We ask the question again: If this is what you're going to get from Joe Flacco, what's the point of sitting Anthony Richardson? But Shane Steichen said Monday Flacco will start against the Bills. Ugh.
I admit I commented just a week ago that I supported the Colts benching AR, assuming it was due to lack of proper preparation or other professional matters that he was exhibiting. It still boggles my mind that when they show him on the sideline he isn't actively involved with a coach or even Ehlinger and Flacco looking at an Ipad or something. I figured the benching was a wake up call to earn QB1 instead of just assuming it would be his regardless of his own performance simply because everyone says that he needs the reps/experience.
However, I am also confused by the communication of his demotion being permanent for the foreseeable future. If that's the case, then I'm really stumped about what the plan for him is and why they spent the 4th overall pick on him if he apparently didn't exhibit the intangibles they may now be expecting. All of the media talks about what a good kid he is, so I don't know what to make of it. Regardless, the whole situation is more difficult to understand than the movie Tenet.
The only thing that maybe makes sense is what Collinsworth said at the start of the broadcast about the Colts could be protecting AR from the potential public heat he would have continued to take after the debacle that was the Houston horror and now facing the whupin-stretch of their schedule. Whatever it may be, this franchise seems to be offering its fanbase its own road to perdition.
Great point about AR not appearing to ever be reviewing plays on the sidelines or huddling up with the other QBs or coaches. There is a disconnect somewhere.
We noticed this immediately this season about AR. You’ll see him talk to Sam, but rarely Flacco or coaches. Wouldn’t you want to garner as much knowledge as possible from a guy like Flacco? I feel like there’s an immaturity issue still at play.
This was quite predictable, although I didn't expect THIS level of futility from the Flacco-led offense. The offense does tend to disappear the longer he plays in a game, though. This is why you don't sit a project QB and hope he magically absorbs...something, anything from watching, in the hopes that you (at best) sneak into the postseason and get blown out on the road.
You simply cannot go into 2025 without having at least a strong suspicion about whether AR has the potential to be your franchise QB. Continuing to start Flacco is malpractice.
...and if you need Jeff George's number, you only have to call his agent, Jason Whitlock. Does Peru still serve as winter quarters for the circus?
Not on this subject but heard you mention John Isenbarger on The Fan today and having known John my first thought also when the Hoosiers did so well was wouldn't John have loved seeing this and I also noticed a good running back with John's #17. Thanks for mentioning John. He was a great guy who left us too young!
I find it sad that they did not continue with AR at least until the end of the season...after all, that was the plan. Also so sad for a very long time fan and season ticket holder who for that reason is not renewing her tickets for next year She is a good friend and I have to agree with her decision although it will leave her lost next fall!
Bob, did you lose the location of the F on your keyboard? Run game, pass game, special teams, coaching, and intangibles. All deserved an F. Unless Colts are signing your paycheck start using the F key.
I admit I commented just a week ago that I supported the Colts benching AR, assuming it was due to lack of proper preparation or other professional matters that he was exhibiting. It still boggles my mind that when they show him on the sideline he isn't actively involved with a coach or even Ehlinger and Flacco looking at an Ipad or something. I figured the benching was a wake up call to earn QB1 instead of just assuming it would be his regardless of his own performance simply because everyone says that he needs the reps/experience.
However, I am also confused by the communication of his demotion being permanent for the foreseeable future. If that's the case, then I'm really stumped about what the plan for him is and why they spent the 4th overall pick on him if he apparently didn't exhibit the intangibles they may now be expecting. All of the media talks about what a good kid he is, so I don't know what to make of it. Regardless, the whole situation is more difficult to understand than the movie Tenet.
The only thing that maybe makes sense is what Collinsworth said at the start of the broadcast about the Colts could be protecting AR from the potential public heat he would have continued to take after the debacle that was the Houston horror and now facing the whupin-stretch of their schedule. Whatever it may be, this franchise seems to be offering its fanbase its own road to perdition.
Great point about AR not appearing to ever be reviewing plays on the sidelines or huddling up with the other QBs or coaches. There is a disconnect somewhere.
We noticed this immediately this season about AR. You’ll see him talk to Sam, but rarely Flacco or coaches. Wouldn’t you want to garner as much knowledge as possible from a guy like Flacco? I feel like there’s an immaturity issue still at play.
This was quite predictable, although I didn't expect THIS level of futility from the Flacco-led offense. The offense does tend to disappear the longer he plays in a game, though. This is why you don't sit a project QB and hope he magically absorbs...something, anything from watching, in the hopes that you (at best) sneak into the postseason and get blown out on the road.
You simply cannot go into 2025 without having at least a strong suspicion about whether AR has the potential to be your franchise QB. Continuing to start Flacco is malpractice.
...and if you need Jeff George's number, you only have to call his agent, Jason Whitlock. Does Peru still serve as winter quarters for the circus?
Whitlock loves to shill for Jeff George.
The intangibles grade tends to summarize the game nicely. And a Jeff George reference for icing on the cake. Nice.
Not on this subject but heard you mention John Isenbarger on The Fan today and having known John my first thought also when the Hoosiers did so well was wouldn't John have loved seeing this and I also noticed a good running back with John's #17. Thanks for mentioning John. He was a great guy who left us too young!
Last time I brought home a report card like that I didn’t get to watch tv until the next quarter.
I find it sad that they did not continue with AR at least until the end of the season...after all, that was the plan. Also so sad for a very long time fan and season ticket holder who for that reason is not renewing her tickets for next year She is a good friend and I have to agree with her decision although it will leave her lost next fall!
Bob, did you lose the location of the F on your keyboard? Run game, pass game, special teams, coaching, and intangibles. All deserved an F. Unless Colts are signing your paycheck start using the F key.
They only lost by 8 points. I save my F’s for special occasions.