313 replies to this topic

[BSLChrisStoner]

The Ringer: Matt Ryan’s Season of Change

[BSLChrisStoner]

• Colts reeling after 'embarrassing' loss to Jaguars

[NewMarketSean]

I wasn't old enough to remember the Colts leaving Baltimore but I still enjoy their embarassments. Yesterday was certainly one of them.

[Old Man]

I wasn't old enough to remember the Colts leaving Baltimore but I still enjoy their embarassments. Yesterday was certainly one of them.

pretty sure, the Ravens should be embarrassed for losing after being up by so much.

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: Colts' Matt Ryan benched amid injury: Frank Reich calls Sam Ehlinger 'starter for the rest of the season'

https://www.cbssport...-of-the-season/

[mdrunning]

At some point the Colts are going to have to draft and develop a quarterback. They've been essentially renting veteran has-beens and never-weres ever since Andrew Luck retired and still haven't found anyone to tiddle their winks. 

 

I think the owner is behind this more than the coach or GM, to be honest, particularly since Ryan was demoted from first-string all the way down to third. This sounds like a classic Irsay move.

[NewMarketSean]

Heard Reich explain it as, we need a mobile QB behind this line and Ryan is not mobile. It’s more about adapting to a need. 
 

At 3-3-1 and in weak division it’s puzzling to see them make this move now but Ryan isn’t good either. 

[mdrunning]

Heard Reich explain it as, we need a mobile QB behind this line and Ryan is not mobile. It’s more about adapting to a need. 
 

At 3-3-1 and in weak division it’s puzzling to see them make this move now but Ryan isn’t good either. 

Definitely an ownership decision, but compounded, I'm sure, by Ryan's sub-par play thus far.

 

Ryan could collect up to $17 million in injury guarantees (on top of is already guaranteed $12 million salary for next year) should they prevent him from passing a physical by mid-March of next year, which I'm assuming is the beginning of the league's year. The Colts certainly don't want to pay him any more than the $12 million they're already obligated to pay him not to play for them next year.

[ivanbalt]

What exactly were they expecting from Matt Ryan?  They should be thrilled with a .500 record.

[Mike B]

What exactly were they expecting from Matt Ryan?  They should be thrilled with a .500 record.

It makes me think someone never wanted Ryan, in the first place.

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: Colts plan to hire Eagles OC Shane Steichen as next head coach as long as deal can be reached after Super Bowl

https://www.cbssport...ter-super-bowl/

[Steve55]

CBS Sports: Colts plan to hire Eagles OC Shane Steichen as next head coach as long as deal can be reached after Super Bowl

https://www.cbssport...ter-super-bowl/

 

 

Guess the QB coach isn't coming here.

[BSLChrisStoner]

With the 4th overall pick, Indy takes Anthony Richardson.

[BSLChrisStoner]

• Irsay: Colts won't trade Taylor despite request

[BSLChrisStoner]

• 'Shocked' Richardson named Colts' starting QB

[BaltBird 24]

• 'Shocked' Richardson named Colts' starting QB

Obviously Indy doesn't care much about winning right now. I'd go with Minshew to start the year.

[CantonJester]

Obviously Indy doesn't care much about winning right now. I'd go with Minshew to start the year.

 

Today's NFL is all about finding a way to win a super bowl on your QB's rookie contract.

 

No time like the present. 

[BSLChrisStoner]

• Sources: Colts grant RB Taylor OK to seek trade

 

CBS Sports: Jonathan Taylor landing spots: Colts give All-Pro RB permission to seek trade; Dolphins interested?

https://www.cbssport...ins-interested/

[mdrunning]

• Sources: Colts grant RB Taylor OK to seek trade

 

CBS Sports: Jonathan Taylor landing spots: Colts give All-Pro RB permission to seek trade; Dolphins interested?

https://www.cbssport...ins-interested/

Permission to seek a trade at a time when most teams are at or near the salary cap. 

[NewMarketSean]

Irsay apparently had an OD in December.

 

  Colts Owner Jim Irsay Found Unresponsive in Suspected Overdose in December: TMZ (thedailybeast.com)