Colts select Joe Haeg, OL, North Dakota State

[CR91]

4 minutes ago, DougDew said:

I think Clark and Haeg were drafted for the ZBS.  There is a chance they beat out Good and Thornton, who were drafted under the old power scheme.  I wouldn't be surprised if we sign other ZBS OLs and Thornton and Good don't make the roster.

 

Highly unlikely. We still need depth 

[SP_21]

24 minutes ago, B~Town said:

Can always make room for better players

Oh yeah. I love this pick. Just wondering who gets cut. Everyone says Harrison but I'd like to see what he can do at guard. 

[dgambill]

I think Clark and Haeg are a year away honestly. Both will need that year in the training room and to get stronger. Maybe a spot start here or there and fill in but these guys will be groomed to take over. I will say rookie minicamp will be nice because they can all work together and get a lot of work in practicing together. They will need to get a jump on things. I like that we should be able to take OL off our needs list for awhile. Clearly defense will be a focus next couple years. Outside RB offense is stacked with young prospects.

[will426]

Too many of you  complain about pass rush  I say 30% of it was the players 70% was that damn manusky and his sticking to the same scheme plan. We  have talent  just need to scheme for them Mathis will get his  we know this. The middle of the line WILL get pressure with Anderson Jones Langford...there's only one side which doesn't cause constant pressure which is the Sam spot.. Irving and Moore and Jackson are all good at blitzing  that's additional pass rush right there stop panicking there's literally only one spot that needs to be taken care of and its the Sam unless mathis gets hurt but even then if you scheme properly you can make it work

[TheRustonRifle#7]

This is a nice pick! Indy has really focused on the offensive line.

[TheRustonRifle#7]

Just now, will426 said:

Too many of you  complain about pass rush  I say 30% of it was the players 70% was that damn manusky and his sticking to the same scheme plan. We  have talent  just need to scheme for them Mathis will get his  we know this. The middle of the line WILL get pressure with Anderson Jones Langford...there's only one side which doesn't cause constant pressure which is the Sam spot.. Irving and Moore and Jackson are all good at blitzing  that's additional pass rush right there stop panicking there's literally only one spot that needs to be taken care of and its the Sam unless mathis gets hurt but even then if you scheme properly you can make it work

There is definitely some truth in what you wrote and I have to agree somewhat. I still would have prefered Lawson over Kelly but I will cheer Kelly on and hope he becomes a perennial All Pro.

[MTC]

Good value pick with Joe Haeg. Very athletic tackle who can also play guard. I view him as a potential right tackle starter down the road. 

[ColtsBTM12]

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[aReggie7]

I like the fact that the Colts are not just drafting offensive linemen but drafting athletic ones. I doubt Haeg sees many snaps next year but Philbin must like him and feel they can develop him.

[BOTT]

7 hours ago, ColtsFanMikeC said:

Apparently Haeg is very smart.  Sounds like Luck might have a buddy to play chess and other mind games with.

 

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/20/joe-haeg-nfl-draft-carson-wentz-north-dakota-state

Castonzo is no slouch.  Biochemistry major who BC nominated for a Rhodes scholarship.

[BOTT]

5 hours ago, will426 said:

Too many of you  complain about pass rush  I say 30% of it was the players 70% was that damn manusky and his sticking to the same scheme plan. We  have talent  just need to scheme for them Mathis will get his  we know this. The middle of the line WILL get pressure with Anderson Jones Langford...there's only one side which doesn't cause constant pressure which is the Sam spot.. Irving and Moore and Jackson are all good at blitzing  that's additional pass rush right there stop panicking there's literally only one spot that needs to be taken care of and its the Sam unless mathis gets hurt but even then if you scheme properly you can make it work

There isn't much talent at pass rusher. I'm dumbfounded as to why anyone would say otherwise.

[Dustin]

Haeg is a better prospect than Clark btw

[Superman]

2 hours ago, Dustin said:

Haeg is a better prospect than Clark btw

 

Are you gonna do reports on these guys, or what?

[Dustin]

7 hours ago, Superman said:

 

Are you gonna do reports on these guys, or what?

 

Yeah ill probably have one on Green tomorrow.