Quick thoughts on Colts-Raiders

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Chaka

Anything less or more woulda been a disappointment

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

Every year is important with an elite qb. I will never believe otherwise

This year is incredibly important in the context of the next title opportunity. We’ve already covered this and we agree that 2018 did not offer a shot.

Just stick to your assessment of the OL and how it affects the 2019 team. Anderson, Hankins, and Simon are irrelevant.

[Chromeburn]

The Raiders oline is decent, I wouldn’t look too deep into this matchup. Also they were clogging the middle, dragging guys down, tripping, really trying to eliminate those passing lanes. Not saying we don’t need an upgrade on the dline, we do, but this isn’t the game I would use to measure it.

Did Mack look a step slower to anyone when compared to last week? He did to me. I know he had the ankle issue, I think he scores on that long run if healthy. I saw a couple USF games a few years ago and Mack looks like he did then. Fast through the hole and into the second level lightning quick. But his patience for that hole to open seems better also. That shoulder must have really bothered him last year.

Good thing next year’s draft is a defensive one. We are going to need all those picks.

[sherck]

Just saw this analysis:

Just broke down Andrew Luck vs Oakland. He was knocked down 1 time. He was completely untouched on 24 of 31 pass attempts. The pass protection was incredible. Finally, he has a legit OL.

FINALLY, a legit O-Line!

Man, I have been wanting that since we drafted Andrew!

Walk Worthy,

[DrSpaceman]

So far this year :

10 sacks on about 340 pass attempts

Once every 34 attempts.

I didn't look specifically, but it may be the lowest rate in the league for a starting QB. Its at least among the lowest. Of the starters the lowest number of sacks for the year is 8 or 9 and he is passing more than them, more attempts

I did not look up prior years, but I am guessing that is much improved, since it seemed like before he was getting hit or pressure about every other attempt

[Puck]

Originally Posted by rm1369

Giants played a 4-3 when he was drafted. To my knowledge that’s all he played in on the Giants. My understanding was he was pissed when he was moved from 1-tech to 3-tech for Damon Harrison. And Harrison, JPP, and Tucker (?) all got paid leaving little money for Hankins and him not playing his more natural position. I’ve never seen anything to indicate he was against playing in a 4-3. His best years as a pro came in a 4-3. And I believe last year in Indy was his only year in a 3-4. Now he’s back in a 4-3 again. I don’t believe Hanskins was the driver for being released. For a guy driven by money to ask for his release AFTER the opening of free agency makes absolutely no sense. Especially considering he was a late signer with the Colts when everyone balked at his asking price. He had to know his market would be somewhat limited.

Smitty may have the article

[1965southpaw]

Originally Posted by sherck

Just saw this analysis:


FINALLY, a legit O-Line!

Man, I have been wanting that since we drafted Andrew!

Walk Worthy,

I heard Big Joe say today that our oline coach told him this week that he thinks Ryan Kelly is the best center in the NFL.....I don't get the sense that this coach is one who tends to say positive things just because.....

[smitty46953]

Originally Posted by Puck

Smitty may have the article

I remember when we signed him that he said he wanted a 3-4 and not a 4-3 but don't recall if was an article or a Twitter comment.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by 1965southpaw

I heard Big Joe say today that our oline coach told him this week that he thinks Ryan Kelly is the best center in the NFL.....I don't get the sense that this coach is one who tends to say positive things just because.....

That is some high praise. He does seem to have turned it up a notch this year. Hopefully these guys will get some pro bowl nods if they keep it up. From one of the worst olives to one of the best in about a year. Not too shabby.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by smitty46953

I remember when we signed him that he said he wanted a 3-4 and not a 4-3 but don't recall if was an article or a Twitter comment.

I remember hearing the same, but I thought it was more position than defense. He did not want to play NT, but he had some of his best seasons as a NT in 4-3.