Is it time to invest in a new RB?

[UKColt13]

First of all apologies if this is in the wrong forum.

Is it time to invest in a new RB early in the first 3 rounds of the draft?

Andrew cant keep putting us on his shoulders, we have to find a run game to take the pressure off of him. And that wont happen with Trent (Im now resigned to that fact), Boom (promising, but has fumble issues and very hot/cold) and a banged up Bradshaw (need I say more?).

I know its a passing league and it is something of a taboo to talk of taking an RB early, but please, LeVeon Bell (Steelers now a playoff team), Eddie Lacy (Pack now a legit contender), Jeremy Hill and Gio Bernard (Taking the strain off of Dalton and, excuse the pun, 'carrying' the bengals offense). Why not us?

I was screaming for us to pick up Darren Sproles last offseason. Everyone said 'no, lets roll with what we have'.

Personally I like Ameer Abullah.

Hits the hole fast, good in space. Would be a nice 1 in a 1/2 punch with a power back. Could be around in the 2nd or 3rd.

Only concern is he may have the same problem Trent had with being used to having a dominant front line.

But him, Gordon, Coleman, the kid from Miami (his name escapes me) are all on my list to watch out for.

I'll be looking (with a large amount of desperation) for a RB in the first 3 rounds.

I never want to see a team consistently drop 8 guys into coverage on us again.

Sorry to rant, but, yeah.

[TKnight24]

Abdullah is a bust waiting to happen. Got locked down against Michigan St.

He's only good against those scrub teams

[rock8591]

IMO just go with 6 feet and 230 lbs of Zurlon Tipton next year with Herron as change of pace back. Cut our losses with Ballard (often injured), Bradshaw (same) and T-Rich.

[UKColt13]

I'm also interested to see where Todd Gurley goes in the draft

[Indy_Forum]

Yeldon from 'Bama is the guy I would love to see on the Colts.

[Colts_Fan12]

Coleman from IU

[ricker182]

The problem is the line. Unless you come across Lynch or AP I don't think anyone succeeds with our offensive line.

[Smonroe]

Boom was greeted five yards deep in the backfield yesterday. A new RB is the least of our problems.

Get a decent G and C that can play more than one week together, get Cherilus back, and most importantly, get an Oline coach who knows how to ...coach. RBs are plentiful.

[krunk]

This line needs to be fixed, or a new scheme installed to best bring out the talent. Running back is an issue but not as big as the offensive line.

[buck_hunter21]

I'd rather invest in an upgraded offensive line first.

[krunk]

Abdullah is a bust waiting to happen. Got locked down against Michigan St.

He's only good against those scrub teams

 

 

I don't think so.  I think he may end up being more of RBBC/Ahmad Bradshaw type of guy.

I've seen him run all over Georgia in a bowl game on top of all his recent stuff.  Michigan

State is no slouch on defense. Plus Nebraskas quarterback sucks so it's easy to stack the

box on the guy.

[Gavin]

Scat Back Terron Ward Oklahoma State 6th-7th round, Good complimentary Back to Richardson (who wont be going anywhere this offseason) can also catch the ball pretty well, Shifty runner with burst

[Sting]

That would be like putting the cart in front of the horse. The OLine needs to be a priority. Sick and tired of Luck getting mauled out there. Griggs has failed big time in this area. Their mantra of wanting to be able to run the ball has become a joke. Griggs, Pags, and Pep should all have a very, very short leash going forward.

If I was Irsay, I would let them know it too. Just winning the weak sisters of the AFC south is not enough anymore.

[SilentHill]

Absolutely Not.

We need to invest in the lines, both offense and defense, If your line can open holes big enough for a mack truck ,it doesn't matter who the RB is.

[Tracy Denton]

Scat Back Terron Ward Oklahoma State 6th-7th round, Good complimentary Back to Richardson (who wont be going anywhere this offseason) can also catch the ball pretty well, Shifty runner with burst

If Coleman is there with our 2nd pick get him !!

[Colts_Fan12]

Absolutely Not.

We need to invest in the lines, both offense and defense, If your line can open holes big enough for a mack truck ,it doesn't matter who the RB is.

that's how I feel if we get a line I feel TRich is gonna go off

[Gavin]

If Coleman is there with our 2nd pick get him !!

There will be better players available

[colts8718]

Its time to invest in a new coach and GM this team is a mess

[NewColtsFan]

This line needs to be fixed, or a new scheme installed to best bring out the talent. Running back is an issue but not as big as the offensive line.

 

Nice post.     Well said.

[colts_100nascar17fan]

Yes and no, what we have now wouldn't start on most teams. However it doesn't matter if u don't get a offensive line in place, even the top backs in the league would not do crap with this o-line....facts n stats don't lie!!!!

[Tracy Denton]

There will be better players available

at RB or overall ?

[dw49]

First of all apologies if this is in the wrong forum.

Is it time to invest in a new RB early in the first 3 rounds of the draft?

Andrew cant keep putting us on his shoulders, we have to find a run game to take the pressure off of him. And that wont happen with Trent (Im now resigned to that fact), Boom (promising, but has fumble issues and very hot/cold) and a banged up Bradshaw (need I say more?).

I know its a passing league and it is something of a taboo to talk of taking an RB early, but please, LeVeon Bell (Steelers now a playoff team), Eddie Lacy (Pack now a legit contender), Jeremy Hill and Gio Bernard (Taking the strain off of Dalton and, excuse the pun, 'carrying' the bengals offense). Why not us?

I was screaming for us to pick up Darren Sproles last offseason. Everyone said 'no, lets roll with what we have'.

Personally I like Ameer Abullah.

Hits the hole fast, good in space. Would be a nice 1 in a 1/2 punch with a power back. Could be around in the 2nd or 3rd.

Only concern is he may have the same problem Trent had with being used to having a dominant front line.

But him, Gordon, Coleman, the kid from Miami (his name escapes me) are all on my list to watch out for.

I'll be looking (with a large amount of desperation) for a RB in the first 3 rounds.

I never want to see a team consistently drop 8 guys into coverage on us again.

Sorry to rant, but, yeah.

 

 

Do we still have our 2015 1st ? We could find a team that doesn't like their RB and trade it to them . 

[Gavin]

at RB or overall ?

Overall, Have not watched a lot of other rb's,, But I have seen several

[CanuckColt]

YES!  I absolutely believe that we should draft a top RB or TWO in the 1st 3 rounds. It gives us an instant running game.

A RB who must be respected by opposing defenses would allow the entire offense to function properly and keep our D off the field so much more.  It gives us a more balanced attack.

 

I hate drafting defense with our top picks and waiting years and years for a minimal return.

[peytonmanning18]

Someone lock this thread

[CanuckColt]

Someone lock this thread

NO! Go away!

[IndyD4U]

Coleman from IU

Coleman is a baller for sure! I'd take home in the 3rd (wishful thinking)

[IndyD4U]

Someone lock this thread

Are you bitter? You seem bitter.

[COLTS449]

Yep and I would go all out on it. Release Richardson, sign AP because we could get him very cheep, and draft Tevin Coleman.

[Colts_Fan12]

Coleman is a baller for sure! I'd take home in the 3rd (wishful thinking)

Lol yeah

[dw49]

Yep and I would go all out on it. Release Richardson, sign AP because we could get him very cheep, and draft Tevin Coleman.

 

 

 

You do realize we owe TR 3.4 mill in 2015 that's guaranteed.

[YOUR GM]

Stop wasting valuable resources on a dime-a-dozen position. The run game will improve when the offensive line does. Something is broken somewhere in our system. Be it our scouting, our developing of players, or maybe just our scheme -- but something IS broken. It's not like we haven't been trying to address the line ever since Grigson has been here

[COLTS449]

You do realize we owe TR 3.4 mill in 2015 that's guaranteed.

 

Yeah I forgot about that until after my post. He should be our number 3 back next season anyway.

[wig]

Depending on the sit down at the combine, Michael Dyer could end up being a steal.

[12isthenew18]

Trade our 3rd and a 6th to move a dozen spots and get yeldon

[deedub75]

We need to alternate o line and d line with every single pick!

[GwinnettColt]

Walter Payton would be at 2 YPC with this line.

[Mr.Debonair]

Once the line stops sucking soo bad, then maybe the RBs will matter

[pgt_rob]

Need an Oline to run the ball. Doesn't matter who our running back is or what round they come out of.

[GoColts8818]

I'd say yes. Trent was a mistake. Bradshaw and Ballard can't stay healthy. Then you have Boom who is a nice back up but. Idont think he's more than that. It's one of the positions the Colts have to take a serious look at this off-season.