Addai misses practice with knee injury (1 Viewer)

[rizzler]

You must have missed it where Addai waved himself off before that DB TD run. Addai had carried the ball the last 4 or 5 plays and needed a breather. It was not the coaches' decision for Addai to not get that TD carry.

Gore did the same thing, when Dixon got that TD (which almost cost me my week... I was down by 21 and NEEDED that TD, but he redeemed himself)Addai is not greedy, or a glory hog... he is also not an elite runner... but as I stated earlier, he is trusted by Manning... and if you think for a second Manning doesn't get what he wants... you don't know Manning.He is not the head coach... nor does he 'make the decisions', but you can bet your ace, his suggestions and preferences are given HIGH and HEAVY preference/consideration.

 

[chihawk]

Any updates on Addai practicing today (Thursday)?

 

[BoomBoom]

From Twitter:

injuryexpert RT @1070thefan: ltd in practice today: J Addai (knee) and B King (hamstring). Back to full participation: G Brackett, D Freeney, J Saturday.

11 minutes ago

 

[cantstop1999]

From Twitter:injuryexpert RT @1070thefan: ltd in practice today: J Addai (knee) and B King (hamstring). Back to full participation: G Brackett, D Freeney, J Saturday.11 minutes ago

Limited ?? well will see what he does tomorrow, that should tell the whole story.

 

[The_Wolfman]

Good to see he at least did some work. Hopefully it's just some soreness from the workload he had last Sunday.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Joseph Addai-RB- Colts Sep. 23 - 5:45 pm et

Joseph Addai (knee) returned to a limited practice on Thursday.

While Wednesday was the first time Addai missed practice this year, he's often played fine after missing early-week work in previous years. Expect a pass-heavy attack this week against an ailing Broncos secondary.

 

[switz]

Brown is a player to watch this year.

Did you hear the stadium pop when Brown got his first carry? The fans want to see Brown and less of Addai which I don't really get since Addai seems like the better player imo. It's impossible to ignore that with Addai in the fold the organization still went out and spent a first round pick on Brown. I doubt they agree with me that Addai is the better player.

A) the crowd would have gone nuts regardless of who scored that TD B) Brown was drafted because they had no one behind Addai, and he had just come off an injury plagued season.

C) Peyton Manning thinks Addai is the better player, and that's all that really matters.

A. The crowd was much more interested when Brown had the ball then Addai. I believe the average fan wants to see more of Brown because of the contractual situations and they knew pretty much what Addai brings to the game and want more then that.

B. That doesn't even consider if they plan to re-sign him or not. Why would they? The Colts have a committment to Brown and none to Addai. It may not say anything to you but to find out answers you follow the money. The Colts are not invested in Addai

C. Payton is not the owner or the coach. His opinion isn't going to pick the starters is it?

You've been warned, this is the year that Brown takes the torch.

To touch on the bolded... It doesn't really matter what you "think" the average fan is interested in. Have you taken a poll of average Colts fans? Try not to project you feelings, likely based on your FF team, onto the average fan. I can say as a longtime Colts fan, I like Browns explosiveness, but I wouldn't want him as the everydown RB. The Colts aren't that invested in Brown, and Addai will be pretty cheap to resign. As I've stated numerous times before, the Colts tend to let RBs walk when their contract expires, so it wouldn't surprise me if Addai is not resigned. However that by no means indicates they think Brown is better, just like it's doubtful they thought Addai would be better than Edge.

Peyton has a HUGE say in who plays.

Also, we heard last year was the year Brown took over as well, it didn't happen.

 

[Go deep]

Brown is a player to watch this year.

Did you hear the stadium pop when Brown got his first carry? The fans want to see Brown and less of Addai which I don't really get since Addai seems like the better player imo. It's impossible to ignore that with Addai in the fold the organization still went out and spent a first round pick on Brown. I doubt they agree with me that Addai is the better player.

A) the crowd would have gone nuts regardless of who scored that TD B) Brown was drafted because they had no one behind Addai, and he had just come off an injury plagued season.

C) Peyton Manning thinks Addai is the better player, and that's all that really matters.

A. The crowd was much more interested when Brown had the ball then Addai. I believe the average fan wants to see more of Brown because of the contractual situations and they knew pretty much what Addai brings to the game and want more then that.

B. That doesn't even consider if they plan to re-sign him or not. Why would they? The Colts have a committment to Brown and none to Addai. It may not say anything to you but to find out answers you follow the money. The Colts are not invested in Addai

C. Payton is not the owner or the coach. His opinion isn't going to pick the starters is it?

You've been warned, this is the year that Brown takes the torch.

To touch on the bolded... It doesn't really matter what you "think" the average fan is interested in. Have you taken a poll of average Colts fans? Try not to project you feelings, likely based on your FF team, onto the average fan. I can say as a longtime Colts fan, I like Browns explosiveness, but I wouldn't want him as the everydown RB. The Colts aren't that invested in Brown, and Addai will be pretty cheap to resign. As I've stated numerous times before, the Colts tend to let RBs walk when their contract expires, so it wouldn't surprise me if Addai is not resigned. However that by no means indicates they think Brown is better, just like it's doubtful they thought Addai would be better than Edge.

Peyton has a HUGE say in who plays.

Also, we heard last year was the year Brown took over as well, it didn't happen.

Why not?

 

[switz]

You must have missed it where Addai waved himself off before that DB TD run. Addai had carried the ball the last 4 or 5 plays and needed a breather. It was not the coaches' decision for Addai to not get that TD carry.

Gore did the same thing, when Dixon got that TD (which almost cost me my week... I was down by 21 and NEEDED that TD, but he redeemed himself)Addai is not greedy, or a glory hog... he is also not an elite runner... but as I stated earlier, he is trusted by Manning... and if you think for a second Manning doesn't get what he wants... you don't know Manning.

He is not the head coach... nor does he 'make the decisions', but you can bet your ace, his suggestions and preferences are given HIGH and HEAVY preference/consideration.

Even going back to them drafting Dallas Clark, that was reportedly a Manning-pushed decision.

People really underestimate Mannings role on the Colts. He will likely move right into a position upstairs with the team when he retires.

 

[cvnpoka]

order of influence on colts personnell decisions according to switz

1. manning

2. polian

3. colts fans

4. colts fantasy owners

 

[Dos46]

You must have missed it where Addai waved himself off before that DB TD run. Addai had carried the ball the last 4 or 5 plays and needed a breather. It was not the coaches' decision for Addai to not get that TD carry.

Gore did the same thing, when Dixon got that TD (which almost cost me my week... I was down by 21 and NEEDED that TD, but he redeemed himself)Addai is not greedy, or a glory hog... he is also not an elite runner... but as I stated earlier, he is trusted by Manning... and if you think for a second Manning doesn't get what he wants... you don't know Manning.He is not the head coach... nor does he 'make the decisions', but you can bet your ace, his suggestions and preferences are given HIGH and HEAVY preference/consideration.

Actually, it isn't the same thing. Gore asked to be subbed out for whatever reason but Addai was subbed out a few plays earlier. The reason Brown was in there and got the touch was because the Giants were playing with 6 DB and 1 LB on the field (pass) and Manning being Manning noticed this and hurried up the offense to run heavy to make the Giants pay for it. There was no time to sub Addai in there to begin with. It was a situational TD for Brown IMO. I believe Addai would have been subbed in given the right circumstances. Addai is a better blocker and Manning trust thats more.

 

[MIMN]

You must have missed it where Addai waved himself off before that DB TD run. Addai had carried the ball the last 4 or 5 plays and needed a breather. It was not the coaches' decision for Addai to not get that TD carry.

Gore did the same thing, when Dixon got that TD (which almost cost me my week... I was down by 21 and NEEDED that TD, but he redeemed himself)Addai is not greedy, or a glory hog... he is also not an elite runner... but as I stated earlier, he is trusted by Manning... and if you think for a second Manning doesn't get what he wants... you don't know Manning.

He is not the head coach... nor does he 'make the decisions', but you can bet your ace, his suggestions and preferences are given HIGH and HEAVY preference/consideration.

Even going back to them drafting Dallas Clark, that was reportedly a Manning-pushed decision.

People really underestimate Mannings role on the Colts. He will likely move right into a position upstairs with the team when he retires.

What!? Manning is retiring? Will he even play out the rest of the season? Just kidding. Manning is very smart about football and it would be a great move for them to keep him around after his playing days.

 

[switz]

order of influence on colts personnell decisions according to switz1. manning2. polian3. colts fans4. colts fantasy owners

Yes, thats what I said

 

[RedskinsFan]

Brown is a player to watch this year.

Did you hear the stadium pop when Brown got his first carry? The fans want to see Brown and less of Addai which I don't really get since Addai seems like the better player imo. It's impossible to ignore that with Addai in the fold the organization still went out and spent a first round pick on Brown. I doubt they agree with me that Addai is the better player.

A) the crowd would have gone nuts regardless of who scored that TD B) Brown was drafted because they had no one behind Addai, and he had just come off an injury plagued season.

C) Peyton Manning thinks Addai is the better player, and that's all that really matters.

A. The crowd was much more interested when Brown had the ball then Addai. I believe the average fan wants to see more of Brown because of the contractual situations and they knew pretty much what Addai brings to the game and want more then that.

B. That doesn't even consider if they plan to re-sign him or not. Why would they? The Colts have a committment to Brown and none to Addai. It may not say anything to you but to find out answers you follow the money. The Colts are not invested in Addai

C. Payton is not the owner or the coach. His opinion isn't going to pick the starters is it?

You've been warned, this is the year that Brown takes the torch.

To touch on the bolded... It doesn't really matter what you "think" the average fan is interested in. Have you taken a poll of average Colts fans? Try not to project you feelings, likely based on your FF team, onto the average fan. I can say as a longtime Colts fan, I like Browns explosiveness, but I wouldn't want him as the everydown RB. The Colts aren't that invested in Brown, and Addai will be pretty cheap to resign. As I've stated numerous times before, the Colts tend to let RBs walk when their contract expires, so it wouldn't surprise me if Addai is not resigned. However that by no means indicates they think Brown is better, just like it's doubtful they thought Addai would be better than Edge.

Peyton has a HUGE say in who plays.

Also, we heard last year was the year Brown took over as well, it didn't happen.

As it really doesn't matter what you "think" eitherYour message contradicts itself...

"The Colts aren't that invested in Brown"

and

"As I've stated numerous times before, the Colts tend to let RBs walk when their contract expires, so it wouldn't surprise me if Addai is not resigned."

The Colts let RB's walk is a fact. Faulk/Addai/James etc. I expect Addai to go somewhere next year just like you do. And if that happens they will either go with Brown or they look elsewhere for a RB. They will have no choice but to find out where they stand with Brown this season and that means a RBBC approach with Addai and the easier Brown makes it for them to move on without Addai the more time he will steal from him. If you believe that Addai is holding down this job all year that's your opinion but clearly I disagree.

As far as last year goes that has zero meaning on this. Addai was contracted this year and I didn't expect the torch to get passed last year. It's better for the organization that Browns role on the team is developed this year not last year. If they showcased him last year they develop an issue going into this season and they were not forced to do that. They are forced to do that this year and it's already started. If you can't see this then you need to step farther back from the situation and see the business aspects of how this looks. As an outsider I can see the writing on the wall and I'm surprised you can't but then again I'd never have thought that a starting QB picked the starters like you do.

 

[footballnerd]

The Colts let RB's walk is a fact. Faulk/Addai/James etc. I expect Addai to go somewhere next year just like you do. And if that happens they will either go with Brown or they look elsewhere for a RB. They will have no choice but to find out where they stand with Brown this season and that means a RBBC approach with Addai and the easier Brown makes it for them to move on without Addai the more time he will steal from him. If you believe that Addai is holding down this job all year that's your opinion but clearly I disagree. As far as last year goes that has zero meaning on this. Addai was contracted this year and I didn't expect the torch to get passed last year. It's better for the organization that Browns role on the team is developed this year not last year. If they showcased him last year they develop an issue going into this season and they were not forced to do that. They are forced to do that this year and it's already started. If you can't see this then you need to step farther back from the situation and see the business aspects of how this looks. As an outsider I can see the writing on the wall and I'm surprised you can't but then again I'd never have thought that a starting QB picked the starters like you do.

Manning is heading toward the tail end of his career so I'm sure the Colts are trying to win it every year while they can. Meaning playing the back that gives them the best chance to win. If they weren't a championship caliber team I can see them developing a back.

 

[rizzler]

As an outsider I can see the writing on the wall and I'm surprised you can't but then again I'd never have thought that a starting QB picked the starters like you do.

Hmmm... look at the difference in carries over the first 2 games. And do you honestly think Brown gets 16 carries game 2 if they weren't ahead by 4000 scores? When they are fight mode, addai owns the field. If you havent seen this over the course of the past X years, you havent been watching Colts football.... and ya, Brown only came in last year, but he hasn't to this point been a serious threat to Addai's playing time this or last season.. please tell me where you've seen this?

 

[tombonneau]

Scanning page two, seems like news is getting pushed aside in favor of bickering.

Any update on Addai practicing today?

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Scanning page two, seems like news is getting pushed aside in favor of bickering.Any update on Addai practicing today?

can we please keep this about Addais current situation

 

[switz]

As it really doesn't matter what you "think" either

Your message contradicts itself...

"The Colts aren't that invested in Brown"

and

"As I've stated numerous times before, the Colts tend to let RBs walk when their contract expires, so it wouldn't surprise me if Addai is not resigned."

The Colts let RB's walk is a fact. Faulk/Addai/James etc. I expect Addai to go somewhere next year just like you do. And if that happens they will either go with Brown or they look elsewhere for a RB. They will have no choice but to find out where they stand with Brown this season and that means a RBBC approach with Addai and the easier Brown makes it for them to move on without Addai the more time he will steal from him. If you believe that Addai is holding down this job all year that's your opinion but clearly I disagree.

As far as last year goes that has zero meaning on this. Addai was contracted this year and I didn't expect the torch to get passed last year. It's better for the organization that Browns role on the team is developed this year not last year. If they showcased him last year they develop an issue going into this season and they were not forced to do that. They are forced to do that this year and it's already started. If you can't see this then you need to step farther back from the situation and see the business aspects of how this looks. As an outsider I can see the writing on the wall and I'm surprised you can't but then again I'd never have thought that a starting QB picked the starters like you do.

It is extremely likely that if they choose not to resign Addsi, they draft an RB highly next season (given there is a next season.) I didn't contradict myself at all. The Colts aren't paying Brown a ton of money, and they could just as easily draft an RB to start and keep Brown as the backup, as they could also relatively cheaply resign Addai. There's no reason for the Colts to pin their future running game on Brown, or to use thus season as a "changing of the guard" season simply because Addai is an FA. The error in your thinking is that you feel that the ONLY way for the Colts to "find out what they have" in Brown is for him to take over the starting role. Yet that is rarely how teams do that, they see him every day in practice. They already know what they have in Brown, and Addai is still the starter.

The Colts will continue to use most frequently the RB that gives them the best chance to win THIS year. And as long as he's healthy, that's Addai.

 

[switz]

Scanning page two, seems like news is getting pushed aside in favor of bickering.Any update on Addai practicing today?

He practiced, but I don't know how much or if he was limited.

 

[BoomBoom]

Twitter update from Mort:

mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.

1 minute ago

 

[TommyGilmore]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

The Colts don't have any other WRs on the active roster. I wonder if any of their other TEs will see time at WR, or if they'll activate one of the rookie WRs off the practice squad??

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

The Colts don't have any other WRs on the active roster. I wonder if any of their other TEs will see time at WR, or if they'll activate one of the rookie WRs off the practice squad??

Blair White still on the PS?

 

[Keith1]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

He may be "good to go", but he will be listed as questionable. Was about to pull the trigger on a deal for Addai, but I am gunshy now due to the questionable tag.

 

[The_Wolfman]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

He may be "good to go", but he will be listed as questionable. Was about to pull the trigger on a deal for Addai, but I am gunshy now due to the questionable tag.

He returned to a full practice on Friday, would certainly be a surprise if he doesn't play.

 

[ThePittbully]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

He may be "good to go", but he will be listed as questionable. Was about to pull the trigger on a deal for Addai, but I am gunshy now due to the questionable tag.

He returned to a full practice on Friday, would certainly be a surprise if he doesn't play.

Could be wrong but aren't fridays normally walk throughs?

 

[ScottyDog]

If that is the case, I wonder how Knowshon Moreno pulled his hamstring in his "walk through" practice today?

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

He may be "good to go", but he will be listed as questionable. Was about to pull the trigger on a deal for Addai, but I am gunshy now due to the questionable tag.

Questionable is almost meaningless

 

[thecardiackid]

If that is the case, I wonder how Knowshon Moreno pulled his hamstring in his "walk through" practice today?

that was yesterday (wed.), announced today.and, please, let's keep this to the knee of addai.

 

[FavreAndAwayAnIdiot]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

He may be "good to go", but he will be listed as questionable. Was about to pull the trigger on a deal for Addai, but I am gunshy now due to the questionable tag.

Questionable is almost meaningless

No, it basically means a 50/50 chance to play. Considering it's a 3pm game, that leaves a lot of people on the hook with a big decision. Either this is misleading trickery by the coaching staff, Addai's injury is significant or they are using it to force Brown into the mix more, it's a concern for those of us who have him.I'm getting a Mike Shanahan vibe with this one.

 

[az_prof]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

He may be "good to go", but he will be listed as questionable. Was about to pull the trigger on a deal for Addai, but I am gunshy now due to the questionable tag.

Questionable is almost meaningless

No, it basically means a 50/50 chance to play. Considering it's a 3pm game, that leaves a lot of people on the hook with a big decision. Either this is misleading trickery by the coaching staff, Addai's injury is significant or they are using it to force Brown into the mix more, it's a concern for those of us who have him.I'm getting a Mike Shanahan vibe with this one.

Does anyone know what the history of Jim Caldwell and whether he ##### around with the injury report? He doesn't look like the kind of guy who would. My guess is that Addai will play, but if he tweaks the knee again he may be pulled. I would start him if he was one of my top two backs unless we hear something else before gametime.

 

[mozzy84]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

He may be "good to go", but he will be listed as questionable. Was about to pull the trigger on a deal for Addai, but I am gunshy now due to the questionable tag.

Questionable is almost meaningless

No, it basically means a 50/50 chance to play. Considering it's a 3pm game, that leaves a lot of people on the hook with a big decision. Either this is misleading trickery by the coaching staff, Addai's injury is significant or they are using it to force Brown into the mix more, it's a concern for those of us who have him.I'm getting a Mike Shanahan vibe with this one.

he practiced in full yesterday from what I read

 

[todisco1]

Twitter update from Mort:mortreport Maybe off-setting Champ Bailey's iffy status is fact Pierre Garcon (& Anthony Gonzalez, out) has a hammy problem. Addai good to go.1 minute ago

He may be "good to go", but he will be listed as questionable. Was about to pull the trigger on a deal for Addai, but I am gunshy now due to the questionable tag.

Questionable is almost meaningless

No, it basically means a 50/50 chance to play.

In theory, it's supposed to be 50/50. In reality a player who is questionable on the injury report is much more likely to play than sit.

 

[Ghost Rider]

This has him being a game-time scratch, after it is too late to change your lineup, or him getting two carries and getting dinged up and having to leave the game, written all over it. Or you bench him and he goes off for 120 total yards and two touchdowns. :X

 

[ericttspikes]

He seemed to get up gingerly a few times last week and also was taking himself out of the game quite a bit. Is there any word on what the issue is with the knee? I don't really care about this week, but having a knee issue in week 2 is concerning.

 

[switz]

He seemed to get up gingerly a few times last week and also was taking himself out of the game quite a bit. Is there any word on what the issue is with the knee? I don't really care about this week, but having a knee issue in week 2 is concerning.

He's had offseason knee surgery two years in a row, the recent one was supposedly very very minor. Addai has had some lingering injury issues almost every year. However, I don't think the knee thing is serious. What you need to worry about is Addai pulling himself out whenever he feels like it ...