Colts acquire QB Matt Ryan for a 3rd Round draft pick

[HoosierinFL]

Originally Posted by JAFF

I believe Jim Irsay expects his players to put forth the same effort he and the entire organizational staff put into the team. Which is why he was pissed about Wentz. He was making the same dumb plays in the last two games as the first five games.

I like this especially. I think that it may have been clear that Wentz didn't have buy in as a "colts guy". Maybe it was a mercenary mentality, maybe its just that he's withdrawn, or different or whatever, but he never adopted the Colts identity that Irsay (and Ballard) want.

[njcoltfan]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

I like this especially. I think that it may have been clear that Wentz didn't have buy in as a "colts guy". Maybe it was a mercenary mentality, maybe its just that he's withdrawn, or different or whatever, but he never adopted the Colts identity that Irsay (and Ballard) want.

I think, he thought he didn't have to because he had the backing of the head coach !!

[Oldcolt]

Really great article by Joel Erikson in the Star today (behind firewall). Discussion about Manning and Ryan. First thing that really stood out to me was this:

"The day after the Colts’ 2021 season ended in collapse, Manning sat next to Jim Irsay for the better part of an hour at the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Georgia and Alabama, having a healthy conversation with the frustrated Indianapolis owner about the state of his franchise.

The legendary quarterback has also had several conversations about leadership with Colts star Quenton Nelson this offseason, conversations that touched on the team’s needs in the locker room."

I kind of verifies what a lot of Freaks have been saying. Irsay and Nelson didn't like Wentz for this organization. The rest of the article spent a ton of time talking about preparation and that being what Ryan brings to the table, just like Manning did. Manning said Ryan will be the first in the building and the last to leave. Music to my ears. THAT is how you lead. Asked what the best piece of advice Manning gave him he answered in a somewhat surprising manner:


"Manning’s biggest piece of advice was something that might not seem like a big deal, at least at first.

“Using my snap count,” Manning said. “That’s a little thing, my cadence, but this is my cadence, that I’ve used my entire life. Can we just use this?”

Reich, a former quarterback himself, understood immediately.

Done deal. Ryan can use his own cadence."


I am getting pumped to see what Ryan/Reich can put together on offense this year. I think at this point, with the additions on defense we have already made to go along with Ryan, we have the making of a damn good all around football team. I look at the NBA this year. With all the emphasis on great offensive players it is the defensive teams that have the look of champions right now. That will be us in January. We are going to be a happy group of Freaks.

I don't know how to work this board well so my quotes form suck. Sorry

[Ironshaft]

I agree completely.

While our final roster is not done, I think this is one of the strongest teams we are going to field in a LONG time. The addition of a couple of rookies making contributions and a couple of vets signed to summer, low contracts will fill out the 53.

My one worry is offensive line. We have zero quality depth at this time and two new starters. Ballard needs to find some more help on the O-line to make me feel warm and fuzzy.

I am not worried about pass catching options as I believe that Ryan will make everyone look better. Good golly, if Brandon Stokley was a 68 catch, 1,000 yard receiver under Manning and he was not a great receiver, Ryan will make our guys look good.

[CletusPyle]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Really great article by Joel Erikson in the Star today (behind firewall). Discussion about Manning and Ryan. First thing that really stood out to me was this:

"The day after the Colts’ 2021 season ended in collapse, Manning sat next to Jim Irsay for the better part of an hour at the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Georgia and Alabama, having a healthy conversation with the frustrated Indianapolis owner about the state of his franchise.

The legendary quarterback has also had several conversations about leadership with Colts star Quenton Nelson this offseason, conversations that touched on the team’s needs in the locker room."

I kind of verifies what a lot of Freaks have been saying. Irsay and Nelson didn't like Wentz for this organization. The rest of the article spent a ton of time talking about preparation and that being what Ryan brings to the table, just like Manning did. Manning said Ryan will be the first in the building and the last to leave. Music to my ears. THAT is how you lead. Asked what the best piece of advice Manning gave him he answered in a somewhat surprising manner:


"Manning’s biggest piece of advice was something that might not seem like a big deal, at least at first.

“Using my snap count,” Manning said. “That’s a little thing, my cadence, but this is my cadence, that I’ve used my entire life. Can we just use this?”

Reich, a former quarterback himself, understood immediately.

Done deal. Ryan can use his own cadence."


I am getting pumped to see what Ryan/Reich can put together on offense this year. I think at this point, with the additions on defense we have already made to go along with Ryan, we have the making of a damn good all around football team. I look at the NBA this year. With all the emphasis on great offensive players it is the defensive teams that have the look of champions right now. That will be us in January. We are going to be a happy group of Freaks.

I don't know how to work this board well so my quotes form suck. Sorry

This is not a criticism of Ballard, but if Peyton ever wants to become a GM I sure hope he becomes the Colts GM!

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

The rest of the article spent a ton of time talking about preparation and that being what Ryan brings to the table, just like Manning did. Manning said Ryan will be the first in the building and the last to leave. Music to my ears. THAT is how you lead.

This is the kind of stuff I'm looking forward to. The impact of no fucking around guy. There is a really obscure Parris Campbell interview I came across (somehow) and he specifically mentions how Ryan is the type of quarterback to get out there and tell you exactly where to be, exactly how to run a route, etc... The details.

Most of the interview I wasn't interested in, but he talked a little about his injury towards the end and 22:17 is him briefly talking about Ryan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOx8u-O5SoA&t=1397s

[ChaosTheory]

Matt Ryan interview on McAfee. Starts at around 2:28:00 and looks like it's around 45 mins. About to check it out.

https://youtu.be/6MPseDzZz-w

[rcubed]

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[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by rcubed

^^^ Caution: an adult has entered the room.

Damn isn't that true. A freaking normal human being. We are damn lucky

[Spike]

Originally Posted by rcubed

^^^ Caution: an adult has entered the room.

He isn't even afraid to drink a beer and cuss. Gotta love that guy.