Colts Roster Moves (Countdown to 53)

[Bluefire4]

1 hour ago, MB-ColtsFan said:

He didn't play last night?  I guess i was remembering the Pitt game?  I thought I saw him on ST's?

Nope. Didn't see him last night and them I checked the snap count for the game this morning.

[Bluefire4]

1 hour ago, chad72 said:

 

If that happens, someone will pick them up as a rotational guy. 

I would hope so. They have talent.

[TKnight24]

 

 

 

 

[MTC]

 

Josh Ferguson cut. 

 

[TKnight24]

 

 

[Malakai432]

Not really shocked about Josh, bummer but not shocked.  I was hoping the best for him last year and he under performed.  Wish him the best going forward.  

 

Was he injured?  I don't really recall seeing much of him in the PS. 

[Flash7]

If you need 2 yards, Josh Ferguson will get you 2 yards. If you need 4 yards, Josh Ferguson will get you... 2 yards.

[IndyScribe]

Just now, Flash7 said:

If you need 2 yards, Josh Ferguson will get you 2 yards. If you need 4 yards, Josh Ferguson will get you... 2 yards.

So Asiata, basically.

 

[IndyScribe]

Not surprising that he was called. He underperformed last season and was never going to make the roster ahead of Gore, Turbin and Mack.

[PrincetonTiger]

17 minutes ago, MTC said:

 

Josh Ferguson cut. 

 

Not shocked

[TKnight24]

 

 

[bananabucket]

I prefer Pope anyway.  If we keep 4 that is.

[MB-ColtsFan]

18 minutes ago, bananabucket said:

I prefer Pope anyway.  If we keep 4 that is.

Do you think Pope makes it over Richardson?  I liked Richardson last night.

[bananabucket]

7 minutes ago, MB-ColtsFan said:

Do you think Pope makes it over Richardson?  I liked Richardson last night.

 

I actually missed the game so I have no idea really.  I'm not super attached to Pope though.

[Smonroe]

15 minutes ago, MB-ColtsFan said:

Do you think Pope makes it over Richardson?  I liked Richardson last night.

 

Richardson, if 4.  Not sure we can keep that many with so many injured players on the roster.  

[csmopar]

2 hours ago, TKnight24 said:

 

 

 

 

"It's in his head" interesting?

[Indeee]

Wonder what's the holdup?.... Guess it's hard to decide which players stink the least when they all stink... 

[IndyScribe]

8 minutes ago, Indeee said:

Wonder what's the holdup?.... Guess it's hard to decide which players stink the least when they all stink... 

Nope. Ballard's waiting until the last minute to cut. He wants to look at other roster cuts first. Nothing wrong with that.

[MB-ColtsFan]

8 minutes ago, IndyScribe said:

Nope. Ballard's waiting until the last minute to cut. He wants to look at other roster cuts first. Nothing wrong with that.

Actually makes a lot of sense.  Gotta get after those FA's so you know who to cut.

[akcolt]

33 minutes ago, Smonroe said:

 

Richardson, if 4.  Not sure we can keep that many with so many injured players on the roster.  

4 will be tough I agree. I'd look for a signing after cut downs. The Seahawks have about 9 RB's. We may have to wait until we get a couple of guys back stash someone on the PS until then. Interesting rumor Denver is going to cut TJ Ward if they can't deal him. Anyone think he might be useful at SS? 

[Indeee]

19 minutes ago, IndyScribe said:

Nope. Ballard's waiting until the last minute to cut. He wants to look at other roster cuts first. Nothing wrong with that.

I'm sure you are right and of course you know I was joking.. 

[IndyScribe]

8 minutes ago, akcolt said:

4 will be tough I agree. I'd look for a signing after cut downs. The Seahawks have about 9 RB's. We may have to wait until we get a couple of guys back stash someone on the PS until then. Interesting rumor Denver is going to cut TJ Ward if they can't deal him. Anyone think he might be useful at SS? 

Ward can fill in until Geathers gets back. But then the Colts have the problem of two safeties - one of which will want a lot of money to be a backup. 

[OLD FAN MAN]

1 hour ago, Smonroe said:

 

Richardson, if 4.  Not sure we can keep that many with so many injured players on the roster.  

i think we will keep just 3 at rb to make room for one more receiver, ours are injury prone

[KB]

47 minutes ago, IndyScribe said:

Ward can fill in until Geathers gets back. But then the Colts have the problem of two safeties - one of which will want a lot of money to be a backup. 

I hope the best for Geathers but with his injury i dont see him coming back. If he does then either he wont be as explosive of a tackler or he will be injured again shortly. Howell is a recent example of this. Its one of those plan for the worst and hope for the best.

 

I would take Ward on a front loaded two year deal so he can be easily cut next year. Fairly has made some plays in the preseason and I (just my opinion) like the way Lee Hightower has played so the colts brass might be ok with what we have at SS.

[IndyScribe]

2 minutes ago, KB said:

I hope the best for Geathers but with his injury i dont see him coming back. If he does then either he wont be as explosive of a tackler or he will be injured again shortly. Howell is a recent example of this. Its one of those plan for the worst and hope for the best.

 

I would take Ward on a front loaded two year deal so he can be easily cut next year. Fairly has made some plays in the preseason and I (just my opinion) like the way Lee Hightower has played so the colts brass might be ok with what we have at SS.

Yeah, it's hard to tell if Geathers will be back or if he'll play at 100% again. If the worst happens, Ward could be a stopgap. I would only want him on a short deal. I'd prefer to play younger plays(like Farley) who have potential and can grow and develop then find a replacement if the need arises.

[csmopar]

I think Geathers retires. 

[Tmoney]

7 minutes ago, csmopar said:

I think Geathers retires. 

Nahhh

[Chucklez]

13 minutes ago, csmopar said:

I think Geathers retires. 

Wouldn't shock me and it sucks from a football standpoint, but the dude has to do what is right for him. You don't mess around with your neck.

[DougDew]

Lets not pretend that Geathers is an all pro.  He is a decent young player with a reasonable college resume.  In the big scheme of things, he's easily replaceable.

[MB-ColtsFan]

15 minutes ago, csmopar said:

I think Geathers retires. 

I agree.  Sadly, but for his future health sake, would agree with his decision.

[life long]

1 hour ago, IndyScribe said:

Ward can fill in until Geathers gets back. But then the Colts have the problem of two safeties - one of which will want a lot of money to be a backup. 

Pretty sure Ward's current deal has him making 4.5 million.... doesn't sound too hefty to me. According to over the cap Hooker will make ~3.1 million. So fair $ for a pro bowl vet (if healthy). IMO.

[MB-ColtsFan]

11 minutes ago, DougDew said:

Lets not pretend that Geathers is an all pro.  He is a decent young player with a reasonable college resume.  In the big scheme of things, he's easily replaceable.

Somewhat disagree.  Geathers had a little pop in his tackles.  I don't quite see that in High tower or Farley.  I don't think "easily replaceable" is the correct term.  We have other options, but Geathers could chop some wood.  

[DougDew]

1 minute ago, MB-ColtsFan said:

Somewhat disagree.  Geathers had a little pop in his tackles.  I don't quite see that in High tower or Farley.  I don't think "easily replaceable" is the correct term.  We have other options, but Geathers could chop some wood.  

Its not so much what was said in this thread, but what has been smattered throughout the forum.  I think people started to love his play more after they realized he might not be available.  Revisionist observation, so to speak.  Just my observation.

[MB-ColtsFan]

14 minutes ago, DougDew said:

Its not so much what was said in this thread, but what has been smattered throughout the forum.  I think people started to love his play more after they realized he might not be available.  Revisionist observation, so to speak.  Just my observation.

Hmm...I may fit that category, lol.

[life long]

17 minutes ago, DougDew said:

Its not so much what was said in this thread, but what has been smattered throughout the forum.  I think people started to love his play more after they realized he might not be available.  Revisionist observation, so to speak.  Just my observation.

Our D was ranked around 30th in most stats. I agree, he was among the best, of the worst, in the NFL. Not to say he had not shown ability, but how much ability translated into game changing stops on D? Not enough apparently, according to the teams record.

[Fisticuffs111]

47 minutes ago, DougDew said:

Its not so much what was said in this thread, but what has been smattered throughout the forum.  I think people started to love his play more after they realized he might not be available.  Revisionist observation, so to speak.  Just my observation.

Ah, I don't know. Did he have All-Pro potential? Probably not, but he's a guy that has/had the talent to already hold his starting spot for years, and we didn't know his ceiling yet.

For a defense like ours, a young guy whose floor was a solid starter could be a pretty big loss.

[Johnny Bui]

We should sign John Greco. We need as much OL help as possible due to the fact that we can never stay healthy.  

[Mr. Irrelevant]

This is gonna be one huge thread later today! 

 

Better stock up on those apple juices! 

[csmopar]

Yeah Ballard gonna wait till 3:59 pm to announce the cuts!

[TKnight24]