Comments for Taking Stock at http://www.18to88.com , comment 1 to 27 out of 20 comments http://www.18to88.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:37:25 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1425 When Gonzo left, so did Tamme. I have no idea why, but they've only very infrequently gone two TE since then. It will be interesting to see what happens when he comes back. The theory that the line doesn't need the help makes as much sense as anything. - DZ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:37:12 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1424 I was rewatching some games tonight and wondering if the Colts would reintroduce the 2 tight end formation anytime soon. Someone noted that since Gonzo was injured they went away from it. I'm not complaining, just noticing. Tamme and Robinson seemed to be thought to be a big when predicting how the Colts would play this season. Would not have guessed that by game three we would be enjoying Garcon and Collie this much. Could it also have something to do with the fact that the line hasn't needed the extra man to protect, I wonder. - holaday Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:35:34 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1411 I think the sickest think about Reggie's one hander was the seamless transition from right to left so he could divebombe the pylon with the ball. My hidden highlight? The gigantic bruise on Warner's forehead. Just an unbelieveable day rushing the passer, including a three man dogpile on Warner on an incopletion at one point. Best thing? Making Larry Fitz invisible for most of the night and keeping the Cards' deep game in the deep freeze. I wonder how Larry didn't get called for Offensive Pass Interference, as the guy covering him(27, Lacey?) could have made a play for the ball without 11 escorting him away. What I Hope For? That Brackett is back healthy so we can cut Senn, and for Marcus Howard to still be a free agent so we can pick him up if D Free is out for the next 3 weeks. - Anonguy Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:41:22 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1402 If Peyton's arm didn't get hit on the interception, I think that would have been a TD to Wayne. Devan saw alot of playing time at RG & I think he was out there when that occurred. However, I believe Devan slid to his left & Saturday was responsible for blocking the DT who hit Peyton's arm. - Scott P Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:31:26 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1389 Nice catch. DeVan was in at RG, and he pulled. Saturday had to slide over to fill that spot and got there late. - DZ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:21:28 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1388 In the nfl.com Peyton Manning highlights video at 0:38 sec, you can see De Van, at 0:42 Saturday, at 0:50 Lilja. - Attila Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:21:22 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1386 I'm running it down, but are you sure? They identified him in the broadcast (I thought). Like I said, everything I say before watching the tape can change... - DZ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:13:46 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1385 Just have to point out, Pollak wasn't even on the field, when Manning's arm got hit and he threw a pick. I hope Freeney is back for the Titans or after the BYE. He has a great season. Until he comes back, Foster can be the #4 end, and Moala could get some game reps. - Attila Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:11:07 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1384 This is what is great about being a Colts fan. We lose one guy who makes sick catches. We still got another one. It never ends. I rue the day when Peyton and Reggie won't be here. - dmstorm22 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:48:17 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1383 I was just about to mention the Philly catch. That would be my pick, but last night's was stunning. - DemondSanders Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:34:13 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1382 The two are close. Also in the running was the sweet one hander verses Philly where he grabbed a ball down the sideline. - DZ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:33:12 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1381 I forgot to talk about the line in the last post. They were great. Arizona, at least last year, got pressure on the QB. They had barely anything last night. Manning had all day, and was doing his patented stepping up. I have not seen the pass offense work this in sync, deep and short, since 2006. Unlike a previous poster, I think this team can be that good. They were missing Brackett, Hayden and Gonzo, and still went off against a pretty good team in their yard. As a final note, that was not the best play Reggie has made. That one would be the one-hander in Houston last year. - dmstorm22 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:23:51 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1379 As much as i love it when our pass rush crushes the other team it seems to me that when this happens the refs forget what holding and face-masking look like. Just pathetic and dangerous. - Preston Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:49:26 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1377 but I'm definitely more confident about Freeney now after doing all of the research than before - Cass Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:18:15 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1376 That's a really nice write up, Cass. Hope you are correct. - DemondSanders Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:51:52 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1375 I did the research. The outlook appears good: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2009/9/28/1058319/dr-cass-dr-blues-unofficial - Cass Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:01:40 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1374 Excellent point about the tackling. Great example of the type of thing we generally don't want to get noticed (like good officiating). When it's done right, no one notices. Unfortunately for the guys who do it, pass pro is also on the list. When they are great, we talk about the QB. When they suck, it's all we notice. Another point -- I think the WRs were more noticeable getting after their blocks in the running game. Even 87 seems to have gotten a lot friskier. In fact, last Mon night he even went after someone behind the play on a long TD (not usually a very smart move) just to get in an extra shot. - sb Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:33:15 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1373 Just listened to Coach on Sirius and noticed he totally ignored the Freeney health question the first time they asked. They asked again later in the interview and he said he won't know until DF sees the docs later this afternoon. I hope it's nothing serious, but with our lead in the division it wouldn't be the end of the world if he has to rest for a few weeks. Say until Nov 15? - smonroe Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:20:47 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1372 Was Pollack hurt or being benched? Devan and he seemed to swap there for a couple series. I could be wrong but I noticed Devan was in and then I could have sworn Pollack came back. Then Devan was clearly there in the end of the game. I'm surprised he's passed Richards already, what a FA pick up that was if he continues. Lacey continued his strong play, and either Powers wasn't playing much or Warner rarely threw his way because I didn't see his number much (though enough to know he did play at least some). Jennings evidently has a bulls-eye painted on him, though he made a few plays last night. He's still the 5th corner in my book not the 4th. I wonder when they might if ever be ready to put Jackson back out on the edge. I smell a trap game coming up with the Seahawks. I don't think the Colts will fall into it but it wouldn't surprise me to see the Colts regress a little in next week's game. The Sea Chickens can still play some ball (should have beaten Chicago), and you gotta think Edge will be motivated to make some plays if he can get on the field and get the ball. The biggest reason to be happy about the defense was the high quality of the tackling. It was solid all night. That might have been the best tackling from the Colts since the Playoffs of the Super Bowl run. IF they could continue that, and get healthier the defense will be more than adequate and good enough to put the Colts in contention. Other than maybe the Giants it doesn't look like there are going to be a lot of dominant teams this year. Even the good teams that are playing well right now have questions like the Colts (can they stop the run consistently when they have to). If the Colts can stay healthy (please let Freeney's injury be a 4-6 week thing and not worse)...then I think the Colts should make the playoffs for sure (already a strong likely hood with the other AFC South teams struggling) and be positioned to make a run at the Bowl. But staying healthy is crucial. - Westside Rob Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:03:25 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/september/taking-stock.html#comment-1371 I didn't notice DeVan replacing Pollack. When did that happen? Also, it seemed like Senn was on the field a lot in the second half. Who got taken out of the game? - Josh K Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:59:58 +0100