What the Indianapolis Colts media is saying about the joint practice

[Zod]

NOTE: This topic is about what the Indy media is saying, therefore there may not be glowing reviews and rose colored glasses in regards to the Carolina Panthers. I am sure the coverage is slanted towards the Colts. I was just curious what the other guys were saying. 

 

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Big Wins For D-Line

Carolina's offensive line is a bit banged up — center Matt Paradis wasn't participating — but they still have a roster of NFL players. And the Colts' defensive line absolutely dominated those drills, looking every bit as good against an opponent as they've looked throughout training camp so far.

 

 

Note: Joke's on you. The Panthers offensive line has been getting dominated in line drills all camp long. The good thing is the offensive line isn't a strictly one on one affair. While those drills show one on one skill, they don't really display what the line can do as a unit. 

 

A video of Shaq Thompson in coverage

Note: Shaq has missed a lot of camp and I am sure is still getting acclimated to football again. I have zero concern about this. 

 

Will Grier long ball. 

Note: Remember that the QB's must throw in these drills. They can't just run or throw the ball away. Sometimes QB's are also told who to throw to because the staff needs more film on them. 

 

 

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 In 1-on-1 drills pitting the Panthers wide receivers vs. the Colts cornerbacks, the Panthers won by a score of 24 reps to 8. I scored an offensive win by a catch or penalty, and defensive wins by an incompletion or offensive penalty.

Note: Matt Rhule was disappointed in the Panthers receivers in team drills, but apparently they performed well in one on ones. 

 

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 The Colts' defense set the tone early as they completely smothered the Panthers' offense. The field was littered with tackles for loss and takedowns near the line of scrimmage by the Colts. On one play, Panthers QB Sam Darnold found TE Dan Arnold about 15 yards along the left side and Colts S Andre Chachere was there to pop him and dislodge the ball for an incompletion. Later while the Colts were in heavy coverage, Darnold had all day to throw but couldn't find anyone as he tossed the ball to an open spot on the field, much to the delight of Colts LB Darius Leonard.

Note: Dan Arnold has looked great in camp, and I am appreciative of the Colts knocking the ball out of his hands in practice. Arnold strikes me of the kind of guy that will internalize that immediately and not let it happen again. 

 

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It was another banner day for the Colts' young pass rushers. I had DE Ben Banogu with an unofficial tally of two run stuffs, three quarterback pressures, and a sack. Likewise, DEs Tyquan Lewis and Kemoko Turay combined for a sack and numerous pressures.

Note: I am praying Matt Rhule has some grand plan on how to make this talent-lacking offensive line perform at least average through scheme. It is possible, and I will be in awe if it happens. 

 

So what is the bottom line?

Honestly, it sounds to me like the Carolina Panthers just did not match the intensity of their hosts. Before the game the Coaches and the Captains talk about tone and how physical they will get. It is extremely subjective and I would bet the Panthers were caught a little off guard on how aggressive the Colts were. 

I am very interested in how the Panthers respond today. My gut tells me now that the tone has been set they will come out and perform much better. 

[ForJimmy]

Let’s get our center back and find out which lineup works best pretty quickly. Repetition is going to be key to build trust and cohesiveness throughout our offensive line. I’m not saying we will be top of the league, but should be average with a great OT in Moton, decent C in Paradis, and enough competition for both OGs to have a solid player there. From what I read Moton at LT and Christensen at RT looked the best for the tackles. Moton, Daley/Elf, Paradis, Miller, and Christensen seems to make some sense. Christensen should get better as the season goes and Erving can be our overpriced backup at any position really. If Christensen struggles, Scott can step in and be serviceable.

[SBBlue]

16 minutes ago, Zod said:

Note: I am praying Matt Rhule has some grand plan on how to make this talent-lacking offensive line perform at least average through scheme. It is possible, and I will be in awe if it happens. 

 

They overperformed last year with a quick release.  On paper, it looked worse than any Cam ever had.  Yet we were top 10 in pass pro.  Run grade is a different matter, so a little below average overall.  

Now maybe it was a fluke, or maybe they know what their doing.  I guess we'll see.

Edited August 13, 2021 by SBBlue

[Ivan The Awesome]

From the vids I've been seeing the past hour, Omar Bayless is that hidden gem that is shining a lot tbh. Terrence Marshall Jr as well which is so satisfying because the WR corp seems to be the huge strength. Something that hasn't been true for years. Meaning Darnold is set up for success. Also makes Robby Anderson a piece that can be moved to bolster some other part of the team that needs help, like that O-line. 

[Rubi]

The OLine lol

[LinvilleGorge]

39 minutes ago, SBBlue said:

They overperformed last year with a quick release.  On paper, it looked worse than any Cam ever had.  Yet we were top 10 in pass pro.  Run grade is a different matter, so a little below average overall.  

Now maybe it was a fluke, or maybe they know what their doing.  I guess we'll see.

Never forget, we actually went into a season with Byron Bell at LT and Nate Chandler at RT by PLAN. Not due to some forced desperation due to rash of injury.

[NAS]

Offensive line won’t get much better. We really needed an infusion of talent this year. This will cause so many points and plays to be left on the field. Of course people will blame Darnold.

[LinvilleGorge]

Let's hope for a better showing today.

[Scott12345]

Shaq…shezzz

[hepcat]

No mention of how the colts offense did against the Panthers defense? Because with the garbage the Colts have at QB I bet the Panthers D looked decent at least. 

[Jon Snow]

Let them have their laughs.  But it's not over yet so buckle up bitchez.

[Zod]

2 minutes ago, hepcat said:

No mention of how the colts offense did against the Panthers defense? Because with the garbage the Colts have at QB I bet the Panthers D looked decent at least. 

All the reports I read said the Colts QBs looked pretty good

[LinvilleGorge]

5 minutes ago, hepcat said:

No mention of how the colts offense did against the Panthers defense? Because with the garbage the Colts have at QB I bet the Panthers D looked decent at least. 

At one point yesterday, one QB had went 10/11 and the other QB had went 7/10. Multiple TDs. No INTs that I can recall.

It wasn't pretty.

Keep in mind, Indy is in a panic right now about their backup QB situation because they suck and Wentz is out with injury. We made them look good.

[Luciu5]

5 minutes ago, hepcat said:

No mention of how the colts offense did against the Panthers defense? Because with the garbage the Colts have at QB I bet the Panthers D looked decent at least. 

Their backup QB's (that's all they have right now) torched us in red zone.  Over and over again.  Overall, I think they were very, very good stat-wise.  I think no ints.

Edited August 13, 2021 by Luciu5