Report: Mutual interest between Colts and Andre Johnson (merge)

[Dustin]

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2383300-insider-buzz-mutual-interest-between-andre-johnson-and-indianapolis-colts

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[12isthenew18]

I saw it. I'd be a perfect goodbye to texan fans everywhere

Edited March 3, 2015 by 21isSuperman

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

[CR91]

2 year 8 mil. anything else and no way

[colts_100nascar17fan]

A real has been!

[Moncrief]

if you can't beat them join them

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

if you can't beat them join them

 If you cant win with them, join their closet "rival" and beat the snot out of them.

[Dustin]

2 year 8 mil. anything else and no way

Yeah. That's not happening.

[BullsColtsFan1]

I can't see the Texans being stupid enough to trade him to the same division unless the offer was crazy good.  I think he could potentially sign with the Colts if he gets released, I think someone will make an offer for him trade wise though. 

[COLTS449]

Yeeeaaahhh!!!! I thought we'd be interested. Make it happen Grigs. He shouldn't cost all that much either. So signing him wont keep us from signing anybody else.

[12isthenew18]

Jason cole always lies though

[pgt_rob]

2 year 8 mil. anything else and no way

 

That's a low ball. He's probably looking at $6-7M+ a year deal, somewhere around there.

[indyagent17]

He will command more money than that so no thank you

[CheezyColt]

Do not trade. But if he gets cut, make him an offer. That's a huge change from Avery and DHB. I was excited for the Nicks signing, but this would put that to shame. Just don't want to shell out a #1 contract. How old is he now?

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

That's a low ball. He's probably looking at $6-7M+ a year deal, somewhere around there.

 

And it wouldnt kill us to give it to him.

[COLTS449]

2 years 10-12 million probably. 5 or 6 per.

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

2 years 10-12 million probably. 5 or 6 per.

For that price, Grigs will be like.........

 

[MTC]

Yes yes yes yes yes

[csmopar]

Absolutely not...at least not a trade..unless it's a 5th round or lower. OR WE GIVE THEM TRICH

[pgt_rob]

And it wouldnt kill us to give it to him.

 

Yup. It really wouldn't, unless he were to get injured early on. I would be totally on board with 3 year $18M for Andre Johnson.

[CR91]

That's a low ball. He's probably looking at $6-7M+ a year deal, somewhere around there.

 

then no. hes 34 and on the decline

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

then no. hes 34 and on the decline

 

He has produce consistently, every year with terrible QB play. He had a great season for a guy "on the decline" last year especially considering the Texans made it a point to feature Hopkins.

[pgt_rob]

then no. hes 34 and on the decline

 

Eh... I wouldn't say he's declining. Houston hasn't been using him productively as of late, they are wanting to move forward with Deandre Hopkins. He still has a few solid years of play left and 6 million a year is only roughly 2 million more a year than Hakeem Nicks. AJ would be much more productive than Nicks.

[CR91]

He has produce consistently, every year with terrible QB play. He had a great season for a guy "on the decline" last year especially considering the Texans made it a point to feature Hopkins.

 

you wanna give 6-7 million dollars to an aging wr who is gonna be around a max of 2 years

[CR91]

Eh... I wouldn't say he's declining. Houston hasn't been using him productively as of late, they are wanting to move forward with Deandre Hopkins. He still has a few solid years of play left and 6 million a year is only roughly 2 million more a year than Hakeem Nicks. AJ would be much more productive than Nicks.

 

isnt that what was said about nicks that he would be more productive then DHB? how did that work out

[ProblChld32]

So if we ink that deal is it safe to say Reggie has already hinted to the FO that he wants to retire?

[GoColts8818]

I'd be okay with bringing him in.

[Deathiltis]

YES. He's a better option than Reggie at this point. So go upgrade the position.

[HeSoColt]

Sure... if he wants a reduced contract.

We might not reduce his role, but we will reduce his money.

[adamthyst]

Oh boy, what a rub it'd be to Houston if we got him. My only issue is his age and what he has left like Reggie.

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

you wanna give 6-7 million dollars to an aging wr who is gonna be around a max of 2 years

 

Sound a lot like the Reggie Wayne scenario in 2012 to me. Or were you opposed to that as well?

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

isnt that what was said about nicks that he would be more productive then DHB? how did that work out

 

It worked out beautifully. Besides AJ is a completely different animal. Even at this point, he's superior to both Nicks an DHB combined.

[esmort]

I have always liked AJ, but I just think between having to trade for him, his age, and what he will cost it's probably not going to be a deal I want us to do.

[Qwiz]

Oh boy, what a rub it'd be to Houston if we got him. My only issue is his age and what he has left like Reggie.

Yeah, it would be akin to Manning going to Houston or Tennessee instead of Denver. That's why I don't think Andre will end up with anyone in the AFC South. I could definitely see him with the Patriots, or the Seahawks (though I'm not sure they would be able to sign him) and I would think the Ravens too if Kubiak were still there.

[CR91]

Sound a lot like the Reggie Wayne scenario in 2012 to me. Or were you opposed to that as well?

 

reggie was 33 and was already accumulated to indy. there was no adjustment period like we've been having with these wrs. 

[jtrester]

Too old! I'd rather use the money on Reggie. Same player at this age, plus Reggie knows the playbook.

[dgambill]

Sound a lot like the Reggie Wayne scenario in 2012 to me. Or were you opposed to that as well?

It worked great for a year and then he fell apart. I think what people are saying is that considering the money would probably be even more than what we gave Reggie there is a lot younger, hungrier wrs out there to consider. Luck will be like Peyton...he will make avg WRs good and good WRs great. I'm not opposed to AJ just his salary numbers would have to be adjusted. If we signed him for 3 yrs we would be lucky to get 1 1/2 good ones out of him. For the money I think there are other younger more viable options...and Houston isn't going to just give him to us....he would come at a premium to us. I just don't see this happening.

[akcolt]

YES. He's a better option than Reggie at this point. So go upgrade the position.

You could say that about a lot of WR's in the league right now.

 

I would be surprised if he is willing to sign for 34 year old aging WR money. I certainly wouldn't waste a draft pick to get him.

 

There are a lot of options as good or better than Johnson that are FA's. I personally prefer another Johnson, Stevie.

[Warhorse]

isnt that what was said about nicks that he would be more productive then DHB? how did that work out

Are you actually comparing DHB to Andre?

[CR91]

Are you actually comparing DHB to Andre?

 

i was comparing how we keep failing at bringing in vet wrs