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  2. Rick Venturi today on the radio said he is more of a fan of speed with corners then what Ballard has done. He said young corners have to be able to recover from mistakes. I would almost like rodgers instead of Brent’s.
  3. BBZ, what do you mean when you say Brents will be successfully targeted because of his size and speed? Aren't those his good traits?
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  5. Right. But we also are expected to draft a corner, So the fact that DeJean can play either position, makes me think Ballard could have his eye on him.
  6. As a Ballard type player, he seems to fit the bill. Big 10. Excels at zone coverage. Elite athlete. Special Teams standout, Good tackler. etc. Colts may be able to trade back, and still land DeJean Considered one of the Safest picks. Seven 2024 NFL Draft Prospects Who Are Safest Bets to Succeed at Next Level https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10113875-7-2024-nfl-draft-prospects-who-are-safest-bets-to-succeed-at-next-level DB Cooper DeJean, Iowa A fractured fibula during a November practice tempered any excitement regarding Cooper DeJean's draft status. So he's not been in the same conversations as the class' top defensive backs, specifically Toledo's Quinyon Mitchell and Alabama's Terrion Arnold. DeJean's profile projects just as well or better than the aforementioned cornerbacks. Three specific attributes set DeJean's floor higher than anyone else among the back end. First, the reigning Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year presents the positional flexibility and traits to start at cornerback or safety at the professional level, with B/R's Cory Giddings highlighting his coverage skills: "DeJean excels in zone coverage, but he's versatile enough to play man as well. He shows a smooth backpedal and the ability to keep his leverage and quick footwork with few wasted steps. Although he transitions well, there are times where DeJean hops into his breaks; allowing a step of separation. "When in zone, DeJean does a great job of reading and reacting to the quarterback's eyes. Pairing that skill set with his route recognition, he often puts himself in good position with leverage and positioning. "While working downfield, DeJean has the strength necessary to hand-fight with tight ends and bigger receivers, as well as the speed necessary to carry twitchier receivers downfield. He also does a very good job of locating the ball and playing through the catch point." Second, the high school track standout is an elite athlete who captured Iowa state titles in the long jump and 100-meter dash. Many expected him to blow the doors off Lucas Oil Stadium. Unfortunately, he wasn't ready to test in Indianapolis after being cleared a few weeks earlier. "His acceleration is incredibly fluid and super powerful," NFL combine trainer Jordan Luallen told The Athletic's Bruce Feldman last summer. "He's the best athlete I've seen in person, pound for pound." Finally, DeJean adds significant value as an elite collegiate returner. Big Ten coaches also awarded him Return Specialist of the Year this past season. DeJean averaged 13.1 yards per punt return over the last two seasons. A top-notch contributor anywhere along the defensive backfield and on special teams will provide excellent value in the NFL. Potential Landing Spots: Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles
  7. He could, but I think he's way more athletic than people give him credit for and projects way better as CB. Definitely could be a good safety, but I think if we drafted him, he fits well as a boundary corner for us.
  8. I think we need to sign a vet, but Jackson isn't it. Age and his dirty playstyle are non-starters for me. JuJu definitely flashed pretty well in the limited games we saw him in. If he's healthy, I think he'll be a solid CB for us. He dominated every WR at the Senior Bowl, specifically in drills that heavily skew towards WRs, often using techniques he was just really learning in the pro-bowl practices (mainly press man techniques). He dominated in the MAC and dominated at Senior Bowl practices, and with his athletic traits, he projects very well to the NFL. I see him being a dominant CB in the near future. I don't necessarily want to take a CB at 15, but I wouldn't be mad if we took Mitchell.
  9. There are quite a few articles on the internet that say he may transition to safety in the NFL. Interesting reads
  10. He could feel that he needs Paye to develop into a more complete edge rusher. He keeps promoting that he was great as a run defender, but needs to continue improving. He invested a 1st on him, so he could very well want to retain him. My thought on drafting an edge rusher at 15 is that it works as a hedge in the event you don’t retain Paye or if the player shows far more promise than Paye moving forward. My comment about Pierce is that he invested a good draft pick on him- so the argument could be made that had Pittman walked, he would have Pierce (although we all agree that Pierce hasn’t performed like we hoped, nor would he be a wr1 by any means). He would have options this draft had Pittman not worked out. The idea was more behind longterm planning when Pierce was drafted. Keep them coming in the pipeline so that you have options, and ideally good ones. Remember when Phillip dorsett was drafted? Many thought at the time the idea was to add to the room and hedge in the event TY walked when his contract was up. I’m not opposed to looking at stacking premium position players in the 1st round. That provides depth at the position short term and options longterm. It lessens the burden on a 1st round rookie at those positions, giving them time to develop.
  11. Yesterday
  12. Crazy that the draft is a month away coming up on us quickly.
  13. Only 4 teams looking for GMs as of now, NFC: Cowboys AFC: Dolphins Colts (Lucky Draw) Ravens Steelers
  14. Could be. I read where some teams see him as a safety others cornerback. No consensus.
  15. San Fran 49ers for you, I noted that you were interested in Titans but it's taken, so Commanders and 49ers this year.
  16. The big problem against the Bengals was practically zero pressure. I don't think it's a model for our intended scheme, because the scheme requires pressure to be successful. I agree that teams with good QBs and WRs can exploit this scheme, but the Bengals game was more about bad tackling, similar to the Falcons game. I'd probably point to the Saints game or the Bucs game as an example of what you're talking about.
  17. If they don't sign anyone, I got a feeling Ballard may target Cooper DeJean in the draft
  18. Congratulations to Anthony and Jada !!
  19. I’m sure someone will most certainly slide I just don’t think it will be a WR. Possibly another position maybe Edge or CB. If you look at the current Draft order all the teams except maybe 2 or 3 before us have a pressing need for a WR.
  20. This is a good breakdown to explain their philosophy. It can work I guess but seems to have matchup problems against teams that have good QBs and WRs. I think the Bengals game last year is good example of a team strong at WR exploiting this. They line good WRs up against weak corners and we are in for a long day.
  21. And this one belongs to the Reds! Reds win 8-2! Time for the Cubbies to open their season with a win too!
  22. So play great coverage, let the rush get there... but what about when you play Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar, etc.? And your next line seems contradictory. QBs are less accurate under pressure, but you prioritize playing coverage...? Your final line is true, they're dependent on each other, but if I had to choose between great pass rush and average coverage, or great coverage and average pass rush, I think I'm choosing great pass rush. I want to affect the QB, because all of my coverage will get a boost. Of course, it would be nice to be great at both. Regarding pressures vs sacks, yes, context is needed. But it's pointless to try to reduce the topic down to the bolded. Sacks are obviously more important than pressures because they end the play, whereas the outcome from a pressure can range from really good (sack/turnover) to really bad (big play/TD). But pressures are still important, and pressure is cumulative. And on a fundamental level, you cannot get a sack if you don't get pressure. Being dismissive about pressures is somewhat myopic.
  23. I hate it. People are still suffering money wise from inflation, and streaming used to be an alternative, but now it’s just as expensive to have all of these services to the point we’ll have to switch back to cable just to save money. The consumer just never wins…
  24. Of course. I don’t think I disagree. But I think Ballard knows his players and if/when to gamble on bringing them back. Not sure I follow your comment about the draft behind him with Pierce be the same as pass rusher? Can you elaborate?
  25. Last year was brutal for you? Seriously? Last year was one of the most enjoyable seasons of my 12+ years of Colts fandom! A season where the Colts exceeded expectations while playing their backup quarterback. Watching Steichen coach the heck out of this team! A real pleasure. Honestly. And given the nature of how negative things are around here I’ll share a thought that I fully expect to get laughed at over… Ballard didn’t take the job over Luck. Ballard took the job over Irsay. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Irsay, who had been a GM, then hired Bill Polian, then Ryan Grigson who got exec of the year one year, then Ballard who also got executive of the year one year. I don’t believe in coincidences like that. Irsay knows the complexities of the job. When Ballard took the job it wasn’t clear what was happening with Luck? The one constant was Irsay. Plenty of decisions were made with the trio…. Irsay, Ballard and Reich. After the Luck retirement the Colts were in win-now mode. They had a young team built to win and weren’t going to tell them the team was going to be in re-build mode for 2-4 years while a young quarterback learned on the job. Things look obvious in hind sight. The Colts plans were known in real time and they made what they felt were the only decisions that they could. Try to win every year. And part of the reason Ballard hasn’t been fired is that Irsay approved of those plans, he signed off on them. Im sorry you may not watch this year. Steichen is a really sharp guy. Fun to watch. I hope you’ll reconsider.
  26. Anyone interested in the #3 position, the Patriots are considering trading down. Send me a message if you’re interested.
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