I too am an Ignatius alum

eh, I guess I’ll toss my opinion in here a bit.

I think if Marvin Harrison is to return to the Colts next season, he’ll have to take a pay cut, that’s fairly obvious. As much as I hate to say it, he isn’t the “Marvin of old,” but that doesn’t mean he is washed up either. No one really knows what the deal behind his struggles are since the playoff game last season against San Diego. Marvin was never known to be a fumbler, but yet in back to back games (regardless of the time in between them) against the Chargers and Bears, he lost two fumbles that royally screwed the Colts. Accompany that with his frequent drops (another very un-Marvin like problem) and most Colts fans were left scratching their heads asking, “wtf?”

Regarding the drops and lack of production this season, the blame can’t be solely on Marvin’s shoulders though. Peyton Manning came out of the gate this season stumbling. He was not ready to play and his knee clearly wasn’t 100, or even 75 (imo). The knee was causing his passes to be erratic at best, and the timing between he and Marvin had been non-existent for almost an entire year. That’s the biggest thing I think. Logic would tell you, “Well if they spent 10+ years together why would the timing cease to exist so quickly?” Well, I can answer that question with one word: Practice.

I think Marvin still has the moves and is still one of the most clutch receivers on the field today. So I highly doubt the Colts are worried about trying to push him out of the door just to get Gonzo playing as the #2 receiver opposite of Reggie Wayne. This is just my opinion but, I think Gonzo should stay in the slot. As a pure slot receiver, Gonzo blows Clark out of the water. He’s faster, has better hands, and is more elusive than Clark. Seeing Wayne, Gonzo, and Harrison on the field gives me the biggest shit-eating-grin ever. With those three out there, one is bound to get open (ala the Stokley-Wayne-Harrison era) and just shred defenses. Defenses can’t double team all 3, and if Clark is on the field lined up as a TE, talk about scary.

Basically what I’m trying to say is, yes, Gonzo will most likely supplant Harrison, but not yet (I hope).

To save everyone the time, Sorgi has no potential at all. So no, he has no Cassel in him.

Gonzalez: Yes, and it might happen next year. Rumor says the Colts might cut Marvin at season’s end. There is nothing wrong with Marvin. He is still fast, makes great cuts, and runs great routes. Marvin was clutch against SD last week.

Sorgi: No. Sorgi stinks. Cassel, at least, has an arm.

Hating the Colts because your team couldn’t beat a putrid Bengals team in Week 16 makes absolutely no sense. Just sayin’.

Winslow is an amazing talent… if he has his head on straight.
Edwards could be the best WR in football… if he caught the ball consistently.
The defense could dominate… if they had better LBers. The d-line is good.

I also think Quinn is good. too bad re: broken finger, but he should give you hope. Many teams would kill for a young QB like Quinn.

I think the game will be close. JMO.

Starting Clark is a huge mistake anymore, he just isn’t very consistent due to Gonzo. Reggie Wayne has more potential than anyone on the Colts to put up huge numbers, so I’d go with him.

1. VERY! But, I will not comment on frustration in front of Cleveland fans.You guys have had to deal with many frustrating sports teams and players recently. I won’t insult you by whining about Bob Sanders.
2. Good question. Hits (because they turned into starters): Marlin Jackson, TJ Rushing, Kelvin Hayden, Antoine Bethea, Gonzo, Addai, Dawson. Misses (because they are gone): Vincent Burns, Welsh, Dave Rayner, Pitcock, Robert Hunt. Jury is still out on Dante Hughes, Condren, Roy Hall, Clint Session.
3. I’m starting Clark this week in my league.

Hits, Marlin Jackson, Kelvin Hayden,Tyjuan Hagler, Joseph Addai, Freddy Keiaho, Clint Session, Keyunta Dawson, T.J. Rushing, Antoine Bethea (hands down the best pick of the last 3 years. 6th round pick, won the starting job in camp from a healthy returning starter, made the Pro Bowl as an alternate in his second year) Anthony Gonzalez

so-so Matt Giordano, Dylan Gandy, Charlie Johnson

Misses Vincent Burns, Jonathan Welsh, Anthony Davis, Dave Rayner, Quinn Pitcock, Brannon Condren, Micheal Toudouze,

Too early Tim Jennings, Dante Hughes, Roy Hall, Micheal Coe, Tony Ugoh (love him, but he hasn’t proven whether he was worth last years first rounder yet), entire 2008 draft class (all 9 made the roster and have barely been seen since)