Time for a bit of reality

SaintsBro · 10-25-2011, 02:31 PM

The other MAJOR difference between the Colts and the Saints, that cannot be under-estimated, is that the Colts philosophy to win relies entirely on a handful of highly paid and featured "star" players (Manning, Freeney, Brackett, Wayne etc), and then a large chunk of the rest of their whole team is pretty much comprised of undrafted free agents, low draft picks, nobodies, and marginal players at best. On the surface they look a little similar to the Saints, in that way, but there is a BIG difference in WHO they are as a team.

Most of the Colts' current problems aside from the QB position, especially their defensive problems, are really caused by poor coaching and by their front office's lack of good talent evaluation... We've all seen how Payton and Loomis can find incredible "diamonds in the rough," and then they coach and groom them up to being formidable NFL caliber players (Jimmy Graham, anyone?). The Colts may seem like they share a bit of that interest or emphasis on unsung talent, but they CLEARLY lack the coaching and front office vision required to find and nurture those really solid players, to complete the pieces of their team they need around their handful of anointed "stars." THAT is a huge difference.

Enjoy the ride, I say. Drew's future replacement probably has a cute girlfriend and his first car, and is probably playing ball in high school someplace.

10-25-2011, 02:31 PM	#31
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	The other MAJOR difference between the Colts and the Saints, that cannot be under-estimated, is that the Colts philosophy to win relies entirely on a handful of highly paid and featured "star" players (Manning, Freeney, Brackett, Wayne etc), and then a large chunk of the rest of their whole team is pretty much comprised of undrafted free agents, low draft picks, nobodies, and marginal players at best. On the surface they look a little similar to the Saints, in that way, but there is a BIG difference in WHO they are as a team. Most of the Colts' current problems aside from the QB position, especially their defensive problems, are really caused by poor coaching and by their front office's lack of good talent evaluation... We've all seen how Payton and Loomis can find incredible "diamonds in the rough," and then they coach and groom them up to being formidable NFL caliber players (Jimmy Graham, anyone?). The Colts may seem like they share a bit of that interest or emphasis on unsung talent, but they CLEARLY lack the coaching and front office vision required to find and nurture those really solid players, to complete the pieces of their team they need around their handful of anointed "stars." THAT is a huge difference. Enjoy the ride, I say. Drew's future replacement probably has a cute girlfriend and his first car, and is probably playing ball in high school someplace.