atriots Open Thread At 1-3 [url=www.coltsauthorizedshops.com]Jabaal Sheard Jersey[/url] , the Indianapolis Colts are heading into Foxborough to face their long-standing rivals, the New England Patriots. Much has been made about the rivalry and whether one actually exists. For some, the only way a rivalry exists is if recent games have been competitive or if two teams go back and forth. While this one way to view things, I think ignores reality.In reality, the New England Patriots have ended the Colts preseason hopes 4 times. Twice during the Peyton Manning era and twice during Andrew Luck’s career. The early contests included a league wide review and emphasis placed on pass interference and illegal contact penalties after the Patriots secondary mugged Colts receivers on their way to victory in 2003. In the 2004 playoffs, Peyton Manning threw 4 interceptions and still had a chance to win the game late but couldn’t get the job done. In 2013, the Andrew Luck-led Colts played the Patriots tight in Foxborough for three quarters until the wheels fell off. A 21 point fourth quarter was a statement win for the Patriots and Luck struggled with four interceptions. The next year, the Patriots soundly defeated the Colts in the AFC Championship on a wet and rainy evening that spawned the Defategate controversy, brought the team under investigation, and resulted in Tom Brady’s suspension.In 2006, the Colts put together the biggest comeback win in AFC Championship history for the right to play the Chicago Bears, ending in the team’s first Super Bowl championship in Indianapolis. In fact, there was a period from 2005 until a regular season game in 2010 that the Patriots did not have a win against the Colts. During that stretch there was the “4th and 2” regular season game in Indianapolis that left a bad taste in the mouth of Patriots fans and left coach Bill Belichick looking human.Just this off-season Colts General Manager Chris Ballard offered the head coaching job to Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who accepted. After reaching the agreement and announcing the move, McDaniels backed out and stayed in New England. He abandoned his own hand-selected coaches and once again drew the ire of Colts fans around the world.I would most certainly call the relationship between the Colts and Patriots a rivalry. In fact, I would go so far as to call it a bitter rivalry. No matter how competitive the recent games have been and no matter how long the winning streak is, there is no other game in the entire season that means more to Colts fans, other than the Super Bowl [url=www.coltsauthorizedshops.com]Authentic Margus Hunt Jersey[/url] , than beating the Patriots. Similarly, Patriots fans have numerous reasons to dislike the Colts fan base and they look forward to these games and hope to crush their opponent.What will it take for the Colts to come out on top today?Big Games from Small NamesThe Indianapolis Colts are heading into this contest with a ton of injuries. Can Zach Pascal continue to step up with T.Y. Hilton out of the game? Will Ryan Grant and Chester Rogers fill the production void that is left in Hilton’s absence? Will rookie Braden Smith have a positive impact on the offensive line with an injury to Joe Haeg landing him on injured reserve and a horrible death holding Denzelle Good out of the contest? Andrew Luck is going to have to take control of the offense and put the team on his back to get the ball moving and score enough points to keep up with the Patriots. Pressure BradyThe New England Patriots have had a long history of doing enough to keep pressure out of Tom Brady’s face. This has played an important role in his success. When he does have pressure baring down on him and is forced to move out of the pocket, he becomes more pedestrian. He certainly won’t be running away from anyone.Facing the least mobile quarterback the team has faced all season, the speed on defense has to pay off in a big way. Big hits and continual pressure could force Brady into some costly mistakes that turn the outcome of the game.No TurnoversThe Colts cannot afford to give Tom Brady and the Patriots extra opportunities. This means that Luck must continue to be very efficient and extend his streak of passing attempts without an interception. This means that goal line fumbles and strip sacks are not an option. If the Colts can win the turnover battle and not give the Patriots offense extra chances, they could pull out an important road win.Limit Rob GronkowskiThere is no offensive weapon for New England that is consistently more dangerous than Rob Gronkowski. One of the major points of emphasis and reasons the Colts went to a defense that includes more speed and athleticism is the ability to do a better job of defending the middle of the field in the passing game. On Sunday, Deshaun Watson had a field day picking apart the heart of the defense. Tonight, Brady can’t be able to do the same by picking Gronkowski in favorable coverage over and over gain.Offensive BalanceThis has been a struggle for much of the season. There has been too much reliance on Andrew Luck’s arm and it has been too easy for defenses to pin their ears back to come after the quarterback. It could be ever more difficult tonight with key injuries on the offensive line but finding a way to get the committee of Turbin, Wilkins, and Hines going enough on the ground to keep Belichick and his defense honest will be important. Game Time8:20 PM ET on Thursday October 4th, 2018LocationGillette Stadium - Foxboro, Mass.TV ChannelFox and NFL Network - Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color), Erin Andrews and Kristina Pink (sideline)Amazon Prime Video - Hannah Storm (play-by-play) and Andrea Kremer (color)RadioWFNI (1070 The Fan) and WLHK (HANK FM) — Matt Taylor (play-by-play), Jim Sorgi (color) and Caroline Cann (sideline) | Westwood One — Ian Eagle (play-by-play) and Tony Boselli (color)StreamingAmazon Prime, FuboTVReferee AssignmentCarl Cheffers“Enemy” BlogPats PulpitTwitterFollow @StampedeBlue for the complete Colts coverage.FacebookLike Stampede Blue on Facebook!PodcastApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Art 19 | SB Colts Cast YT ChannelColts News: Breaking down the 53 man roster with Chris Ballard Breaking down the Colts’ 53-man roster with GM Chris Ballard – The AthleticBallard discusses why John Simon was cut and how the Colts need to groom young players for their new defensive scheme.Colts Relying Majorly On Young Talent For 2018 Success | WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenterAfter being one of the oldest team in the NFL in recent years, the Indianapolis Colts are now one of the youngest as they continue their significant rebuild.Young Colts have plenty to prove | Colts | heraldbulletin.comPatience is a hard sell in the NFL.GM Chris Ballard: Colts are young, but will work butts off to get better; rookie Tyquan Lewis to IR | FOX59INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Without using the word [url=www.coltsauthorizedshops.com]Youth Al Woods Jersey[/url] , Chris Ballard made one thing crystal clear as he surveyed the Indianapolis Colts’ upcoming season. Patience will be required from an already anxious fan base.JOHN SIMON NEWSJohn Simon release shows Colts doubling down on their principles. Are they right? – The AthleticOf the 53 players on the active roster as of Saturday evening, 24 are in their first or second season in the NFL. Eleven of those are rookies, including nine of the team’s 11 draft picks.KRAVITZ: If Colts can afford to cut Simon, they must be a Super Bowl contender. I mean鈥�ight? - Bob Kravitz - 13 WTHR IndianapolisColts' general manager Chris Ballard is more interested in winning football games than he is winning popularity contests, but with the decision to cut defensive end John Simon, I suspect he's going to lose both. Badly.Chris Ballard Talks John Simon Decision, New Waiver Wire Moves, Colts Roster Cuts | WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenterOn Sunday afternoon, Colts general manager Chris Ballard explained his thought process around the 2018 roster cuts and his outlook on his current team.Releasing John Simon A �Hard Decision’ For Chris BallardIndianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Sunday discussed the team’s decision to release veteran defensive end John Simon as part of the team’s moves to get to its initial 53-man roster.NFL cut day: Colts surprise with decision to cut veteran John SimonIn a stunning move, the Indianapolis Colts released veteran John Simon on Saturday.Veteran Simon among cuts as Colts reach 53-man limit | Colts | heraldbulletin.comOne name stood out from the pack Saturday as the Colts made cuts to reach the 53-man regular-season roster limit. John Simon.Colts surprisingly cut John Simon and have questions at wide receiver - Indianapolis Colts Blog- ESPNIndianapolis is now in a position of leaning on some very young pass-rushers in the team's new 4-3 scheme.Agent: Colts releasing DE John Simon | FOX59INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The names have trickled out the last 24 hours as the Indianapolis Colts have worked to whittle their roster to 53. One is a surprise: defensive end John Simon.CUT DAY COVERAGEFor Colts, cut day included releasing DE John Simon, trading for WR Marcus Johnson | CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTVINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The cuts were deep and involved more than a few surprises. And keep in mind, the Indianapolis Colts aren’t done, yet. In reaching the NFL-mandated roster limit of 53 – moves were made that impacted 37 players – general manager Chris Ballard released a veteran defensiv...Colts Make Final Cuts [url=www.coltsauthorizedshops.com]www.coltsauthorizedshops.com[/url] , Establish 53-Man Roster | WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenterThe Colts have established their first 53-man roster for the 2018 season. A position-by-position breakdown of the team’s 53-man roster.2018 Indianapolis Colts starters, 53-man roster, schedule prediction - Indianapolis Colts Blog- ESPNThe Colts finally have a healthy Andrew Luck back in the fold for the 2018 season, and any question marks then turn to the weapons around him.Quick Look: Colts’ 2018 Initial 53-Man Roster [UPDATED]The Indianapolis Colts on Saturday cut down their roster to its first 53-man version to start the 2017 regular season. Who made the cut at each position?Colts add DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, S Corey Moore via waivers | FOX59INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indianapolis Colts continued to re-shape their roster Sunday by being awarded two players off waivers. A day after paring the roster from 90 to 53, the team added defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, who had been waived by New Orleans, and safety Corey Moore, who had been ...Colts trade for WR Marcus Johnson from Seahawks | FOX59INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indianapolis Colts addressed their thin wide receiver position by acquiring Marcus Johnson in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. The cost: tight end Darrell Daniels. A source confirmed the deal. The addition of Johnson makes sense.Colts add two players off waivers; more moves to comeHard as it's been, Colts sticking to their planTEAM AND INJURY NEWSColts' Undrafted Rookie Roster Streak Reaches 20 YearsWith linebacker Skai Moore and safety George Odum making the Indianapolis Colts’ initial 53-man roster for the 2018 regular season, the team has now had at least one undrafted rookie make the Week 1 roster for 20 straight years.Phillip Walker Shows Growth, Ends Preseason On A High NoteAfter showing impressive development all summer, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Phillip Walker led a fourth-quarter comeback win on Thursday night to finish the preseason.Tyquan Lewis To Be Placed On Injured ReserveIndianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Sunday said rookie defensive tackle/end Tyquan Lewis will be placed on injured reserve with a toe injury.Injuries To Watch As Colts Enter Regular Season | WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenterOn Monday, the Colts will have their first regular season practice of 2018, going into next Sunday’s opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.COLTS MEDIA