Kolb will be the starter on Sun against New England
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Yeah I got that txt update on my phone
Wwwwwwhy is this news?
Our starter is injured.
Therefore our backup will start.
2+2=4
In other news, Levi Brown was put on IR, therefore a guy NOT Levi Brown will play in his place. SHOCKER!
Yeah I got that txt update on my phone
Wwwwwwhy is this news?
Our starter is injured.
Therefore our backup will start.
2+2=4
In other news, Levi Brown was put on IR, therefore a guy NOT Levi Brown will play in his place. SHOCKER!
Its definitely news when as early as yesterday the coach said that Skelton was not yet ruled out for Sunday.
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Well this should be interesting until Kolb gets the crap knocked out him. Hopefully, he won't get concussed. Lindley better be ready to come in.
Frankly, I think Kolb is a more talented QB than Skelton. But in light of our porous Oline, and Kolb's fragility, I have come around to liking the idea of Skelton starting and bringing Kolb in as relief.
With Kolb starting, I think New England and other teams will be game planning around scaring and knocking the crap out of Kolb. That doesn't bode well, but maybe the Oline will surprise me.
Frankly, I think Kolb is a more talented QB than Skelton. But in light of our porous Oline, and Kolb's fragility, I have come around to liking the idea of Skelton starting and bringing Kolb in as relief.
With Kolb starting, I think New England and other teams will be game planning around scaring and knocking the crap out of Kolb. That doesn't bode well, but maybe the Oline will surprise me.
Wow, I am pretty much on the same page. When on, Kolb is much better. However, he has a tendancy to get skittish and when he does, the wheels fall off. John is very calm, and makes a lot of mistakes. If Kolb had that Skelton calmness in the pocket, we'd have a damn fine QB, IMO.
damn decent...
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It'll be interested to see what Kolb does when he's tossed out there. How much did that drive against Seattle boost his confidence? Does anything carry over? And do we run a hurry-up offense all game long?
I know! This Touchy Tuesday just keeps gettiing weirder and weirder.
But at least Mike is a credible source, glad we didn't act like it was still undecided all week with Skelton hobbling around. You know the Patriots have eyes everywhere, they probably knew before we did. 
Our Oline played a very good first half. Seattle made adjustments at half time and for some reason, our Oline didn't seem to be able to adjust to those adjustments and the third quarter was miserable for the QB. When Kolb came in, Seattle was caught off guard and he was able to slice and dice them.
I think our Oline is adequate. We need better coaching including coaching that can adjust on the fly and compensate for any adjustments the other team makes in their defense.
I think our Oline is adequate. We need better coaching including coaching that can adjust on the fly and compensate for any adjustments the other team makes in their defense.
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Its definitely news when as early as yesterday the coach said that Skelton was not yet ruled out for Sunday.
Is there anyone roaming this earth who believed Skelton was playing Sunday?
Its just Whiz being whiz. Cant ever let anything be known or provide solid intel until the very last second.
"Yeah, it is true that he was legally dead on the field for about 3 minutes, but weve got him up now and we'll see how the week progresses. He isnt ruled out for Sunday just yet, we'll take it day by day."
there are miles between damn fine and its ugly dumpster diving diva cousin, damn decent.
He sprained his ankle.
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Hes still out. No way in heck hes playing Sunday even after we found out its "only" a low ankle sprain.
To act like there was even a shade of a chance hed play is ridiculous and just whiz never giving a straight answer.
BTW, high, low, backdoor, IDC, ankle sprains (real ankle sprains, not the ones you get because you didnt put your shoes on right) will knock you off your feet for a week minimum. Its not like a bruised knee. A sprain is ligament damage. Thats why its a sprain. So to say its only a low ankle sprain, hell be back Sunday is no different than saying he got hit by a truck, hell be back sunday.
Not sure but I think Big Ben did it, in the playoffs too if I remember. I think was a bad ankle sprain but I could be wrong.
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Yea... but, he was carted off the field with his ankle/leg in an air-splint. Can't say I've seen too many dudes with an "ankle sprain" receive that type of treatment.
If it is just an "ankle sprain", it has to be one helluva sprain. And even if it's just a mild sprain, there isn't a chance in hell he could possibly step onto the field in Foxboro and be productive.
Nope - Mr. Lindley might be getting an early call after all!!!
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I got carted off by the paramedics after an ankle sprain. They can be incredibly painful. And with a bad enough sprain you can't support your own body weight.
My guess is he'll be out at least two games.
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Skelton is the starter- but I don't see a large drop of talent when either enters the game - yet. Different Skill sets but same thesmel grade. Now Kolb played the no huddle - Whiz said it was planned before Skelton went down? Who knows? He is a liar - call it gamemanship or poker face but still a liar -Whiz is, sad we need to lie to win?
But I'll take it! but Kolb struggled most with our base offense- 3-5-7 step drops, timing and staying in the pocket- Not from the Shotgun without a featured back in the no huddle. He can do it?
Our Defense was gassed with many more plays than our offense- can't keep treating them like that- they are built for explosion not a marathon. All in all it was a division win at home and I am happy that we held them like 11 downs inside the 20 at the end of the game. BUT THAT SHOULD NOT BE OUR NORMAL!
Go Kolb - Go Bean- Go Fitz
But I'll take it! but Kolb struggled most with our base offense- 3-5-7 step drops, timing and staying in the pocket- Not from the Shotgun without a featured back in the no huddle. He can do it?
Our Defense was gassed with many more plays than our offense- can't keep treating them like that- they are built for explosion not a marathon. All in all it was a division win at home and I am happy that we held them like 11 downs inside the 20 at the end of the game. BUT THAT SHOULD NOT BE OUR NORMAL!
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I have sprained my left ankle so many times that, simply stepping off a curb is high risk now! So, I totally get how painful it can be... First time I did it was roughly 30 years ago, playing basketball... Jumped for a rebound and came down on someone else's foot. The popping noise was hideous! Doc said it would've been better had a actually broken the ankle as it would've healed better... A sprain is essentially the ripping away of the ligaments. They never heal as well as broken bones. But, I certainly wasn't carted off... Helped off, but no cart and no air-cast. Given that it's just a sprain, I'm actually a little suprised that Skelton wasn't able to be helped off the field rather than the cart and air-cast...
Nonetheless, after I experienced that first sprain, it took a solid 4 weeks before it felt even remotely close to normal, and 6 weeks before I felt I could step foot on the court again.
'Course, that was 30 years ago... nowadays, pro athletes can come back from such things much more quickly... But still, to be carted off with an air-splint, I gotta believe this was as serious of a sprain as one can have. I just can't see Skelton even suiting up on Sunday, let alone being placed in the back-up position...
I'm thinking that if Kolb goes down (ya never know, someone might bump him in the head again...), it will be Lindley to the rescue...
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Since he let it slip in a cream puff interview he was doing on KTAR.
