Andre wasn't disrespected and no one that matters feels like he was. They told them what his role on the team was going to be if he stuck around and he chose to leave. They treated him like an adult and were upfront about their intentions.....that's showing respect.
Some of y'all embody everything that's wrong/annoying with fans. I understand the the term "fan" is short for fanatic, but it seems like there are posters here who aren't even a fan of the team. It is currently March, and there's already people falling off the wagon and being pessimistic. Regarding the coaching staff, B.O'B needs at least 2 more years for me to judge his abilities (as if my opinion mattered anyway). This team was a couple of heartbreakers away 11-5, maybe even 12-4. Regarding the QB situation, elite QB's are rare. They are extremely rare, that's why they are considered elite. I'm willing to see what we have in Mallett, but I'm not expecting him to be the next *insert elite qb here*. I know it sucks knowing that the Colts have had an elite QB for almost 20 years, yet they still only have 1 championship to show for it. QB is the most important position in team sports, but it doesn't guarantee rings. TL;DR version: It's going to be a longggg off season, per usual.
Bobbythegreat I hope I'm being too pessimistic because if I'm still overly optimistic we may F around and be 6-10.
Huh? Like who? Coaches - Gary Kubiak (incomplete) Dom Capers (never got a HC job again) Jack Pardee (never got a HC job again) Jerry Glanville (flopped with the Falcons). Players - Connor Barwin Owen Daniels Dunta Robinson Warren Moon (was a mistake to let him go... but he didn't necessarily "learn from those mistakes.") Earl Campbell?? Really not sure where you're going with this argument...
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> announce the signings of Kareem Jackson, Ryan Mallett, Derek Newton and Jeff Tarpinian.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/575372358728294400">March 10, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
11 wins with a mediocre QB? I think it can be done if the schedule turns out as wimpy as advertised. Perhaps even if not. 2005: 10 teams with 11 or more wins Jaguars (12-4, Garrard/Leftwich, mid 80s QB rating) Giants (11-5, Eli Manning, mid 70s) Buccaneers (11-5, Chris Simms/Griese, low 80s) 2006: 5 teams with 11 or more wins Ravens (13-3, McNair, low 80s) Bears (13-3, Grossman, low 70s) 2007: 6 teams with 11 or more wins Chargers (11-5, Rivers, low 80s) 2008: 9 teams with 11 or more wins Steelers (12-4, Rofleberger, low 80s) Ravens (11-5, Flacco, low 80s) Titans (13-3, Collins, low 80s) Giants (12-4, E Manning, mid 80s) Panthers (12-4, Jake Delhomme, mid 80s) Falcons (11-5, Matt Ryan, mid 80s) 2009: 7 teams with 11 or more wins None apply 2010: 7 teams with 11 or more wins Jets (11-5, Sanchize, mid 70s) Bears (11-5, Culter, mid 80s) 2011: 6 teams with 11 or more wins Ravens (12-4, Flacco, low 80s) 2012: 8 teams with 11 or more wins Colts (11-5, Luck, mid 70s) 2013: 9 teams with 11 or more wins***** Bengals (11-5, Dalton, high 80s) Colts (11-5, Luck, high 80s) Chiefs (11-5, A Smith, high 80s) Panthers (11-5, Newton, high 80s) 2014: 9 teams with 11 or more wins Lions (11-5, Stafford, mid 80s) Cardinals (11-5, Palmer/Stanton, mid 80s average) ***** - I called this year out because around this year the "average" QB in the NFL now clocked in at a QB rating of about 90-95. Whereas when I started the research (2005), the "average" QB was around 80-85. So yeah, interesting stuff. In the last 10 years, of the 11+ win teams, 22 teams out of 76 of them have managed to do it with mediocre/average QB play. About 30%. Not unheard of, but not great odds, either. It also seems to be trending towards "you need an above average QB".
Didn't Wilfork go to the U with Andre Johnson and Frank Gore... hope you Colts don't hate on Houston and sign Wilfork too.
We are at $13MM before the Hoyer/Fitz situation gets figured out, so most likely will be around $11.5MM. That is before draft pool, so more like $7MM in space.
If Houston signs Wilfork that would take Houston's defense to a whole new level. Don't know if Clowney will play or not but that would be pretty awesome for Houston to have Watt and Wilfork.
Much like Andre Johnson isn't the Andre Johnson of the past, Vince Wilfork isn't the Vince Wilfork of the past either. He's still a fat guy that should stop the run up the middle, but he's not the beast he once was.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> have called around, open to shopping many of their players, source say. One notable player included: TE Jimmy Graham. For real.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/575379141899501568">March 10, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
While true, he's better than Ryan Pickett and Ryan Pickett was a difference maker for this team because of how much better he was than the garbage we had.
If Jimmy Grahm is truly available then we will be in pursuit. That is the type of player that would be a perfect fit in this offense. Have the room if we cut Joseph.
