Bleav in Colts

Initial analysis of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Bucs defense is VERY good against the run, should Indy pass more against them?

The passing attack is very similar to the Indianapolis Colts yardage/completions wise.

Indy should open up a play-action deep pass, to open up the run.

Tampa is the worst rushing offense in the league.

Baker Mayfield is a gun slinger.

Indy's defense has an opportunity to come away with more turnovers.

Both teams are pushing for the payoffs.

Game predictions.

Most shocking Thanksgiving NFL game? 49ers - Seahawks, Cowboys - Commanders, Packers - Lions.

Miami Dolphins head to New York to face the Jets.

New Orleans Saints travel to the Atlanta Falcons.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals.

Jacksonville Jaguars face the Texans in Houston.

New England Patriots versus the New York Giants.

Carolina Panthers at the Tennessee Titans.

Los Angles Rams face the Arizona Cardinals.

Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos.

Kansas City Chiefs head to Las Vegas Raiders.

Philadelphia Eagles host the Buffalo Bills.

Baltimore Ravens square off against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Chicago Bears head to Minnesota Vikings.

Initial reaction to the Indianapolis Colts releasing All-Pro Linebacker: Shaquille Leonard.

Shaq never asked to be released, even though he was complaining about snap percentage.

Donald Thomas goes no holds barred on the situation.

No team will pick up his contract, and he will be a free agent. Busy week ahead for Leonard.

Why was Shaquille Leonard cut mid season?

He has played 70% of the snap counts this 2023 NFL season. That's still starting front 7 snap percentage.

He has been outplayed by 3 linebackers on the team, including Zaire Franklin, Speed, and Olubi.

The Colts freed up a lot of salary cap for next year with the waiving.

The Indianapolis Colts front office staff, including Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen have shown player accountability.

Former Indianapolis Colts Legend: Gary Brackett feels the team is in control of it's out destiny.

Gary holds no love, but does respect, the New England Patriots. And was happy for the win in Germany.

Should Anthony Richardson have started the season, in Gary's eyes?

Richardson's biggest thing to learn is not taking shots, because defensive players will take them if they can.

How can the Colts improve their run defense, with it not performing at a high clip the past few weeks?

Can Indy win the division, or get to the playoff's?

Gary didn't realize Indy's record versus the Patriots.

The most difficult Quarterback/Running Back combo that Gary faced in his career?

Gary Brackett's best bud on the team, was Cato June.

Besides the Super Bowl, Gary's other favorite game.

Gary had 12 interceptions in his career. his favorite was the one versus Tom Brady.

Donald brings up the only game he and Gary played against each other in the NFL.

Gary Brackett has a special message for you:

This episode is brought to you by a question from a supporter: Hermitcrabbot.
"Should the Colts keep an eye open next offseason for an upgrade at backup quarterback?"

The back-up quarterback position is so important. Many starters are out for the 2023 NFL season!

Gardner Minshew has played meaningful snaps in 9 out of 10 games this season, and has a winning record.

Comparing Anthony Richardson's rookie season 4 games, to Gardner Minshew this season.

Gardner Minshew is top 12 in the NFL in Quarterback Rating (QBR)!

Minshew's sack percentage is only 5.5%, which is 8th best in the league.

The negative things about Gardner, that stats won't show.

Can the Indianapolis Colts afford Minshew as their back-up?

Would rolling the dice in free agency or the draft be a better option?

8 of his 11 turnovers this year was in back to back games, versus the Jaguars and Browns.

The Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback: Joe Burrow has a wrist injury?

Dallas Cowboys travel to Carolina, to face the Panthers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers go to Cleveland, and battle the Browns.

The Chicago Bears try to handle the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers host the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Arizona Cardinals and Kyler Murray, face C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans.

Tennessee Titans head to Jacksonville Jaguars.

Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season, the Miami Dolphins host the Las Vegas Raiders.

The New York Giants going to the Washington Commanders.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers try to find a way to defeat the San Francisco 49ers.

The sliding Buffalo Bills fight division rival New York Jets.

The Seattle Seahawks look to beat the Los Angeles Rams.

The Minnesota Vikings try to hold of the surging Denver Broncos.

The Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs, in the Super Bowl rematch!

The Indianapolis Colts win 2 in a row to get to .500, heading into the week 11 bye week.

Germans really know American Football.

Zaire Franklin, and Dayo Odeyingbo are playing well.

The New England Patriots offensive line looked bad because they have no 'old school' players there anymore.

Grover Stewart is still heavily missed, because the Pats ran so well.

Should Jonathan Taylor get all the carries, when Zach Moss has been so good?

Gardner Minshew has had 'happy feet' the past few weeks.

Alec Pierce leads the NFL in average yards ran per route. The Question is: "Why?"

We had to bring up the play from Minshew to Downs, at the end of the game.

The Colts are already at the win total, many had them for the season.

Losing Anthony Richardson for the season sucked. It makes the play calling more predictable.

Is Shane Steichen using the tight ends most effectively?

The Indianapolis Colts offense is top 10 in the NFL, and is respectable.

Should Steichen hand off the play calling to Jim Bob Cooter?

How big has injuries/suspensions impacted the team, compared to the rest of the NFL?

Is coaching or the front office to blame for the lack of 'next man up'?

The Colts worked out Sammy Watkins.

Was Howard Mudd or Dante Scarnecchia the best offensive line coach?

Goal is to win the Super Bowl. Expectation was an up and down season.

Gus Bradley was not Shane Steichen's guy. The Defensive Coordinator might change after the season.

Is there something wrong with the Indianapolis Colts offense, or was the last game a 'One Off'.

The Colts finally won the turnover margin against the Carolina Panthers!

What is wrong with Indy's run defense?

Should quarterback runs be counted when discussing a defensive performance?

Kenny Moore II is having the best season of his career!

Who should be blamed for the 2nd half flop on offense?

Is there a lack of trust between Steichen and Minshew, and Gardner and the wide receivers?

Colts are 1 win away from being a .500 team.

Who is to blame for the terrible pass defense?

Is Jim Irsay partly responsible for the defense this year?

Lot's of big time NFL trades going down today, but Ballard won't be part of it.

What can Gus Bradley do to fix the defense right now?

The secondary needs to have time to play together, to get better.

Also, you can't play man coverage, and expect them to get better in zone over that time.

Shane Steichen has a tendency to go away from the run, when he doesn't need to.

Why don't the Indianapolis Colts utilize maybe the most explosive player in the NFL, in the 2nd half?

The referees got the Alec Pierce catch wrong!

Final takeaways from the game.

David Grubb and Terrance Copper join the show, from the Bleav in Saints.

How are the Saints front seven holding up this 2023 NFL season?

The pass coverage for the Saints has been up and down, due to being strictly man coverage.

The safety position has not had much continuity.

They have been much better this year, than last, at creating turnovers.

Special teams has failed New Orleans this season.

The Wide Receivers have been solid for the offense, with Chris Olave, and Michael Thomas.

How have this years Saints team utilized Taysom Hill?

Alvin Kamara is still trying to get his feet under him.

Derek Carr has been inconsistent, but he goes as the guys around him goes.

Let's learn a bit about Head Coach Dennis Allen.

The Colts biggest struggle this year offensively has been turnovers.

The Saints can take advantage of the Colts pass defense on the perimeter.

Both the Colts and Saints have lost 2 straight, and need a win.

Reaction to the big week of upsets!

Minnesota Vikings hand the San Francisco 49ers their 2nd lose in a row!

Vikings Kirk Cousins and Jordan Addison stepped up big!

Is Brock Purdy the 'guy' for the Niners?

Never seen so many 1 win teams win in the same week!

The Chicago Bears defeating the Las Vegas Raiders, was the most shocking to Donald Thomas.

Even though it was a division game, the Buffalo Bills losing to the New England Patriots amazed me the most.

The Bills have not been the same without Matt Milano.

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Miami Dolphins.

Tyreek Hill only 88 yards on 11 receptions, shows how dominate Philly was in the trenches.

A more healthy Baltimore Ravens obliterate a high flying Detroit Lions.

Dan Campbell is in a prime spot to get his Lions back on track.

Initial takeaway from the Indianapolis Colts hosting the Cleveland Browns week 7 of the 2023 NFL season.

The game should not have been put in the hands of the referees.

The blocked field goal was the game changer.

77 total points in a game, that was previewed as a defensive slugfest.

The Browns only had 2 drives over 39 yards.

The Colts dominated the entire stat sheet, but 4 turnovers by Gardner Minshew.

Miles Garrett is a monster, and is not only playing for Defensive Player of the year, but also NFL MVP.

Miscues and turnovers will lose you games, no matter how good a team is.

The Browns scored 4 times, getting 17 or less yards. The Colts defense played was put in bad situations.

How does an offensive line stay in a positive mindset, when you get beat a lot in a game?

Should Shane Steichen had a Tight End double team Miles Garrett the entire game?

Minshew had only 23 pass attempts, Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss combined for 36 carries.

Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints.

Detroit Lions go to the Baltimore Ravens.

Las Vegas Raiders at the Chicago Bears.

Buffalo Bills travel to Foxboro, to take on the New England Patriots.

New York Giants travel to Washington Commanders.

Atlanta Falcons take on the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Rams

Arizona Cardinals head to Seattle to battle the Seahawks.

Green Bay Packers battle the Denver Broncos.

Los Angeles Chargers at the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Miami Dolphins head to Philly, in a headliner with the Eagles.

San Francisco 49ers headline Monday Night Football at the Minnesota Vikings.

Meet Quincy Carrier, Cleveland Browns analyst.

How is Deshaun Watson, and how much faith is there in P.J. Walker?

Bubba Ventrone has had his hands full in Cleveland.

Anthony Walker Jr. has been a locker room favorite, and a steady defender with the Browns.

Rodney McLeod has been a veteran leader for their secondary.

Miles Garrett has been having his best season of his career.

Can the Indianapolis Colts run against the Cleveland defense?

Amari Cooper is the go-to guy their offense can lean on.

Who are the next weapons in line after Amari?

Predictions!

Donald Thomas is a former starting NFL offensive lineman, and is excited to detail specific responsibilities of O-line play.

Are different blocking schemes used for different types of running backs?

Zach Moss' running style reminds me of Frank Gore.

How much verbal communication is needed before the snap, as opposed to just running the play?

When defensive players move after being set, offensive line has to change up their assignments.

Sometimes when a blocker comes off a double team, into the second level, it is planned that way. But sometimes it's on the fly.

How offensive linemen deal with stunts and twists.

Do offensive linemen have silent, or codes, for communication?

Who is priority, and who is ignored, on an overload blitz?

Who is responsible for a delayed blitzer?

How offensive linemen know who to block, when all 7 defenders are standing at the line of scrimmage.

When is running the ball ok, and when is it not, as it pertains to the numbers game?

How and when to use wide receivers in the run game.

The Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars week 6 NFL game did not feel good from the start.

Shane Steichen decided to receive instead of differ.

Being down 14-3 with 10 minutes left in the first half, the was still plenty of time to run the ball.

Offensive lines train to run block a 7 man box. Those are not 'loaded' boxes.

37 points is not good, but 17 off turnovers, and Jaguars started 4 times inside the Colts 40.

Juju Brents is being caught out of position a lot. Lacking experience in the secondary hurts. (I said Mike Adams, meant Mike Mitchell)

You generally don't have players meetings in week 6 unless it's a dumpster fire.

The defensively did a good job, and the key stat was only allowing 4-14 on 3rd down.

Gus Bradley only blitzed 4 times, 2 incompletions, 1 sack, 1 interception. Does he not trust his secondary?

Colts Nation felt comfortable with Gardner Minshew taking the reigns.

Shane gets a little pass, due to it being a learning experience.

Denver Broncos at the Kansas City Chiefs.

Baltimore Ravens face the Tennessee Titans in London.

Washington Commanders visits the Atlanta Falcons.

Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears.

Seattle Seahawks battle the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cleveland Browns host the San Francisco 49ers.

New Orleans Saints versus the Houston Texans.

Carolina Panthers head to Miami, to face the Dolphins.

New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders. Belichick - McDaniels.

Detroit Lions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Arizona Cardinals go to Los Angeles Rams.

Philadelphia Eagles drive to New York, and play the Jets.

New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills play on Sunday Night Football.

Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers play on Monday Night Football.

Revenge game for Colts quarterback: Gardner Minshew.

Can Minshew shoulder the responsibility of winning games in the hunt for the NFL post season?

How does Indy split the snaps between Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss against the Jaguars?

The entire team is run blocking well, especially Wide Receiver: Alec Pierce.

A HUGE task against this Jaguars team, for this young Colts secondary.

The Colts should be 100% healthy in the trenches this game!

Zaire Franklin, and the linebackers, are playing very good football right now.

Indy needs to be physical, and play 4 quarters, to have a change to break the losing streak.

Colts have to make their tackles, and not allow yards after catch.

Game score predictions.

The San Francisco 49ers put the Dallas Cowboys in their place.

Brock Purdy is money with all the weapons the Niners have.

The Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Los Angeles Rams, but the offense doesn't look the same.

The Buffalo Bills penalize themselves versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, in London.

The Baltimore Ravens lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a slugfest.

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the lowly Arizona Cardinals.

Does Mac Jones deserve the blame with the way the New England Patriots are playing?