Game Day Thread Official Game Day Thread - Colts @ Pats

[ashley]

Was hoping Barmore could go, glad to see Dugger back!!!

 

[turkeyneck]

OT - your avatar looks like the love child of Pete Carroll and Gary Busey

That's Pompom Pete all on his own at that special instant we all love to recall.

 

[TheRainMaker]

I don’t know about you guys, but Harris being out is good for Rham as Harris won’t be vulturing touches from him. I’m a selfish guy and want to see Rham get 1,000 yards and 10 TD’s.

 

[Ross12]

The saga of Lynn Bowden Jr. is actually kind of interesting.

Drafted in the 3rd round at 80th overall by the Raiders in 2020, but then was traded (along with a 6th round pick) to Miami before week 1 of that season for a 4th round pick. Bowden played in a few games as a rookie in 2020 for Miami, was put in IR before final cutdowns in 2021, then was cut at final cutdowns in 2022 and signed to the Pats' PS. Obviously the Raiders brain trust was questionable, but he WAS a third-round pick just two seasons ago that NE picked up for free and his one season that he played in was under Flores.

 

[Wozzy]

I don’t know about you guys, but Harris being out is good for Rham as Harris won’t be vulturing touches from him. I’m a selfish guy and want to see Rham get 1,000 yards and 10 TD’s.

He was getting the lion's share when Damien came back. I think they're committing to the player under contract going forward and protecting Damien from future injury.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Another winnable game. This time at home. It's a nice warm day so let's hope the crowd filled up on Bud lights and Gillette will be rocking!

 

[Wax Frog]

Was hoping Barmore could go, glad to see Dugger back!!!

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[ralmat55]

Only 46 players active rather than the normal 48 because the Pats left themselves short and were only able to dress to 7 OLinemen.

 

[Ross12]

Was hoping Barmore could go, glad to see Dugger back!!!

Definitely would be nice to have Barmore but I am not as worried here - with no Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss inactive, their running game does not scare me as much. BB is probably thinking it's wiser to hold him out another game and then let him rest on the bye week next week and be at close to full strength for the rest of the season.

I'm more disappointed about Parker being out, I feel like he was coming on pretty strong and his absence seemed to be felt last week when he left. I don't think Bourne and Agholor are scaring anyone right now so teams key on Meyers, and Mac isn't hitting Thornton yet. Maybe that changes this week...

 

[denverpatsfan]

Only 46 players active rather than the normal 48 because the Pats left themselves short and were only able to dress to 7 OLinemen.

Chess versus Checkers....

 

[TheRainMaker]

He was getting the lion's share when Damien came back. I think they're committing to the player under contract going forward and protecting Damien from future injury.

They should’ve traded Harris.

 

[doesntmatter1]

They should’ve traded Harris.

I agree. I love Harris but he isn't durable enough and isn't really used in the passing game. I wonder if he is healthy enough to pass a physical for a trade though.

 

[ralmat55]

Chess versus Checkers....

Their roster management of the OLine has been perplexing all season. Lack of depth and lack of quality depth and only Russey and Murray on the PS. Now, Roberts, Wade or Bledsoe have to be inactive and they’re playing with only 2 OLine backups because they elevated Bowden over Murray or the guy they signed this week to the PS. They must have a big game plan role for Lynn Bowden as their 5th WR.

Kind of the HC equivalent of not having enough players on the field following a time out.

 

[Wozzy]

They should’ve traded Harris.

Maybe they tell him to search the free agent market to see what the best deal is, he finds the market isn't as strong as he assumed and comes back on a reasonable extension. I want Rhamondre to start and play a lot, but Harris would be a great guy to spell him as their #2.

 

[Wozzy]

Their roster management of the OLine has been perplexing all season. Lack of depth and lack of quality depth and only Russey and Murray on the PS. Now, Roberts, Wade or Bledsoe have to be inactive and they’re playing with only 2 OLine backups because they elevated Bowden over Murray or the guy they signed this week to the PS. They must have a big game plan role for Lynn Bowden as their 5th WR.

Kind of the HC equivalent of not having enough players on the field following a time out.

They usually carry 7 or 8 OL max into games, usually only 6 play. 7 is not unwieldy or unusual.

Bowden probably plays a lot of special teams.

 

[Wozzy]

I'd like to see some Pierre Strong this game.

With both Harris's out, why don't we take this kid's speed for a test drive?

 

[Thelonious]

I read that Indy's qb is a dead ringer for Zappe. That's a little worrisome, isn't it, given that Zappe has clearly outplayed Mac so far this year?

 

[farn]

I read that Indy's qb is a dead ringer for Zappe. That's a little worrisome, isn't it, given that Zappe has clearly outplayed Mac so far this year?

I wonder which defense is planning to show up. NYJ or CHI ? That will be the difference imo.

 

[ashley]

 

[Kontradiction]

I'd like to see some Pierre Strong this game.

With both Harris's out, why don't we take this kid's speed for a test drive?

Might be a question of how he is in pass pro. Otherwise, I agree.