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Post by williamtsherman on Oct 11, 2018 15:49:57 GMT -6
Your point is that running backs have more effect on the running game? You may have a point there.
These stats demonstrate that the Colts are 20th in the league when running over center or either guard. They actually are better when running over either tackle or around either end.
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This is with two number ones and a two spent on interior offensive line in 3 years. #NotWorking |
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Post by 00hmh on Oct 11, 2018 17:11:02 GMT -6
Your point is that running backs have more effect on the running game? You may have a point there.
These stats demonstrate that the Colts are 20th in the league when running over center or either guard. They actually are better when running over either tackle or around either end.
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This is with two number ones and a two spent on interior offensive line in 3 years. #NotWorking You need both line and good backs. Colts don't have the backs, have had a cobbled together line. Besides. If you are running mostly short yardage up the middle on 3rd down you rarely break a play. Running the same play early downs is a lot more likely to produce good stats. |
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Post by williamtsherman on Oct 11, 2018 18:33:50 GMT -6
I didn't say that the problem is that colts gained less yard up the middle, I said the colts did worse running up the middle relative to the rest of the league. Get it? Your point misses the point.
Man, it's difficult to carry on a discussion with someone who has dug themselves into weak position. They are going to deny and confuse the most clear concepts.
Think about it. The colts have spent their #1 pick on interior O line two out of the last three years...and they are well still below league average in running up the middle. That's a drafting disaster of the first magnitude. And the bigger point is that you don't win games by running the middle anyway.
As I said, having invested the 6 pick on Nelson, the party line of the colts will be that he is doing very well. The local media is not perceptive enough to call them on it. But I think there is a good chance that the reality of the situation will gradually dawn on people. If you listen to Rick Venturi, he isn't exactly calling the Nelson pick a failure, but if you pay attention to the way he comments.....he knows. Venturi is the only local colts media figure worth paying any attention to. |
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Post by Lurkin McGurkin on Oct 12, 2018 6:30:48 GMT -6
The Colts don't have any decent running backs. That would explain the poor rushing numbers. That, and they're almost always playing from behind.
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Post by 00hmh on Oct 12, 2018 9:08:45 GMT -6
Here is why Nelson is not a tackle
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Back to pass blocking, here are plays from NE game.
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Post by williamtsherman on Oct 18, 2018 11:57:31 GMT -6
The Colts are right on the very edge of root-to-lose territory. Which is getting tiresome. They've had a pretty tough schedule, which will now get easier, but still 1-5 is 1-5. They're not terrible, just mediocre. But mediocre teams don't usually climb out of a last place, 1-5 hole to make the play-offs.
The record is pretty much what I expected and in recent games the situation is pretty much what I expected.....A bad overall roster that Luck can sometimes put on his shoulders and carry to a win. The quality, impact teammates that should have resulted from the six first round picks since him just don't exist. Bad scouting and bad drafting concepts. |
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Post by 00hmh on Oct 18, 2018 12:56:00 GMT -6
No question they have not got enough out of the draft or other player acquisition.
They have had fairly severe luck with injury, but it is not clear to me why they couldn't have used at least some of their free agency money unless they planned to tank this year. The idea of rebuilding a year is not bad, but even with a few free agents and everyone healthy they could have given their newcomers playing time this year.
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Post by williamtsherman on Oct 18, 2018 21:40:33 GMT -6
The amount of money they've held back pretty clearly indicates they aren't expecting to win much this year. Of course they'll never say this publicly....nor should they.
Searching my feelings....I find I am hoping they lose to Buffalo. I just don't see them as a play off team. And if you're not a play off team, every win only degrades your draft position. Losing to Buffalo would put them in pretty good position draft-wise. But, I'm afraid with a healthy Luck, they are not likely to get another top 3 pick. |
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Post by bsutony on Oct 21, 2018 15:23:28 GMT -6
The Colts don't have any decent running backs. That would explain the poor rushing numbers. That, and they're almost always playing from behind. Mack is good when healthy. |
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Post by Lurkin McGurkin on Oct 22, 2018 6:08:10 GMT -6
The Colts don't have any decent running backs. That would explain the poor rushing numbers. That, and they're almost always playing from behind. Mack is good when healthy. He's serviceable, but he's no game-changer. If he can stay healthy. |
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Post by 00hmh on Oct 22, 2018 7:51:06 GMT -6
Mack is good when healthy. He's serviceable, but he's no game-changer. If he can stay healthy. For a rookie in what is probably going to be a diversified offense that doesn't stress the run that is probably fine. I'll echo others who say the Colts need another back with similar potential and a sort yardage specialist. Otherwise a shame to waste the relatively good run blocking. |
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Post by 00hmh on Oct 23, 2018 9:57:43 GMT -6
If you listen to Rick Venturi, he isn't exactly calling the Nelson pick a failure, but if you pay attention to the way he comments.....he knows. Venturi is the only local colts media figure worth paying any attention to.
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Post by chirpchirpcards on Oct 29, 2018 16:57:31 GMT -6
The @colts have allowed only 10 sacks this season which is tied for the 3rd-fewest in the @nfl.
Indianapolis has the lowest sacks allowed per pass attempt rate (2.92%) in the league despite attempting the 2nd-most passes (343).
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Post by Lurkin McGurkin on Oct 30, 2018 6:08:55 GMT -6
Mack is good when healthy. He's serviceable, but he's no game-changer. If he can stay healthy. Well, at least for one game he proved me wrong. |
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Post by williamtsherman on Oct 30, 2018 14:57:46 GMT -6
Colts successfully beating up on the really terrible teams. Proving they are not terrible themselves, but not doing their draft position any good.
They are walking right on that line where the playoffs are/aren't a reasonable possibility.
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