Comments for The Quiet Strength at http://www.18to88.com , comment 1 to 21 out of 20 comments http://www.18to88.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:16:21 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2456 I actually think when we bring in 'new' linebackers we play better. I have no evidence to support this, but when we bring in someone new, they have that urgency to 'remain a starter' that they throw their body around without caution. They are playing for a starting position and want to keep it. THey'll do anything they are told. I think wheeler will do ok. It's always nice to get bigger in the front 7 as well. Either way, this Houston game scares me. If we can get a two TD lead, the game is over, but with Houston these past couple years, it's a lot harder to do that. Will be an exciting game to watch. - TP Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:57:37 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2449 Geeze, I forgot to even mention the Hagler and CJ decisions! Great call. - DZ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:47:50 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2448 Caldwell has passed every conceivable metric thus far in the season, including the decisions to play CJ and Hagler. I am sold on the Caldwell era. Thanks again to the Bucs for dropping a decade's worth of quality coaching into our laps. - Drew Funk Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:46:40 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2445 Well Jim Caldwell describes himself as 'number one.........a Christian' We all know how important that is on Sundays. And by Sunday I don't mean the Sabbath. - J.C. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:45:02 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2444 look for NBC to flex it. The Colts can be flexed once, and there are no other good games that week. he scheduled SNF game is Eagles-Bears. That may not be a good thing, since that is after our SNF game against the Pats, and right before our trip to Houston, which I am expecting to lose. - dmstorm22 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:11:20 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2438 Forgot to comment on the post, lol. I really like your #3 point, DZ. That was one of my gripes with Dungy. Too conservative. Wouldn't blitz. Rarely went for it on 4th down (and when he did it was because he had the whole offense in his hear telling him to go for it). I feel like there are times you can be too calm and collected. Sometimes you need a small amount of urgency or aggressiveness to close out certain types games. - 35er Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:14:03 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2437 I don't know. I suspect they will continue to play well. The Colts do have a solid track record when it comes to finding new talent at linebacker. I guess we will see over the next few weeks, because there are some really good tests for the defense coming up. - Dave_H Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:51 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2435 ... for the season. Anyone else just see that? How much difference in our overall D should we expect from losing Hagler and sliding in Wheeler? - 35er Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:02:43 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2433 "Ultimately, this season will be judged by what happens in January." I like that, that is the way it should be. Anything less than a Superbowl victory is considered failure, both by the team, and the fans. Excellence is expected, and it has been for several years now. Case in point, the 49'ers game. Peyton throws for 347 yards, 64.6% completions, no picks, gets a W, and it is considered an off game. In much of the rest of the NFL, if their QB did that, fans and coaches would be so ecstatic about it they would spontaneously form a conga line. In spite of the foibles of their running game, I like where the Colts are at. If they can develop the running game into something worthwhile, the rest of the league might have a serious problem on their hands. - Dave_H Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:57:32 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2430 I'd be surprised if either team has more than moderate success running the football. This game is all about pass protection, pass defense, and the quarterbacks. The Texans are for real because they finally have a legit QB. Schaub looks like he might be a franchise type player. I'll admit bias as a Colts fan, but given the pass rush, pass defense and passing game the Colts have I think they should win any game between them and another team that struggles running the football consistently. I fully expect it to be a rough division game though. - Dave_H Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:44:36 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2429 The roof has been open every game. The open roof combined with the open window (there's a huge retractable window at one end) creates a bit of a tunnel effect that makes for some weird wind patterns. Polian has said he probably won't let the window and roof be open again at the same time. The track isn't slower...it's the same field turf that was installed in the Dome a few years ago. The Luke is a beautiful building, but the question is if the retractable roof was really a necessary feature for a largely publicly funded stadium. The run game will be important on Sunday, but honestly I doubt either team manages much on the ground. - DZ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:53:55 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2428 What's up Colts Nation! Thought I would find a blog for the Colts and ask a couple questions, and spread a little big game cheer. I can assure you (obviously) this Sunday's game is huge for the Texans, but I think it is big for both teams. Thanks for some of the props from the posters for how the Texans have done so far this year. I was wondering how you guys first off as fans are liking the retractable roof Lucas Oil vs. the RCA, and secondly how do y'all think the Colts offense has adapted to it, if at all. I have read it was a slower track, and that there actually is some wind when the roof is open. I had heard that the roof has been open every home game so far this year, is that true? If so, you're lucky, we have only had one open roof game so far. I personally think whoever gets their running game to work first this weekend will have a big advantage, along with the obligatory need for the Texans to not turn the ball over to Peyton, like we always seem to do. Hope for a great game, and we'll see you in Texas in a few weeks! - TexanFanontheEdge Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:14:08 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2427 DZ... I get your destinction. (And in that light, I agree.) - Doug England Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:59:42 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2426 Great post DZ. Caldwell deserves a ton of credit for the Colts start. It is definitely starting to look similar to the Walsh/Siefert hand-off with the Niners. Hopefully Jim will be able to take that to completion with one or two Super Bowl wins! - Westside-Rob Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:59:35 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2424 Don't misunderstand my point. This week is a huge game, but it isn't a "BIG game" by way of national attention. Preparing for anight game against The Pats is a different than a 1 pm game against the Texans in terms of handling the media and expectations I wasn't implying this week was less important. I agree it is MORE important as a game - DZ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:59:00 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2423 I understand what people are saying about this game - but as long as the Colts get a split against the Texans, that will be enough to win the division, especially if the Colts beat the Jags and Titans in their rematches (Colts win TB with better division record in that scenario). The Pats game - there is no regular season rematch, and the Pats are a big threat to get a bye and surpass the Colts in the seedings with a win. My rankings of the next four games: 1a. Pats 1b. Win at least one of the 2 Texans games (big gap) 3. Ravens - djcolts Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:55:47 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2422 You know who is watching this game closely? The AFC North. If Houston wins they are going to the playoffs, no doubt. Which would mean at least one pretty decent team will get left out (Pitt, Cincy, Balt, SD). - DemondSanders Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:43:19 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2421 Couldn't agree more with Doug, this week is the BIGGEST game of the trifecta. Plus, we get the Texans again at their place after that. But yes, coach is doing a great job so far. If we do good in the next 6 games, he's got to be up there for coach of the year. (I know right now McDaniels is the leading candidate) - smonroe Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:42:19 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2419 This week is a BIG game. I know the Colts have owned the Texans, and you are confident in the outcome of this game... but this game is vital to the Colts. IF the Colts can win... It puts the Colts in a dominate position in the division and more importantly, it keeps a very talented Houston team from making the leap. (Once they really think they can beat the Colts, who knows what will happen.) I know Houston/Indy does not have the national cache of a Sunday night Colts/Pats battle, but of the next three games... to me this is the most important. - Doug England Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:05:56 +0100 http://www.18to88.com/2009-archives/november/the-quiet-strength.html#comment-2415 Kick coverage actually improved last year first. It's got more to do with McAfee than the coach though. He's kicking deeper - DZ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:04:46 +0100