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  3. Not only was it a loss for our Cubbies, but they may have lost Steele for a while due to a Hamstring injury.🤬
  4. @VikingsFanInChennai @stitches had expressed interest in a second team, as the Bears have very few picks.
  5. I feel really good about this one: Traded a 2025 2nd and did a later pick swap to jump up a little bit to 131. I would have liked to grab Tip Reimann with that last pick, but he went like 6 picks before.
  6. **Colts FA Updates and News ONLY** I moved the draft talk, to the #15 draft pick thread. This thread really isn't even supposed to be for discussion, but with how slow it is, and with the FA session almost grinding to a halt. We most likely will only be making a few more moves. So it should be fine, to at least have some discussion in here about FA news/rumors. Keep Ballard grievances to other thread though, please. I think there are 2 threads now, for that purpose. The grievances thread and now, the owners meetings thread is slowly turning that way as well.
  7. 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.
  8. 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?
  9. Not disagreeing just making the point that the higher u r picked, the better the chance or u producing
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. There are quite a few articles on the internet that say he may transition to safety in the NFL. Interesting reads
  15. 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.
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  17. Crazy that the draft is a month away coming up on us quickly.
  18. Only 4 teams looking for GMs as of now, NFC: Cowboys AFC: Dolphins Colts (Lucky Draw) Ravens Steelers
  19. Could be. I read where some teams see him as a safety others cornerback. No consensus.
  20. San Fran 49ers for you, I noted that you were interested in Titans but it's taken, so Commanders and 49ers this year.
  21. 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.
  22. If they don't sign anyone, I got a feeling Ballard may target Cooper DeJean in the draft
  23. Congratulations to Anthony and Jada !!
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