How Do Indianapolis Colts Keep Up with the Texans Now?

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The Indianapolis Colts officially have their hands full, as the Houston Texans have acquired Stefon Diggs in a trade that seemingly makes them the favorites for the AFC South. The question now becomes - where exactly do the Colts go from here? Should it change Chris Ballard’s approach, or is the combo of Shane Steichen and Anthony Richardson enough to keep the Colts far closer than we think. Well, the answer (as always), is not as simple as you may think. Lets talk about it!
Timestamps:
0:00 Reaction to Texans Getting Stefon Diggs
5:42 Do the Colts HAVE to Draft a Corner in Round 1?
13:39 A Better Pass Rush the Key to Colts Stopping Texans?
15:24 A Better Colts Offense May Equal a Better Colts Defense

[@mourka01]

We celebrate that neither the kitties or titans are running the division any longer. As long as it is one of us two everything is fine the battles between Stroud and Richardson will be legendary for years to come and I'm hyped for it.

[@ronniewebb3248]

Yall good as fock..ON PAPER. Let's see what yall do when the target is on yalls back.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

I can get behind this

[@johnjones2781]

Richardson it's way to soon to see if he is good sorry, he could be amazing or horrible.

[@3rdCoastSportsTV]

@@ronniewebb3248the same thing we did last year. Good Qb’s don’t tail off the mediocre ones do

[@robertcoward9923]

The issue now for opposing defenses is...who do you double team? Collins? Tank? Digs? Schultz? Then, what do you do with Mixon coming out of the backfield? Would not want to be a DC on the Texans' schedule.

[@tomt9666]

Texan's fan here. I really like the friendly but intense rivalry between us and the Colts. I remember you assholes when you had Peyton Manning and just beat us every year for years, but I loved watching Peyton do his thing. It was and is like a hate, respect thing. Every time we start to climb, you guys get better. It takes a season or two, but then who are we fighting for the title, Colts. It's a blast to enjoy this. I'm old and remember the Oilers/Steelers rivalry, it was one of the best in NFL history. Whoever won the AFC title between the Steelers and the Oilers, was going to win the superbowl. I hope to see our rivalry match that, it's close already.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Nobody counting the Colts out more than their own fans 😅 curious to see where this goes. interesting experiment in team building here between Colts and Texans

[@basilfawlty241]

You seem to be doing a better job of getting some defensive help too. Which the Manning team never got, unfortunately for us. I’d just be concerned about your depth. Injuries alway take 1/2 the hopeful teams out.

[@king_supreme1102]

@@theridingthebenchcoltsI see that a lot. Most of the really good creators on this app (that aren’t colts fans) gave us a lot of praise at the end of last season. Way more than most of our fanbase is right now. Very curious.

[@GlobeofBeauty]

Yeah a lot more friendly rivalry than the patriots/colts days ha

[@clutchcitystreets3368]

Texans fan here. I gotta say I been telling our side, that while we should hype with the additions we have made in the offseason, we gotta stay humble. That last game our teams played could have easily been a Colts win had it not been for a dropped pass. Lol the squad looks good on paper but it still has to translate on the field. That being said, provided he can stay healthy, I think the CJ Stroud vs Anthony Richardson battles to come are going to be epic. May the best team win boys 🤘🏼🐂

[@sterlingwooten2153]

1-0😜

[@trapsquadd4347]

You just sit back and watch in amazement, the same way we did when Peyton was kicking our buts😅 we’re going to run this division for a while 🤘🏿🤘🏿🏆🏆

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

don’t catch your kitchens before they’re hatched lol

[@Love2Musgrave]

@@theridingthebenchcolts i think you meant chickens but you got the spirit

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

@@Love2Musgrave 😂😂 damn autocorrect

[@jrm_music7229]

Texans fan here, that was a good 5 min intro !

[@jonesyokc]

BTW if you get bored and want to check it out, there is a good video on KZbin that is a collection of news stories as told in Baltimore when the Colts moved to Indy. I was at the first ever game in the Hoosier Dome. I have no idea if those were the real celebrities or imposters, but the organization trotted out Michael Jackson, Mr. T and Kenny Rogers. Knowing the old man, they were probably celebrity impersonators. We had seats in the endzone and I was able to catch a FG during warmups. Fun times. If was weird seeing fans learning how to be fans of an NFL game. The Colts would make a play and people would sit and clap. And of course you can't go to an 80's sporting event and not have the wave. That was the funny thing about the early days of the Indianapolis Colts. The fans didn't care what the score was -- we were going to get the wave going.

[@ShadowsToDust88]

Awesome take brother!

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@king_supreme1102]

Areas we need improvement badly: CB, FS. That is where we start Areas that could use an upgrade eventually: Edge, maybe WR2, maybe TE depending on how Woods plays. Lots knock out the main ones first.

[@803TEE]

If we are using Jaylon Jones as our “we’re okay at corner” button let’s look forward to a long season colts fans lol

[@kalebtaylor9759]

I’ve already accepted that the colts management are just contempt with forever being behind the rest of the division.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Simply the “we don’t HAVE to draft a CB in Round 1” button

[@803TEE]

@@theridingthebenchcolts Just remember we are one corner injury away from having to watch Darrell Baker Jr. again 😂

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

@@803TEE I thought I was pretty clear in saying we need to add talent 😂 maybe not

[@king_supreme1102]

@@theridingthebenchcoltsyou are but, I just don’t see how we can justify passing it up in the first. There a real chance we have our pick of the litter. I simply cannot feel good about depending on a day 2 pick to be a very good corner.

[@seanduck8073]

Y’all could always go for Steven Nelson. He had a solid year last year and no one has signed him yet. Might want a little heat with the Texans.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

He’s deff an option

[@MrTed89]

I can understand your take on getting a pass rush against the Texans, but you forgot they got joe mixon.

[@Stickyherbs]

LINE IT UP BOY BOY

[@htx8257]

😂

[@MildsandThatYac]

😂😂😂 fucking dead lol

[@shaunbyrd9981]

Everyone is forgetting about Dallis flowers. He will be back from injury. We definitely will still need help at cb. We need to draft either Quinyon Mitchell _ or Kool aid McKinstry.

[@boroben9548]

Ballard has to hope that Richardson stays healthy and they are able to acquire another impact playmaker in the passing game along with finding a good starter opposite Brents at corner via the draft. Hope however is not a strategy so Ballard didn’t set himself up as well as he could have.

[@tank9820]

Bro you are dead on about Jalen Jones. The man is not a scrub. He is a good player. He may not be elite but he is definitely serviceable. Who knows. He might turn into an elite player his second or third year in the league. Give the kid a chance! (Colts fans)

[@daviddidder3781]

Simple. Draft your QB’s college WR in the 2nd.

[@josephsalter2923]

Here’s a great question: If Brock Bowers is available, should we take him? I’m a Georgia fan, and I have to say, he’s generational talent. Not only is he versatile, but his leadership, work ethic, and talent makes him one of the most dangerous TE. Plus he is versatile in the sense that he can play WR and RB. Some trick plays for Steichen? Just a thought.

[@TweMcgraw]

I don't think people disagree with your take on Jaylon Jones. He's an awesome up and coming player but the issue is if Juju or Jones goes down we have a problem. Why not finally get an elite Cb1 in the first round something the Colts haven't done in years. The player everyone wanted went to the Titans. You need a 1 at corner and receiver unless your qb is that elite to cover up those holes. It's ok to see the game the way you want to but if it's not resulting into wins than.......how many years of losing does it take for Ballard to say hey...my way just isn't working

[@jiii7033]

You’re gonna have to figure out how to guard Nico tank and diggs 😂😂😂😂

[@ronniehankins5485]

Dell will be injured, Collins ain't gonna surprise no body this year and Diggs isn't the WR he was in Minnesota, I mean the Bill's let him go for a reason

[@ayeyaaar2890]

@@ronniehankins5485 even still. Texans -8.5

[@MildsandThatYac]

⁠@@ronniehankins5485lol Collins will kill y’all again like he did last year twice. No one on the colts can hold Diggs and good luck with Dell

[@masterrace4005]

@@ronniehankins5485lmao. You coping hard!!🤣

[@saucevilleentertainment1955]

Why are you acting like Nico Collins and tank dell are elite wr🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanmccorvey6899]

Texans haven't mortgaged the future with the diggs trade and still own all their picks. Also have a young core under to rookie contacts.

[@marcospeppergrill]

Texans fan for life here y’all. I’ve waited for a coach to come in do something like what Demeco Ryans is doing. 🎉🎊🎯There’s nothing any team can do to stop the Texans. All they can do is their best and they just won’t be enough. CJ now has balanced targets and someone will ALWAYS be open. It will require man to man coverage to keep the yardage down per catch. If any team decide to double cover, it gonna always be a touchdown or more run yards after the catch by either of the receivers or Mixon since he’s a back field RB that can execute pass and run plays. The Texans are downright unbeatable right now unless other teams get multiple star DB’s and a star Safety on one team against the Texans.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Well, that’s a bit extreme. It ain’t like you guys are gunna be undefeated hahaha more power to ya though

[@marcospeppergrill]

⁠Keep looking at that offense and watch when the season starts. Don’t forget about the moves that the Texans have made on defense. The Texans will become a #1 seed. The last year was very close with rookies injury after injury and still won the AFC South. That was pure coaching strategy!!!! And so look at them now with top tier pro bowl veterans and still a young team with hunger and energy. I’m just saying all that talent and skill cannot be ignored. You can stop one but not all of them.

[@marvinhunt8276]

In a perfect world it would be great for our young cornerbacks to step it up. But you're right. The Texans did well last season. With Diggs they are going to be trouble.

[@Ben77788]

Same song and dance from the Colts FO. Their strategy hasn’t changed since year 1. You’d think they may want to reconsider their philosophy, mainly because this team hasn’t sniffed a division title since Luck was behind center and TY Hilton was in his prime. Bill Polian had to “build through the draft”. Look at the guys he drafted. Manning, James, Wayne, Mathis, Freeney, Clark, Sanders. When you routinely draft HOF talent, you have to carefully manage the cap. This FO isn’t even close. The idea of “running it back” is kind of amusing. Sure, the SF 49ers may want to “run it back”…since they almost won a SB last year. Last year’s Colts team couldn’t even make the playoffs with one of the easiest schedules in the league. At least the Texans are making an effort to get better…it looks like they’re going to be the odds on favorite to win the division.

[@user-bp8xp4dk9e]

Mitchell is there at 15 u take him with all the new young guns of the AFC South we need a stud corner to grow up an shut them down for years to come he is true! Nothing against Jones but Mitchell will be a difference maker

[@123shoshan]

Quinyon is a bust

[@AtlantaJonny]

Colts just need to sit back and watch Diggs implode the team and leave.

[@deebrown9263]

Moved all his money and remaining years, he's on a one year contract now

[@NicholasBailey-pp3id]

I hear ya about jones but let’s not pretend he was covering WR1’s like all the others on that list He covered WR2’s and 3’s mostly So have to act for that But he is good and I think the colts stole him in late rd Looking forward to seeing him develope Because that’s a very hard position to play in the nfl

[@racim86]

If AR can stay healthy and smart he will be a beast

[@boroben9548]

Do you really trust Ballard to find the guy at edge rusher? He hasn’t shown he’s good at finding a top pass rusher via the draft thus far. Now if he were to pull off a great trade and snag Nick Bosa from SF because they can’t pay him long term then that’s a game changer.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

I get where you’re coming from, but if his choice is between the two top pass rushers in the draft that does change things a little bit

[@achill69]

Colts only AFC South Team that get my respect in the Division but my Texans on top for years to come

[@roberthennis1397]

Yall may be fine if you just win your schedule. The NFL has given us a schedule that could be a superbowl match up every single game. Who knows how many we will win or lose even as good as we are

[@saucevilleentertainment1955]

We’ll be fine

[@iambarryallen]

Except CJ Stroud doesnt get rattled by pass rush.

[@briguy7666]

As a Texsns fan I hate seeing the mock drafts that show the Colts taking Bowers.

[@xrpxtrariceplease2811]

We need draft defense in the draft. Maybe a wr in round 2 or 3 only. If you look at last night our defense give up a lot of points. We can’t stop an opponents on long yard situations in a lot of games. Please the defense was playing against other team backups qb and still can’t stop their QB. I hope we go for the top two CB if they are available at our spot of 15

[@trapdoorfloyd]

Tom Brady part 2 is what's in store for all the Colts fans because of C.J. Stroud OH YEAH !

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

We have a winning record against Tom in the playoffs

[@paulluna6379]

Then how come he’s got 7 rings and you’ve only got 1🤔

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

@@paulluna6379 … if you can’t figure out how both of those things could be true idk what to tell ya - let alone the fact that Stroud (who is spectacular) has 0

[@johnjones2781]

@@theridingthebenchcolts stroud was a rookie on a injured team that was rebuilding still. That year doesn't count lol

[@Love2Musgrave]

Love finding underrated gem channels like this keep doing what you are doing #doomsday

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jonesyokc]

This is a tough one for the Colts. When I saw the Texans picked up Diggs, I had a few thoughts that cannot be typed in here. We aren't going to hang with them in the passing game. Stroud is as elite as it gets as a passer. And their 3 WRs are better than anything the Colts can put together even if the Colts got Harrison Jr. They have 3 serious weapons at WR. We'd have 1.5 with Harrison Jr. You can build a team to run the ball and dominate the clock. The Texans can't put up points if they can't get on the field. The other is what you mentioned with getting a pass rusher. I doubt the 86 Bears had better than just decent pass coverage. We saw what Miami was able to do to them. They did it because they had the one QB that could neutralize that blitz. Other than that, no one had a chance. Receivers didn't have a chance to test the corners. The QB was on his back before the receivers got anywhere. If you can work out some kind of combination of a vicious pass run and a ball control offense, I think you can take the division. Teams just aren't built to defend the run.

[@tomt9666]

The problem for the Colts is the fact that my Texans (letting you know I'm a Texan fan) have also built one hell of a defense. The best way to play this team is play option, have balance and then we just bang it out on Sunday. Well it might not just be Sunday. I see a lot of night games in Texans future, maybe we'll bring you with us a couple of times. I hope we get to kick you guys' ass as much as you did ours. I'm really looking forward to this next season. Who would of thought I could of said that a year later after the Texans greatest draft. CJ Stroud might rock the NFL next season.

[@sythlordzeek]

Crazy thing is … browns had a good year and would have been better had Deshaun not got hurt

[@Pookie69695]

Jaylon and juju are gonna take off this year

[@carytrabue9521]

I Stand by Ballard. We kept our own which all of them near the top of there positions. Where fine... We dont need Antonio Brown or TO people relax.

[@iGoldenWax]

Colts should trade for JJ. I would give our first and second this year for JJ if we could get him under 27m

[@dariyus2004]

The Texans are simply the better team

[@ericwright1985]

Texans fan here. TBH Colts always have a solid team. Mostly yall need better protection for Anthony besides Nelson. Yall have good receivers. Defense has been stout enough. Get protection for Richardson and yall will be possibly be in Wild Card contention at minimum. Colts have a good team. Keep your QB healthy and let him ball out. Still gonna have yalls hands full against us and maybe Jags too but I feel yall can upset them

[@JamieshaBrown]

Boy ain’t no shit finna backfire we got good coaches good luck

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

I expect you guys to be formidable for years to come - but that happens on the field, not in the offseason :)

[@D.O.E.7762]

You can't keep up...WE COMIN!!

[@basilfawlty241]

First, a 'relentless' pass rush, that most Colt fans remember or are speaking of requires a multiple-score lead before you can start doing it. Do you not also recall the run def back when we had that Freeney and Mathis? It's just like the idiots calling for a blitz every play. Every advantage in one area has a drawback in another. Name the pass rusher in this draft class that changes things. Latu is being compared to Tibadeau or Karliftis Those guys had a sack/QB hit number that was no different than what Samson Ebukam had. This does not improve the team. Verse is that run liability guy. He may very well be good for some teams i just don't see it helping ours currently. We are 'solid' at that position for the time. p.s. Ugh, I hate KZbin sometimes, it cut me off. lol Don't forget about the coaching change at the position. This guy seems like he's going to be good.

[@raymondrussell1452]

I generally agree with what you’re saying. We do not have an offense that would suit the Freeney/Mathis defense. However, having an elite edge rusher would be huge for this defense. We have the roster and scheme to defend the run. A game changer one the edge(if there is one in this draft for us to get) would have the greatest impact for this team imo. Those 2000’s teams you referred to didn’t have DeFo and Big Grove in the middle. Corner is still a need but as deep as they this class is at the position, I’m taking an edge rusher in the first if we deem him to be worthy.

[@basilfawlty241]

@@raymondrussell1452 You really have to consider what people say when they talk about 'deep class'. Terms are thrown around so much these days they almost mean nothing. The 'age of information' has left everyone dumber than they/we were before. Is it deep because there are several elite guys? is it deep because there there is 10 guys that will be long term players that are just good? First off, this 'edge-rushing class' seems pretty poor to me. It has nobody that is a standout, it has maybe 3 players that may be good, and maybe 2-3 surprises that nobody sees coming. This does not sound like a group I want to take for wishful thinking. Secondly, the CB class does seem deep. Again, why? The top guys are not as good as we have seen in the last few years. Sauce and Witherspoon are standouts. This class has 4 guys (imo) that can fit into the top of the league category, but that also depends on fit with the drafting team. So while there may be 4, perhaps 1 or 2 work for your scheme. The class is deep because behind those 4 guys are another 10 give or take who have the potential to have successful long careers, but are not going to be elite. Honestly, we have one of those guys already, Juju is of that caliber of player, and Jones is of that 3rd tier who for whatever reason fell to us at 7 last year. He was not a bum prospect. These guys just need time before we find out. And what happens if they turn up not reaching potential, or getting an injury bug. At 15 if we have a chance to get one of those 4 (assuming the scouting coaches like them as we do) why would you pass on that? The edge guys are not elite. I could understand your stance if you were choosing between elite vs elite of a different position. That's just not the case. And just like I said on another form, even if one of these guys shocks everyone and is actually a stud. Has a Freeney-like first season, we improved the team by only 3 sacks over the guy you replaced him with.

[@raymondrussell1452]

@@basilfawlty241 sounds like you’re more educated than I am. If there isn’t an elite pass rusher then I’m with you. Corner is the more urgent position if there isn’t an elite rusher. I was basing my argument off of the Freeney/Mathis defense giving up yards on the ground. Personnel and scheme are different with this team though and I think adding one of the two would do more than just simply adding 3 sacks.

[@htx8257]

Colts sit back and watch the show😢

[@raulvera4891]

👍🙌👍

[@rhyscruz]

By re-signing players

[@paulLawrence-ud9vn]

im a Texans fan and we are going to be a very scary team this season. And we will make a run for the super bowl this season Texans SWARM GO TEXANS

[@mikecameron6667]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@youtubeaccount6539]

That’s it, give me the pads. I’ll do it

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

😂😂😂

[@NicholasBailey-pp3id]

We need a safety wayyy more than corner

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

I’d be included to agree - maybe Tyler Nubin round 2?

[@scotthogan6891]

Start at the bottom

[@dinbigdtexas7212]

To listen to some Colts fans, the Colts ought to forfeit the whole season, not even show up,because they have no chance. Yes, like you discussed the additions the Texans,Jags and Titans made makes it more difficult for the Colts ( at least on paper ). But can we go through the draft and pre-season to see how things shake out.

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

Colts I actually have second in the division better kinda like the steelers good even when not supposed to be. Jags are trying to figure out who they are they are 3rd. Titans have a new coach amd lost there best players they are the bottom

[@basilfawlty241]

Finally, come down about the Texans being so amazing. It's window dressing. How can anyone keep up with the Bengals? Look at the offensive firepower! They have won nothing, and their time is running out. How can you stop the Dolphins? Look at the WR excellence. NOTHING! Oh my god, the Bills. They added Diggs and he led the league in receiving yards, but still nothing. 4 years later of good but disgruntled production, and he's traded. And lets not forget he was disgruntled in Minnesota too. When the hell was the last time a locker room cancer turned a team into a winner? How the hell can anyone beat the Browns. Offense, Defense. Unbeatable. Holy shit look at the J E T S... Stacked team and AA Ron. Why do we even try? Someone always wins the offseason... It never follows up with a win. Hell, the god damn patriots sold out one year to buy a SB with Randy Moss, and they lost.

[@Midnightvolts]

Don’t forget the Bucs when they were hyped and won the superbowl in 2020, go cry in a corner.

[@basilfawlty241]

@@Midnightvoltsgo cry in a corner? WTF is wrong with you? Are you 12?

[@ericparker163]

Texans lost guys in FA and then replaced those guys with upgrades at the position. Very smart, calculated moves vs. just dumping money to chase the name on the back of the jersey. Barkley wanted to come to Houston, the Eagles offered more. As an example. Nick did a great job last free agency period, just no one was paying attention.

[@MildsandThatYac]

Lol you are completely forgetting all the other pieces they added and currently have. They’ve upgraded at every single position.

[@slibertas1996]

We want a Wide Receiver. We are trading up to get MHJ

[@racim86]

Never happen, wish we could but Ballard doesn’t work that way

[@BigStaphh]

#GOTORO #BATTLERED #BULLSONPARADE

[@Cracktune]

by ballin out. I think were ok.

[@robertbrentjr857]

You think we're ok? Lmfao haha

[@Cracktune]

@@robertbrentjr857 yes, I do. lets revisit this time next year. I would even be willing to bet. What you about?

[@Mr3191980]

Nah bro, if the Colts want to win they better get serious, the Titans and the Texans are building Super Bowl teams and the Colts haven't even signed any free agents but the ones that were already on their team . If you guys don't wake up you're going to be like the Colts were back before Peyton Manning came a 3 win team

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

The Colts ain’t gunna be a 3 win team lmao

[@robertbrentjr857]

By doing the same thing we've always done since Ballard arrived....sit back, watch other teams compete and make big signings, watch other teams use their first Rd picks or trade them for mult 1sts while we trade our 1st for a late second and a future 5th, resign our "starters" who wouldn't be on any other roster as a backup and convince ourselves we can compete....and let's put all our chips on Ar who should've been a 3 Rd or 4th Rd pick and is the most inaccurate injury prone QB in NFL history outside of jamarcus

[@J..P..]

Grove, JT, Pit and Kenny aren't even NFL roster guys? Go to bed, you're drunk.

[@Austin--kk2fr]

Sit back and watch the Texans win the division 😉

[@mrcharlesjohnson]

Don't trust Ballard to draft a great pass rusher; look at his record. As far as the sack numbers for last season. I believe we should look at the awful QBs they faced last year. When faced with an above-average QB the pass rush vanished.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Fair on Ballard drafting pass rushers, I do disagree with your assessment on the rush last season though.

[@mytowntrill5441]

The Colts can suck and lose. Texans on top baby. 😆 🦬

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Let’s not pretend there’s some giant proven gap lol - let’s see how it plays out

[@user-ml6hf6fp5f]

AR5 1 : Texans 0

[@thirdplace3973]

We draft Quinyon Mitchell or Terrion Arnold, but we don’t make moves to keep up with the Texans. Who cares they traded for a 30 year old Diggs who is owed $67 million through 2027. That will come to bite them in the A

[@tfhobo]

They messed with his contract, so he’s on a 1 year 22.5 mil deal

[@thirdplace3973]

@@tfhobo That was a great move. He’s 30. Bills were also doing the right thing getting out of it.

[@mangodishim1]

He’s on a 1 year prove it deal. No longer term investment at this point

[@thirdplace3973]

@@mangodishim1 Right. But Schefter reported that after my post. We still have to go Quinyon or Terrion regardless of the contract terms.

[@BhBraaq]

I’m not convinced this puts them over the edge. Diggs was traded for a reason. He’s became a cancer to the Bills, his play dropped and he’s on the wrong side of 30. I’m not saying he’s not good, I’m saying every year there’s a team that makes big free agent movies that doesn’t translate on the field. Let’s not get too worried yet and anoint the Texans yet.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Not worried per se, but also, it’s less than ideal. We can at least concede that lol

[@BhBraaq]

@@theridingthebenchcolts I agree, they’re certainly not worse! Definitely improved but so many in the NFL have them competing for the AFC championship. Let’s pump the breaks and see how this translates first. It could make them AFC favorites or like the Eagles “dream team” you mentioned.

[@carytrabue9521]

ON Paper... but... lets line up on the field... Fuck Names. We got football players to.

[@basilfawlty241]

I'm Basil Fawlty and I approve of this message. 😁

[@brandonmadden199]

For real. Diggs didn't get Bills to the SB

[@jonathanjohnson7384]

​@@brandonmadden199 no one on the titans got the titans to a playoff win.

[@mikecameron6667]

too*

[@tomt9666]

Texans fan here. I agree with you. I'm excited as you would expect, but it doesn't mean a thing until it's played. We could be NFL champs or do a complete flop. (With an evil smile) But, then there is CJ Stroud, what a beast. This is with respect. You guys kicked our ass early in the season, well done, but then watching as CJ got better and better with each game. Then we played the last game of the season against you, winner takes all. It was literally a battle to the end of the game. I love this rivalry, it makes for good football. Of course I hope CJ keeps us on top the way you guys were with Peyton. This next season could be something to really watch.

[@kingnthings1237]

not going lie i’m still hurting from when peyton use to do us bad years ago it’s time for some payback

[@kingb5040]

The texans adding star players to a good team, not adding star players to a bad team trying to make a good team

[@yahcrack]

2:48 Rams can’t be compared to the Texans. Texans drafted their QB. Rams traded for Stafford. Rams bought all their players. Texans drafted Nico, Tank, WAJ, Stingley and CJ.

[@holladaycubed]

They don’t keep up. Texans show the dominance that the colts showed during the manning era. I’m ready. F the Colts.

[@NicholasBailey-pp3id]

Brian Thomas is better than ad Mitchell every day and twice on Sunday But I’d rather have Xavier Legette in 2nd rd than either of those in first

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Better deep threat, nowhere near as well rounded if you ask me

[@NicholasBailey-pp3id]

@@theridingthebenchcolts did you watch Mitchell’s pro day? Worthy flat out played him easily

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

@@NicholasBailey-pp3id I watched both of their college tape, which I personally value more.

[@NicholasBailey-pp3id]

@@theridingthebenchcolts and Brian Thomas led all of college football with 17 touchdowns last year. Ad had what like 6-7

[@user-bp8xp4dk9e]

Yeah iam sorry bro no disrespect! Love my team Ballard just makes me so mad lol😂

[@Heat3955]

Trade for dak there also ppl saying New England needs him but the colts need him more

[@paulluna6379]

Dak not gonna get you to the promise land

[@Heat3955]

@@paulluna6379 in ne we’re rebuild but the colts should they be better then Tex jax ten

[@sterlingwooten2153]

Colts got get Brock in the draft can’t cover all those guys got help ar out score them

[@brucecox5025]

MY GOD BALLARD PLEASE GET US SOME HELP THERES STILL ELITE CORNERS in free agency 🙏 my god Houston is not messing arouns we must respond Aggressively

[@anthonyxj28]

elite? name them.

[@rhyscruz]

@@anthonyxj28steven nelson 😂😂

[@edwarddaou9941]

This build is nothing like the Rams…it’s a win now & win later type of build buddy

[@user-sj8op6bc6h]

Titans fans think Will Levis is an elite QB

[@michelmoreau3718]

you mean i do the Colts keep up with the 2/3 of nfl teams

[@KaveekaHall]

History always repeats itself and the Texans have no history of winning chips

[@wilsonrivera7683]

Bro take a sip off water between takes

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

the one episode i don’t 😂

[@joshua4226]

You don’t

[@johnryan2]

You can’t. We will own the colts now. 🙂😬

[@FrankSanders-dw5cs]

Sorry to break it to you. They can’t

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

as a football fan, idk how you can say that. this league is very competitive - it’s not like the Colts are a scrub squad

[@Bnguyen276]

Too late, should have made moves earlier.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Yeah only 5 months left until the season, everything is already decided.

[@jasonkappaone]

Bruh it’s ok, you love Chris Ballard we get it at the end of the day THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES PERIOD! POINT! BLANK! No one cares about the excuses The NFL doesn’t care about the Colts issue or problems and why their not getting it done No one cares about why we didn’t make the playoffs No one cares who was injured NO ONE CARES ABOUT PLAYERS STATS At the end of the day all that matters ARE RESULTS ARE YOU GETTING IT DONE?? PERIOD! People can talk about all his great drafting and all these great players he’s drafted also people can continue to use the “Andrew Luck” excuse 🙄😴 and the “it takes time BS” 😴 all that matters are RESULTS! If the Texans and the Jaguars STAY 85% HEALTHY the Texans are winning the division and the Jaguars will come in second and the Colts will battle with the Titans for third.. You can sit up and try to break down all the BS to try n make since of it all you want at the end of the day RESULTS ARE ALL THAT MATTERS PERIOD!

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

why we yellin dawg?

[@jasonkappaone]

@@theridingthebenchcoltsnobody yelling.

[@dos_gringos9853]

I’m sorry but what are those goofy ahh glasses😭

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

they’re 100% real glasses. not from a waldo halloween costume i promise

[@basilfawlty241]

Holy shit Justin. You just told everyone you don't know what you are looking at. Jones was not the best CB, sorry. You are certainly entitled to your opinion but you are just cherry-picking, or fishing if you prefer, for stats. I'm ok with it, kinda, I like Jones too, but you can't just go into a Biden-level spin class about it. Was Jones covering the top opposition like the other guys you listed? Was Jones on an island like some of those other guys, or was he given extra safety help? Did that extra safety help allow extra yards on the other side of the field that got assigned to someone else by PFF? It's the same shit as the people flipping out back with the Sneed trade suggesting he single handily shut down Jefferson. He didn't, the whole Def shifted to focus on him. Did those other guys have a LB group giving up 100+ receptions and 1100+ yards? Every play going towards another teammate makes that stat look better, regardless if Jones does something good or not. His yards after catch was fantastic. Why is that so low? Because he was in a position to stop YAC yards. A 'better' CB may have allowed more YAC yards but his deflections go way up. Witherspoon for example, had 16 deflections and Jaylon had 5. The best thing he did, which you did not cover, at least at the point I'm typing this is his missed tackles. Only 2, by pfr counting, which is fantastic.

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

I’m lookin at what you’re lookin at - when I say “Corner” I mean on the outside, probably unclear in the video lol

[@CleanFabCollective]

Keep up with the Texans? Both of you are still playing catch to Jacksonville…. The devil is in the details… they took one one the chin early against Houston and wons the next 3 against both teams, with half there team….

[@Ya-si5rb]

The Jags dud nothing to improve their team stop it they’re finishing 3rd behind the Texans and Colts

[@CleanFabCollective]

@@Ya-si5rb you’re a surface level responder… I’ve seen every game in the teams history… I know the moves they made and why we did improve, you’re just going off the weight of the names…. I’m looking at what was actually done…. Yet and still either one of us could end up being right, so I respect your opinion

[@saucevilleentertainment1955]

You’re acting like tank dell and Nico Collin’s are elite receivers 🤣 mediocre at best with a good system qb. And a rb coming off an injury be fr 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ya-si5rb]

Dude stop hating cos you’re scared the Texans are unanimously seen as the best WR room in the league. Stroud is no system QB either the hell you smoking 😂

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

They ain’t mediocre lmfao

[@saucevilleentertainment1955]

I stand on what I said. MEDIOCRE at best

[@saucevilleentertainment1955]

@@Ya-si5rb 100% a system qb he showed you that when the game plan went out the window against Baltimore, and he had no answer, couldn’t even move the ball

[@Ya-si5rb]

@@saucevilleentertainment1955 so now a rookie is a system QB for having a bad game away at the 1 seed? If he’s a system QB than so is every QB not named Mahomes

[@user-dx5jg8vc1l]

We will be a lot better than you guys that's for sure

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

We’ll have to see - I’d expect you to finish above us, but we’ll see to what degree… Could argue we were better than you guys with AR on the field last year

[@user-me8tf1ey5m]

I believe ballard cemented his own demise in Indy

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Let’s talk about the topic at hand sir lol

[@saucevilleentertainment1955]

I guarantee you the Texans crumble mid season 😂 remember Ii said it first

[@deebrown9263]

Not with Dameco as the coach , remember I said it here first

[@patrickomalley9784]

Diggs is a locker room cancer, and they gave up 3 total picks for him for 1 year.

[@justinwilliams1117]

They only gave up a 2nd for diggs and it's in 2025

[@MrTed89]

And the Texans got 2 picks with steffon diggs too.

[@jdjm.3630]

Do a little more research dawg… 😂

[@jonathanmvega]

Are u an idiot 🤦🏻‍♂️ they only gave up 1 pick and got 2 picks back plus Diggs.

[@deebrown9263]

🤦🏾‍♂️ one pick next year and if he leaves Texans get a comp 3rd next year so really like a half a pick lol

[@josebanda3734]

Nothing. You guys will never be relevant again.

[@ronniewebb3248]

Yall are last...theres no way the colts are better than the other three teams in the afc south. Yall have been sitting still basically.

[@ReyTapia1111]

colts own them trashy texans

[@ronniehankins5485]

All the Colts have to do is hit Stroud a few times and simply just be the better team on Sunday

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

Right, we play them twice. Not 17 times lol

[@ronniehankins5485]

@@theridingthebenchcolts What's your point?

[@johnsmith-lp1wr]

⁠@@ronniehankins5485the point is even if yall beat them 2 times out of the year that probably will NOT keep them out of the PLAYOFFS. Keep up sir 😂🤣😂

[@theridingthebenchcolts]

@@ronniehankins5485 I’m agreeing with you - any given Sunday lol

[@ronniehankins5485]

@@johnsmith-lp1wr Maybe not but we can keep them from winning the division