Colts 2024 - Embrace The Future

[jamil]

Need to lean into the run game while AR finds his wings

Will he find them? I was on the bandwagon at first. Caleb Williams is clearly better and he ain’t that great.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Will he find them? I was on the bandwagon at first. Caleb Williams is clearly better and he ain’t that great.

At first? He’s still the youngest starter in the league and he’s only played like 7 games lol

At minimum he needs all of this year and all of next year before we think about throwing in the towel.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

At first? He’s still the youngest starter in the league and he’s only played like 7 games lol

At minimum he needs all of this year and all of next year before we think about throwing in the towel.

And to be fair, (although AR threw some really sucky passes this past week) the receivers have to catch the ball when it is on target. There have been a lot of dropped or missed catches this season too.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

And to be fair, (although AR threw some really sucky passes this past week) the receivers have to catch the ball when it is on target. There have been a lot of dropped or missed catches this season too.

Obviously there’s no sugar coating that some of the throws on Sunday were just objectively bad throws.

BUT…

The bad throws were the right reads. He’s seeing the field correctly. That’s not nothing. It’s not like he’s getting totally fooled by a sneaky coverage and throwing to defenders that he doesn’t see.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Obviously there’s no sugar coating that some of the throws on Sunday were just objectively bad throws.

BUT…

The bad throws were the right reads. He’s seeing the field correctly. That’s not nothing. It’s not like he’s getting totally fooled by a sneaky coverage and throwing to defenders that he doesn’t see.

True enough, but he was brought in because of his "awesome arm" was he not? Throwing it far is not the same as throwing it accurately. That 65 yarder he threw was a thing of beauty, but we still lost. Sailing these little "gimme" short passes is not okay.

 

[JCSR]

It seems 5 is low. I thought it was more from just watching.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

True enough, but he was brought in because of his "awesome arm" was he not? Throwing it far is not the same as throwing it accurately. That 65 yarder he threw was a thing of beauty, but we still lost. Sailing these little "gimme" short passes is not okay.

There’s maybe three or four people on the planet that can make the throws that he can make, and that might be generous honestly. Even thinking back to last year when he made that throw to Pierce while being tackled by Aaron freakin Donald. His arm talent is undeniable.

But you’re absolutely right. Missing the layups is unacceptable. He knows that as well as anybody. He even said so himself in the post-game interview and the victory speech in the locker room. Took full responsibility for his poor play and told everybody he’d be better.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Actually heard a crazy fact today listening to a podcast.

The win against Chicago was the first time he started and finished a win as a Colt.

He was up big against the Texans and then got the concussion. We also won the game against the Titans that his shoulder got destroyed in.

 

[jamil]

True enough, but he was brought in because of his "awesome arm" was he not? Throwing it far is not the same as throwing it accurately. That 65 yarder he threw was a thing of beauty, but we still lost. Sailing these little "gimme" short passes is not okay.

It was spectacular viewing from section 615.

 

[jamil]

He can throw in stride from long distance, and miss by a yard from 10. I dunno. Maybe every throw should be long distance.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

He can throw in stride from long distance, and miss by a yard from 10. I dunno. Maybe every throw should be long distance.

If I were a hater, I would say that he’s inaccurate in all of his throws. The receivers just have more time to adjust to the ball on his long bombs so they “look” accurate.

If I were a hater

 

[CZ Top]

Practice Notebook: Why Colts, Shane Steichen aren't worried about Anthony Richardson's completion percentage

Me- I'd worry at least a little...

 

[jamil]

If I were a hater, I would say that he’s inaccurate in all of his throws. The receivers just have more time to adjust to the ball on his long bombs so they “look” accurate.

If I were a hater

There’s a lot on the receiver. Both QB and receiver need to be on the same page. So what you’re saying if you were a hater, is kinda true. Timing and distance matter a lot. So does that 1 or 2 yard accuracy window on a 10 yard throw scale to 50+ yards? Doesn’t seem so.

 

[Ingomike]

Anyone want to predict the first NFL coach fired in the 2024 season? My pick is McCarthy. Jones has done it before and would do it again…

Short list is:

Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals​

Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia Eagles​

Brian Daboll, New York Giants​

Matt Eberflus, Chicago Bears​

Mike McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys​

Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars​

 

[rhamersley]

Anyone want to predict the first NFL coach fired in the 2024 season? My pick is McCarthy. Jones has done it before and would do it again…

Short list is:

Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals​

Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia Eagles​

Brian Daboll, New York Giants​

Matt Eberflus, Chicago Bears​

Mike McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys​

Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars​

With the epic collapse last season, the wonderful start this season and the fact that the owner was counting on a winning team, I'd bet on Pederson.

 

[Ingomike]

With the epic collapse last season, the wonderful start this season and the fact that the owner was counting on a winning team, I'd bet on Pederson.

I am beginning to believe the problem in Jax is Lawrence. It takes a head in the right place to be a winner in the NFL. The best arm I ever saw in the NFL was attached to the head of Jeff George. His head could not lead a team, a selfish a*****e.

Lawrence lacks the passion to lead the team. He is really talented but doesn’t display the fire other leading QB’s show. He is way too laid back…

 

[rhamersley]

I am beginning to believe the problem in Jax is Lawrence. It takes a head in the right place to be a winner in the NFL. The best arm I ever saw in the NFL was attached to the head of Jeff George. His head could not lead a team, a selfish a*****e.

Lawrence lacks the passion to lead the team. He is really talented but doesn’t display the fire other leading QB’s show. He is way too laid back…

I graduated from Ben Davis the same year George was a senior at Warren. From the guys I knew on the team, George was a p***k on and off the field. Didn't really surprise when he flamed out of the NFL.

I agree on Lawrence, he doesn't seem to want it that much, but truthfully I've never really followed him, either. He and his team do seem to have the Colts' number, though.

 

[rhamersley]

On a lighter, non-Colt note...(Can't really find another football thread)

NFL Refs Follow Patrick Mahomes To His House, Get Him A Glass Of Warm Milk, Tuck Him In, Read Him A Story, Give Him A Little Kiss

KANSAS CITY, MO — Despite statements from the league denying showing any partiality to the Kansas City Chiefs, reports surfaced this week that NFL referees had followed quarterback Patrick Mahomes to his house, prepared a warm glass of milk, tucked him into bed, read him a bedtime story, and...

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"We just want to make sure Patrick makes it home and into bed safe and sound," said NFL referee Shawn Hochuli. "Any allegations that we're showing him special treatment simply aren't grounded in reality. The NFL makes it a priority to keep all players safe and maintain a fair and impartial playing field for each team. That's our focus, which is why we escorted Patrick home for the night for protection, made sure he had a full tummy before bed, tucked him nice and snug, and read him Courduroy before he went to sleep for the night. It just shows how committed we are to player safety. And we love Patrick Mahomes as though he was our own son."

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Lawrence lacks the passion to lead the team. He is really talented but doesn’t display the fire other leading QB’s show. He is way too laid back…

But he has such pretty hair!

 

[cbhausen]

But he has such pretty hair!

Was it Rush Limbaugh that called him “the Breck Girl”?