Comments on: Colts contend Ed Johnson was cut due to performance only

By: ColtFan21

ColtFan21 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:52:55 +0000

A DT’s primary job isn’t to pile up tackles. It’s to clog running lanes and push the OL back, so that the LB’s can clean up the play.

By: gmitch23

gmitch23 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:51:36 +0000

Duh bian8, lineman arent gauged on how many tackles they get to be considered effective. Getting tackles is just a plus, make educated comments please. And they could have easily let go someone else go for a roster spot. see Tim Jennings or Chad Simpson.

By: Howie Feltersnatch

Howie Feltersnatch — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:42:24 +0000

“You dont go from starter to out on the street 2 days after only allowing 34 yards rushing to the NFL rushing leader.”
I don’t remember the Colts on Cincinnati’s schedule this year. Benson is, and has been, the league’s leading rusher. I’ll say it before the Dolts’ fans yell at me–yes, the Dolts would beat Cincinnati.

By: ar1888

ar1888 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:07:02 +0000

I understand he had only 1 tackle against the Titans. Chris Johnson was running to the outside to either Robert Mathis side, or Dwight Freeney. The LBs did their job. Ed was taking up spce in the middle so they couldnt run through there with ease, like they have in the past.

By: bian8

bian8 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:53:57 +0000

ar1888 he had one tackle against the Titans. His most tackles came in the Dolphins game where they gave up 200 yards of rushing. He wasnt performing.

By: Jimmy V

Jimmy V — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:52:42 +0000

ar1888: I completely agree with you! After 5 games I don’t recall us ever being #7 overall defense.
If we were just making a roster spot for Stover to join the team, why wouldn’t Aaron Francisco or Hank Baskett go.
Gonzalez is supposed to be back soon…we have great young receivers…Baskett has proved nothing. Take him off the roster, keep Ed. I Hope the D doesn’t take a big hit.
Also, Francisco only plays on special teams. Once Bob comes back (soon), Melvin Bullitt will do more on special teams than Francisco can dream of. Other than Bob, our safeties stay pretty healthy.
I’m with ar1888…not buying it.

By: Guy Incognito

Guy Incognito — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:05:42 +0000

Generally speaking, we probably didn’t cut him due to any character issues; but rather probably just due to his performance in general.
Now if you’ll excuse me, if have an errand to run at the department of redundancy department.
Probably.

By: aspence7

aspence7 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:28:10 +0000

Fili Moala has been injured and I believe still is. Would love to see what he can do as well.

By: ar1888

ar1888 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:25:38 +0000

The Colts can say what they want. I m not buying it. Ed has played very well, and the rush defense has never looked better. You dont go from starter to out on the street 2 days after only allowing 34 yards rushing to the NFL rushing leader. The rush D looks bettter because teams are not able to run between the tackles. With 2 300lb DT in there they are running outside more.

By: Milhouse

Milhouse — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:01:30 +0000

Ed Johnson has tested positive for marijuana?!?!?!

By: raybin

raybin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:59:29 +0000

So does this mean Fili Moala will be active now? Interested to see what he can do.

By: milehiclown

milehiclown — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:59:23 +0000

Hurting headline of the day: “Colts contend the Ed Johnson was cut due to performance only”
THE ED Johnson? Like THE Mike Florio? I’m gonna start implementing that where i work.
It is THE Milehiclown, thank you.