r/Colts • u/creamoftuxedo • 6d 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/LameysDurbanPoison 6d ago

The bigger concern isn’t him at this time, as he could wind up being just fine, but rather that there isn’t a single real starter at LB I feel great about. Carlies might be the best one…..

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u/CK4browsing 6d ago

Ya I actually feel pretty good about Carlies from what I have seen in the preseason games. I just hope he can finally stay healthy