Dan Collins

Husband, Father, Coach, Teacher. Simple man, enjoying life with a smile enthusiast, Go #Colts 🏈, #OSU 🏈, #Indians ⚾️, #Hoosiers 🏀

[Dan Collins @DanCollins_Shep]

Remember when there was concern over lack of talent at LB this offseason?

Remember when there was concern over DL depth this offseason?

Bad DL Depth & LB Talent = Bad Run DEF

Bad DL Depth & Lack of Pass Rush Consistently = Doesn’t matter if we have “solid” CB’s

[Dan Collins @DanCollins_Shep]

I knew Week 1 would be tough vs Ravens, but we look like the Freshmen C-Team vs Varsity

No Energy
No Plan
No Effort

Ballard Gotta Go
Steichen Gotta Go
Lou Gotta Go

Carlie please hit the reset button

The fans deserve better

#Colts

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Ballard, we need much more talent and have salary cap space:
“We like our guys”

Drafting a LB in 2nd means he will start right?

Steichen, first game, gotta have some energy and gameplan against blitz right?

Lou, got two “stud” CB and gonna be able to play good defense right?

[Dan Collins @DanCollins_Shep]

Came to my official comp for Mendoza:

Alex Smith

- Game Manager type with some athleticism
- Capable QB that can make the throws and shows good touch, known for accuracy and good decision making (low turnovers)
- Both going to be drafted #1 overall due to weak QB draft classes

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Should Be Gone:
- Moore
- Franklin (year too late)

Can understand based on production:
- Pittman Jr

If able to garner FA cheaper with similar production:
- Stewart

Worthy of Keeping:
- Taylor (Was MVP Candidate to Start)
- Nelson (Still a beast)

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(4/4) #Colts🧵

Option #4) Thomas Brown - Pats Pass Game Coordinator/TE Coach

Drake Maye has improved this year and under Vrabel who I like

Option #5) Marcus Freeman - ND HC

Is he ready for NFL jump and thought process?

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(1/4) #Colts 🧵

Decided I’m mentally preparing for a repeat of this #Colts team for next year. Ballard & Steichen stay, QB Jones, we run it back

After 26-27 season, short list of coaches (year too early this year?) , likely be ready for 2027 hiring cycle when we may be involved

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(3/4) #Colts 🧵

Option #2) Adam Stenovich - Packers OC

Part of Shanahan/LaFleur OFF Scheme Tree, OL and run game focused.

Option #3) Chris Shula - DC for Rams

DEF does more with less, been under McVay’s leadership

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(6/6) Offseason after 26/27 where you sign some of core group back or younger pieces to continue to build contender

OR

Rebuild from top down with New GM/Coach combo and let those players walk for future comp picks and start over roster from scratch

Buckle Up #Colts fans!

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(1/6) Today’s Game is why Steichen/Ballard will get Make or Break Season Next Year for #Colts:

Battled today with
- 44 yr old QB with a week of practice & no arm
- 2 Backup OT’s
- Backup Corners

Against a Top Team in NFC

AND including these reasons going into 26/27…. 🧵

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(5/6) Everything coming down to 26/27 Season:

All of Ballard’s key draft picks, extensions come to close after 26/27

Steichen’s 2nd season with Jones or last chance with Richardson

2nd season under Lou with defensive pieces healthy going into season

This leads to ……

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Hard to fathom that we gave up 2 1st Rd picks for a CB when the biggest liability in the offseason and during the season has been LB by far

Other Teams drool to play our LB’s in coverage

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Alec Pierce, please pay that man!

Gotta cut Badgley, get a K that actually looks like he knows how to kick a football

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Steichen should have challenged the spot first, then takes the ball out of Taylor’s hands who has been on fire!

Coaching Malpractice for Colts

Thank God for Bynum for saving Steichen …….

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Earlier this year, I was excited about where #Colts we’re going, now very concerned:

- Jones Injury
- Gardner Injury
- Major Flaws @ LB Pass Coverage
- Can’t get sacks
- No 1st Rds for 2 yrs
- Steichen coaching scared

We may be in a 2 year mediocre season era then rebuild ….

[Dan Collins @DanCollins_Shep]

Can’t watch this game and not trade for Hendrickson if you are serious about contending

No pass rush today from #Colts DL