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TheRealJoker V2
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It will be interesting next season. He has proven vets at WR but imo they will have trouble creating separation. No field stretchers in that group and they aren’t getting any faster with age.
Then you lose Henry, theoretically add more speed with Pollard but it’s a clear downgrade in the running game.
Defenses not having to defend every blade of grass will make it very hard on Levis. And my main concern with him is his processing speed. I think there is some Tom Savage to him (holds the ball too long taking unnecessary hits). And DeMeco is going to bring it out with his defense just like he did last season!
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
I agree, the Colts are the biggest threat. Steichen seems to have a good game plan when faced with DeMeco defenses going back to the SF/PHI conference championship. Although Purdy getting injured early and the SF offense not being able to stay on the field helped PHI’s offense.
We’ll see if the new defensive additions change that trend.
We don't need to be worried about them to want to keep tabs on them. The NFL is a funny animal, every year is "new" nobody knows what's going to happen.
Wow Lucky looks like you've been gulping your GatorAid by the gallons !
These guys did a good one the Texans with one of them claiming to be a fan
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
Yeah, but I like his projection for the Titans. LOL
Just calling it like I see it. Just like I called 3 or 4 wins when the Texans were picking up 3 or 4 wins.
Thorn
Dirty Old Man
I think the Texans win the division again, not so sure about your projection of 13 wins. I'd put it at 11 or 12 and back in the playoffs. I think the Texans offense, if it works correctly, will be in the top 5 offenses in the league.
OK and where where can I get a pair of those rose-colored glasses ?
I would be thrilled with 13 wins and if it actually happens I will get back to you with a heartfelt congrats,
but in the meantime I see more like 9-8 for 2024.
Should I argue your opinion? Or allow you to express your thoughts without throwing a little shade (rose colored glasses)?
I watched their Jaguar video & thought it was fair & balanced. So I shared it here. I then watched the Texans video & halfway through thought I'd share it as well. I haven't watched the Titans or the Colts, but posted them here on the strength of the other two.
Same guy that says Levis is the #1 QB from the 2023 class.
badboy
Hall of Fame
He is hoping to be right on something sooner or later.
xtruroyaltyx
Hall of Fame
Not going to lie, I liked Levis as a prospect. In fact, I liked all the top 4 guys for one reason or another and said at the time I'd be ok which ever direction they decided to go at QB as long as it was one of the top 4 guys and not waiting and taking Hendon Hooker. Glad we got our guy though and I'd be shocked if any QB from that class ended up being better than CJ.....But I wouldn't be shocked if they ended up being really good QB's.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
Levis reminds me too much of Tom Savage to be a long term franchise QB. He’s a better QB than Savage but the same underlying issues are there. He takes too many hits because he’s a tick too slow processing.
TheRealJoker V2
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What’s everyone’s thoughts on the Colts roster?
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They have “potential” in the passing game. Invested in big targets who can make plays in tight windows with Pittman/Mitchell. Downs a sneaky slot.
But I am more concerned with the running game from Taylor. Especially week 1 down Harris/Autry and Taylor fresh.
Their defense doesn’t concern me too much. Biggest concern is Deforest Buckner collapsing the pocket. Their secondary will struggle with the CJ passing game but they can get some splash plays with Buckner and Stewart at DT. Not concerned with their edge rush. Good LBs with Franklin/Speed but nothing the team can’t handle.
But the run game is the biggest advantage they will have against the Texans. Both offense and defense.
Texans pass game (offense and defense) and special teams hold the clear edge and will carry the day for the good guys!
Indianapolis Colts 2024 NFL Depth Chart - ESPN
Check out the 2024 Indianapolis Colts NFL depth chart on ESPN. Includes full details on starters, second, third and fourth tier Colts players.
They have “potential” in the passing game. Invested in big targets who can make plays in tight windows with Pittman/Mitchell. Downs a sneaky slot.
But I am more concerned with the running game from Taylor. Especially week 1 down Harris/Autry and Taylor fresh.
Their defense doesn’t concern me too much. Biggest concern is Deforest Buckner collapsing the pocket. Their secondary will struggle with the CJ passing game but they can get some splash plays with Buckner and Stewart at DT. Not concerned with their edge rush. Good LBs with Franklin/Speed but nothing the team can’t handle.
But the run game is the biggest advantage they will have against the Texans. Both offense and defense.
Texans pass game (offense and defense) and special teams hold the clear edge and will carry the day for the good guys!
OptimisticTexan
2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
What’s everyone’s thoughts on the Colts roster?
Indianapolis Colts 2024 NFL Depth Chart - ESPN
Check out the 2024 Indianapolis Colts NFL depth chart on ESPN. Includes full details on starters, second, third and fourth tier Colts players.
They have “potential” in the passing game. Invested in big targets who can make plays in tight windows with Pittman/Mitchell. Downs a sneaky slot.
But I am more concerned with the running game from Taylor. Especially week 1 down Harris/Autry and Taylor fresh.
Their defense doesn’t concern me too much. Biggest concern is Deforest Buckner collapsing the pocket. Their secondary will struggle with the CJ passing game but they can get some splash plays with Buckner and Stewart at DT. Not concerned with their edge rush. Good LBs with Franklin/Speed but nothing the team can’t handle.
But the run game is the biggest advantage they will have against the Texans. Both offense and defense.
Texans pass game (offense and defense) and special teams hold the clear edge and will carry the day for the good guys!
It would be an awesome game if the defense can shut Taylor down and force them into one dimensional passing game.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
Steichen is an underrated coach imo. I think he’s every bit as good as DeMeco right now without the national press. He always has a good gameplan.
Richardson is dangerous IF healthy
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
They're one of the strongest teams in terms of starting talent and depth in the trenches. I think that always serves teams well.What’s everyone’s thoughts on the Colts roster?
Indianapolis Colts 2024 NFL Depth Chart - ESPN
Check out the 2024 Indianapolis Colts NFL depth chart on ESPN. Includes full details on starters, second, third and fourth tier Colts players.
They have “potential” in the passing game. Invested in big targets who can make plays in tight windows with Pittman/Mitchell. Downs a sneaky slot.
But I am more concerned with the running game from Taylor. Especially week 1 down Harris/Autry and Taylor fresh.
Their defense doesn’t concern me too much. Biggest concern is Deforest Buckner collapsing the pocket. Their secondary will struggle with the CJ passing game but they can get some splash plays with Buckner and Stewart at DT. Not concerned with their edge rush. Good LBs with Franklin/Speed but nothing the team can’t handle.
But the run game is the biggest advantage they will have against the Texans. Both offense and defense.
Texans pass game (offense and defense) and special teams hold the clear edge and will carry the day for the good guys!
Steichen is also a pretty brilliant coach and with Taylor + Richardson I can see them winning plenty of games by controlling the clock and grinding teams down.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Questions on offensive line for Colts though correct?
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
Potentially injury prone at QB and RB with a good offensive minded coach.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
Yep, I see them being a team that will win games if they jump out to an early lead playing ball control football. But if they get behind early via turnovers from the young QB they will struggle to come back and win. They are built to run the ball, not have shootouts.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
What are the questions? They have one of the best starting lines in the league and drafted possibly good depth.
badboy
Hall of Fame
That's what I thought but about 3 days ago I read an article out of New York saying line had some issues. I will try to find it.
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The Colts offensive line is the strength of the team, especially in run blocking. I think their OTs can be beaten off the edge in pass rush situations, which is the strength of the Texans defense. Frankly, I want Richardson hurried, but not sacked. He will throw into coverage and give the Texans defense a chance at turnovers. The key for the Texans is to get the early lead and make the Colts offense pass the ball.
And we are absent our starting Dline tackles from last year which means their strength vs
perhaps our biggest weakness, so IMO this looks to be our most challeging division game of the season and for those of us expecting to have 12 or 13 wins we pretty much need to go unbeaten in division games in 2024.
The Jags are the Texans biggest challenge in the AFC South. Their offense is capable of putting up points and their pass rush is superior to the Colts. The Colts are a play it close to the vest team that will hover around .500. The Steelers without TJ Watt.
Regarding last year's Texans DTs, the Colts ran roughshod over them in the final regular season game. That's why Ryans wanted them replaced. We'll soon see if these replacements can fare better.
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I dunno this for a fact but I suspect we've got a better record @ Jacksonville than we do @ Indy.
Well, Indy used to have Peyton Manning and then Andrew Luck. That means zip in 2024.
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
Wait - have I been living a lie?
You mean stats like win/loss records from teams with players no longer playing on said teams doesn’t matter?
I need to sit down and take a moment to breathe.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
I also think a major component to replacing the DTs was the cost to play ratio. Demeco likes to rotate his DTs heavily and even the starters only get around 60% of the snaps. Collins and Rankins were good, but not great and it was honestly a little disappointing to me. The step down from them to a guy like Khalil Davis wasn't even that steep. It just didn't make much sense to give those types of guys 11-12 million and guys like Davis under 2 millions when their play isn't that far off. I think spreading that money out to have a platoon with guys like Autry, Fatukasi, Davis, and Settle makes a whole lot more sense from a functional usage perspective (given the snap %) and from a cap management perspective.
That said if we had a true bonafide superstar DT I'm sure they'd play a higher % of snaps.
I agree with you about the Jags I think they'll likely be the #2 team in the division. I think the Colts are constructed well as a team with their strength coming from the trenches and that's always a great recipe to win games in the NFL - Regardless of what you think about Richardson who I do like. I also think Steichen is an incredibly canny operator and I just can't see them being a team with a losing record. That said I still think they're the #3 team in the division, but they're a harder matchup for us than the Jags imo.
TheRealJoker V2
Veteran
I agree with you thoughts on cap allocation. They lost a bidding war for Rankins so they would’ve been willing to pay that 11-12 million for him. But i’m happy they lost out and went the platoon route for the reasons you mentioned. Spend money on true game wreckers like Danielle Hunter.
If you find a game wrecker like Chris Jones or like the Colts have with Buckner then pay that guy at DT. But don’t pay a solid player that type of money when you can get a guy like Khalil Davis to give you comparable play at a fraction of the cost.
Trevor threw the ball 21 times today for 162 yards.
That's atrocious.
Still they lost to the #2 offense by only 3. I haven't watched the game but looks like their defense held Miami in check.
That's atrocious.
Still they lost to the #2 offense by only 3. I haven't watched the game but looks like their defense held Miami in check.