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[bamainatlanta]

If you are ready to compete now then a vet QB is the way to go. But my whole point is Colts arent really ready to compete now.

It would be desperate for the Coltd to overpay. My point is use Irsay's potential desparation against. I dont want to trade our pick for the right price. I want to trade it for an exorbitant price with the right price being the fall back if no one is desparate enough to pull the trigger.

Word is that Ballard definitely doesn’t want to overpay but Irsay is done listening to him regarding QB’s. Ballard has goatfucked the position since Luck left. You can’t simply keep trying to put a band-aid on the position. Ballard is losing ability to make decisions in that organization, wonder why he’s even kept around. Spent big money on 3 non-premium positions in RT. OG, and WLB. I think Irsay is desperate enough to give up the farm, Saturday was brought in to tank.

 

[bamainatlanta]

We need GREAT players. Not a lot of players.

Honestly, Poles should keep signing UDFA’s and marginal 1 year vets. Seems to be working

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Honestly, Poles should keep signing UDFA’s and marginal 1 year vets. Seems to be working

#marvinharrisonjr2024

 

[remydat]

Did Ballard get fired?
Totally out of character for him, and I give it a one in a million chance.
But hey, you got your chance.

Try to follow along. Irsay is calling the shots now as he is fed up.

“I think it’s dangerous when owners try and impose their will,” he once cautioned. But over the coming weeks, as the season continued to crumble, Irsay told himself something else.

“To hell with that.”

After a Week 6 road loss to the Titans — the team Irsay hates to lose to more than any other — the owner stepped in, pushing Reich to change quarterbacks late that night. A day later, the coach reluctantly announced the decision to bench Ryan for Sam Ehlinger. Ryan’s shoulder separation was real, but not serious, and the Colts went out of their way to stress the move wasn’t injury-related. Reich couldn’t flat-out reveal that Irsay made the call — given the choice, the coach would’ve gone with Nick Foles before Ehlinger — but as he tiptoed around that reality, Reich offered a lens into what their discussions had been like the night before.

“He’s a one-man crew,” the coach said of Irsay’s influence.

Where did Ballard stand on all of this? His hands were dirty, no doubt. This was the team he put together, and it had crumbled from preseason AFC South favorites into one of the worst in the league.

Did his voice still matter? Irsay had gone above him on three consecutive franchise-altering decisions: moving Wentz, benching Ryan and hiring Saturday. Did the owner still trust him? As one former team employee wondered, “At what point does Ballard just quit?”

Irsay wants a quarterback with the team’s top pick, but he knows how dangerous that thinking can be. “You can’t force it at that position,” he’s admitted. Irsay’s tired of the veteran QB carousel, scarred by the misses on Wentz and Ryan and the damage it’s done. One thing is obvious: the Colts can’t keep sitting on the sidelines when it comes to drafting a young passer. Ballard is going to have to take his shot at some point.

 

[remydat]

Word is that Ballard definitely doesn’t want to overpay but Irsay is done listening to him regarding QB’s. Ballard has goatfucked the position since Luck left. You can’t simply keep trying to put a band-aid on the position. Ballard is losing ability to make decisions in that organization, wonder why he’s even kept around. Spent big money on 3 non-premium positions in RT. OG, and WLB. I think Irsay is desperate enough to give up the farm, Saturday was brought in to tank.

Yeah I posted some of the Athletic article. Irsay sounds done listening to Ballard. Irsay made the call on dumping Wentz, benching Ryan for Sam, and hiring Saturday. Ballard is not call the shots on the big decisions anymore.

If I am Poles I try and take advantage of that desperation.

 

[bamainatlanta]

Yeah I posted some of the Athletic article. Irsay sounds done listening to Ballard. Irsay made the call on dumping Wentz, benching Ryan for Sam, and hiring Saturday. Ballard is not call the shots on the big decisions anymore.

He’s just a hood ornament at this point. Irsay wants his next Luck or Manning.

 

[nc0gnet0]

Try to follow along. Irsay is calling the shots now as he is fed up.

“I think it’s dangerous when owners try and impose their will,” he once cautioned. But over the coming weeks, as the season continued to crumble, Irsay told himself something else.

“To hell with that.”

After a Week 6 road loss to the Titans — the team Irsay hates to lose to more than any other — the owner stepped in, pushing Reich to change quarterbacks late that night. A day later, the coach reluctantly announced the decision to bench Ryan for Sam Ehlinger. Ryan’s shoulder separation was real, but not serious, and the Colts went out of their way to stress the move wasn’t injury-related. Reich couldn’t flat-out reveal that Irsay made the call — given the choice, the coach would’ve gone with Nick Foles before Ehlinger — but as he tiptoed around that reality, Reich offered a lens into what their discussions had been like the night before.

“He’s a one-man crew,” the coach said of Irsay’s influence.

Where did Ballard stand on all of this? His hands were dirty, no doubt. This was the team he put together, and it had crumbled from preseason AFC South favorites into one of the worst in the league.

Did his voice still matter? Irsay had gone above him on three consecutive franchise-altering decisions: moving Wentz, benching Ryan and hiring Saturday. Did the owner still trust him? As one former team employee wondered, “At what point does Ballard just quit?”

Irsay wants a quarterback with the team’s top pick, but he knows how dangerous that thinking can be. “You can’t force it at that position,” he’s admitted. Irsay’s tired of the veteran QB carousel, scarred by the misses on Wentz and Ryan and the damage it’s done. One thing is obvious: the Colts can’t keep sitting on the sidelines when it comes to drafting a young passer. Ballard is going to have to take his shot at some point.

So here we are, another one of your almost off-season "it could happen" posts. The ones that always fall flat on thier face when the season starts. The ones like "you don't know the Bears O-line will be bad, not until they play the games". How did that work out for you?

Or the "how many starters on the Bears would start on the Lions" ? Another miserable fail on your behalf.

I won't even get into the JF bullshit. 2,200 yds, GTFO

The Bears very well could get a kings ransom in a trade down, but it won't be from the Colts.

 

[msadows]

So here we are, another one of your almost off-season "it could happen" posts. The ones that always fall flat on thier face when the season starts. The ones like "you don't know the Bears O-line will be bad, not until they play the games". How did that work out for you?

Or the "how many starters on the Bears would start on the Lions" ? Another miserable fail on your behalf.

I won't even get into the JF bullshit. 2,200 yds, GTFO

The Bears very well could get a kings ransom in a trade down, but it won't be from the Colts.

how would you feel if the bears got the #1 and called the lions to trade down for both their 1sts this year + filler?

Could get bryce.

Obviously not gonna happen

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

He’s just a hood ornament at this point. Irsay wants his next Luck or Manning.

Idt there is a luck or manning in this draft and if there was he would be a Texan or a bear

 

[bamainatlanta]

Idt there is a luck or manning in this draft and if there was he would be a Texan or a bear

Yes but let Irsay believe that there is. But if the Bears have the #1 pick then it won’t matter what the Texans believe

 

[nc0gnet0]

how would you feel if the bears got the #1 and called the lions to trade down for both their 1sts this year + filler?

Could get bryce.

Obviously not gonna happen

Won't happen. Goff has played himself into at least another year, and possibly an extension. Lions are not a "QB" away from being a serious contender, they need help on D, and have the resources to do it this year. Not to say I don't see the Lions taking a QB, but look for more of something in the 3rd rd or later. Draft looking at Dline, FA maybe a LB or CB.

First the Bears need to get the #1 pick for this to happen, and while it is possible, I still don't think the Texans will win. So, A trade up for Stroud? Not. And the cost has a lot to do with the Rams/Seahawks game, so at this point too many moving pieces to even make a serious comment.

 

[bamainatlanta]

Won't happen. Goff has played himself into at least another year, and possibly an extension. Lions are not a "QB" away from being a serious contender, they need help on D, and have the resources to do it this year. Not to say I don't see the Lions taking a QB, but look for more of something in the 3rd rd or later. Draft looking at Dline, FA maybe a LB or CB.

Lions will never be taken seriously with Goff as QB. He will blow it tonight and will blow it next year in the playoffs. Lions should draft a QB if they are confident in that prospect. And even if they have to give up the farm to do so. Goff can’t play outdoors against good teams and doesn’t play well in the cold. Lions hope tonight is that their run game pushes the pathetic Packers run D around all night.

 

[msadows]

Won't happen. Goff has played himself into at least another year, and possibly an extension. Lions are not a "QB" away from being a serious contender, they need help on D, and have the resources to do it this year. Not to say I don't see the Lions taking a QB, but look for more of something in the 3rd rd or later. Draft looking at Dline, FA maybe a LB or CB.

First the Bears need to get the #1 pick for this to happen, and while it is possible, I still don't think the Texans will win. So, A trade up for Stroud? Not. And the cost has a lot to do with the Rams/Seahawks game, so at this point too many moving pieces to even make a serious comment.

Think staying w/ Goff is a mistake.

You are correct they aren't a piece away, but the lions for the next decade w/ a legit franchise qb could be scary considering the young talent they have.

I agree with stroud, not a fan, but think bryce can become a star long as he stays healthy

 

[knoxville7]

Lions will never be taken seriously with Goff as QB. He will blow it tonight and will blow it next year in the playoffs. Lions should draft a QB if they are confident in that prospect. And even if they have to give up the farm to do so. Goff can’t play outdoors against good teams and doesn’t play well in the cold. Lions hope tonight is that their run game pushes the pathetic Packers run D around all night.

Let him fall in love with Kirk cousins 2.0

 

[bamainatlanta]

Think staying w/ Goff is a mistake.

You are correct they aren't a piece away, but the lions for the next decade w/ a legit franchise qb could be scary considering the young talent they have.

I agree with stroud, not a fan, but think bryce can become a star long as he stays healthy

Lions should position themselves into a Seahawks or Eagles type trade this draft if they don’t feel like there is a QB that’s the guy. Accumulate assets for next year, apparently a couple of prospects that are more of a sure thing than this class. Goff is just a choker on the big stage.

 

[nc0gnet0]

Lions will never be taken seriously with Goff as QB. He will blow it tonight and will blow it next year in the playoffs. Lions should draft a QB if they are confident in that prospect. And even if they have to give up the farm to do so. Goff can’t play outdoors against good teams and doesn’t play well in the cold. Lions hope tonight is that their run game pushes the pathetic Packers run D around all night.

Bears fans would be doing backflips if they had a QB that put up Goff's stats this year, who are you kidding? It was Goff's best statistical year as a QB, and that was WITHOUT McVay.

He was the No. 2-rated passer in the NFL during the month of December, then opened January by pummeling the Bears on 21 of 29 passing for 255 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions and a passer rating of 133.5.

Goff has now thrown 290 straight passes without an interception, by far the longest active streak in the NFL. He has 16 touchdowns since his last pick and 29 overall, which ranks fourth in the league. His passer rating has climbed into the triple digits (100.1) heading into the finale, and ranks seventh overall on the season -- sandwiched between guys named Burrow and Allen.

But yeah, no one is taking him serious.

 

[bamainatlanta]

Bears fans would be doing backflips if they had a QB that put up Goff's stats this year, who are you kidding? It was Goff's best statistical year as a QB, and that was WITHOUT McVay.

He was the No. 2-rated passer in the NFL during the month of December, then opened January by pummeling the Bears on 21 of 29 passing for 255 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions and a passer rating of 133.5.

Goff has now thrown 290 straight passes without an interception, by far the longest active streak in the NFL. He has 16 touchdowns since his last pick and 29 overall, which ranks fourth in the league. His passer rating has climbed into the triple digits (100.1) heading into the finale, and ranks seventh overall on the season -- sandwiched between guys named Burrow and Allen.

But yeah, no one is taking him serious.

Lol. I’m not reading all of that but yes please keep believing in Goff beating up scrub teams or getting lucky and playing defenses without their best player(Jets).

 

[nc0gnet0]

Lions should position themselves into a Seahawks or Eagles type trade this draft if they don’t feel like there is a QB that’s the guy. Accumulate assets for next year, apparently a couple of prospects that are more of a sure thing than this class. Goff is just a choker on the big stage.

Then Fields is a choker on the little stage. Goff is one SB win away from tying Aaron Rodgers

 

[bamainatlanta]

Let him fall in love with Kirk cousins 2.0

Yes. It’s too late for that tho. He’s already sold on him. Lololololol.

 

[nc0gnet0]

Lol. I’m not reading all of that but yes please keep believing in Goff beating up scrub teams or getting lucky and playing defenses without their best player(Jets).

Eagles/Vikes/Bills /Giants

Dam them scrub teams....................