Quick Thoughts - Week 4

[CletusPyle]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

It is such a shame to see him robbed of that athleticism that had him on HOF trajectory. Sucks for us but you have to believe that for him it is agonizing to have to come to terms with it and what it likely means for his playing future; lack thereof.

He is listed at 230 lbs...not sure I am buying that?

[Dam8610]

Richardson is a roller coaster. When he's on, he's a cheat code, a completely unfair offensive advantage that can kill opposing defenses with his arm or his legs. When he's off, all the opposing defense has to do is contain him in the pocket and wait for him to make a mistake. Just need to get him on a little more consistently.

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Richardson is a roller coaster. When he's on, he's a cheat code, a completely unfair offensive advantage that can kill opposing defenses with his arm or his legs. When he's off, all the opposing defense has to do is contain him in the pocket and wait for him to make a mistake. Just need to get him on a little more consistently.

Yeah and it was his third NFL game. He’s going to figure things out and when he does, look out.

Couldn’t be more excited for the future with this guy.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Yeah and it was his third NFL game. He’s going to figure things out and when he does, look out.

Couldn’t be more excited for the future with this guy.

I remember being in a bar and watching a game in Allen's rookie year, think it was against the Vikes, maybe the Browns. They were a really shitty team at the time. They were playing opposite Colts. Early in season, probably 4-5 games in. I remember frequently having my eyes drawn to that screen because of the wild shit he was doing and you just knew he was going to be good it was only gonna be time that had to pass by.

Watching AR feels the same to me. Eyes are drawn to him and you just expect him to get better and better.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

I remember being in a bar and watching a game in Allen's rookie year, think it was against the Vikes, maybe the Browns. They were a really shitty team at the time. They were playing opposite Colts. Early in season, probably 4-5 games in. I remember frequently having my eyes drawn to that screen because of the wild shit he was doing and you just knew he was going to be good it was only gonna be time that had to pass by.

Watching AR feels the same to me. Eyes are drawn to him and you just expect him to get better and better.

Its footwork. When he’s off the mark, he hasnt set his feet. He has a great arm, the accuracy comes from having feet in a proper base. Watch Mahomes, terrific arm, but get him off his spot, it influences his accuracy. Minshew will be a big help with this. He needs great foot work to compete in the NFL.

Arm strenght doesnt mean squat if you cant hit the tight window.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by CletusPyle

He is listed at 230 lbs...not sure I am buying that?

He is 6ft 4 in. All muscle.

[Ironshaft]

If the Colts decide to part ways with Leonard after the 2023 NFL season:

$20.124m = 2024 Cap Hit
$08.000m = Dead Money left on contract
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$11.876m = Cap Savings in 2024 if Leonard is cut.

Colts currently have $70.636m in free cap space for 2024 (only counting the top 51 out of season cap hits). Adding Leonard's free cap would move us from #7 in free cap space in 2024 to #3 behind only the Patriots and Bears.

Of note, in this scenario, the top five in free cap space would be:

1. NEP = $96.210m
2. CHI = $95.268m
3. IND = $82.512m
4. TEN = $80.786m
5. HOU = $75.757m

With #3, #4 and #5 all being in the AFC South, it could be a wild free agency ride next spring for our division.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by JAFF

He is 6ft 4 in. All muscle.

Maybe he will smile and give you a vegemite sandwich.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Ironshaft

If the Colts decide to part ways with Leonard after the 2023 NFL season:

$20.124m = 2024 Cap Hit
$08.000m = Dead Money left on contract
=========
$11.876m = Cap Savings in 2024 if Leonard is cut.

His cap hit is why I just shake my head when people yell "Trade Leonard!" If he sucks, who would trade for him? This is not Madden.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

His cap hit is why I just shake my head when people yell "Trade Leonard!" If he sucks, who would trade for him? This is not Madden.

He hasnt been game ready for over a year. Keep him, one of the LBs will get hurt, miss a game, land on the short term injury list. He is a solid vet who can step in and play.

He is a positive force on the field and in practice and in the locker room.

I do not understand why fans obsess about the cap. Its not their money, get over it. Has Ballard ever run out of cash during a season?