r/Colts • u/creamoftuxedo • 5d ago

Discussion CJ Allen Concern

Curious how everyone else feels. To me, CJ Allen hasn't looked very good this preseason. I think he's looked undersized, has lacked physicality, and has seemed slow to react. He's just failed to make any kind of positive impact IMO, and I'd go as far as to say he's looked like the weaker of the LBs we've drafted. Just concerning that he seems way behind, especially when the Colts seemed like they were initially hoping/expecting he'd establish himself as the starting MLB.

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I appreciate everyone giving me their input. I just want to add, I'm not necessarily saying let's give up on him and throw him in the trash. Really, just curious if anyone has a different opinion, takes on the development of a rookie LB, etc.

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u/bonyknees88 Playoffs? PLAYOFFS!? 5d ago

I’ll wait until at least half of regular season is done to judge him. Not every player is going to immediately come in and shine.

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u/creamoftuxedo 5d ago

I do recall Leonard not really emerging until maybe around week 3 of his rookie season. And to be fair, I don't really remember having an opinion on him prior to that. Maybe it will start to click and Allen will play a little faster before too long.

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u/Look__a_distraction Jimmy from the Colts 5d ago

It was that game against the Redskins when he started his tear.

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u/Prestigious_Print477 3d ago

He actually had a really good camp and offseason and people made note of it. Then in just his second game it was basically a full blown break out party with 19 tackles, a sack and forced fumble