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    Projected WRs

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    Fountain looked miles away from being a #5 WR on my TV. Pascal, Cain, Johnson, Inman, KJ Brent and others looked more skilled and polished in 2018. I'm struggling to see how others see him leaping over these players, and a potential 2019 draft pick, to earn a roster spot. I'd be fine eating some crow on this, but I'm feeling pretty safe as of today.

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    Couple thoughts heading into next week

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    Antonio Brown traded to Oakland Raiders

     

    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001021716/article/steelers-to-trade-antonio-brown-to-raiders-who-won-who-lost

     

    Antonio Brown's plan to escape Pittsburgh and get a new contract came to fruition just after midnight early Sunday when the Steelers and the Oakland Raiders agreed to terms on a trade, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

     

    The Steelers will receive a third-round and fifth-round pick in next month's draft in exchange for one of the defining receivers of his generation. Brown will also get a reworked contract with significant new money and brand new guarantees.

     

    Brown's new contract is for three years and $50.125M with a maximum value of $54.125M, according to Rapoport. (That's roughly $12 million more than his old contract called for.) He will receive $30.125M guaranteed, which is $30.125M more than he was due to receive from the Steelers. Brown even managed to first break the news of the deal with a fancy photoshop on Instagram.

    Is defense the biggest need or offense?

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    1 hour ago, ColtsBlueFL said:

     

    I was going to type something but saw yours. since I mostly agree, I'll just add a thought here and there. 

     

    To  the bolded above - agree.  but maybe not 1st 3 picks.  Maybe close to it, it just depends on players available.  I'd really like to get a dominating 3 Technique, though.

     

     

    Interesting item.

    --We couldn't run the ball in KC. The Patriots did though and controlled the clock 43 minutes to 17. The running game must get better or the team won't get to the top tier.

     

    I hope Cain lives up to his fan hype.  We've had so many over the years that did not.  I will not list them here. Cain will need to show it against others teams best players.

    --I forgot about Marcus Johnson and KJ Brent when I was penciling Fountain in. Johnson, Brent & Pascal for that matter are all better players and will eliminate Fountain. Add Cain to that group and the immediate need for a premium $ WR is not a absolute certainty.

     

    Maybe Ballard does let him go for a #2... not sure.  What vet FA QB is worth the roster spot?

    -- Fair question, and I don't know who will break free yet.

     

     

    I see mostly zone with critical time/situational man to man scheme where the DB has to win.  That means pass rush has to be present, which goes to the top item up above.  :-)

    --LOS (Pass Rush)

     

    We have 8 picks, and possibly a 4th comp pick for losing Moncrief.  So does Ballard trade back to get an extra pick?  Or does Frank Gore net us a 7th round comp pick too?

    -- I believe we have 11 picks this year. https://www.colts.com/news/how-many-draft-picks-will-the-colts-have-in-2019-20671256

    EDIT: I see it, another #2 for Brissett (which I'm not sure happens, though).

    I know Cain is a ? mark, so the organization will tell us what's up when they make a FA move, draft a player, or stand pat with the current group.

     

    I also know the Colts are at the back of the draft rounds now, so it will be tough to fill all these needs from just the draft. Some of these holes I listed will be filled by FA's.

     

    I know the D-line needs pass rushers, inside and out badly, and the right side of the O-line is not good enough yet. KC killed the Colts over there. Those are absolute musts for the team to succeed, and IMHO, higher priorities than any other position groups. Hands Down!

    Is defense the biggest need or offense?

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    I believe everything starts at the line of scrimmage. Thank goodness, so does Ballard. If he stays true to is core beliefs, the D-line will get 2 drafted additions and the o-line will get one. If the right players are there, I can see the first 3 picks addressing the LOS. 

     

    I also believe Tom Rathman will get his guy this draft. A true FB/HB. Rathman helped make the 49'ers offense multi-dimensional. He could pass block, run block, power rush, pick up short yardage and catch out of the backfield. If that happens, I can see Rathman-V2 & Mack in the backfield with Hines in the slot on a regular basis. There are a lot of running/passing options that can be created from that group.

     

    TY, Inman & Cain (who I believe is a legit #2) will be the 3 primary WR's. Rogers & Grant are JAGS and will be moved on, leaving a PR/KR position open for a day 2 pick. (Fountain will most likely start to take shape and grab the #5 spot).

     

    I also see Jacoby Brissett being traded for a #2. This will create a need for a backup QB. I believe it will be a FA vet.

     

    I believe Eberflus wants to play both man coverage & zone, so he'll need the CB's, Safeties & LB'ers to do it.

     

    With those thoughts...

    I see 3 specific offensive players; RT, FB, WR/KR/PR

    On defense I see 7 specific players; DE, DT, CB, CB, Hybrid Safety, SS & LB

     

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    Wild locker room

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    WOW! What a truly absurd comment, since celebrating wins is completely normal NFL locker room behavior.

     

    The bobble-head that belched this nonsense out, was clearly rooting for a Texans win.

     

    Typically, whining & crying like this requires a pacifier and a nap!  :banana:

    Colts ran for 200 yards

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    6 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said:

    I dont want to mess things up.   However, I could c a scenario of drafting a LT if there was one on the board that slid and  Ballard couldn't resist.  Kick Smith inside at  guard and let the rookie LT get his  feet wet at RT for a year.  Then move him to LT after a year and Castanozo finishes his career at RT. 

    Could be a FA Guard that signs as well and opens the draft board for a Tackle. I trust Ballard and staff to make moves that improve both lines.

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