2009 Regular Season - Week 17 Colts at Bills (Sunday 1pm ET) - Page 4

Geo · 09-28-2009, 03:02 PM

Eric Foster is noticeably playing well, plus you get this:

foster!.jpg

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"We took the fight to 'em, baby!" screamed defensive tackle Eric Foster as he shook owner Jim Irsay's hand and then entered a jubilant locker room.

Love this guy.

Philliez01 · 09-28-2009, 07:12 PM

A few more bits I noticed.

-Manning seems to be more "trusting" in both Garcon and to a lesser extent, Austin Collie. Still you can see that it's not a crisp connection yet but Garcon can be a very good player in this league and Collie is going to be dependable. Maybe not a superstar like Wayne/Dallas Clark or a player with vast potential like Garcon but someone who will get a big first down and a good block.

-Donald Brown. The Explosion. He runs with such...tenacity. I feel like he gets faster when he hits someone. It's so cool to watch and realize that he is on the Blue Team.

-Loving the pass-rush and the team did look good as a unit. I'm worried about Adam V but I trust him still. He isn't in Brad Lidge territory yet.

Geo · 09-28-2009, 10:25 PM

I thought Keyunta Dawson looked as good as I've seen him this year too. Hopefully he plays well, especially if Freeney misses some time.

Geo · 09-29-2009, 10:34 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4514956

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Source: Freeney likely out two games

Updated: September 29, 2009, 10:35 AM ET
By Adam Schefter
ESPN

Doctors are expecting Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney to miss two to three weeks with a strained quadriceps, a league source said Tuesday morning.

It should be pointed out that in the past, Freeney has been a notoriously quick healer. But if doctors are correct, Freeney would miss the Colts next two games against Seattle and at Tennessee before Indianapolis hits its bye week on Oct. 18. Under that schedule, Freeney could return for the Colts' game Oct. 25 at St. Louis.

Freeney was apparently injured Sunday night, when Cardinals offensive tackle Levi Brown pulled the Indianapolis defensive end's face mask and Freeney heard a pop in his quad. He underwent an MRI exam on Monday and the Colts received the results Monday night.

Hopefully Schefter is right with this info. Obviously it sucks losing Freeney for a few weeks, most especially the game at Tennessee, but more important is that he could recover and return reasonably soon.

killxswitch · 09-29-2009, 12:09 PM

We don't need him vs. Seattle or vs. Tennessee, or even vs. St. Louis. He'll have 3 and possibly 4 weeks of rest to make sure his leg is good to go. I"m disappointed for him, as he was on his way to a career high in sacks, but we really need him for the later part of the season and the post-season.

I didn't think Keiaho was that bad. He was better than Senn.

Geo · 09-29-2009, 02:41 PM

I've had this Seattle game "circled" as the game Bob Sanders would return to the field (by).

RagingColt · 09-29-2009, 10:36 PM

Charlie Johnson. We haven't mentioned his name much at all so far this year. That's a good thing. He's done pretty good so far in pass protection. He still seems a bit loss when in the open field blocking on screens but I guess you don't expect a 6th rounder to be an all world LT.

killxswitch · 09-30-2009, 07:16 AM

Johnson was pretty bad in open field blocking. Both Addai and Brown paid for that on plays that could've been better had Ugoh been in the game. That said, he has done a good job in most other aspects and has proven he deserves the starting job. I still think Ugoh has more talent, but he's just too much of a headcase to use it I guess. What a waste.

RagingColt · 09-30-2009, 08:43 PM

Santi was apparently resigned today.

Via Yahoo/AP

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

Phil B. from the Star also has the same info.

http://blogs.indystar.com/philb/

killxswitch · 10-01-2009, 07:38 AM

Not "re-signed" so much as signed to the practice squad.

Seamus2602 · 10-01-2009, 09:13 AM

It isn't a surprise. The team like what they see from Santi. His play isn't what stops him playing. Like Mike Hart if he can regain his health then he will contribute.

chad72 · 10-01-2009, 10:57 AM

If Hasselback were playing, we will miss Freeney and Brackett badly and John Carlson would go off on us.:)

I still expect Buffalo Bills style football played by the Seahawks, good special teams, dink and dunk to RBs to move the chains and playing chew-the-clock style of football.

Geo · 10-01-2009, 11:59 AM

Yeah, they probably will try to run the ball a lot. I don't think it will work out for them, but then zone blocking has given the Colts defense a little grief in the last few years (04ish Broncos, Texans the last two years).

I heard the Seahawks will be playing their third-string left tackle. Good news for whoever plays at RDE this week, likely Raheem Brock. But I think we'll see all four guys - Mathis, Brock, Eric Foster, and Keyunta Dawson - get snaps and do well. They'll do a very good job.

Offensively, I think the Colts are going to give the Hawks some major grief. It will be interesting to see how the Colts line-up.

If they go 2-TE with both TEs lined up inline, as they have been doing a lot so far this season, they could leave a linebacker and/or a safety trying to cover Dallas Clark. Emphasis on trying.

But if the Colts give a three-wide look, that could force Seattle to play in a nickel defense. Even assuming Josh Wilson does play this game, first off he won't be 100 percent after suffering a high ankle sprain a week and a half ago, but also the corners behind him are Travis Fisher and Kelly Jennings. The Colts' receiving threats can beat those guys (I think Garcon has another good game). Plus a nickel defense leaves them to be gashed further by the Colts' running game.

Seamus2602 · 10-02-2009, 09:07 AM

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2009 Regular Season - Week 4: Seattle

Indianapolis Colts

QB: Peyton Manning
RB: Joseph Addai
H-B: Gijon Robinson
TE: Dallas Clark
LWR: Reggie Wayne
RWR: Pierre Garçon
LT: Charlie Johnson
LG: Ryan Lilja
C: Jeff Saturday
RG: Mike Pollak
RT: Ryan Diem

LE: Robert Mathis
UT: Ed Johnson
NT: Antonio Johnson
RE: Raheem Brock
WLB: Clint Session
MLB: Freddie Keiaho
SLB: Tyjuan Hagler
LCB: Tim Jennings
RCB: Jerraud Powers
FS: Antoine Bethea
SS: Melvin Bullitt

PK: Adam Vinatieri
P: Pat McAfee
H: Pat McAfee
LS: Justin Snow
KR: TJ Rushing
PR: TJ Rushing

Current Injuries:

Chad Simpson - RB: Questionable
Anthony Gonzalez - WR: Questionable
Keyunta Dawson - DE: Questionable
Dwight Freeney - DE: Questionable
Gary Brackett - LB: Questionable
Kelvin Hayden - CB: Questionable
Bob Sanders - S: Questionable

Seattle Seahawks

QB: Seneca Wallace
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Owen Schmitt
TE: John Carlson
LWR: Nate Burleson
RWR: TJ Houshmandzadeh
LT: Brandon Frye
LG: Mansfield Wrotto
C: Steve Vallos
RG: Max Unger
RT: Ray Willis

LE: Corey Redding
UT: Brandon Mebane
NT: Colin Cole
RE: Patrick Kerney
WLB: Will Herring
MLB: David Hawthorne
SLB: Aaron Curry
LCB: Kelly Jennings
RCB: Ken Lucas
FS: Jordan Babineaux
SS: Deon Grant

PK: Olindo Mare
P: Jon Ryan
H: Jon Ryan
LS: Kevin Houser
KR: Deon Butler
PR: Nate Burleson

Current Injuries:

Matt Hasselbeck - QB: Questionable
Justin Griffit - FB: Questionable
Sean Locklear - OT: Out
Walter Jones - OT: Questionable
Brandon Frye - OT: Probable
Rob Sims - OG: Questionable
Leroy Hill - LB: Out
Lofa Tatupu - LB: Questionable
Josh Wilson - CB: Questionable
Ken Lucas - CB: Questionable
Jordan Babineaux - S: Probable

Matchup

Both teams are carrying some pretty heavy injury lists and this game will show who has the better 53 rather than who has the better starters.

Pass Offense:

There was a lot of doom and gloom from the pundits when the team cut Marvin Harrison in the Offseason and even more doom and gloom after Anthony Gonzalez got hurt. All it has done though is given the likes of Pierre Garçon and Austin Collie the chance to step up. And they have. Collie is quickly developing a good repore with Manning while Garçon has been on fire the last two games. The Passing Offense will cause the Seahawks some problems. The Seahawks secondary is in a bit of a shambles. It isn't that brilliant when fully healthy and three starters aren't currently healthy. With Garçon stepping up and giving Manning a good target on the Right, and defenses struggling to put two men on both Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark, as well as the other underneath players playing well, the Seahawks will not be able to commit more than a 4 man rush on most plays. And for all our concerns about them in the run up to the season the line has looked pretty good on passing plays. Peyton Manning has put up 3 300 yard games this season and I fully expect him to make it 4 from 4 while adding a few more Touchdowns to his stat sheet.

Run Offense:

The Seahawks Run Defense hasn't been the most impressive this year. And they are having real trouble defending runs up the gut. The Colts have struggled to run outside Right Tackle this year and need to focus on running the ball through the middle. I don't really expect there to be significant improvment in the Running game but I do see a few big plays in this game, especially from Donald Brown.

Pass Defense:

The Seahawks are limping out of the traps on passing downs. The key thing for the Colts is to force them into obvious passing downs. The Seahawks starting Left Tackle will probably be their backup Right Tackle. Whoever plays at Right End (probably Raheem Brock) could be in for a productive day. The team need to cover TJ and John Carlson well as Seneca Wallace will look to get rid of the ball quickly. TJ isn't a deep threat and it means that Melvin Bullitt could be brought in to team with Hagler and double cover Carlson for the entire game. The key thing is just stick to the basics. Rush the passer, don't make mistakes and force Seneca Wallace to try and do something with the ball.

Run Defense:

The Seahawks have struggled to run the ball through the middle and towards Left Tackle so far this season. All exchange has been towards their Right Tackle and with Raheem Brock playing on the Right handside it will put pressure on Robert Mathis to perform on run downs. Mathis needs to have a big game. The team need to stop the Seahawks run game and force them to pass ball.

Special Teams:

The Special Teams have improved slightly compared to last year. Overall we have had a better field position average than we have given up but it isn't by a significant margin. The Coverage team need to step it up and really secure us a good defensive field position and force teams to have to pass the ball.

Prediction: Seahawks - 14 vs Colts - 24

Geo · 10-04-2009, 11:24 AM

Per Rotoworld:

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Colts declared S Bob Sanders, WR Anthony Gonzalez, CB Kelvin Hayden, LB Gary Brackett, OT Tony Ugoh and DT Fili Moala inactive for Week 4 against the Seahawks.

Seahawks declared QB Matt Hasselbeck, OL Walter Jones, TE Cameron Morrah, DL Michael Bennett, LB Leroy Hill, DL Red Bryant, OL Sean Locklear and DB Josh Wilson inactive for Week 4 against the Colts.

Wilson inactive is even better for the Colts. Freeney is active, but does he actually play?

Geo · 10-04-2009, 12:06 PM

Colts defense is looking nasty so far.

3rd and 7, Freeney comes into the game! He almost makes a sack too despite being double-teamed, but just missed Wallace who completed a first down pass to the slot receiver.

3rd and 8 this time, after two more great stops by the defense. Incomplete! Awesome spin by Freeney, he looks 100 percent healthy!

Geo · 10-04-2009, 12:09 PM

Btw, big news for the roster:

Mike Hart is back on the roster. The team released Chad Simpson.

Geo · 10-04-2009, 12:13 PM

Pierre Garcon just made a great catch between the corner and the safety.

Colts offense is looking really good so far, especially Addai.

Geo · 10-04-2009, 12:17 PM

Donald Brown scores his first TD in Indy! Tough running in the red zone by him for three straight plays.

The cool thing is that on the 3rd and goal play, the team lined up in a tight I-formation, but then all at once two receivers moved out to the left and the backs (Peyton, Foster, and Brown) moved to a split back shotgun formation. And Peyton gave the ball to Brown soon as it was hiked.

Philliez01 · 10-04-2009, 12:53 PM

Manning doing a good job spreading the ball a bit. No receptions for Reggie or Clark yet but Garcon, Collie and the RBs are getting the rock today.

Geo · 10-04-2009, 12:57 PM

Seattle defensive line has given the Colts some grief the last two drives, but Peyton still engineered a TD drive just now. That long pass to Garcon, he didn't even get to set his feet but threw it great. Addai looking really good today.

Luckily the Donald Brown fumble bounced out of bounds.

Geo · 10-04-2009, 01:04 PM

Tim Jennings is getting beat all game so far.

Geo · 10-04-2009, 01:13 PM

Ugh, Tim Jennings is so awful. He just took a bad angle on the run. Luckily Seattle was holding on the play and was flagged for it.

Btw Seattle has stopped throwing it anywhere else, just his way. Which is pretty smart.

Geo · 10-04-2009, 01:22 PM

This two-minute offense (they got the ball with with around 1:22 left) is an absolute joy to watch. Incredible.

Donald Brown is playing in this two-minute offense btw.

Seattle is having fits trying to deal with the Colts, they've committed a number of penalties thus far (and guilty of all them, despite Mora's pathetic whining about them).

Peyton just delivered a great ball out of the pocket to Garcon, great diving catch by Pierre. They're reviewing it, but it's complete.

Geo · 10-04-2009, 01:29 PM

Wow what a TD pass!

9 seconds left, no timeouts left and 21 yds from the end zone, Peyton delivers an awesome pass to Collie over the shoulder in the end zone. Great catch by Collie, his first career TD catch.

3 seconds left in the game.

Incredible.