Jones definitely had checks. if he had the knowledge or freedom rivers has is a valid question.

Conversely, I don't believe Rivers had much time to analyze the Seattle D to explore their weaknesses. He has this week to study any flaws in the 49er defense that his weak ass arm and strong running attack may be able to exploit. I realize that I may just be pissin in the wind, but I'm a fan and until there's no chance, .... there's a chance.

Here's an interesting conversation and thought line I heard a bit of Jake Query playing out while in the car today.

Think through this. Apparently the word is that it is doubtful AR will be ready to play any of the remaining three games, because he will need to time acclimate and to prepare himself for the rigors of a game situation. Presumptively that is coming from SS as the message as to why we will not see AR- this year, and given the tone, probably ever again in a Colts uniform. Okay, cool, cool.

Rivers is 5 years removed from retiring and wasn't the most physically impressive guy even when he was in his prime. He only needed to be in football practice mode for 3 days before he was acclimated and ready for the rigors of an NFL game?

Seriously, this is how they are going to play this? The Colts just aren't good at all at messaging, not at all. Was hoping this would change with Jim's passing, but it seems we are just going to continue pissing on our own legs.

So CW, my theory is that AR is just not a football player, and with all the time he had on IR, he didn't keep in football shape, didn't do anything that would increase his chances to be a football player and didn't do anything mentally to be prepared for the game.

What's your theory?

That's fair. But I don't know why this bothers you. It is obvious they do not trust AR and are in no rush to let him hurt himself again. He is most likely dont with the Colts.

SS is just not going to throw him under the bus.

Its a nothing burger. Who cares

It just seems to be more evidence that SS is perhaps in over his head as HC, and just seems to be exhibiting signs that he is one of those guys where the umbrella responsibilities are too broad for him and his best role is as a coordinator. He is not a good media guy, he struggles with situational / time management and finally the Rivers move to me signals that he has too much confidence in his ability to do something grandiose where all the existing data points indicate it isn't going to be successful.

Not hard to figure out. One guy, throughout his entire NFL life, is good at football and football intelligence, and the other simply isn't, and probably never will be.