“We definitely have some things to clean up”. And it only gets worse from there if Luck can’t limit his mistakes. There was pressure on them to show something after not getting much done in the first two preseason games. They’re playing aggressive, tenacious football and that’s Jim Schwartz’s style of ball. The Colts only scored three points when Andrew Luck was in at quarterback.
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The Colts only first half scoring came on a gift from the Eagles.
The team’s best rusher this preseason has been third-string quarterback Stephen Morris who has 46 rushing yards on five carries.
Bradford takes pride in the progress the offense has made.
2 – Can Andrew Luck continue to make good decisions? I throw an interception, no excuse; fumble, no excuse. As we get closer to the conclusion, please note that these rankings are not predictions of future success or failure. He’s actually pushing the ball downfield a little bit, not necessarily deep, but working the intermediate passing attack. That being said, not sure this stuff should change any minds until they get it done in the real thing starting on September 11 versus the Browns.
Indianapolis offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski understands the reaction from fans who want to see more of a regular-season tempo displayed and a wider choice of plays called during the preseason. Still, this unit could easily be struggling more than they have right now. Both players are ready to step up and be major playmakers for the Indianapolis offense. The Eagles also moved the ball effectively on the ground.
Huff hasn’t really had a good offseason. He struggled with dropped in spring practices.
“Preseason is always a mixed bag when you’re working with three different groups”.
He played only eight snaps Saturday night but caught two passes, one for a first down, the other for a touchdown. He caught two passes for 60 yards and had a nice nine-yard touchdown run on a jet sweep. Because the offense looked the best it has all summer, and the defense continued what’s already been an impressive preseason. Instead, for the first time in Luck’s career, they didn’t even make the postseason. The third preseason game was an undressed rehearsal for a front that was completely unhinged by the absence of a single starter, right tackle Joe Reitz, and then sustained what might be a fatal blow with the loss of left guard Jack Mewhort in the second quarter.
Defensive tackles Beau Allen and Bennie Logan getting first-half sacks.
Defensive tackle Henry Anderson was activated from the physically unable to perform list this week and cornerback Antonio Cromartie, who signed Monday, are not expected to play. Vinny Curry, Steven Means, and Taylor Hart each recorded a quarterback hit as well.
The Indianapolis Colts have offensive line problems.
But Turner has been the most productive of the first-year players. The Eagles haven’t had a legitimate jump ball threat like DGB in a long time, unless you’re counting Riley Cooper for some odd reason.
Pass protection was horrendous, and involved virtually every member of the offensive line. “He’s going to get an MRI”. Agholor wasn’t targeted again.
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The 27-year-old Barner is having a strong summer. The young corner had also given up a 22-yard completion to Huff on third-and-six earlier in the drive. In that game Sam Bradford completed 14-of-19 passes for 115 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions while Kenjon Barner rushed six times for 41 yards and a score. Thus far, running backs have totaled 102 yards on 54 carries. Center Ryan Kelly was the best at his position in the draft, and will provide a much needed solution for the Colts in the trenches.
