Alec Pierce

[Oldcolt]

Pay Pierce long term. Not 100% convinced yet that we should be ln long term with Jones (not that I matter but I am about 80% convinced-way up from maybe 5% at the beginning of the year)

[sherck]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Pay Pierce long term. Not 100% convinced yet that we should be ln long term with Jones (not that I matter but I am about 80% convinced-way up from maybe 5% at the beginning of the year)

For me on Jones, it will be how he responds after the bye.

His last two games have been his worst two for the Colts. Lots of reasons but I think the blueprint against him is that he has been moved of his mark A LOT in the last two games. Early in the season when that happened, he seemed good throwing on the run. In the last two games, not so much.

If the Colts are smart at all, they worked in a hot read into every passing concept that did not have one during the bye. If the blitz is coming, Jones needs to make they pay with the quick hit to Warren, Downs or Taylor.

He also needs to learn to climb the pocket better rather than bail out back or to the side.

How he responds will be, IMO, the read needed to see if he should be paid long term.

[Pez]

Originally Posted by sherck

If the Colts are smart at all, they worked in a hot read into every passing concept that did not have one during the bye. If the blitz is coming, Jones needs to make they pay with the quick hit to Warren, Downs or Taylor.

I think there is a big dependency on Jones. I only have the broadcast film, but it seems Like I have seen multiple times where 28 is open on a quick 2-3 yard route.

I'm not convinced by his instincts to know when he is in deep trouble and needs to hit his hot read, or ffs protect the ball.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by Pez

I think there is a big dependency on Jones. I only have the broadcast film, but it seems Like I have seen multiple times where 28 is open on a quick 2-3 yard route.

I'm not convinced by his instincts to know when he is in deep trouble and needs to hit his hot read, or ffs protect the ball.

I think you are correct about instincts. I don't think these are going to change. He will always fumble the ball more than most QBs. I don't think that is absolutely fatal, especially with this team. He has enough really good qualities that if you can somehow mitigate the fumbles so they don't end up happening in batches the team can overcome them. It isn't like he falls apart when he fumbles. He had some incredible throws after fumbling like crazy against Atlanta. I have no idea if this is fixable but I sure hope it is (by that I mean keeping the fumes from multiplying in a game).

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by sherck

He also needs to learn to climb the pocket better rather than bail out back or to the side.

How he responds will be, IMO, the read needed to see if he should be paid long term.

If I were his QB coach, I would be drilling him on climbing the pocket constantly.

[ChoppedWood]

BTW, just to get this on record- AD Mitchell sucks in a green and white uniform too!

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

BTW, just to get this on record- AD Mitchell sucks in a green and white uniform too!

Man he doesn't just suck, he is atrocious at football! How in the fuck did this guy ever get drafted period?

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

Man he doesn't just suck, he is atrocious at football! How in the fuck did this guy ever get drafted period?

And he MIGHT be like the 4th or 5th best player on the entire team! YIKES they are so shitty!

[CletusPyle]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Pay Pierce long term. Not 100% convinced yet that we should be ln long term with Jones (not that I matter but I am about 80% convinced-way up from maybe 5% at the beginning of the year)

I think we need to upgrade our backup, whether that is Anthony or Leonard....I like resigning Jones but I would rather have someone backing him up that could replace him if needed. I know the Colts haven't given up on AR, but realistically, the guy is done in my opinion.