Got paid...Got Robbed!

[HoosierinFL]

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2) honeymoon is over steichen. lot of bad calls today. especially that 3rd and short option play. then trying a 50 yard field goal with a gimpy kicker. everyone knew that wasn't happening

Even worse was that the stupid option play lost yards which made the FG even harder. Just get positive yards, end of story. And running a sneak with AR ought to be a pretty sure thing. More sure than an option toss.

3) I mean yeah gus Bradley is a problem but look at his players.

4) if speed and Franklin do another podcast this year, they should be cut. you don't get a microphone when you play like cfl players. dudes are borderline NFL players at this point. don't appear to care at all. although Franklin did seem to play a little harder in the 2nd half. these guys are clowns.

On these 2 points, I keep wondering why do we constantly play nickel when the other team is running all over us? I'm also wondering if maybe Shaq Leonard has had enough time to heal and get his mind right cuz we need something like the old maniac on this defense. Cuz these guys look soft and confused.


5) AR was bad. not much else to say. he will have these games.

As expected but at the same time, I keep wondering- did these guys even practice? Because the offense, esp in the short to intermediate passing game, does not look practiced at all.


6) Mitchell should be inactive. he is a drive killer. cant catch. gets open but doesn't look for the ball. doesn't try for the ball. put him on the bench. dude has talent but isn't ready

He is definitely not ready - at least not for the number of snaps he's getting. Marv Jr has completely changed the look of Arizona's offense. Mitchell has done none of that. Give Dulin those snaps. I hope Downs can come back and show something at least.


9) God bless cross. dude gave it his all. going forward he needs to be starting ss and blackmon should be fs.

He's the #1 tackler because running backs are getting past the Dline and Lbs and he's the last hope, every time. At least he's making the tackles, but when you have a safety leading a defense in tackles, which are mostly against running backs, you have a serious problem.




12) this is a soft team. no leadership.

Exactly right.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

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9) God bless cross. dude gave it his all. going forward he needs to be starting ss and blackmon should be fs.

He's the #1 tackler because running backs are getting past the Dline and Lbs and he's the last hope, every time. At least he's making the tackles, but when you have a safety leading a defense in tackles, which are mostly against running backs, you have a serious problem.

And he is taking a beating doing it too. Twice yesterday had to come out due to injuries. He will be done for in another couple games at this rate.

Does Ballard like his guys to be wearing street clothes?

[Mr. Session]

If all we needed from Wentz was to hit the layups, why are they asking Richardson to throw the ball so damn much?

Maybe he’ll be able to sling it one day but right now I don’t see it. This team should be running focused with passing counters to help AR. What’s Stiechen’s thing? Pass to score, Run to win? Anyone in Houston or Lambeau get that memo?

Time to see what you’re really made of, Coach.

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

This season has a 2022 vibe to it, only this time its the defensive that has collapsed instead of the OLine.

That's exactly where my mind went. Just inexplicably going from one of our strengths to... not just bad... to shit.

The goofy part is, if the run-D wasn't complete shit, but only bad... there's a decent shot we could be 2-0.

Even with the offense underwhelming, you figure we might be good for one more field goal (HOU) or 17 total points (GB) if the other team doesn't have the ball for 40+ minutes back-to-back weeks.

[Dewey 5]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

This season has a 2022 vibe to it, only this time its the defensive that has collapsed instead of the OLine.

And that happens Ballard should not survive to see another season in Indy. He should already be gone.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

And that happens Ballard should not survive to see another season in Indy. He should already be gone.

I’ve been one of his staunchest defenders but you are right. If this season goes down the drain like the 22 season did, Ballard has to go.

These are his hand picked guys. And they’ve been an absolute embarrassment the first two weeks of the season, at least on defense.

[DragonTails]

Indy is were GM's, coaches, and players come to die. You could be a HOF'r...but 3 yrs in Indy and you're unemployed or working at McD.

You just know Williams is going to have a day Sunday.

You would think we could get to 2-2. $10,000 on Chi ML.

[CletusPyle]

Is Cam Turner a good coach, cause I thought AR looked horrible Sunday?

You have a young man with tremendous potential and upside, you should invest in a really good QB coach to help him be the best player he can be....looks like he needs a lot of work!

[Chromeburn]

I believe both our guards are rated in the top five in the league by pff. I think fries is the top rated guard in the league.

Will agree on the skill position guys though. At least JT had a 100 yards. But his whiff pass blocking I think cost the colts a long Pittman TD.

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

That's exactly where my mind went. Just inexplicably going from one of our strengths to... not just bad... to shit.

The goofy part is, if the run-D wasn't complete shit, but only bad... there's a decent shot we could be 2-0.

Even with the offense underwhelming, you figure we might be good for one more field goal (HOU) or 17 total points (GB) if the other team doesn't have the ball for 40+ minutes back-to-back weeks.

What's crazy is that the OL in '22 was upended by the FO rolling the dice on some guys who weren't capable of playing their gifted position, but the DL this year should be better than last year. At least on paper........