DaveThePanther2008

You may be right. The only way you are going to be able to tell is to let Grier start the 2nd game with the same lineup that PJ had. If Grier can't move the ball like PJ did than we know 100% that Grier is not the answer at being the backup or the backup to the backup.

That's a pathetic approach to a pre-season game. These games should be used to not only work the players but the coordinators. They should be working on their craft as well. Who gives a rats ass if we win or lose the game. I know Grier didn't look too good but he didn't nearly have the same talent on the field as PJ did. I would like to see him get the 1st half reps next week against the Ravens. Even if he is abysmal. I think with the same offense that PJ had, Grier would have had more completions than 10-21.

I was very happy after the first half and aggravated after the 2nd half. I then let perspective set in. Most of the 2nd half players, minus a few, are lower tier backups, PS or cuts. Overall our backups smack the crap out of Indy's backups.

I think there are a lot of positives coming out of this game. I think Rhule and Co. will be able to put a fairly good O-line when game one comes about. Outside of the penalties, which damn near gave me an aneurism and probably Rhule, the O-line played well against their peers. (2nd and 3rd team)

That's the sad part about our country. So many people look for little things to offend them. Rhule is a players coach. He would never be laughing at an injury on either side of the field.

I was thinking the same thing watching this game. It's a good thing and you're right I expect to see one or two of these guys on other teams when the season starts.

The penalty was because he directed his excitement over a player. If he had just gotten up did his flex and not directed it at another player I don't believe the penalty would have been called. It's one thing to show excitement it's another to do it over your opponent. There were several hits/celebrations, from both sides, like this during the game but only one that was directed at another player.

Good God they miss a obvious holding call on that run.

Depth on this team is looking pretty solid. Overall happy with the 2s and 3s.

Nice pick.

Grier's turn. Let's see how his accuracy is. If he plays better our 3rds should crush theirs.

If he was a little bit more accurate we would be trounching them.

I'm having to listen to the homer Colts broadcasters. I am almost tempted to put it on mute.

We played so well defensively until tht last drive. I never understand the prevent. The only prevent it does is prevents us from winning.

Well I hope your wrong too. I guess I am a bit more optimistic than you. But, I also understand your pessimism because retread QBs don't normally turn into Pro Bowlers when they move. Let's hope Darnold is the exception to the rule.

THIS^^^ Teams don't game plan in preseason for the most part. Maybe a little in game 3 of the preseason. We have a good offensive coordinator and Darnold has been doing well as he learns the system. Once we have a gameplan in place I believe Darnold will execute the gameplan and be the QB that we hope he will be. He has the tools and the weapons. As I mentioned in an earlier thread Darnold has been dropping dimes all over the place. I see no reason why he won't drop them in the regular season. I think regardless of who we put on the O-line it will be better than what he had in NY. He may have some mistakes but he'll manage us to a winning record. We may regret not drafting Fields but I'm a believer that Darnold will reduce that chatter to a murmur. It will never go away because the Huddle GMs are too many and they know best even if he plays well.

Horn may become one of the best corners in the NFL but 2021 isn't going to be a good year for him. I have no doubt he will have some impactful plays but he is also going to make his rookie mistakes. Some veterans are going to abuse him. He'll learn and be an All-Pro for us one day. IMO our best pick this draft (based on 2 weeks of camp) is Marshall and it isn't even close.

I don't have an issue with it. It's nice to see articles that give a different perspective. Plus you also post comments on other threads.

Haven't week had a bunch of training camp studs that showed off in preseason yet did nothing in actual games? I thought he looked good in the 2nd half against camp fodder that probably won't make the roster. Nothing more than good college football players wearing NFL uniforms. But he did look good. Definitely something to be positive about. I don't think i am ready to vote him as ROY just yet.

Yes they are. Darnold has show the same ability and it's been in real NFL action. I guess he doesn't get the same respect as you give a rookie with ZERO live game reps.

Actually it made no sense at all. Lawrence as #1, Wilson was #2. Jax wasn't coming off of #1 and NYJ weren't coming off #2 so it didn't matter who they said they were going to take. Jones, Lance or Peter Pan it wouldn't have matter because no one could trade above them for Lance. Nothing but a side show and F with the mock draft gurus.

Nothing more exciting than seeing a great college QB beating a bunch of college players hopefuls trying to make a team. He looks good but it's not like he's runnng with the 1st.

Absolutely right, That said. The hype that he has been getting before he has ever taken a regular season snap is out of this world too. All we've heard all season is how great he has been in camp.

Agreed, and I don't think Rhule implied that our starting (quote unquote) offenisve line won't start on Sunday. Even if they do, I would not expect to see them more than a series or two. We have to decide who we are keeping depth wise.

This is why most teams, apparently not the Colts, wait until the regular season to start. They get a half to utilize their exotic blitzes without tape. The opposing team then has halftime to try and figure out what to do. Probably without much success. I was surprised to hear the Rhule say the Colts were running exotic blitzes.