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Another thing to note is the man had 17 tds in the SEC on a team where he wasn't even the primary receiver. He did this with Nabers on the team. So imagine what that looks like in these games where teams want to double Pittman.

Of course the speed is real unique in terms of him always being a top level separator. What I also like for him to be such a big dude is his feet. He's actually pretty nimble after the catch in small spaces. I thought he just played on the outside but I've seen LSU play him from the inside as well. Also see them throw him quick hitter, screen type passes that he makes extra yards out of. I think he has very good hands and he is good with his routes. I didn't dwell much on attacking the football because that can be taught if it's an issue. I've seen some say he doesn't always go all out every time but no prospect is perfect in college. If I had things to fix I don't see big holes in his game. Just few things I like but not exhaustive

I look at all of them but I highlight the ones I feel strongest about from time to time. Thomas is up there for me and may be there when we pick. Of course we have no control over the selection as fans

Man I feel real strong about Brian Thomas jr. I think it's on and cracking if we get him. His game is just consistent and he is such a hard cover. I like him being paired with Pittman. I really do!

Just pointing out the connection. I noticed some similarities in Loggains offense to our stuff. Then I understood why when I saw they had been on the same staff previously. I'm sure Loggains helped Cooter and Steichen out quite a bit with stuff they needed to know on Legette. But yeah banging the table is possible! Lol

I don't know if anybody else noticed but I did. Jim Bob Cooter and Dowell Loggains the OC for South Carolina were on the same staff together with the Jets

https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/23/colts-host-south-carolina-wr-xavier-legette-on-top-30-pre-draft-visit/ I always watch closely who the Colts sneak in during the week of the draft. The ones who it didn't seem they were paying attention to

Currently we do need a WR like what Worthy brings if the Colts got him. A guy who can take the quick hitters, crossers, screens, RPO passes and get great Run After Catch. A different type of explosive plays. They don't all have to be bombs.

Depends on how you're using him. If you're using him how they did at Texas it may work out better. A lot of quick hitters, screens, in the slot, out of bunch formation and what not to go along with your deep shots. Continue using Pierce as the primary deep threat for the contested catches.. I'm not all the way sure I take Worthy in Rd 1 though. Maybe later in Rd 1, but I say 2

Depends on what teams think about the previous years when the production was low. Everything else about him checks out as far as talent, speed, work ethic, and character. I think if they are okay with how the previous years came to be such as the 1 year he missed bc of injury for example then somebody will take him in Rd 2.

I think Lagette is going to go in RD 2 and probably before we pick.

Xavier Lagette, Brock Bowers, or Brian Thomas jr

He just said MHJ trade up is fantasy land. Some like Steve Smith and Zierlein are ranking Nabers ahead of MHJ so both of those you can pretty much scratch off the trade up list unless they are some how available around pick 10-13. Very unlikely!

"Thomas was among college football's best separators for his entire career, and that only improved in his last season. In 2023, Thomas was charted as open on 74 of his 87 targets. He also led college football with 17 receiving touchdowns." https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-college-to-pro-projections-for-lsu-wr-brian-thomas-jr Brian Thomas Jr is a lot like Randy Moss (the athlete) to me. I think he is more athletic than Pierce in terms of his ability to get extra yards after the catch and I like his hands . My only question is if we still like Pierce how will we employ Thomas personnel wise in year 1? Because he isn't playing special teams and he is mostly an outside guy versus a guy you play all over the line. To me he and Pierce do all the same stuff but I could be wrong. And I'm not sure about Thomas contested catch game bc he usually has a considerable step on everybody. Specifically Superman what is your take bc I know you like him pretty good. Because of our vertical scheme in my opinion getting him would be just as good for us as any of the top 3 that everybody else talks about. And you won't have to trade all your picks away. Pierce Thomas Jr Downs Dulin Pittman I do think with decent confidence he will be there at 15 when we pick. You pretty much can sit right there and let one of him or Bowers fall in your lap. If neither of the two are there I'd say trade back.

When did he consult you about who they think is elite?

Was that the only good receiver taken in that draft? And did they give up multiple picks?

Ballard uses the trade backs as his way of filling out the depth if you don't see him add many people in FA then you can almost bank on a trade back or two to fill roster holes

I've been telling y'all by things he has said previously and the way he handled FA what we would probably do.

I'd say a corner in our scheme bc we play a lot of off coverage and that's his fortay. But if it doesn't work then switch him to safety. He is a little stiff in the hips in man and when he turns and runs in zone. I won't say it's terrible. I think you have to do it that way bc that is where most of his experience and production is at.

I think he plays in and out

I don't think the Colts have any trade up plans primarily bc they didn't do much in FA. The plan likely is to add picks not give them away. You can add multiple blue chip defenders if you trade back #15 while still getting a blue chip WR in Rd 1. Blue chip according to the Colts standards more than the pundits and fans who are often wrong. I like the trade back the best unless Bowers or somebody else we didn't think would be there is sitting there at #15. I think the passing over better players logic is faulty for the most part bc it's based on people's perception and not how a team has things ranked on their board.

Ballard does pretty decent with his late round guys though. The best two of our starting linebackers are later round low pick guys. And Grover comes from a small school.

And is anyone giving Titus Leo a chance? The pass rusher we drafted last year? Ballard also mentioned Isaiah Lands(picked up from Cowboys for pass rush) as somebody they like.

I haven't looked at any analysis on the subject but just using the eye test I think Jones may have had a better rookie year than Rock Yasin and Yasin was drafted high in Rd 2. Yasin struggled most if not all of year 1. Jones never really looked lost out there. Depending on Flowers health I think Jones will provide quality depth. Or he will start until Flowers is ready. Again personally what I think we are looking for in this draft is depth. Somebody who can come in and provide Brent's a heavy challenge. Just like Jones is for Flowers. I also think we need to upgrade the depth at the nickel corner behind Kenny Moore. An Isaiah Rogers type guy would be nice. I do not think we are looking for some guy who is going to be given an automatic starting nod bc of his draft position sending everyone we have to the bench. How many times does the GM have to tell you guys they did not think the secondary struggles were due to bad corner play or a lack of talent? So don't be surprised if the corner we draft is not who you expected.

Yall need to quit making it seem like elite players can only be found in Rd 1. And high in round 1 for that matter.