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Donald Brown (1 Viewer)
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tim_whatley
Footballguy
I wish they would sign McGahee
nfls chris wesseling
"Irsay's tweet made it clear that the Colts are not content to sift through street free agents and damaged goods, such as Willis McGahee and Beanie Wells, with only seventh-round draft pick Kerwynn Williams behind the durability-challenged duo of Ahmad Bradshaw and Donald Brown on the depth chart."
Breesisdaman
Footballguy
The Saints need to trade Ingram now for a high pick.
Max Power
Footballguy
I've always liked Brown. He is by no means a great running back, but he looks as talented as Ballard and has more speed. Hopefully his pass blocking has improved over the years. I scooped him up in one league today and think he should get a couple starts throughout the year.
I have limited faith in Indy swinging a trade for a real difference maker at RB.
I have limited faith in Indy swinging a trade for a real difference maker at RB.
chinawildman
Footballguy
IMO a trade or a FA signing says more about Bradshaw's health than their opinion of Brown. Doubt either will happen.
I also don't think Brown deserves the "megabust" label that RW bestowed him... Expectations may have been too high but he has always seemed like a pretty good runner and IMO more explosive and skilled than Ballard. The knock on him has always been his health.
I also don't think Brown deserves the "megabust" label that RW bestowed him... Expectations may have been too high but he has always seemed like a pretty good runner and IMO more explosive and skilled than Ballard. The knock on him has always been his health.
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In his first 2 years, 2009 and 2010, he was outperformed by Addai. In 2011, on a really bad offensive team, he outperformed Addai and Carter by a wide margin (4.8 ypc to 3.7). Last year, he and Ballard each had 100+ carries, and both were at 3.9ypc. Conclusion: He improved, and a good passing game doesn't always help the running game.
werdnoynek
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footballguy#1
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RBM
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Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Hillman dropped, Brown added. No way Bradshaw lasts long on his stumps.
Beerguzzler
Footballguy
Brown has been worthless pretty much every time he's been given an opportunity. Don't expect that to change.
ate you refering to the year curtis painter and co were running the show?
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
I've got a few good backs -- I'll trade him one for reggie wayne
cstu
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Max Power
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werdnoynek
Footballguy
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Can't believe it took 19 posts for someone to post the "Dammit Donald" clip.
Y'all are slipping.
Y'all are slipping.
Paulymaggs
Footballguy
Since we're piling on, The Donald's wedding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsSRQOZkkMA
The whitest wedding ever for a black guy?
The whitest wedding ever for a black guy?
Max Power
Footballguy
chinawildman
Footballguy
Better yet...NE better be on the phone with that whackjob Irsay...Wayne for Blount plus a pick. Get it done Belichick!
Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
I forgot about that... Laughed my ### off seeing that live. Good stuff.classic
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purestrength
Footballguy
If the playoff-contending Colts trade Wayne to NE for a mediocre RB and a draft pick, I would disown the Colts. Irsay is crazy, but he ain't that crazy.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Belicheck was able to pull fast ones on Al Davis. I don't think Irsay is that senile.
Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
There's no way any team would trade a WR like Wayne or Hilton for anything less than a borderline stud RB. Let's stop with this crazy talk.dahabi said:
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Brown only has value because Bradshaw may not be healthy, or may not stay that way. The Colts have been loud and clear that he's not a guy they want to rely on.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
It's painful how much better he's been than Trent.
Situation has a Knowshon Moreno & Thomas Jones feel to it where coaching staff wants to push inferior competition over the guy, but clearly the competition is inferior at present. They really ought to make Trent the short yardage/goalline back and giving Donald breathers. Nothing wrong with using him like a Shonn Greene for the present.
Trying to prove Trent was worth the 1st round investment isn't helping anything. The playbook/get him in space excuses have run out, it's a performance issue. The guy can't run the ball right now & he's lucky he hasn't gotten Andrew Luck killed yet as he looks clueless in pass pro. Maybe an offseason to shed a few pounds and time away to get more familiar will help. There's certainly the chance & talent he turns things around like a Lynch & Benson in the future. That time isn't now IMO. Right now, the guy looks like he's running in mud.
Situation has a Knowshon Moreno & Thomas Jones feel to it where coaching staff wants to push inferior competition over the guy, but clearly the competition is inferior at present. They really ought to make Trent the short yardage/goalline back and giving Donald breathers. Nothing wrong with using him like a Shonn Greene for the present.
Trying to prove Trent was worth the 1st round investment isn't helping anything. The playbook/get him in space excuses have run out, it's a performance issue. The guy can't run the ball right now & he's lucky he hasn't gotten Andrew Luck killed yet as he looks clueless in pass pro. Maybe an offseason to shed a few pounds and time away to get more familiar will help. There's certainly the chance & talent he turns things around like a Lynch & Benson in the future. That time isn't now IMO. Right now, the guy looks like he's running in mud.
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Routilla
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I wonder if this has gotten any better or if Trent is any better at it.
This is like the Moreno situation - the guy is drafted in the 1st round by another regime and they just keep trying and trying to replace what is really a pretty good football player and all the while all he does is do a pretty good job all around.
Funny how this worked out - Irsay did indeed trade for a RB, didn't have to send Wayne or an active player either, but he did just this.
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Don Brown would have been quite the valuable FF asset this year if the trade for Trent had never gone down.
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thehornet
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trying to prove he's worth it? what are you even talking about? the coaches aren't forcing anything with him. he is being used sparingly. I think you're confusing the media talk with what is actually happening on the field. he's not getting that much work. the coaches aren't forcing him the ball for justification of the draft pick and it looks that way on the field too.
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greggorymac
Footballguy
Any updates on if Trent practiced today (Thursday)?
mr roboto
Footballguy
You don't want him AFTER he gets a contract with a new team and leaves a team who isn't using him enough?
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SaintsInDome2006
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KCitons
Footballguy
Yes, he's had a lot of opportunities in Indy. I see him getting a bonus and a new contract, then falling back into mediocrity.
KCitons
Footballguy
He's been featured in Indy. With a Hall of Fame QB. Plus he's only getting older. I just don't see it.
greggorymac
Footballguy
I've checked the interwebs and haven't found any updates on if Trent has practiced today (Thursday). Surely someone should know by now, right?
Futz
Footballguy
Played him in Fan Duel last week as a cheap sleeper RB and I'm still shaking my head as to why the coaches failed to get him second half touches. Didn't Bradshaw teach them anything?
This offense needs a slasher back that catches the ball. Not a plodding back who is only effective IF he gets to the second level where he's a tackling mismatch.
This offense needs a slasher back that catches the ball. Not a plodding back who is only effective IF he gets to the second level where he's a tackling mismatch.
thehornet
Footballguy
early twitter reports stating Trent missed a 2nd day of practice. nothing official yet but mike Chappell Indy beat writer said no sign of him at practice 15 minutes ago. however steepen holder another beat writer for the indy star states That he is hearing that Trent is still expected to play
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Sir Psycho
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Stephen Holder @HolderStephen7m
As @mchappell51 said, no sign of Trent Richardson (ankle) at #Colts practice today. But I'm hearing he is expected to play against #Rams
As @mchappell51 said, no sign of Trent Richardson (ankle) at #Colts practice today. But I'm hearing he is expected to play against #Rams
