That almost sounds like it could be the name of a band--Irsay and the Tweets; if it happens you heard it here first. Anyway...

If you got tired of following the owner of the Indianapolis Colts after he kept saying that a deal with Andrew Luck was close (for about a month) then your missing some real gems from the tweet master himself.

To make the long story short, on Thursday he gave fans a little something to get excited about by teasing us that the Colts are going to make some big trade for a veteran player soon. He later appeared to back off the talk only to get back on and then finally back away a little bit before calling it a night.

In the end it was kind of hard to tell whether the team was looking to make a trade, take a trade, walk the dog, or play pinochle. His intentions were not exactly clear, but that's the genius that is Jim Irsay, Tweet Master.

Today he stirred the pot a little more by once again making it seem like the team is actively seeking a trade. At the same time he talked about watching the waiver wire so what he really meant to say was that the team is looking to improve by any means necessary.

Or the team is looking for a trade.

Or it isn't going to do anything.

Or maybe he is just trying to do a little guerrilla marketing for his team by acting like a crafty, rich fox.

Or maybe he is just bored.

Or maybe he got hacked because he rarely goes more than a tweet or two without somekind of rock reference.Then again, he did tweet some sort of ridiculous contest after talking about the waiver wire/trades Friday. Maybe it is him...

The Indianapolis Colts are in a rather unique position. No one on earth expects them to be any good this season. In fact, the majority of the world fully believes that they are going to be pretty bad. IN a nut shell these guys are supposed to suck and suck bad (and not for Luck this time).

So essentially no matter what they do they are going to exceed the expectations that are being laid out (easy, since there are not any).

Personally, I think these guys are going to shock some people. I think they are going to win more than anyone thinks. They have talent on the team and the coaching staff to put it all together. Yes, there are some holes on the squad, but every team has holes. One of the signs of a champion is being able to overcome them.

One of the guys that many have figured into the plans of the Colts this year is wide receiver Austin Collie. In his last season with Peyton Manning throwing to Colts wide outs he began to show potential making 58 grabs in just nine games for 649 yards and eight touchdowns.

Last year was a step backwards statistically of course--it was for everyone on the Colts roster last season. With Andrew Luck coming in and Collie be shifted out of the slot to the outside it became time for the world to see what he can do.

But maybe we shouldn't.

Collie suffered his third concusion since November 2010 in the team's last contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In case you are not aware that is not good; not good at all.

Too many concussions can cause permanent brain damage and make life in the golden years feel like anything but precious. Once you get one it is easier to get the second, third, and so on (if you continue playing at that point).

As great as the game is, there comes a time when health has to be more important. Collie needs to be asking himself--or someone needs to shout it in his ear--that maybe he should consider calling it a day.

I hate saying it. I like the guy a lot. He's a gritty. tough, inspiring player that plays the game the way it is meant to be played. The sport will be worse off without him. That being said ask any old lineman as his knees creak walking up the steps if he wished he had quit before he got that last major knee injury and I think it is easy to figure out what he'll say.

Two of the four teams in the AFC South played in preseason action on Friday night, the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. While all the questions the team had were not answered both say a few things that they had to like:

Titans head coach Mike Munchak was hoping to see Jake Locker take a big step forward in his development tonight and take over the starter's role, but instead it looked like he was not quite ready for prime time yet. Locker was 4-11 for 21 yards and one interception--not exactly much for a head coach to rest his hat on.

Hasselbeck wasn't much better in the yards department with just 29, but his 4-5 throwing is pretty nice.  It's hard to say that Hasselbeck deserves to start though. If the quarterback play is going to be lackluster the team might as well go with Locker. Since he's young the team can at least hope he'll improve.

Titans can believe that CJ2K is back for the time being. Chris Johnson looked like the running back of old against the Bucs. On the night he had 10 carries for 46 yards and two TDs. 

The team could find itself in a rather unique situation this season. Darius Reynaud is listed as a wide receiver, but on the night had seven carries for 75 yards including a long of 39 yards.Reynaud did well last week as well running five times for 29 yards, most of coming on a 21-yard romp for a TD. He also returned a punt 85 yards to paydirt.

It will be interesting to see how the team decides to utilize Reynaud going forward. His value as a return man is pretty obvious so far (TD last week; 42-yard return this week). Could the team decide to feature the run this year behind Johnson and Reynaud? 

It has worked in the past (Johnson and LenDale White). Although White was more of a power back and neither Johnson or Reynaud fit that role. It will still be interesting to see what the team will do going forward. if Reynaud keeps making plays like he has been the Titans would be foolish not to get the ball in his hands.

Anyone that has read my ramblings in the past will know that I think Indianapolis Colts linebacker Pat Angerer (coolest name for a football player ever) is an absolute bad *ss. In a year that had little to be excited about in Indianapolis, Pat was the name flying around and making plays everywhere.

Today I read a quote of his in the USA Today that further backs up his status (at least in my mind) as one of the toughest SOBs in the NFL right now. When asked what he thought about the risk of injuries players take in the NFL and if it was worth it he said:

"Hell yes," Angerer said, "for me it is. Playing now with everybody being so educated on life after football, you know (the risks). It's something you deal with.'' 

Injuries suck, but Pat is right; they happen. All the law suits and crying about getting hurt is ridiculous. Anyone that plays football knows the risk they are taking when they strap on a helmet and pads. Back in the day they didn't make much, but the guys now-a-days are making bank.

Anyone that doesn't get it shouldn't be playing. Last I checked, ignorance is not an excuse for anything, in the football world or real world. Way to tell it like it is Pat.

By the way, have I mentioned that you have the coolest last name for a football player?

At the time that I'm writing this the Colts are still playing in their preseason opener against the St. Louis Rams, but the early results make me feel pretty good about saying that I feel pretty encouraged about what the AFC South might look this season.

- Andrew Luck looks like he's going to be the real deal. His numbers are going to be a little inflated thanks to Donald Brown's 63 yard trot, but going 10-16 for 188 yards and two TDs is nothing to shake a stick at.

- Speaking of Donald Brown, did I mention the 63 yard touchdown?

- Jacksonville actually did not look inept against the defending world champions and even managed to pull off a win. Yes, I know its preseason, but as bad as they were last season this is pretty encouraging.

- Maurice Jones-Drew might want to rethink his holdout. Rashad Jennings looked pretty capable gaining 56 yards on 12 carries. 

- Blaine Gabbert didn't look like a stud completing just 50 percent of his passes, but the offense didn't look like a train wreck either with him guiding it. Add in his two best weapons, Justin Blackmon and MJD, and there might be hope for this kid just yet.

- Matt Schaub appeared to be fine in his first action since his dreadful injury last November. The interception wasn't nice, but he led the offense just fine and was able to take it right down the field on the opening drive.

- Now if only the Texans could score a few touchdowns after those drives...at least they don't have to worry about missing any field goals with former Texas A&M kicker Randy Bullock booting them through.

- Houston had eight sacks against the Panthers, seven of them from linebackers. The fact that five of them came against Jimmy Clausen and a weak line could mean something, but it could also mean that the team knows how to go for the throat when the opportunity presents itself.

- Tennessee might be okay if they go with the youth trend this year and give Jake Locker a shot. Locker was 8-13 for 80 yards, but more importantly he looked strong and confident in the pocket--good indicators for being able to handle the rigors of the game.

- If Chris Johnson doesn't get it together the team might be able to roll with Javon Ringer and Darius Reynaud. Ringer looked good when he got his hands on the ball (four carries for 22 yards and one catch for 12) as did Reynaud (five carries for 29 yards and a TD; he had another TD on a 85-yard punt return).

- Kenny Britt may not be missed if he does get suspended. Rookie Kendall Wright looked good when he played (three catches for 47 yards), but it was a 2010 7th round pick from Montana (Marc Mariani) that led the way with two catches for 52 yards.

No need to remind me that it is preseason here guys; I know not to read too much into it. However, that isn't going to stop me from being excited that it's here!  

Indianapolis Colts:

I know this guy is no longer on the Colts team, but after the year that Curtis Painter endured in Indianapolis last season I wanted to give the man a shout out here.

Thursday night, with his new team--the Baltimore Ravens, Painter completed 5 of 10 passes for 64 yards and three TDs. Yes, the much maligned Purdue grad looked pretty good. He was the beneficiary of some top notch defense, but the man made the plays when they counted. I know its only preseason, but so what; I'm happy for him.

Good for you Curtis.

Jacksonville Jaguars:

These guys don't suck! 

Again, I know its preseason, but these guys did not look horrible in their first action of the preseason against the defending world champs.Blaine Gabbert was not bad, Brian Robbiskie was a little surprising, and the team didn't miss Maurice Jones-Drew with the way Rashad Jennings ran (12 carries for 56 yards).

The defense needs to stiffen up. Its never good to give up three TDs in a row to a team like the Giants. However, hats off to the 3rd and 4th string guys for putting up a good fight in the second half and coming back to win 32-31.

It may not technically matter since its only a preseason game, but no one ever hates winning.

Tennessee Titans:

What in the world is Kenny Britt thinking? The man has been arrested 8 times since becoming a pro. He just got sent to the principal's office (I mean commissioner) for a talking too and possible punishment. Time to walk the line , right?

Not this guy. Rather than mind his ps and qs he tweets a picture of the team fine levied against him for missing a rehab session along with some rather choice (colorful) words. 

What the *&^%?!?!? Kenny--please learn from Terrell Owens here. TO is a proven elite talent and no one was willing to give him a chance because of his attitude. You are not a proven talent let alone an elite one. Lately teams are concerned about image so you might want to button it up before you are looking for a job (and become the next joke).

Houston Texans:

It all begins for the Texans on Saturday when the face off with the Carolina Panthers. For years they've been a good, middle of the road team, but after last year's breakout the team now has expectations. The defense largely returns--not something Cam Newton wants to hear, but the offense is missing one side of the line.

The play of the line has been stellar for the last few seasons and key to Arian Foster and Ben Tate working their magic. Matt Schaub appears to be fine, but he is not getting any younger. With his injury history tacked onto concerns for his age the team has to protect him. 

Of course, as if replacing two guys was not hard enough the line has had injury issues in camp so far. At least the Panthers D-Line is not expected to be real tough (but watch out for that weak side linebacker.