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I'm expecting a pretty big jump, The only thing I can do is just keep working every day, like I've...

metal_militia — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:01:54 -0000

I'm expecting a pretty big jump, The only thing I can do is just keep working every day, like I've been doing, trying to get better.

Tony Ugoh talking about making the leap we expected of him last year.

Donald Brown: A New Dimension

metal_militia — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:53:16 -0000

I was reading this article on the Indy Star today about Donald Brown and found this stat interesting

The Colts have had a single run of more than 40 yards the past four seasons

Based off of this stat, we can determin what we all knew for quite some time after Edge sustained that knee injury: We have never been a home run running team.

However, Donald Brown can change all that

When I first looked up Donald Brown's performance at the combine, I thought he was in the same mold as Addai. An all around back, with good quickness and speed, who would rip off 5-10 yard gains consistantly. Although I felt (and still feel) it didn't spell the end for Addai, I thought this pick was simply made to push him. But when you examine Brown's college footage, you will notice that he hit the long run on numerous occasions.

By comparison, when you examin Addai's footage, you will notice that he only broke one run of over 40 yards at the beginning of the film. He is more of that post-injury Edge: a guy who will get you consistent decent yardage, but never a homerun

This tell's us that the reason why Brown was drafted is to bring an added dimension to this offense. For years, teams knew the Colts can hit the homerun one way and one way only; through the air. Even when we ran the ball well, hitting the long pass wasn't always easy. If anyone has the game tape of the Colts/Patriots back in the '07 season, please watch it. You will notice that although Addai ripped off consistant 10 yard runs, our receivers were well covered when we tried to attack down the field on playaction passes. Granted, Manning did have to work with Aaron Moorehead and Devin Aromashodu (could have been Thorpe, I dont remember), but an effective running game should have given Wayne and Clark room to roam. In the end it didn't, because teams know passing is our only home run threat.

But what if we did have a back capable of taking it the distance? can you imagine not only having a consistant ground game that gets around 4 yards a run and a game breaker who can take it the distance? It would force teams to start commiting 8 man boxes and think twice about making the passing game their primary purpose. This might even open up the playbook a bit more. Maybe add some bootlegs or utilize the I-formation a bit more allowing us to audible into a two TE set since the H-back will shift from FB to TE.

I believe Brown can allow us to do these things. If he is the homerun threat this offense has been missing, the posibilities are endless

OT: NBA Playoffs

metal_militia — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:15:47 -0000

anyone watching the playoffs, particularly the Bulls/Celtics series right now? This is absolutely crazy man. This is what, the third or fourth Double overtime in this series? Its absolutely thrilling. I hope the Bulls beat the Celtics tonight to push the series to game seven. One because this makes for great TV drama and two because I hate everything boston. If you dont know what channel its on, you can find it right now on TNT

Cassel signs six year deal with Chiefs

metal_militia — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:16:40 -0000

Cassel signs six year deal with Chiefs

We may have a developement here.

Polian talks NFL Draft on Kravitz and Eddy

metal_militia — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:48:02 -0000

Polian talks NFL Draft on Kravitz and Eddy

Via 18to88.

Finally got your selection in for the Stampede Blue Mock Draft

metal_militia — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:14:08 -0000

I selected Peria Jerry for you guys today. Here is my reasoning behind the selection:

Since their inception into the NFL in the late 1970’s, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the laughing stock of the entire league. It was not until the 1995 NFL Draft, where they selected a defensive tackle (Warren Sapp), who later became the linchpin of one of the greatest defenses of all time. This helped the Buccaneers move themselves up the ranks to an elite status. This year the Bucs will try to do the same thing by going back to the roots that made them successful by drafting Peria Jerry. Though he may not have the Ideal size for a Jim Bates DT, he has all the tools an elite DT is required to have in the NFL. His ability to quickly penetrate into the backfield will not only help bolster the Bucs poor run D from last year, but also provide a pass rush complement to the up and coming Gaines Adams.

To here reaction on what Colts Fans think of the pick click here. Hope you like my reasoning and my selection.

Numerous attempts to contact Jay Cutler in the last 10 days, both by Head Coach Josh McDaniels and...

metal_militia — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:09:46 -0000

Numerous attempts to contact Jay Cutler in the last 10 days, both by Head Coach Josh McDaniels and myself, have been unsuccessful. A conversation with his agent earlier today clearly communicated and confirmed to us that Jay no longer has any desire to play for the Denver Broncos. We will begin discussions with other teams in an effort to accommodate his request to be traded

Pat Bowlen stating that Cutler will get his wish

Numerous attempts to contact Jay Cutler in the last 10 days, both by Head Coach Josh McDaniels and...

metal_militia — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:05:11 -0000

Numerous attempts to contact Jay Cutler in the last 10 days, both by Head Coach Josh McDaniels and myself, have been unsuccessful. A conversation with his agent earlier today clearly communicated and confirmed to us that Jay no longer has any desire to play for the Denver Broncos. We will begin discussions with other teams in an effort to accommodate his request to be traded

Pat Bowlin stating that Cutler will get his wish

Community Mock Draft Help

metal_militia — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:34:37 -0000

Greetings Buc fans! im metal_militia, a Colts fan who you can often find posting over at Stampede Blue. As you can tell by the title we are having a community mock draft over there and I am selecting for your team. I noticed that JScott, the head blogger of this fine site, has a draft board already set up. Im sure not all of you agree with it so I am asking for your help as to who you guys are interested in so I can make the best pick for your team. So tell me a couple of positions of need and players you feel can help fill the void at those positions of need.

Colin Farrell

metal_militia — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:38:16 -0000

Do any of you guys remember Colin "not the crappy actor" Farrell (to quote BBS) during the preseason? How do you guys feel about taking another shot at him? he is still a free agent, pleyed great during the preseason, and has everything we are looking for in a DT. Personally I feel we made a mistake cutting him this season. If he is still in shape and still wants to play football, I say we go after him again. Any thoughts?