think he’ll eventually get this figured out.

But if you don’t think he’s been a major problem this season, you’re in denial.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I never said or implied that McDaniels would be a better coach and I never said or implied that I want Reich fired. You’re doing a fine job countering arguments that I’m not making.

I think Reich is capable of being a really good coach, he’s shown that the past 3 years. I think he’ll eventually get this figured out.

But if you don’t think he’s been a major problem this season, you’re in denial.

I was also responding to your sarcasm about an argument I’ve never made and I’m not sure anyone here has made - that Ballard is the reason Reich called the plays he did. I think some of the criticism is valid and some is over blown. However you can look at the several threads trashing Reich to see him being trashed for the GM decisions he doesn’t make to blaming Eberflus on him and not Ballard. That’s where I’ve primarily called BS and pointed out how Teflon Ballard has been.

Injuries, pass rush, QB play (Wentz mistakes, no viable backup, antvax issue), and then probably a tie between initial OL depth and play calling. Those are my biggest issues on the season.

I don’t have all 22 but my memory from being at the game was Tenn was playing the run and giving the pass. The Colts passing game left several plays on the field that were there. I also remember a few successful RPOs that were passes. In both cases taking what the defense gives you. I remember 3 running plays resulting in holding calls - putting the team in holes and common passing situations. But yes I still agree they could have ran a little more. In particular on 3rd down at the 38 leading 14-0. Going for it on 4th was the right call but 3rd down should have been a run if he knew he was going for it. 4th likely should have been too. The TE screen was a bad call. I liked passing - Tenn was geared for run but it should have been a roll out for Wentz with an option to throw it, throw it away, or run it. I have no problem with the OT play call. Wentz made stupid fucking decision and had multiple others opened - including Taylor in the open field.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by rm1369

I was also responding to your sarcasm about an argument I’ve never made and I’m not sure anyone here has made - that Ballard is the reason Reich called the plays he did. I think some of the criticism is valid and some is over blown. However you can look at the several threads trashing Reich to see him being trashed for the GM decisions he doesn’t make to blaming Eberflus on him and not Ballard. That’s where I’ve primarily called BS and pointed out how Teflon Ballard has been.

Injuries, pass rush, QB play (Wentz mistakes, no viable backup, antvax issue), and then probably a tie between initial OL depth and play calling. Those are my biggest issues on the season.

I don’t have all 22 but my memory from being at the game was Tenn was playing the run and giving the pass. The Colts passing game left several plays on the field that were there. I also remember a few successful RPOs that were passes. In both cases taking what the defense gives you. I remember 3 running plays resulting in holding calls - putting the team in holes and common passing situations. But yes I still agree they could have ran a little more. In particular on 3rd down at the 38 leading 14-0. Going for it on 4th was the right call but 3rd down should have been a run if he knew he was going for it. 4th likely should have been too. The TE screen was a bad call. I liked passing - Tenn was geared for run but it should have been a roll out for Wentz with an option to throw it, throw it away, or run it. I have no problem with the OT play call. Wentz made stupid fucking decision and had multiple others opened - including Taylor in the open field.

Reich was asked about the run pass ratio and the rpo’s were something he mentioned. Basically, he said there were 6 rpo’s that ended up as passes and the 2 minute drills at the half and the end of the game were what skewed the numbers a little. Also, that the Titans were trying to take the run away.

I have several issues with that. First, Taylor is the best player you have. You get him the ball even if you have to force it. Taylor had 26 carries in two games against the Titans, the two biggest games of the year. That’s not enough. That’s on Reich.

2nd, even conceding that they were trying to take Taylor away, they weren’t being successful. The holding calls were the main thing stopping Taylor yesterday. The Titans never really did.

3rd, Wentz got progressively worse as the game went on and he’s not really a carry the team on his back guy in the first place. The 4th quarter and overtime should have been Taylor time. Especially overtime.

All of those things go squarely on Reichs shoulders.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Reich was asked about the run pass ratio and the rpo’s were something he mentioned. Basically, he said there were 6 rpo’s that ended up as passes and the 2 minute drills at the half and the end of the game were what skewed the numbers a little. Also, that the Titans were trying to take the run away.

I have several issues with that. First, Taylor is the best player you have. You get him the ball even if you have to force it. Taylor had 26 carries in two games against the Titans, the two biggest games of the year. That’s not enough. That’s on Reich.

2nd, even conceding that they were trying to take Taylor away, they weren’t being successful. The holding calls were the main thing stopping Taylor yesterday. The Titans never really did.

3rd, Wentz got progressively worse as the game went on and he’s not really a carry the team on his back guy in the first place. The 4th quarter and overtime should have been Taylor time. Especially overtime.

All of those things go squarely on Reichs shoulders.

The 2 minute drills skewed it. Excuse maker. You control the calls during the 2 min drills dickwad. Go away.