quick thoughts after rams game

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by JAFF

Its called a salary cap. If you have 7 guys who get paid like starters you dont have money to spend on other positions. Nelson didnt play in the pre season, same with Fischer. Not practicing or getting pre season reps makes a difference

No one said pay them as starters. Find better backups. You have a draft also, cheap alternative and there was a ton of tackles in this one. Currently our 2nd round pick is doing nothing. Sam Cosmi went in the second.

Other teams don’t fall apart when they have an injury unless maybe it’s the QB. These aren’t rookies, you don’t forget how to block because you missed done preseason.

This offense is built around having a good offensive line. The run game, passing plays, timing supposedly available. If you lose a guy and it all falls apart how is that a good build? Therefore you need to invest in depth, either with money or draft capital.

[Oldcolt]

Ballard admitted he fucked up last year by not having enough depth on the offensive line. I cannot believe he feels any better about this year so far. We need better depth, no doubt. It isn't easy, especially when you are building the first team, that is where your priority has to be. It is understood that it is difficult with the cap, but that isn't an excuse. The guys are not playing like they are getting paid. Hope it's just that they are nicked up.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Ballard admitted he fucked up last year by not having enough depth on the offensive line. I cannot believe he feels any better about this year so far. We need better depth, no doubt. It isn't easy, especially when you are building the first team, that is where your priority has to be. It is understood that it is difficult with the cap, but that isn't an excuse. The guys are not playing like they are getting paid. Hope it's just that they are nicked up.

He is probably sick at this point. Still it’s early in the season. We have what we have at this point. Just gotta hope for health. We are going to have an uphill climb to get to the playoffs.

I am tired of these obvious flaws in the roster every year though.

[Discflinger]

In my heart of hearts I truly believe we are bound for a late season spur where the team gels at the right time; staff and players.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Discflinger

In my heart of hearts I truly believe we are bound for a late season spur where the team gels at the right time; staff and players.

god bless optimistic people.


can't say i have ever been one

[Brylok]

The flaming thumbtacks are favored by 5.5 now. Smh

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Discflinger

In my heart of hearts I truly believe we are bound for a late season spur where the team gels at the right time; staff and players.

That’s going to be an uphill climb. Apparently this is the toughest starting schedule for any team in the last 30 years. This would have been tough if they were healthy.

I think they will have a better second half of the season, but these first few months will likely seal the season I fear. Will also suck if we split the season AND lose our first round pick.

[nate505]

Originally Posted by Brylok

The flaming thumbtacks are favored by 5.5 now. Smh

Surprised it's that low

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

No one said pay them as starters. Find better backups. You have a draft also, cheap alternative and there was a ton of tackles in this one. Currently our 2nd round pick is doing nothing. Sam Cosmi went in the second.

Other teams don’t fall apart when they have an injury unless maybe it’s the QB. These aren’t rookies, you don’t forget how to block because you missed done preseason.

This offense is built around having a good offensive line. The run game, passing plays, timing supposedly available. If you lose a guy and it all falls apart how is that a good build? Therefore you need to invest in depth, either with money or draft capital.

Every man on the O line (except Gowlinski) is getting paid top dollar. They just sign a new Qb to a big contract with the best Lb getting top shelf pay.

There is a finite amount of $$ for the entire team, and there is not a lot of room for last minute maneuvers. Its addition, not that hard.

https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/indianapolis-colts/

From this link, they have very little space. So they need to buckle up and play hard for the next 14 games

[Puck]

Originally Posted by nate505

Surprised it's that low

Made a bet on this game. and it was down to +4.5 Colts . I took the Colts!!!!