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11 hours ago, Legend of Luck said:
Sitting around on a Sunday morning and had a couple things on my mind.
1. I was thinking about the differences between the 2017 and the 2018 drafts under Ballard.Yeah I guess this concept is the million dollar question going into this draft. We'll have a big enough sample size in May to start drawing more conclusions. Right now we're all waiting with fingers crossed to see if he can hit a couple more gopher balls like he did last year.
You could argue that Nelson and Leonard would both be top-5 picks if teams got to do 2018 over... Top-10 for certain. It's unrealistic to think Ballard could replicate that performance, but if he gets anywhere close we'll be in real good shape for a large window of time. I, for one, am excited.
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On 3/22/2019 at 7:48 PM, Colts_Fan12 said:
what's everyone's opinions on the LBs that could be available for us in the draft? are any of them good in coverage or what?
Thanks for posting. I haven't even taken the time to read most of the LB prospect bios on Walter Football and wanted to hear which ones people think can cover.
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Based on their Free Agency moves, I think the Bengals will trade down and then draft a punter in the late 1st.
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Ballard's got the gift when it comes to his speeches and interviews. I think we really have to consider making a push for Key & Peele to do a skit for Chris Ballard - The College Years:
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Would make for a pretty sweet jersey anyway.
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By the sound of things, Ray may be a 'tweener who can't find success at any one position regardless of scheme. I still like the idea of taking the devil's rejects with talent and giving them a shot... but as the thread suggests it should be an inexpensive Ballardesque acquisition.
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2 hours ago, Chloe6124 said:
Ballard is very good at taking other teams misfits and turning them into stars. We could quickly be very loaded at DE. Which will free us up in the draft. Maybe even to possibly move back and get more picks if the the guy we want is not there.
This is what the Raiders used to do 40 years ago when they were good.
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On 3/19/2019 at 2:30 PM, Scott Pennock said:
"Leverages open catch windows from the top of his route"
Yeah I guess that's what I was referring to when I mentioned basketball type skills. I noticed how we will put himself squarely between the defender and the ball, especially on mid-depth or zone throws. There are tiny adjustments in speed and position that can be made as the ball is approaching where you can box out the defender, forcing him to give it up or get flagged for P.I.
There are some catches in the video where this skill is on full display.
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His conversion to the 4-3 will be interesting to watch. He himself made a good point in saying that becoming DE allows him to focus squarely on pass rushing and not worrying about covering.
Just having a connection with Ballard in KC isn't enough to warrant a signing. They must be pretty sure he can play in the 4-3 to make this move.
Either way it eases tension leading up to the draft. We've now retained Hunt (DE), Desir (CB), and Geathers (SS) while adding firepower at WR (Funchess) and DE (Houston). There are no glaring weaknesses heading to the draft. Flexibility allows more of a BPA approach.
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Ajayi will probably not be that expensive and if that's the case I'm all for it. We have Hines to take the pass catching duties. With that o-line, we should be able to bully and lean on teams in the run game... really force the ball down the defense's throat when possible. Having 2 good backs keeps them both fresh and hungry. I believe this is the type of situation where Ajayi would thrive.
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I'd say a trade back is unlikely because if the DEs are gone and we decide we don't need a 1 or 3 tech, we can just draft one of the many great but not exceptional CBs there like Murphy/Baker/Williams.
That's also assuming a player at another position wouldn't fall to us.
Ballard will get his money's worth at 26.
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I like the narrative, even a dash of G.O.T. in there.
I'm torn on Lawrence because of the stats and reports that suggest he just hasn't seemed hungry since freshman year...football hungry anyway. Other than that he's probably banned from every all-you-can-eat sushi joint in the south.
Hooker is an interesting day 3 guy that a lot of people like here, some because of yes... the Sanders comparisons. I do like the idea of an enforcer who can cover but also rattle your teeth coming through the hole.
For me, this IS March Madness baby! Let the prognosticating continue.
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49 minutes ago, shastamasta said:
BUT given Smith's ability to kick inside to RG...Little essentially gives them a back up at both G and OT spots (C is already covered by Boehm).
I've had it in the back of my mind that it would be awesome to see Smith kick back inside and put a fresh new tackle to round out what would unquestionably be the best O-line in football... with enough depth that you've got Glow coming in off the bench to add fresh legs game-by-game or a fresh body when injuries occur. Nice one, brotha!
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13 hours ago, ColtsBlueFL said:
Do not sign a player for more than the team leader or your best player at that position. This about rewarding loyalty and maintaining a balanced cost structure within your team because otherwise it creates bad locker room chemistry. Players know. They do.
This one really resonated with me. These are the intangibles of a ball club. With Ballard's model, adding a high-priced name could be disastrous. Here's to sticking with the plan.
Overall great read and thanks for posting. I've become infatuated with the management process. As a savvy Fantasy Football player, I'm becoming more invested in knowing specific elements of ball clubs such as turnover, coordinator/HC change, and scheme change.
This stuff is gold.
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Here we go:
The Giants and Colts have a whopping 21 combined picks in this year's draft. As evidenced by the OBJ trade, no option is off the table for NY.
Before proceeding, I'd like to ask the main question driving this thread:
"HOW LIKELY IS IT THAT GIANTS AND COLTS BRASS WILL HAVE SOME TRADE OPTIONS/SCENARIOS IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE DRAFT?"
Rationale: To the casual onlooker and most football analysts, nobody is sure what the Giants' plan is or if they even have one. I'm sure that they do, but once the draft begins things could change in a mighty hurry and the Giants may have to resort to plan B, C, or even D. Ballard, always in search of value and opportunity, may well move up or down if the conditions are favorable.
Interest: If the Cards draft Murray and NY misses out on Haskins, they could get put into a position where they need a 1-year stop-gap other than Manning to get through 2019. This is where Brissett comes into play. There's no guarantee the Giants love Drew Lock or Daniel Jones, so things could go south in short order. On the flip side, Sterling Shepard's name has come up in trade rumors. With Tate the new slot guy in NY, Shepard could indeed be on the block. He could be a perfect add as a proven commodity to round out the WR corps in Indy. T.Y. is #1, Funchess the possession/red zone target, Shepard in the slot, and Cain as the wild card/deep threat. Brissett and Shepard would have similar trade value, with Brissett and Ballard holding positional leverage.
Equitability: With so many collective picks, it wouldn't be hard to make moves at any point in the draft with our without the Brissett/Shepard dynamics. As a short value guide, here are some of the early round picks and values available for both teams:
GIANTS: Rnd 1, Pick 17 (17) = 950 COLTS: Rnd 1, Pick 27 (27) = 700
Rnd 2, Pick 05 (35) = 550 Rnd 2, Pick 04 (34) = 560
Rnd 3, Pick 31 (63) = 276 Rnd 2, Pick 27 (59) = 310
Rnd 4, Pick 06 (102) = 92 Rnd 3, Pick 25 (89) = 145
Rnd 4, Pick 30 (126) = 46 Rnd 4, Pick 27 (123) = 49
Considering the picks, players, and options available I wouldn't be surprised to see one or more trades between NY and Indy as both teams attempt to build through this draft. I'd be even less surprised to hear that they've discussed progressions and compensation packages based on how the draft unfolds. Last year saw an unprecedented number of first round trades. Food for thought.
Your thoughts or predictions?
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I guess this begs the question, "Who would Ballard love that much to move up for?"
I feel like with Ballard's patience it would take a mighty fall of a Top 10 player for him to entertain a trade-up. Pretty much all of the Top-5 edge prospects would be gone by the early-to-mid teens, so anything prior to 17 starts getting pretty expensive.
That being said, the GIANTS now own 17 so between their picks and ours it wouldn't be hard to hammer out an equitable deal.
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Thanks. Just drafted him in a OnTheClock mock draft and wanted to see what he was all about. Based on the video highlights it looks like his best quality is gaining position on the ball. Basketball type instincts seem to be in play. Sure-handed, can high point well, looks the ball in and secures it before trying to do any shake 'n' bake. Good fundamentals... possession receiver. That's pretty much the role Funchess will be expected to play this season.
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I don't think Jacobs is so good that with Mack in the fold we'd still draft him.
Hockenson I'd be fine with and if he falls to 26 I'd guess he'll be drafted.
My fantasy is that we trade out of 26 and get back-to-back picks at 34 & 35... Going all Mississippi State with Jeffery Simmons and Jonathan Abrams. It is conceivable they'd both be there
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On 3/17/2019 at 11:40 AM, FalseStart said:
Gardner-Johnson S
Amani Oruwariye CB
Justin Layne CB
Kris Boyd CB
Khalen Saunders DT
Renell Wren DT
Joe Gaziano DT
Hunter Renfrow Slot WR
https://www.colts.com/news/2019-colts-com-nfl-draft-positional-big-board
My intuition likes Oruwariye too.
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Chris Slayton, DL, Syracuse
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In reading about the Colts "sniffing around for cornerbacks in the trade market" on NFLtraderumors, they also mentioned the Patriots eyeing Sterling Shepard in a trade.
Shepard, a 2016 2nd round pick (#40) is in the last year of his rookie deal and with Tate in town the Giants could be looking to add him to the chopping block.
I personally see him as a great player on what's been a bad team with an aging QB and overbearing WR1 in Beckham. He could potentially blossom with Luck just like Ebron did after leaving dysfunctional Detroit and Funchess no longer catching prayers... I mean passes from Scam Bootin' in Carolina.
I wanted to hear what our community has to say about Shepard and what kind of cost/deal you think we could swing to acquire him. Would that not round out a great receiving corps prior to the draft?
Original article:
https://nfltraderumors.co/afc-notes-colts-dolphins-patriots-6/
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I'm glad we're going to be hosting Ajayi. I could see him giving teams a real hard time behind that Colts offensive line. Good player to lean on while closing out games. Home run hitter too. I could see him breaking several big ones as teams sell out on 3rd/4th downs or when that line starts breaking the will of the opposing defense.
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Personally, I love the idea of another rangy linebacker to pair with Leonard and solidify the middle of the D for a decade.
Despite it not so much being a position of need, I have a suspicion that if Noah Fant is there at #26 he will be "the guy."
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I burst out laughing when they started talking about GMs/owners who just can't help themselves in FA frenzy because I knew Dan Snyder's name was only seconds away.
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R. Kelly and A.P. have reached out to him.
Gronk is retiring
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Kurt Warner?