Ballard vs Grigson - Change of Culture

[Spike]

Originally Posted by Butter

I want Pags gone, but that seems pretty damn extreme.

Not talking about his real life, talking about his coaching life. Should have made it clearer.

[Oldcolt]

I'm going to get flamed big time for this but I think keeping Pagano is the right thing to do. Couple of reasons. First is the injury to Luck. Putting in a new offense without you qb to run thru it would be daunting. Second was the improved offensive line play the last half of the year. Third he never 'lost' the locker room. Most important, I don't know how many of you have ever worked for a total asshole. I have and am. I am a professional (38 years an obstetrician, recently went from private practice to working for a hospital) but it takes all I have to give good care working with the jerk who runs this hospital. What I do requires a team effort to work and when the top of the team is an ass it makes it impossible to do your best work. Get rid of the cancer at the top and everything works better. I am hoping that this is what happens to my Colts. What other choice is there anyway but to hope that Pagano shines in this new environment. But I must admit its hope, not belief.

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by Butter

I want Pags gone, but that seems pretty damn extreme.

Is it?

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Sounds like Ballard is getting along just fine with Pagano. Could be fluff, but a GM relying heavily on coordinator input to bring players in doesn't seem like a guy who's ready to clear the building.

We'll see how much Ballard still likes Clappy when the Colts show up week one at the Rams with no clue as to what the hell is going on and end up being down by 3 tds before realizing they're actually supposed to be playing football that day.

[smitty46953]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I'm going to get flamed big time for this but I think keeping Pagano is the right thing to do. Couple of reasons. First is the injury to Luck. Putting in a new offense without you qb to run thru it would be daunting. Second was the improved offensive line play the last half of the year. Third he never 'lost' the locker room. Most important, I don't know how many of you have ever worked for a total asshole. I have and am. I am a professional (38 years an obstetrician, recently went from private practice to working for a hospital) but it takes all I have to give good care working with the jerk who runs this hospital. What I do requires a team effort to work and when the top of the team is an ass it makes it impossible to do your best work. Get rid of the cancer at the top and everything works better. I am hoping that this is what happens to my Colts. What other choice is there anyway but to hope that Pagano shines in this new environment. But I must admit its hope, not belief.

Your reason number one may very well be the only reason Irsay and Ballard kept Pagano. Knowing Luck was hurt and his availability in doubt, not right time...

[Spike]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

Is it?

That was one of the dumbest, most asinine plays I have ever witnessed. A complete and utter embarrassment. I mean who even practices a formation like that? The Traveling Chuckles Clown Show on full display there.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Spike

That was one of the dumbest, most asinine plays I have ever witnessed. A complete and utter embarrassment. I mean who even practices a formation like that? The Traveling Chuckles Clown Show on full display there.

If you judge anyone by the worst decision of their career, you will find everyone incompetent, including the overly idolized cheater.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

If you judge anyone by the worst decision of their career, you will find everyone incompetent, including the overly idolized cheater.

Still washing paganos balls I see

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

If you judge anyone by the worst decision of their career, you will find everyone incompetent, including the overly idolized cheater.

Not all worst decisions are created equal and some are so blatantly bad (like this one) that they should be held against someone for their entire career since it clearly shows their incompetence.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

Is it?

Perfectly played.