The Official Colts 2010 Season Thread - Week 17 (Titans 20 - Colts 23)

[Seamus2602]

Our late game clock management wasn't good, 3 passes on our last drive to kill the clock resulted in less than 30 seconds in TOP. Texans got the ball back with more than 3 minutes left. Reminded me of the San Diego playoff loss from 2 years ago when they couldn't milk the clock.

Even without bringing up Colts Offensive Line, when your top two Tight Ends (including your beast of a blocking Tight End) are out, your top 3 Running Backs are all out, anyone is going to struggle to run out the clock.

Freeney was Freeney. Mathis was Mathis... Diem was Diem.

I love Peyton Manning pulling out all the stops though. Get's his first First Down in over two years, puts in a lead block for Garcon. While slightly worried that the star Quarterback, the life and soul of the team, is putting in a lead block but quite happy with the effort.

[MaxV]

BTW, another thing that should be mentioned:

Blair White did a fine job filling in as a Punt Returner. Obviously, no one will confuse him for Hester, but, with a short roster, we can't afford to have a one-dimensional specialist.

[MaxV]

Any updates on our injured players?

How bad was Mikey Hart's injury?

[killxswitch]

I haven't heard anything yet either. A healthy Addai and Hart would be awfully nice. Brown can go on IR for all I care. Horrible pick.

[RagingColt]

Doesn't sound good for Hart or Gonzo to play on Sunday vs. Philly. Via Phil B on Twitter: No interviews with #Colts RB Mike Hart (left ankle) or WR Anthony Gonzalez (left knee) today. Casts doubt on their availability for Sunday.

[killxswitch]

Now Session has a fractured forearm and dislocated elbow. Pretty amazing he played through it.

[MaxV]

Even with Session it'll be a big challenge to contain Vick.

With him out, Vick could have a monster game.

Who is expected to be the replacement? Wheeler at WLB?

[killxswitch]

Even with Session it'll be a big challenge to contain Vick.

With him out, Vick could have a monster game.

Who is expected to be the replacement? Wheeler at WLB?

Actually I've read it's Hagler at WLB. Wheeler has really fallen out of favor.

[MaxV]

Colts will have to do a better job of containment in this game. Over-pursuing can really cost them.

[KCJ58]

justin tryon is out was seen in a walking boot, do you think Blair will take over Kick Return duties along with his Punt Return duties?

[MaxV]

I really hope Austin Collie is ok.

[RCAChainGang]

I really hope Austin Collie is ok.

Yeah I hope so too. I've seen a lot of football but the way he twitched as he laid on that turf made me cringe. My hat is off to him doing that in the slot every week. He has been such an incredible WR for this team stepping up his rookie year when Gonzo bit the dust.

[MaxV]

Far from a spectacular win, but job is done.

I hope the offense got it's struggles out of the way in this one. They'll have to be MUCH sharper from now on.

Our remaining schedule is brutal.

I only saw the first half. How did Linkenbach look?

[killxswitch]

Far from a spectacular win, but job is done.

I hope the offense got it's struggles out of the way in this one. They'll have to be MUCH sharper from now on.

Our remaining schedule is brutal.

I only saw the first half. How did Linkenbach look?

He struggled at times and did let Manning get hit but I was also paying more attention to other parts of the offense more than I usually do. It was frustrating watching our WRs not get any separation. And of course most games the running game is frustrating. I did not think Linkenbach looked too bad. I think he would do better at RT with Diem kicked in to guard though. Linkenbach is obviously quicker and more athletic whereas I'm guessing Diem is stronger and could probably better handle DTs.

[MaxV]

What do we think about Colts-Pats?

If we play vs. Pats the way we did vs. Bengals, we'll get smoked. This has to be our 'A' game.

I hope Addai (or Hart), Collie, Brackett and possibly Session are back by next week.

I also heard that Tamme got hurt yesterday. I REALLY hope it's not serious. We need him.