Colts Beat Writer: Convinced Hilton and Cherilus Sit
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T.Y. Hilton, Vontae Davis Questionable for Colts; Three Offensive Linemen Ruled Out
By Josh Wilson @Coltsfanwilson on Dec 19 2014, 12:53p +
Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports
Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and cornerback Vontae Davis are officially questionable for the Colts' game on Sunday against the Cowboys, and three offensive linemen have been ruled out for the game.
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This afternoon, Colts head coach Chuck Pagano ruled out three players for Indy's game in Dallas against the Cowboys on Sunday: right tackle Gosder Cherilus (groin) and guards Hugh Thornton (knee) and Joe Reitz (ankle). None of them practiced this week, so that's no surprise. The Colts also have two very notable players who are questionable: wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) and cornerback Vontae Davis (groin).
When it comes to Hilton, the only work he did in practice was working with trainers on Friday. This season, 33 players have not practiced at all for an entire week, and zero of them have played. Three more are added to that list this week with the three linemen, but we'll see about Hilton. Chuck Pagano wouldn't rule him out, saying that, "this guy is pretty special, don't count him out." With that said, however, I still wouldn't expect Hilton to play, though there's still a chance.
He has been one of the best receivers in football this year, catching 82 passes for 1,345 yards and 7 touchdowns. He has 23 more catches and 663 more yards than any other Colt this season. In fact, his yardage total is nearly double the total of the second-leading receiver on the Colts (Coby Fleener). Without Hilton, it would be Reggie Wayne, Donte Moncrief, Hakeem Nicks, and maybe even Josh Cribbs as the receivers with tight ends Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener likely seeing increased reps. Another thing to keep in mind is the possibility that the Colts want to get Reggie some rest in advance of the playoffs, and if they decide to do that the receiver situation would look even worse. Either way, I'd expect to see more of the tight ends in the passing game if Hilton can't go.
Also questionable for the Colts is cornerback Vontae Davis, who has been dealing with a groin injury. If he can't play it would be just as problematic for the Colts, especially with Dez Bryant at receiver for the Cowboys. Davis has arguably been the best corner in football this year, and his value to the Colts is hard to overstate. He's their best defensive player. If he can't play then it would likely be a similar situation to a couple of weeks ago when he missed with a concussion, with Greg Toler taking over as the number one receiver and then Darius Butler and Josh Gordy seeing time at Davis' spot. Simply put, though, if Davis can't go the Colts will have a very, very tough task on Sunday against the Cowboys' offense and Dez Bryant.
Gosder Cherilus has been dealing with injuries for much of the season. He missed a game in week twelve with a shoulder injury and now he will miss this game with a groin injury. He has played very poorly this season and a reason for that has been the injuries, and so the Colts are likely trying to get him healthy for the playoffs. That's a wise move, but at this point it shouldn't hurt the Colts a ton because, as already mentioned, he hasn't had a good year. Expect Xavier Nixon to step in for him, especially with Joe Reitz out again (Reitz started for Cherilus in week eleven).
Hugh Thornton will miss his fourth straight game with his knee injury, and while Pagano has described him as day-to-day he still hasn't practiced since the injury. He was playing poorly before the injury as well, so it's not a huge loss. My expectation is that Lance Louis will start his second straight game there, but with the Colts and their offensive line you just never know. Additionally, Joe Reitz will miss his second straight game. He's a backup, but a valuable one and with two "starters" missing along the line this week it's very possible that Reitz would have played if healthy. He's not, though, as he's still dealing with his ankle injury.
By Josh Wilson @Coltsfanwilson on Dec 19 2014, 12:53p +
Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports
Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and cornerback Vontae Davis are officially questionable for the Colts' game on Sunday against the Cowboys, and three offensive linemen have been ruled out for the game.
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This afternoon, Colts head coach Chuck Pagano ruled out three players for Indy's game in Dallas against the Cowboys on Sunday: right tackle Gosder Cherilus (groin) and guards Hugh Thornton (knee) and Joe Reitz (ankle). None of them practiced this week, so that's no surprise. The Colts also have two very notable players who are questionable: wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) and cornerback Vontae Davis (groin).
When it comes to Hilton, the only work he did in practice was working with trainers on Friday. This season, 33 players have not practiced at all for an entire week, and zero of them have played. Three more are added to that list this week with the three linemen, but we'll see about Hilton. Chuck Pagano wouldn't rule him out, saying that, "this guy is pretty special, don't count him out." With that said, however, I still wouldn't expect Hilton to play, though there's still a chance.
He has been one of the best receivers in football this year, catching 82 passes for 1,345 yards and 7 touchdowns. He has 23 more catches and 663 more yards than any other Colt this season. In fact, his yardage total is nearly double the total of the second-leading receiver on the Colts (Coby Fleener). Without Hilton, it would be Reggie Wayne, Donte Moncrief, Hakeem Nicks, and maybe even Josh Cribbs as the receivers with tight ends Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener likely seeing increased reps. Another thing to keep in mind is the possibility that the Colts want to get Reggie some rest in advance of the playoffs, and if they decide to do that the receiver situation would look even worse. Either way, I'd expect to see more of the tight ends in the passing game if Hilton can't go.
Also questionable for the Colts is cornerback Vontae Davis, who has been dealing with a groin injury. If he can't play it would be just as problematic for the Colts, especially with Dez Bryant at receiver for the Cowboys. Davis has arguably been the best corner in football this year, and his value to the Colts is hard to overstate. He's their best defensive player. If he can't play then it would likely be a similar situation to a couple of weeks ago when he missed with a concussion, with Greg Toler taking over as the number one receiver and then Darius Butler and Josh Gordy seeing time at Davis' spot. Simply put, though, if Davis can't go the Colts will have a very, very tough task on Sunday against the Cowboys' offense and Dez Bryant.
Gosder Cherilus has been dealing with injuries for much of the season. He missed a game in week twelve with a shoulder injury and now he will miss this game with a groin injury. He has played very poorly this season and a reason for that has been the injuries, and so the Colts are likely trying to get him healthy for the playoffs. That's a wise move, but at this point it shouldn't hurt the Colts a ton because, as already mentioned, he hasn't had a good year. Expect Xavier Nixon to step in for him, especially with Joe Reitz out again (Reitz started for Cherilus in week eleven).
Hugh Thornton will miss his fourth straight game with his knee injury, and while Pagano has described him as day-to-day he still hasn't practiced since the injury. He was playing poorly before the injury as well, so it's not a huge loss. My expectation is that Lance Louis will start his second straight game there, but with the Colts and their offensive line you just never know. Additionally, Joe Reitz will miss his second straight game. He's a backup, but a valuable one and with two "starters" missing along the line this week it's very possible that Reitz would have played if healthy. He's not, though, as he's still dealing with his ankle injury.
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Moncrief is scary too esp vs Carr
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Carr had one really bad play last week against a solid receiver in maclin. lets ride with what we have.
hilton being out is huge for us. it would offset demarco if he can't go. then its a even matchup again. i love our chances and our will to fight.
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I like the guy coming out of college and he's had one really good game this year, but scary is a word I use for a handful of guys and Donte Moncrief isn't one of them.
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Well, it's not like we're at full strength. In fact, at this point, no team is at full strength. I just want a win.
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Only if they also complain about not being at full strength with Murray, Free and Martin.
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Lot of good match ups in this game if everybody's healthy. If I'm the Colts, though, I rest my players with the soft tissue injuries and go all out to win with the guys who are healthy. So, not exactly packing it in for the playoffs, but I don't risk hobbling Hilton or Davis in a game that will really count unless I hear that NE lost in the early game and this game actually realistically means something.
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I don't think anybody particularly wants the Colts at full strength this weekend. Just get in the playoffs, finally. I don't care how it happens. Just qualify.
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Vontae Davis went out very early for the Colts against the Steelers. 600 yards and 51 points later the Colts were run out of Heinz Field. I wouldnt mind if he missed this game, i wouldnt mind if the Colts started pointing to trying to be healthy for January.
I just want to win this game so the Cowboys don't erase all that good will from Sunday night at the Linc.
I just want to win this game so the Cowboys don't erase all that good will from Sunday night at the Linc.
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The way I see it, which game is more important? Dallas or playoff game? With that being said Hilton doesn't play and it wouldn't surprise me if Davis rests as well. It wouldn't be smart to risk Davis against a physical receiver like Dez when a more important game is ahead. Risk these players in the playoffs not in a non conference game. Staying tuned...
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Dallas has to get ready for Hilton, based on Scandrick comments during the week of the challenge of covering Hilton it appears to me Dallas is ready for him if he plays.
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Exactly another person overhyping a player on an opposing. Moncrief has had some moments but he'll be a lot easier to defend when Reggie Wayne and TY Hilton are not playing.