Colts Reign is Over

[cardsfanmd]

With the free agent departure of Monte Reagor, the release of Corey Simon and the season ending MCL tear for Booger McFarland the Colts already weak rushing defense (oops fixed now) is now in big trouble.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

With the free agent departure of Monte Reagor, the release of Corey Simon and the season ending MCL tear for Booger McFarland the Colts already weak rushing offense is now in big trouble.

Defence, I would think.

Tarek Glenn's (LT) retirement affects their rushing O., and blindside protection.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Don't forget Dominic Rhodes leaving too.

 

[Doc Cardinal]

The Colt's defense has always sucked.

Actually with Ohio State receivers Anthony Gonzales and Roy Hall added their offense could be better.

 

[cardsfanmd]

Defence, I would think.

Tarek Glenn's (LT) retirement affects their rushing O., and blindside protection.

actually its defense, but thank you

 

[EuroCard]

actually its defense, but thank you

Defence is generally considered to be a British english version of Defense. However, in some quarters Defence is given name for one or more people operating in defense of some activity.

So, as this second meaning is not generally stated in US dictionaries, whilst it is implicitly stated in British English dictionaries, perhaps you did after all mean Defence, with a capital D!

Or maybe Merriam-Websters has the same noun somewhere but is hiding it?

Sorry, I was bored!

 

[Crazy Canuck]

actually its defense, but thank you

Actually, only the American MINORITY of English speakers and writers in the world.

 

[joeshmo]

Considering Reagor only played in 5 games last year, is a DE, and Simon didnt play a single down last year I dont think either of their departures will have any effect on what was an already bad run D, its still at the same level as it was.

Booger is a blow though.

 

[AzWins23]

I see the colts being back in the superbowl.

 

[Gambit]

I see the colts being back in the superbowl.

I think they have to be in the mix as long as they have Manning and those receivers still on the roster.

 

[D-Dogg]

Booger is a blow though.

I don't know if that was intentional, but it made me laugh nonetheless.

 

[spikecop02]

As long as Peyton is Healty there a threat to win it all, There defantly the most talented team in the AFC South.

 

[joeshmo]

I don't know if that was intentional, but it made me laugh nonetheless.

It was very much so intentional.

 

[Rams4evah]

I think they have to be in the mix as long as they have Manning and those receivers still on the roster.

Exactly. Those are the key elements, and they are just as strong now as they were last year.

 

[cardsfanmd]

Considering Reagor only played in 5 games last year, is a DE, and Simon didnt play a single down last year I dont think either of their departures will have any effect on what was an already bad run D, its still at the same level as it was.

Booger is a blow though.

Uh no he is a tackle. Yes I understand that he missed time last year as did Simon, but dont you think that affected the poor d-line play for the Colts. Simon was a great player when healthy any team would love to have him. You team all of this w/ the fact that they are likely to start two rookies in their secondary and it could be really tough for the Colts to make a good run at a repeat.

 

[cardsfanmd]

I still think that losing Glenn is gonna hurt them more than anything though.

 

[Gambit]

I still think that losing Glenn is gonna hurt them more than anything though.

That could definately hurt their passing and running game. They are still one of the top teams in the NFL even with all their troubles though

 

[joeshmo]

I was looking up Glenn's stats since I never actually followed the guy, and color me surprised the guy was a penalty machine. Double digit penalties the last 5 years in a row. He may be tops in the league over that 5 year period, its that bad.

http://snap.stats.com/stats/nflinfo/playerstats.asp?id=3927&Submit=Go

 

[blindseyed]

I would love to have thier 'troubles'