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I can't help being negative with this signing. Another old immobile QB

He is totally immobile and will be under constant duress with our oline.

awful signing

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dolphins-release-xavien-howard Dolphins release Xavien Howard Cornerback Xavien Howard is officially free to sign with another team. The Dolphins announced Howard’s release shortly after the 2024 league year began at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The move was expected, but the Dolphins waited to make it in order to make Howard a post-June 1 cut and clear $18.5 million in cap space come that date.

Yeah. Harrison and Avery today... Why not Blackmon?

Perhaps the Colts told him they were moving in a different direction?

I believe they probably plan to play Harrison at LB

It seems (with the exception of the Colts) the AFC South is signing all the top FA players

I get what you are saying, but I would disagree about the feelings toward Pierce. Its my opinion, most here on the forum, are not high on Pierce at all, and most feel he has underachieved for 2 years. Bordering a bust. I am not saying the team should give up on him. But no reason he should just be penciled in as the starter. There even has also been a fair argument here that MPJ is not really up to elite number 1 status. It was quite obvious, our WR group was one of the weakest points on the team. Especially the lack of separation and having no real deep threat. Bringing back the same three guys again, would surely be viewed as a total off season failure by the front office. With this draft class, should the Colts get one of the boards top WRs... that player might not only be better than Pierce, but possibly exceed even Pittman. I believe where Ballard's expertise will come into play, is choosing the right WR. Since the class is so deep, it's my understanding, there are several sleeper picks, that could be had a bit farther down the board, who may be as good, if not better, than some of the "blue chip" first round players.

I don't know where you are coming from with Pierce? I have not heard one person say they think Pierce is ready to explode? If the Colts draft a WR with their 1st or possibly even 2nd round pick, I would expect that player would be able to start.

Assuming they don't sign a FA wideout, The Colts will most likely draft a WR early in the draft. I have not heard anyone say Pierce is about to explode?

Another top caliber WR is still sorely lacking.

I get your frustration, but they weren't going to bring Bryan back, and Johnson has been "just a guy" So maybe this signing will help us more than we think. I do agree Ballard now needs to fill in the bigger, more obvious, holes

I guess we will have to wait and see? I trust Ballard liked what he sees

Coming out of college NFL Network compared Davis to DeForest Buckner. https://www.ninersnation.com/2020/4/17/21225086/alabama-dt-raekwon-davis-says-the-49ers-have-been-showing-the-most-interest-in-him Alabama DT Raekwon Davis says the 49ers have been showing the most interest in him Here is your “space-eating DT” Alabama’s defensive tackle Raekwon Davis told Pro Football Talk he’s been in contact with five teams the most and listed the San Francisco 49ers first. Coincidentally enough, the 6’6”, 311-pound lineman didn’t test well at the NFL Combine as he was average to below average across the board. NFL Network’s comparison for him? DeForest Buckner... ...Davis is a big-framed and versatile four-year Crimson Tide defensive lineman who has all of the physical tools to be a three-down starter, but his pass rush has yet to catch up to his run defense. Davis projects best as a 3-technique at the next level and a plug-and-play two down starter for run defense. He has the versatility to anchor from the nose tackle position and also the frame and length to set the edge as a 5-tech, but his combination of traits fit best over a guard. His inconsistent motor and pass-rush limitations frustratingly offset his run defense, size, and prototypical body. If he can put it all together, he has massive potential...

The Colts will rotate all their DLmen like they always do. I'm sure Ballard and his staff did their homework and have big plans for Davis

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/danielle-hunter-agrees-to-two-year-deal-with-texans They also signed Denico Autry and Foley Fatukasi ...The Texans have also agreed to terms with defensive lineman Denico Autry, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, and defensive lineman Foley Fatukasi as they work to build a strong front seven ahead of the 2024 season.

Mutual Interest Between Texans, Danielle Hunter; Colts In Pursuit https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/03/mutual-interest-between-texans-danielle-hunter

He is just fair at blocking, and makes like one catch per game

Right, which would mean, one of the others would have to get cut, and if they did draft a TE it would be two cuts. Then Cox would be an unrestricted FA next year. Seems foolish to move forward with MAC to me