I live in Indy.
I follow and would rather the Colts and Pacers succeed than fail.
But back on topic to the offense being clunky.
Last season on a Thursday...
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ATL/NO had an Over/Under of 56
They scored a total 36
http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=321129001
Matt Ryan with Julio, Roddy and Tony @ Home had 165 yards on 33 passes. Again, this was the Saints defense.
Falcons 1-11 on 3rd down.
Drew Brees threw 5 INTs, 0 TDs
And neither team had over 5 penalties and only 1 sack each
Both had RBs combine for 100+ on the ground.
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Shiz happens.
And their are reasons. If Smith played better that would help.
But the obvious #1 issue is the O-Line. If they are better Alex Smith doesn't have more yards running in the 1st half than Charles. They are not in as many 3rd and long plays. And it is not so tough to pass block when the DL isn't selling out to get to the QB.
Andrew Luck is Alex Smithing it this year.
They are committed to a run game and it is working.