Quick thoughts on Dolphins-Colts

[Thorgrim]

Originally Posted by sherck

Heh, factoid from MMQB:

Eric Ebron with the Colts = 11 reception TDs in 11 games

Eric Ebron with the Lions = 11 reception TDs in 56 games

So glad they could not figure out how to use him.

Walk Worthy,

Reich>>>Cardboard/Clappy

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Two best things for me.

1. We are going from a team that knows how to lose to a team that knows how
to win. Maybe not there yet but pretty darn close

2. If Quincy Wilson can continue his development and become a serviceable corner it would be a huge boon to this defense. Don't have faith that he is there yet but it sure is looking like it is starting to happen.

#1 is the biggest takeaway from yesterday for me. That seemed like a game this team loses in September, which just points to the growth we've seen since then.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

What was wrong with the throw to Luck last week?

Nothing. I mean it would have been nice if it was caught, but it was thrown were only Luck could catch it and he was not exposed to a massive hit.

[VeveJones007]

Regarding the throw to Luck, I don't mind the play. I just hate using it in that situation. The stakes aren't nearly high enough to risk it there.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

Regarding the throw to Luck, I don't mind the play. I just hate using it in that situation. The stakes aren't nearly high enough to risk it there.

I love the philosophy behind the throw (have fun, mix it up, do stuff nobody expects) but hate the play. I don't want Luck taking even one extra hit in a game. Hopefully we have seen the last of that shit.

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I love the philosophy behind the throw (have fun, mix it up, do stuff nobody expects) but hate the play. I don't want Luck taking even one extra hit in a game. Hopefully we have seen the last of that shit.

I still say it wasn't the play, it was the throw. If Brisset zips it into the numbers Luck catches the ball and rolls to the ground for a 1st down. Throwing it 10 ft. in the air was the problem.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by FatDT

I still say it wasn't the play, it was the throw. If Brisset zips it into the numbers Luck catches the ball and rolls to the ground for a 1st down. Throwing it 10 ft. in the air was the problem.

I hate the play because Luck is free to get hit. I don't trust him roll onto the ground. Priority #1 should be to protect Luck at all costs. Last year sucked.

[HoosierinFL]

Originally Posted by FatDT

I still say it wasn't the play, it was the throw. If Brisset zips it into the numbers Luck catches the ball and rolls to the ground for a 1st down. Throwing it 10 ft. in the air was the problem.

Exactly this. Brissett hung Luck out to dry on that. A better pass and Luck would have caught it with his feet on the ground and as you said, roll to the ground, or even advance the ball a little bit while running toward the sideline/out of bounds.

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I hate the play because Luck is free to get hit. I don't trust him roll onto the ground. Priority #1 should be to protect Luck at all costs. Last year sucked.

I think Luck has turned the corner on that. He is not hunting down defensive players that intercept him anymore. He's looking to throw first, not run. He's pulled up and thrown the ball instead of running into open field multiple times this year. He went out of bounds instead of pushing for a TD, told Reich he wanted the TD, and Reich told him "You did the right thing, I would've come out there and bodyslammed you if you'd done that." Reich is getting through to Luck and Luck is playing better for it.

I did not love the call, but a better throw from Brisset and we would be talking about this play way differently.

[Pez]

Originally Posted by sherck

Heh, factoid from MMQB:

Eric Ebron with the Colts = 11 reception TDs in 11 games

Eric Ebron with the Lions = 11 reception TDs in 56 games

So glad they could not figure out how to use him.

Walk Worthy,

He's on pace to break Gronkowski's record of 17 in a season for a TE.