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 = Doesnโt matter if we have โsolidโ CBโs
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
Ballard, we need much more talent and have salary cap space:
โWe like our guysโ
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 โstudโ CB and gonna be able to play good defense right?
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
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)
(4/4) #Colts๐งต
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?
(1/4) #Colts ๐งต
Decided Iโm 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
(3/4) #Colts ๐งต
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 McVayโs leadership
(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!
(1/6) Todayโs 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 OTโs
- Backup Corners
Against a Top Team in NFC
AND including these reasons going into 26/27โฆ. ๐งต
(5/6) Everything coming down to 26/27 Season:
All of Ballardโs key draft picks, extensions come to close after 26/27
Steichenโs 2nd season with Jones or last chance with Richardson
2nd season under Lou with defensive pieces healthy going into season
This leads to โฆโฆ
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 LBโs in coverage
Steichen should have challenged the spot first, then takes the ball out of Taylorโs hands who has been on fire!
Coaching Malpractice for Colts
Thank God for Bynum for saving Steichen โฆโฆ.
Earlier this year, I was excited about where #Colts weโre going, now very concerned:
- Jones Injury
- Gardner Injury
- Major Flaws @ LB Pass Coverage
- Canโt get sacks
- No 1st Rds for 2 yrs
- Steichen coaching scared
We may be in a 2 year mediocre season era then rebuild โฆ.