We really do need to convince Bill Polian to be a guest co-writer for one of the Dopey Report Cards this season. It would be both magical and cathartic.
I would give the Run Defense a D+. They gave up 2 TDS, one of which was relatively long, while basically not touching the running back. Yes, Jacksonville’s overall running game did not put up big numbers, but it was a very workable complement to their passing game--they got the job done, ultimately. If we had that kind of complimentary running from anyone other than AR, we might well have won the game. On another topic, I’m super encouraged by AR. If he can stay healthy, I think he’s so much more fun to watch than what we saw from the QB position last season. Thanks for bringing back the DRC! I’m trying to recall what it was called pre-Polian’s comment?
Bob, enjoyed reading the report card this morning. I'll look forward to it each Monday morning. It is most enjoyable after a Colts defeat which I'd guess will be fairly often in 2023. Regardless, I thought Richardson's debut was better then expected and he showed up better than the two guys drafted ahead of him.
Welcome back Dopey Report Card! Pretty fair assessment based on watching the game from home. If JT returns game 5, we may get some idea of how much the run game problems are due to poor RB performance vs poor O line run blocking. Hopefully AR will be hearing the same message from lots of experienced NFL QBs: learn to protect yourself asap!
We really do need to convince Bill Polian to be a guest co-writer for one of the Dopey Report Cards this season. It would be both magical and cathartic.
Thanks for bringing back your Dopey Report card. I have always loved it.
Love the Dopey Report Card. Screw the metrics. I give this one an “A.”
Glad to see the return of the Dopey Report Card. Keep them coming.
This is the part of the report card when I pull something out of my ass.... hahaha
So glad you bought back The Dopey Report Card!
Thanks for bringing it back
DRP. For years, my favorite part of the Indy Star was this. Love to read it again. Thanks Bob
So glad you are back!!
Welcome back "Dopey", you have been missed.
Glad you brought it back!
I would give the Run Defense a D+. They gave up 2 TDS, one of which was relatively long, while basically not touching the running back. Yes, Jacksonville’s overall running game did not put up big numbers, but it was a very workable complement to their passing game--they got the job done, ultimately. If we had that kind of complimentary running from anyone other than AR, we might well have won the game. On another topic, I’m super encouraged by AR. If he can stay healthy, I think he’s so much more fun to watch than what we saw from the QB position last season. Thanks for bringing back the DRC! I’m trying to recall what it was called pre-Polian’s comment?
Love the Dopey report card!
Bob, enjoyed reading the report card this morning. I'll look forward to it each Monday morning. It is most enjoyable after a Colts defeat which I'd guess will be fairly often in 2023. Regardless, I thought Richardson's debut was better then expected and he showed up better than the two guys drafted ahead of him.
Welcome back Dopey Report Card! Pretty fair assessment based on watching the game from home. If JT returns game 5, we may get some idea of how much the run game problems are due to poor RB performance vs poor O line run blocking. Hopefully AR will be hearing the same message from lots of experienced NFL QBs: learn to protect yourself asap!
So glad this is back Bob, thanks!