Posts tagged Roster Prediction
What can be Expected from Colts Rookie Wide Receiver Blair White?
Sep 26th
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Blair White during the final preseason game vs. the Bengals | Al Macht | Colts.com
With the news breaking yesterday that Blair White was signed from the practice squad to fill the void left by injuries to Anthony Gonzalez and Pierre Garçon, many preseason roster predictions were justified. Now, as the Broncos game looms, many are wondering, “What can we expect from Blair White?”
Colts’ backup quarterback Curtis Painter only targeted White in the final game of the preseason after Taj Smith was sidelined with the injury which cost Smith a shot at the regular season roster — and that was essentially against scrubs. It is therefore perfectly acceptable to give your head a scratch and wonder what kind of impact and what type of play can be reasonably expected from White this Sunday against the Denver Broncos. While it is always nearly impossible to predict what may or may not happen in a game, we can compare the two receivers, and make some basic deductions. More >
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In-Depth Final Preseason Roster Prediction: Special Teams
Sep 3rd
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The Indianapolis Colts used the final preseason game to allow future backups on the regular season roster, and future practice squad players, to identify themselves through their performances. Each of the new, young players stepped onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday night with all of the training and development the Colts coaching staff could impart over the course of three long summer months.
It is reasonable to believe that there were players who had previously been unable to showcase their abilities, and who had yet to have their “lights come on,” who had their chances to show the Colts and the rest of the NFL that they deserve a professional football career. Some tough decisions will have to be made, and in honor of the players who are on the wrong side of those decisions, this final roster prediction will provide an explanation behind the final depth chart at each position.
Brent Smith | Reuters
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In-Depth Final Preseason Roster Prediction: Defense
Sep 3rd
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The Indianapolis Colts used the final preseason game to allow future backups on the regular season roster, and future practice squad players, to identify themselves through their performances. Each of the new, young players stepped onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday night with all of the training and development the Colts coaching staff could impart over the course of three long summer months.
It is reasonable to believe that there were players who had previously been unable to showcase their abilities, and who had yet to have their “lights come on,” who had their chances to show the Colts and the rest of the NFL that they deserve a professional football career. Some tough decisions will have to be made, and in honor of the players who are on the wrong side of those decisions, this final roster prediction will provide an explanation behind the final depth chart at each position.
Mike Roemer | AP Photo
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In-Depth Final Preseason Roster Prediction: Offense
Sep 3rd
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The Indianapolis Colts used the final preseason game to allow future backups on the regular season roster, and future practice squad players, to identify themselves through their performances. Each of the new, young players stepped onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday night with all of the training and development the Colts coaching staff could impart over the course of three long summer months.
It is reasonable to believe that there were players who had previously been unable to showcase their abilities, and who had yet to have their “lights come on,” who had their chances to show the Colts and the rest of the NFL that they deserve a professional football career. Some tough decisions will have to be made, and in honor of the players who are on the wrong side of those decisions, this final roster prediction will provide an explanation behind the final depth chart at each position.
John Sommer II | AP Photo
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Colts Roster Prediction Ver. 1
Aug 29th
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With the first wave of roster cuts on the horizon and with three preseason games in the books, there is enough information to give a rough estimation on what the final roster will look like. This is the first of two roster predictions that will be posted until the final whistle blows in the preseason against the Bengals.
QB: Peyton Manning, Curtis Painter
Peyton Manning is obviously the incumbent starter at quarterback. Though there is some speculation that second year man Tom Brandstater might challenge Painter for the backup quarterback position, I believe Painter is firmly entrenched. The Colts prefer players that have experience in the system and have shown a lot of patience with quarterbacks they have drafted (see Jim Sorgi). Even if Brandstater was brought in to compete for Painter’s job, he has not shown anything that would lead fans to believe he is better than Painter.
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Colts Post Preseason Week 3 Roster Prediction
Aug 28th
After attending much of training camp and closely watching three preseason games, it is getting to the point where one should be able to formulate a realistic roster prediction.
Using the final roster from last season as a guideline, along with the Colts history handling draft picks and summer injuries, here is my guess at the 2010 roster.
Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions.
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Colts Post Preseason Week 1 Roster Prediction
Aug 16th
It is way too early in the preseason to get a good gauge on where the Colts regular season roster will end up. Still, after watching much of training camp and the first pre-season game, some players stick out as leading competitions for roster spots at each position.
Using the final roster from last season as a guideline, along with the Colts history handling draft picks and summer injuries, the following roster contains 55 players. Two of the players will not count against the 53 player roster limit as they enter the season on the “reserve physically unable to perform list.” Players on this list can start practicing at the conclusion of week six games, and will need to either be activated to the roster or placed on injured reserve by week 10 of the regular season.
Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions.
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Early Roster Prediction From Eric Hartz, Colt Power
Jun 3rd
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I think Hartz writes a solid article here breaking down an early look at a potential 2010 roster. I have some different thoughts at some of the positions and will put together my early version of the roster sometime later this week. Until then, this is really good reading and Hartz stays abreast with the team closer than most in the Colts “blog world.” I hope you will take a look.
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