Good article on Erik Swoope's 2016 season

[sherck]

Located here.

I have never heard of NumberFire before but I like how they did this analysis.

Bottom line is that Erik looked like a seasoned veteran last last year in some of those clips rather than a guy who has only played organized football at any level for 3 years. As the only slogan says, he has come a long way, baby.

We have our primary pass catching targets in Hilton, Doyle and Moncrief.

After that, some combo of Swoope, Aiken, Dorsett, Rogers and Gore/Turbin/Mack out of the backfield should suck up most of the rest of the targets.

There is an embarrassment of riches in those lists. I know that most national sports writers don't see it because they are not first round draft choices (except Dorsett whom has disappointed so far) but I have a ton of confidence in guys like Moncrief, Doyle Swoope, Rogers and Turbin. They are not our "starters" or "studs" but those guys are what makes an offense zoom.

Anyway, I agree that there is a reason that Ballard did not draft any TEs in a very TE heavy draft and that is because Swoope looks like he belongs and can excel.

Cheers,

[omahacolt]

I am trying to keep my expectations low for him but I think the dude could have a great year.

[sherck]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

I am trying to keep my expectations low for him but I think the dude could have a great year.

That is like one of the first positive things you have said about the Colts in months!! Well done.

Now, I will have to wait another 4 months before you say anything nice again.

The wait continues.....




Cheers,

[Dam8610]

Here's hoping Swoope follows in the footsteps of Antonio Gates and Jimmy Graham.

[DrSpaceman]

I just want him to be successful so Colts fans can chant : "Swoope, there it is!!" When he scores a TD

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by DrSpaceman

I just want him to be successful so Colts fans can chant : "Swoope, there it is!!" When he scores a TD

I assure you I will never do that.

Who is going to throw it to them?
They've done gotten Luck broken down

[Dewey 5]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Here's hoping Swoope follows in the footsteps of Antonio Gates and Jimmy Graham.

I would settle with him being the next Marcus Pollard.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

I would settle with him being the next Marcus Pollard.

I agree!

[sherck]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

I would settle with him being the next Marcus Pollard.

Erik Swoope being Marcus Pollard to Jack Doyle being Ken Dilger is a pretty good parallel. One is ultra athletic and can stretch the field and the other is the meat and potatoes guys who can do it all.

If Swoope can become that guy in 2017, our offense will be hitting on a lot of cylinders.

Cheers,