[East-West Shrine Game Colts Interviews:]

If we could snatch up Corey Fuller in the 6th (or 5th if we get the expected compensatory picks for clark or garcon) that would be FAN-FU##*&G_TASTIC. 6"2 200 pound wideout who was a member of the track team at Kansas U and then walked on to Va Techs footbal two years ago and has done nothing but improve ever since. Granted his stats arent eye popping but the kids only been playing football for two years so if the colts can give this kid some skills and smarts for the position to go with his great physical tools and he could be one of the biggest steals of the draft.

[UKColt's Mock Offseason]

Offensive Option

1.  Cooper, Jones, Johnson, Thomas, Fluker (OL)

2. NA

3. Larry Warford (OL) or Menelik Watson (OL)

4. Kenon Barner or Dri Archer (RB/WR)

 

 

Defensive Option

1. Ansah or Hankins or Williams (DL)

2. NA

3. Thomas (OLB) or Jelani Jenkins or Sean Porter (OLB)

4. Kwame Geathers (NT)

 

Maybe try to get LARRY FITZGERALD for draft picks since Bruce Arians is Head Coach @ Arizona...

FA: Long (OL)

I'd crack open a bottle of Lagavulin if we somehow nabbed Sean Porter in the 3rd.

[UKColt's Mock Offseason]

I think we should throw money at Andy Levitre and use Jimmy Rayes San Diego connection to lure Louis Vasquez out here for a good price. Then use our 1st round pick on D.J. Fluker ( think a more athletic Andre Smith or Cordy Glenn) this gives Pep Hamilton his power blockers for his power running scheme and Luck doesnt have to run for his life every other play. Sign either Paul Kruger or Connor Barwin at OLB, Alan Branch at DT,  and a good cornerback ( take your pick of Brent Grimes, Derek Cox, or Sean Smith) to pair with Davis. If Fluker gets nabbed before he gets to us then as usual go best player available.

 

[Can we draft all O-Line this year?]

Great guys to go and sign (especially Levitre) but as it stands all of these guys are going to be resigned by their teams except for maybe Albert and i dont think he has much upside left for the money he wants, Clady already turned down a 55.8 Million dollar extension so thats a no, and like i said everyone else will resign.

gbrads_rants, on 27 Nov 2012 - 17:12, said:

Top OLine Free Agents include:

 

Jake Long (MIA) - OT - A year ago, Joe Thomas set a new standard for offensive tackles with a 7-year, $84 million contract. The Dolphins are not expected to allow one of the best tackles in the league walk, but with a franchise tag number 120% of his cap number this year, $15.4 million will give Jake Long some leverage in negotiations.

Ryan Clady (DEN) - OT - After several seasons as one of the better left tackles in the league, Clady's is on his expiring rookie contract. After turning down a 5-year, $50 million offer from the Broncos prior to this season, there is some indication that he's looking for something more in the Joe Thomas ballpark. It's unlikely the Broncos, or any other team, will be willing to go that high, but if his demands persist, it brings the franchise tag into play.

Branden Albert (KC) - OT - Albert is among the best all-around left tackles in the league today. With the Chiefs emphasis on the run game and returning to the dominant offensive line that made them offensive powerhouses early last decade, even an offseason with other key free agents ready to hit the market, Albert should get his payday in red.

Sebastian Vollmer (NE) - OT - After a back injury that cost him most of the 2011 season, Vollmer returns to the starting lineup in 2012. He'll be 29 prior to the start of the next season and just coming off his rookie contract. When healthy, Vollmer has been among the league's best right tackles. If they can trust him to remain healthy, they will make a play for him.

Brandon Moore (NYJ) - OG - Though Moore will be 33 when the 2013 season begins, he may also be the best offensive guard on the market. With a Jets offensive line that was not too long ago the best in the league, they are now a unit that has felt pain attempting to replace former starters. Losing a player of Moore's caliber on the line could be devastating to an offense that has struggled to form an identity and develop even a sign of consistency.

Andy Levitre (BUF) - OG - Starting every game of his career so far, Levitre's versatility and consistency has brought tremendous value to the organization over the past couple years. With a healthy offensive line the Bills have found terrific success in running the ball with Fred Jackson, CJ Spiller, and even Tashard Choice. Keeping this unit intact will be important for the Bills offense.

Andre Smith (CIN) - OT - Though the former 6th overall pick probably hasn't lived up to his expectations, Smith has developed into an effective right tackle for the Bengals. Though Cincinnati would probably have to search for another right tackle if he moves on, but generally these high draft picks have a way of not staying with their original team if they don't pan out all the way. Weight is a concern, but Smith could be one of the more realistic possible options in free agency.

Sam Baker (ATL) - OT - Over the last year or two, Sam Baker has been battling a chronic injury and Will Svitek for a starting job. At full health, Baker has been an effective left tackle for the Falcons. At less than full health, he's been a borderline liability. Baker is an example of the type of player every year where his own team has the best injury read on him. If the Falcons can trust his health, they will trust signing him to a solid second contract.

 

 

 

There are a couple of nice tackles there and if we upgraded over Justice that would be fine with me, but IMO guard is the bigger problem and there just aren't hardly any available in free agency worth signing. I don't trust anybody from the Jets line and Levitre don't seem to fit the man blocking scheme. He may be able to do it and if they brought him aboard, I would trust that Grigson knew what he was doing.

 

 

 

 

[Can we draft all O-Line this year?]

I think if Jake Matthews ( not going to happen), Chance Warmack or D.J. Fluker fall to us at the back of the first then we have to pull the trigger on that, both of those guys are mammoth road graders with loads of strength and quickness. Both players also have excellent footwork and are incredibly coordinated for their size which means although they may excell at run blocking now which we desperately need, but they have the ability to develop into great pass protectors as well. The line desperately needs size and strength to hold off the athletic freaks that litter the NFL as pass rushers nowadays which both players would instantly provide. Other than that panning out I'd say we have to look at Terrance Williams if he falls that far or we go best defensive player available