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We also dissuade passive aggressive behavior. This can be various things, but common examples include statements that are basically meant to imply someone is either stupid or otherwise incapable of holding a rational conversation. This can include (but is not limited to) laughing at someone's conclusions rather than offering an honest rebuttal, asking people what game they were watching, or another common problem is Poster X will say "that player isn't that bad" and then Poster Y will say something akin to "LOL you think that player is good". We're not going to tolerate those kinds of comments out of respect for the community at large and for the sake of trying to just have an honest conversation.

Now, does the above cover absolutely every single kind of distraction that is unwanted? Probably not, but you should by now have a good idea of the general types of things we will be discouraging. The above examples are meant to give you a good feel for / idea of what we're looking for. If something new or different than the above happens to come along and results in the same problem (that being, any other attitude or behavior that ultimately distracts from actually just discussing the topic at hand, or that is otherwise disrespectful to other posters), we can and we will take action to curb this as well, so please don't take this to mean that if you managed to technically avoid saying something exactly like one of the above examples that you are then somehow off the hook.

That all having been said, our goal is to do so in a generally kind and respectful way, and that doesn't mean the moment we see something we don't like that somebody is going to be suspended or banned, either. It just means that at the very least we will probably say something about it, quite possibly snipping out the distracting parts of the post in question while leaving alone the parts that are actually just discussing the topics, and in the event of a repeating or excessive problem, then we will start issuing infractions to try to further discourage further repeat problems, and if it just never seems to improve, then finally suspensions or bans will come into play. We would prefer it never went that far, and most of the time for most of our posters, it won't ever have to.

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There's always a small minority that like to push people's buttons and/or test their own boundaries with regards to the administrators, and in the case of someone acting like that, please be aware that this is not a court of law, but a private website run by people who are simply trying to do the right thing as they see it. If we feel that you are a special case that needs to be dealt with in an exceptional way because your behavior isn't explicitly mirroring one of our above examples of what we generally discourage, we can and we will take atypical action to prevent this from continuing if you are not cooperative with us.

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2019 Indianapolis Colts Regular Season Thread

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  • They need a QB. Jacoby is a decent backup in the league, but he doesn't read his 2nd & 3rd options well and is not that good at going downfield. You're not going to do much when 90% of your passes are 3, 4, 5 yard dump offs to a RB or TE. Smart move by Ballard on the 2 year deal. Year 1- get thru this season. Year 2- hold things down until the QB they draft this next year is ready to take over.

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    • Taking the timeout on that final offensive possession was terrible. As Aikman said, we should have just taken the penalty and punted. The timeout wasn’t worth it to run a 4th and 7th play. It’s not like it was 4th and short. We should have punted and pinned them deep since we still had 3 timeouts and the 2 minute.

      That game was lost because the offense just couldn’t make enough plays. Some questionable conservative play calling and also some big drops. The defense played OK for the most part. Yes, they gave up some big plays but Watson was making some great throws and Hopkins/Fuller made some incredible receptions. On most of those long receptions, you had to tip your hat to the playmakers.

      That silly Dolphins loss will likely haunt us for the remainder of the year.

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      • Hard to believe we're talking about conservative play calling AND going for it on 4th and 7 near midfield with around 3 mins left, the clock already stopped, and 3 timeouts in our pocket. And wasted one of those timeouts to do it... with the clock already stopped.

        Going for it there would've bothered me a lot more if I hadn't expected it and have become numb to it. I think the Colts do it way too much, but it's apparently in Reich's DNA and I guess (hope) it's a big picture thing for the team more than a simple, in the game, moment thing.
        But IMO, sometimes, you have to play the game you're playing and win that one game.

        4th and 7 was too much to be going for it in that situation... but everyone knew the Colts were going for it.
        Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.

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        "A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, that’s teamwork."

        -John Wooden

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        • 4th and 7 wasn't the problem...it was running the ball on 2nd and 10. If you throw the ball there and pick up 5 or so, then it's 3rd and short and not 3rd and long. You can still run out the clock, but you gotta pass the ball there. They were playing 2 deep all game and the short passes were available
          Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.

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          • I don't know much about this guy anyone actually watch Boise State football?

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            • Eric Ebron’s time as a Colt is likely finished. He’s going on IR for double ankle surgery.

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              • I kind of figured IR for Ebron would be the end of his time as a Colt.
                I'm starting to think this season might be about to go up... or down... in flames. Injuries are catching up quickly. I can't imagine morale is all that high right now. That Dolphins loss is starting to catch up.
                Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.

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                "A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, that’s teamwork."

                -John Wooden

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                • This certainly won't help the passing game.

                  With the injuries mounting and our general conservative offensive style, it's tough to see this being a playoff team. Reich and Brissett generally have a "play not to lose" style. Our lack of pass plays and Brisset's general timidness were the primary factors in losing that game. There were a couple of big drops (one by Hilton really stands out), but our coaching and Brissett's style of play seems to be all about not turning the ball over first and foremost. I respect the lack of turnovers, but Brissett only having 4 interceptions this season is actually a pretty concening stat, IMO. 4 interceptions with only about 1900 passing yards is a tell-tale sign of being very conservative. That will allow us to have a respectable record at the end of the year, all things considered, but it's tough to make the playoffs in this day and age when most teams are slinging it all over the field.

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                  • Originally posted by Sollozzo View Post
                    Reich and Brissett generally have a "play not to lose" style.
                    Except for the sometimes maddening... "We're gonna go for it on 4th down here" mindset. Even though the two things don't seem to go together, maybe they actually do? Maybe by throttling turnovers they think they can accept not making it on 4th down as long as the majority of the time it works?

                    Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.

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                    "A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, that’s teamwork."

                    -John Wooden

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                    • Here's where I'm at with this season:

                      1. Dammit, Luck.
                      2. Dammit, injuries.
                      3. Brissett is not the answer. Nice guy, tough dude, fairly careful with the ball, but the passing attack is obviously not what it was under Luck.
                      There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.

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                      • Originally posted by Kid Minneapolis View Post
                        Here's where I'm at with this season:

                        1. Dammit, Luck.
                        2. Dammit, injuries.
                        3. Brissett is not the answer. Nice guy, tough dude, fairly careful with the ball, but the passing attack is obviously not what it was under Luck.
                        Don't disagree with any of this, but even with Luck, don't think the passing attack would be looking anywhere near what expectations were. No Funches basically all season and TY now over several weeks. TEs have been underwhelming as a group for expectations. Cain was flat out given the boot. Steelers and Dolphins should have been wins regardless. We choked em. So, even if we miraculously rebound in our level of play, our fate is nearly sealed by those two costly defeats.
                        I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.

                        -Emiliano Zapata

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                        • The difference is that Luck would be taking more chances. Holder's article on the Athletic gives examples - there are multiple receivers running open where Brissett is unwilling to throw into coverage. He's either timid or hesitant to take that risk, which is holding back those chunk plays. Taking into account that we've got no healthy receivers, and you've got conservative playcalling.

                          Ebron isn't coming back next year. Draft priorities should include TE and WR
                          Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.

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                          • Originally posted by Kid Minneapolis View Post
                            Here's where I'm at with this season:

                            1. Dammit, Luck.
                            2. Dammit, injuries.
                            3. Brissett is not the answer. Nice guy, tough dude, fairly careful with the ball, but the passing attack is obviously not what it was under Luck.
                            Can we add a "Dammit Adam" ?? Probably #2 on the list ??

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                            • Originally posted by Suaveness View Post
                              The difference is that Luck would be taking more chances. Holder's article on the Athletic gives examples - there are multiple receivers running open where Brissett is unwilling to throw into coverage. He's either timid or hesitant to take that risk, which is holding back those chunk plays. Taking into account that we've got no healthy receivers, and you've got conservative playcalling.

                              Ebron isn't coming back next year. Draft priorities should include TE and WR
                              Brissett just doesn’t see the tight openings and is not a quick decision maker. It’s his fatal flaw.

                              I have to think we’re 8-3 or 9-2 with Luck here, despite the injuries. We’re not running it consecutive plays with Luck here.

                              When have you seen a team run as effectively as we do and not even open up the playbook for a play action? That shows little confidence in Brissett.

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                              • Originally posted by imawhat View Post

                                Brissett just doesn’t see the tight openings and is not a quick decision maker. It’s his fatal flaw.

                                I have to think we’re 8-3 or 9-2 with Luck here, despite the injuries. We’re not running it consecutive plays with Luck here.

                                When have you seen a team run as effectively as we do and not even open up the playbook for a play action? That shows little confidence in Brissett.
                                Exactly where I'm at!

                                IMO, this is why he has trouble against teams that are very physical on defense, and excel in man coverage. He WON'T take the risk and will decide to check down or takes off running. I understand that it's good to not turn the ball over, but a great defense will usually feast on this type of mentality.

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