Donald Brown starting today over Trent Richardson (2 Viewers)

[identikit]

FYI, per NFLN this AM.

 

[identikit]

@MikeSilver reports that #Colts are demoting Trent Richardson to 2nd-string in favor of Donald Brown. Among several changes for Indy

 

[pizzatyme]

It's about GD time! I'm going to the game. I'll report what I see on the sidelines.

 

[mr roboto]

 

[need2know]

Still don't think either is a great start with how bad the Colts have been

 

[msommer]

Still don't think either is a great start with how bad the Colts have been

Donald Brown had two TDs last time they met TEN, IIRC

 

[need2know]

Still don't think either is a great start with how bad the Colts have been

Donald Brown had two TDs last time they met TEN, IIRC

True. Would this news make you play Brown over p. Thomas or vereen? Are we thinking Donald gets like a 70/30 split? Its not like the Colts are having lots of rushing attempts. Most of these recent games they are getting like 10 total and are blown out by the half Yikes

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

There have been busts from the top 1/2 of the first round of FF drafts before, but I am not sure I can remember any who actually got benched.

 

[McGarnicle]

Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

 

[McGarnicle]

There have been busts from the top 1/2 of the first round of FF drafts before, but I am not sure I can remember any who actually got benched.

Not many teams have the luxury of a Donald Brown-caliber guy as a backup. Nice problem to have.

 

[TxBuckeye]

I like Trent, thought he seemed like a good guy. Shocked out how bad he's looked though. Really happy Cleveland made the trade when they did. Was a little shocked when it happened but, looking back, I guess the staff saw something and knew what they were doing. And here I thought they were just tanking the season at the time.

 

[RBM]

About time. Now I hope he barely sees the field. Kid needs a wake up call.

 

[duaneok66]

Kudos for a team to have the guts to bench a high profile starter. Usually teams continue to start him to save face.

 

[voiceofunreason]

Do they have a backup OC?

-Andrew Luck owner.

 

[FUBAR]

Trent owner and I endorse this move.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

Pep's quote makes sense now. The best way to get Richardson in space is to put him on the bench while the rest of the offense is on the field.

 

[McGarnicle]

Trent owner and I endorse this move.

Exactly, gotta keep him fresh for the fantasy playoffs.

 

[Hoya]

It won't matter when they go 5 wide and pass on every play anyway.

watching this team is an absolute car wreck

 

[amnesiac]

any chance the Titans win the AFC South?

 

[mr roboto]

It won't matter when they go 5 wide and pass on every play anyway.

watching this team is an absolute car wreck

Wasn't the complaint a few weeks ago that they weren't throwing enough?

 

[voiceofunreason]

It won't matter when they go 5 wide and pass on every play anyway.

watching this team is an absolute car wreck

Wasn't the complaint a few weeks ago that they weren't throwing enough?

Yeah this guy is out to lunch.

 

[VaTerp]

Not that anyone cares but my flex decision between Mendy, Bolden, and Brown has suddenly become very interesting.

All three pretty much suck but that's what it's come to at this point in the season and all 3 have fallen into opportunities this week.

Brown was great against Ten on TNF the other week but still nervous about how many snaps Brown will get in passing situations.

Hmmm....

 

[4th&inches]

is TRich even worth a roster spot at this point?

 

[Zaxxon]

It's a pretty good thing that Donald Brown started. His 6 carries for 10 yards so far seem pretty important.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

It's a pretty good thing that Donald Brown started. His 6 carries for 10 yards so far seem pretty important.

Shows how awful Richardson is. He's benched by a guy that can't average 2 ypc today.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

is TRich even worth a roster spot at this point?

 

[4th&inches]

is TRich even worth a roster spot at this point?

touche...

 

[Mario Kart]

Drop both.

 

[need2know]

concur

 

[need2know]

i hate the colts. I has no intention of starting a colts rb today and then I read that brown was going to start. for some unholy reason I put brown in my lineup. never again the colts are cursed

 

[ConnSKINS26]

i hate the colts. I has no intention of starting a colts rb today and then I read that brown was going to start. for some unholy reason I put brown in my lineup. never again the colts are cursed

Think about what you're saying here.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Brown willing the Colts to hold the lead.

 

[need2know]

then they take him out for trich at the goal line. WTF

 

[humpback]

It's a pretty good thing that Donald Brown started. His 6 carries for 10 yards so far seem pretty important.

You were saying?

 

[Mr. Retukes]

It's a pretty good thing that Donald Brown started. His 6 carries for 10 yards so far seem pretty important.

3.9 YPC with zero fumbles and the game-clinching touchdown? Yeah, not bad.

 

[towney]

then they take him out for trich at the goal line. WTF

And trich goes no where. Thank goodness for the 2min warning to spell Brown.

 

[mr roboto]

Salvaged a decent day with a TD.