Rivers will start in Seattle.

[Hoopsdoc]

Per Ian Rapaport, citing team sources.

[Lov2fish]

Mixed emotions about it. Has he showed enough for the confidence, or is he starting because of who he is? Did Leonard not show enough? I know, rookie, blah, blah, blah. He didn't do anything last week to make me say, NO, and his feet can save a broken play. I guess we will see. If he looks 44 years old Sunday, pull him and end the experiment.

[albany ed]

It makes Sundays' game full of possibilities. For me, had they entered this game with Leonard starting, I was certain of a loss. Now with Rivers at the helm, I have no freakin' idea of what this game will be like. I still don't like their chances, even with a healthy DJ, I wouldn't have expected a win. I don't think Rivers will make the difference, but I am intrigued.

[Brylok]

Fire everyone, but you can't because you don't have any 1st round picks for the next two years.
Not a serious football organization.

[ChoppedWood]

To me, this is a state of the Head Coach level decision.

Early this week I voted no to firing Steichen, and I will remain in that camp pending the outcome of tomorrow's game but I reserve the right to change that vote about 8 PM tomorrow evening.

Leonard has no injury designation for tomorrow, which I read to indicate he is the healthy back up. As such, this is SS telling everyone that his scheme is what wins games. He is proclaiming that an out of work geriatric dude with no mobility but a clear understanding of his game plan can execute his play calls to the point that we can win games in the NFL, up to and including enough games to make the playoff. If he's right, his status as the future should be secure for as long as he wants to be the coach here.

However, if he fails, he must be fired and here is my rationale. Leonard is a much closer replica to Jones than Rivers. We jumped out to the 7-1 record by way of Steichen using the full skill set of DJ with pocket movement, RPO's etc... Leonard definitely fits that mold much better than Rivers. Further, from knowing quite a bit about RL, he is apparently pretty much a play book maniac, and clearly has had roughly 8 months to learn it in preparation of possibly playing. So, if Rivers stands in the pocket tomorrow (he HAS no choice) and we shit the bed in all sorts of ways, this experiment by SS is a clear indication he is not capable of sound reasoning and he has to be removed as soon as the game ends.

This is really an incredible development and one of the most arrogant moves I can ever remember. Here's to hoping his bet is right, but consider me a skeptic until I see it.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Brylok

Fire everyone, Not a serious football organization.

Such an immature take.

[Brylok]

Andrew Luck quitting set us back 10 years. This is year 7.
I hope Phil doesn't get injured out there. But hes already a multimillionaire and can afford healthcare coverage.

[Colts And Orioles]

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I liked what I saw out of Riley Leonard last week A LOT ....... and that's why I'm glad that he's NOT starting this week ...... I don't want him playing until his knee is 100%, because I'm more concerned about his long-term health than I am about this one solitary game against the Seahawks. We've already suffered through seeing one mobile quarterback play on an injured leg, and I don't want to see more of that.

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[Brylok]

Colts are going by the way of the NBA/Pacers, boxing, Reds, and the NHL.
Carlie has some big time work on her plate. Good luck, and nothing against her. I just stop watching as I get older.

[albany ed]

I'll never stop watching. It's fun, win or lose. Of course, more fun winning. I've seen enough shit years to realize it's just football and winning doesn't make me a better person and losing doesn't make lessen me.