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WR Adonai Mitchell, IND (1 Viewer)

I'm not a jersey number guy, don't care, but I did like that he chose #10 to represent the number of WR's chosen before him.

Hopefully he can bottle up all that spite and disrespect he's feeling, channel his inner ASB, and use this as motivation to bring to hone his considerable talents.

For real this feeling in him may not last, and I'm not saying he's lazy or did not put the work in before as I have no idea, but I must say seeing him so agitated about slipping in the draft has me a little higher on him.
 
I'm not a jersey number guy, don't care, but I did like that he chose #10 to represent the number of WR's chosen before him.

Hopefully he can bottle up all that spite and disrespect he's feeling, channel his inner ASB, and use this as motivation to bring to hone his considerable talents.

For real this feeling in him may not last, and I'm not saying he's lazy or did not put the work in before as I have no idea, but I must say seeing him so agitated about slipping in the draft has me a little higher on him.
There is this. OTOH now he looks even more like Donte Moncrief. Dropping him even further :P
 
James Boyd
#Colts WR Adonai Mitchell is having an impressive rookie minicamp. Just took a crosser to the house from roughly 70 yards out.

Here’s the play I was talking about. In a real game, #Colts rookie WR Adonai Mitchell might’ve been tackled before scoring. But this is still an explosive play nonetheless.

I wish they showed the release, too, because it was filthy.
 
James Boyd
#Colts WR Adonai Mitchell is having an impressive rookie minicamp. Just took a crosser to the house from roughly 70 yards out.

Here’s the play I was talking about. In a real game, #Colts rookie WR Adonai Mitchell might’ve been tackled before scoring. But this is still an explosive play nonetheless.

I wish they showed the release, too, because it was filthy.
Also got to give the kid props for leaning into Indiana by wearing Larry Bird shorts, circa 1981. :hifive:
 
@32BeatWriters
“[Adonai] Mitchell continues to flash his potential and made arguably the play of the day during a seven-on-seven period. Richardson launched a deep ball down the sideline to Mitchell, who, after beating cornerback Darrell Baker Jr., contorted his body to make an over-the-shoulder grab that drew a roar of approval from the offense.”
 
I like that he is leaning into his health and trying to see the best ways to manage his diabetes. Blood sugar maintenance can be complex and affects your brain function, mood, and thinking. My Sister dealt with this her whole life and ended up in the hospital a couple of times. We could only tell things were off when she would not act like herself to significant degrees, and she could usually feel the effects of blood sugar shifts. If you can not detect it, your behavior can become erratic. It can be challenging. The food measurement and diet can help quite a bit. She had times when she could not say for sure she was having an issue, and that is when it can affect how you act and respond. I know they have better ways to manage this now, but keeping up with your body still takes due diligence.
 
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My biggest concern is the Alec Pierce role in this offense was just a terrible role last year. Pierce is a decent player and probably Mitchell is a little better, but regardless if we get wind that he's replacing Pierce in that role I will pretty much guarantee he doesn't put up fantasy numbers. The Colts were having a deep guy run cardio all season without even glancing in that direction. It was so obvious and across multiple QBs that I think it's the design of the offense. Now, if he can be a better Josh Downs or they move Pittman somehow, I have no problem with the player or the team.
 
My biggest concern is the Alec Pierce role in this offense was just a terrible role last year. Pierce is a decent player and probably Mitchell is a little better, but regardless if we get wind that he's replacing Pierce in that role I will pretty much guarantee he doesn't put up fantasy numbers. The Colts were having a deep guy run cardio all season without even glancing in that direction. It was so obvious and across multiple QBs that I think it's the design of the offense. Now, if he can be a better Josh Downs or they move Pittman somehow, I have no problem with the player or the team.

He'll probably start in a low volume role primarily due to Richardson and Taylor lending itself to a heavy running team and their #1WR is a possession guy.

But the problem has been Pierce. We might have different definitions of decent but he's literally been the second worst WR in the entire NFL at getting open since he entered the league and the WR that's been worse, just retired. That was Devante Parker. I'm not at all blaming the QB or scheme for not wanting to throw downfield often to the guy that's always covered.

It has not helped that the QB's who have logged the most snaps the last two years are weak armed (at this stage of his career) Ryan and Minshew. Richardson is far more ideal for a deep threat type of WR, but it's still on that WR to get open which at this point in his career Pierce has been absolutely awful at doing.

So I got no doubts he was drafted to fill the Pierce role, but to do actually do it well.
 
My biggest concern is the Alec Pierce role in this offense was just a terrible role last year. Pierce is a decent player and probably Mitchell is a little better, but regardless if we get wind that he's replacing Pierce in that role I will pretty much guarantee he doesn't put up fantasy numbers. The Colts were having a deep guy run cardio all season without even glancing in that direction. It was so obvious and across multiple QBs that I think it's the design of the offense. Now, if he can be a better Josh Downs or they move Pittman somehow, I have no problem with the player or the team.
Pierce is not a threat to Mitchell and I don’t think Mitchell will be fantasy relevant in 2024. I like the pick for the Colts, just not for fantasy. I just don’t think AR can support 3 WRs. I think Downs takes a step upwards this year.
 
My biggest concern is the Alec Pierce role in this offense was just a terrible role last year. Pierce is a decent player and probably Mitchell is a little better, but regardless if we get wind that he's replacing Pierce in that role I will pretty much guarantee he doesn't put up fantasy numbers. The Colts were having a deep guy run cardio all season without even glancing in that direction. It was so obvious and across multiple QBs that I think it's the design of the offense. Now, if he can be a better Josh Downs or they move Pittman somehow, I have no problem with the player or the team.
Minshew doesn't look towards that route, Richardson does.
 
Now that the Mitchell hype is deflating and media is buzzing up Alec Pierce, do we stop listening to them altogether?
 
He's really good. With Pittman taking primary coverage, this guy is going to be clowning over ****ty DBs. If you can pry him away from his current owner, I think that's something you strongly consider trying to do.
 
And the Pats passed on him why?
Wish I could tell you. I was pumped when the Bills passed on him and he was available for the Pats, but then they traded out of the spot for an extra pick and used the two picks on Polk and Baker. Time will tell if they made the right move but for now I’d rather have Mitchell than both of those guys. I have a feeling Mitchell is going to make a lot of those GM’s look foolish for passing on him.
 
And the Pats passed on him why?
Wish I could tell you. I was pumped when the Bills passed on him and he was available for the Pats, but then they traded out of the spot for an extra pick and used the two picks on Polk and Baker. Time will tell if they made the right move but for now I’d rather have Mitchell than both of those guys. I have a feeling Mitchell is going to make a lot of those GM’s look foolish for passing on him.
Richardson has to show me more throwing the ball for me to come close to suggesting Mitchell in 2024. One thing to his advantage right now is the injury to Downs, so he better show something early in the season.
 
And the Pats passed on him why?
Wish I could tell you. I was pumped when the Bills passed on him and he was available for the Pats, but then they traded out of the spot for an extra pick and used the two picks on Polk and Baker. Time will tell if they made the right move but for now I’d rather have Mitchell than both of those guys. I have a feeling Mitchell is going to make a lot of those GM’s look foolish for passing on him.
Richardson has to show me more throwing the ball for me to come close to suggesting Mitchell in 2024. One thing to his advantage right now is the injury to Downs, so he better show something early in the season.
Talent and opportunity are there for Mitchell. I feel confident he’ll have a great career. Richardson you are right to be skeptic on though, he’s very raw. Hasn’t played a whole lot since his high school days. Maybe Steichen can work wonders for him like he did for Hurts. Or maybe he’s Tebow. I’m concerned about Richardson’s ability to stay healthy. Might be seeing Flacco behind center at some point this season, and that might actually be a boon for Mitchell in that scenario.
 
And the Pats passed on him why?
Wish I could tell you. I was pumped when the Bills passed on him and he was available for the Pats, but then they traded out of the spot for an extra pick and used the two picks on Polk and Baker. Time will tell if they made the right move but for now I’d rather have Mitchell than both of those guys. I have a feeling Mitchell is going to make a lot of those GM’s look foolish for passing on him.
Richardson has to show me more throwing the ball for me to come close to suggesting Mitchell in 2024. One thing to his advantage right now is the injury to Downs, so he better show something early in the season.
Talent and opportunity are there for Mitchell. I feel confident he’ll have a great career. Richardson you are right to be skeptic on though, he’s very raw. Hasn’t played a whole lot since his high school days. Maybe Steichen can work wonders for him like he did for Hurts. Or maybe he’s Tebow. I’m concerned about Richardson’s ability to stay healthy. Might be seeing Flacco behind center at some point this season, and that might actually be a boon for Mitchell in that scenario.
I like Mitchell, but I like Downs more when he's healthy. I don't think either will be huge fantasy contributors that you can trust however. Not this year. For the life of me I don't know why the Colts go to their mediocre TEs so much. Plus, the Colts want to run the ball first IMO and and when they don't, Pittman is the only WR you can trust.
 
Dwain McFarland
Adonai Mitchell should go much closer to the other Round 2 NFL draft picks (i.e., McConkey) in fantasy drafts.

Showed versatility from slot with Downs out AND bumped Pierce from field in 2-TE sets. Good news.

Colts Utilization this preseason w/ Anthony Richardson:

Adam Koffler
Wonder if we’d think about him differently if Downs never went DOWN with a high ankle sprain. Probably. A Rich can’t support three receivers

Dwain McFarland
My thought: thinking we know which No. 2 he is going to support is probably misguided.

It might be Mitchell over Downs.

We don't need to be so precise on this sort of thing. We have a play-making WR likely in line for a starting role. That is a recipe to bet on.

Dwain McFarland
FWIW I agree Richardson prob can't support three but I think the more actionable takeaway on that is this:

Don't draft both Mitchell and Downs. Bet on one or the other. Especially in best ball. Less problematic in managed leagues where you can cut.

Dwain McFarland
And finally... would much rather put my chip on the healthy guy even if he costs more. Chance to create that magic early that could make Mitchell the favorite the rest of the way.

When I miss Mitchell, then I take the Downs injury discount.
 

Don't disagree but i have a sneaking suspicion there will be way more pass yard in Az than Ind this year
 

Don't disagree but i have a sneaking suspicion there will be way more pass yard in Az than Ind this year
Oh, fully agree. I just don’t see M Wilson being a huge beneficiary
 
Mike Renner
Adonai Mitchell could have easily gone for 150+ and 2 TDs yesterday

(yes, I know he probably ran the wrong route in the first clip)

Michael F. Florio
Just watched all of Adonai Mitchell's Week 1 targets and well ... he is someone you want in fantasy

- Richardson missed him for a pretty wide open 29-yard TD
- ARich misfired on a would-be 70-yard TD (penalty nullified)
- Had another target where he created sep downfield
 
Alec Pierce is the value here
Too inconsistent
Yeah Alec Pierce is a classic example of chasing the points. No one was starting Pierce this past week and no one in their right mind will this week. 3 targets, and he averaged 3.8 targets per game last season, and that's without Adonai Mitchell around to take from the target pie. Pierce is WR4 whenever Josh Downs returns. At best he's Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
 
Alec Pierce is the value here
Too inconsistent
Yeah Alec Pierce is a classic example of chasing the points. No one was starting Pierce this past week and no one in their right mind will this week. 3 targets, and he averaged 3.8 targets per game last season, and that's without Adonai Mitchell around to take from the target pie. Pierce is WR4 whenever Josh Downs returns. At best he's Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
FWIW, I made that post before the season started. If that type of usage continues, he will be boom bust and probably have a good, but not great season. I believe his role will expand as the season marches on and Richardson gets more comfortable. Camp reports were very positive for the guy, it really feels like he's making a leap. Pierce is not a one trick pony, even if it may have appeared that way in week 1.

ETA - I'll admit, Mitchell looked better than I expected week 1. AR missed him on a couple easy balls that would have had this thread buzzing. This is going to be a very difficult team to stop.
 
James Boyd
Reggie Wayne on #Colts WR AD Mitchell:

“He’s been way more than I expected — and that’s on the good side. … A great addition to the room. I’m excited. He’s gonna help us win some games. I’ve been saying that. … And he’s made Alec (Pierce) better. That speaks for something.”
 
You peeps that love ARich out there better look at this X clip
Mitchell was 1 catch 2 yds, NOBODY is looking at this guy in redraft leagues, he's likely sitting on your waiver wire


Had more targets than Pierce I think, you're looking for a league winner/changer, here you go. I'm pretty anti-rookie at WR for redrafts but the WW has been boring and barren
Might take a couple weeks but I like the match up vs Green Bay and I think Mitchell screams sleeper
 
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Picked him up for nothing on waivers last week. I got what a paid for. Really bad drop and turned the wrong way on a hot route. Looked every bit a rookie.

With Downs coming back he picked a bad day to have a bad day, but I kinda liked what I saw overall. There isn't any Colts receiver that can do what he does.

I'd like him a lot more if I had AR to pair him with, but for now I'm considering him a hold.
 
The Coachspeak Index
#Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter on the lack of production from AD Mitchell:

“You just look at his body of work, individually, and he’s doing such a great job of winning those one-on-ones and getting open and separating, and it just hasn’t quite happened as often as any of us would have liked quite yet… A week or two back, I think I told y’all, ‘Trust me, AD’s gonna make some big plays for us this year.’ I still feel that way.”
 
Downs dealing with a toe injury as well and didn't practice today. Wonder if Mitchell is going to get those targets now or if Pierce will get more than usual.
 
The problem is Tennessee has the #1 defense against WR for fantasy. Not sure we'll get to see much this weekend.
 

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