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5 hours ago, stitches said:
You can tell Ballard was shocked and thrilled that Latu was there. That tells me a lot
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Not sure if posted but I found this very interesting if truehttps://www.facebook.com/share/r/M7F5vZcZG7X5QuhF/?mibextid=Mk4v2M
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4 hours ago, Indeee said:
I say no...
What say you
I say Yes. It’s cheap enough and he’s been more than average
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17 minutes ago, DougDew said:
Well, I'm a happy camper. For the first time in 8 drafts, we have what looks to be a near-elite QB, LT, and EDGE on board now than at anytime since. Sure things may not work out with individual players, but these are the best young prospects...taken with proper capital....that I can remember since we had an older Luck, AC, and Mathis.
And now the WR room also looks like it should, compared to what it looked like during the Rivers/Wentz/Ryan years. OMG.
As I said. I'm finally a happy camper in terms of structure. Now lets see the wins....and I'll have some patience since those guys are young.
This might be the second most shocking post on this entire forum. The more shocking thing is that both Doug and Moosejaw appear to be content with the draft this year!!!
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3 hours ago, DougDew said:
Yes. Its amazing that anybody would think of the draft working any other way. Its even lucky to be sitting with the first pick when a generational QB declares for the NFL draft. Or unlucky...like Pitt...when you need a QB and the best option coming out that year is Kenny Pickett.
Polian used to say...even when picking late in the first round..."the draft fell exactly the way we expected it to". Always bluster, IMO.
Its like Poker. You can strategize all you want, but if the cards fall against you, you are not going to win. Nobody ever won a Table without luck working in their favor. Its about experience and luck. Genius or clairvoyance isn't part of it. IMO.
Agreed. But if we’re gonna say that a GM got lucky when a player becomes a star then I would say then when a GM has a pick bust; then it’s bad luck. It’s has to go both ways for this argument to be valid
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37 minutes ago, DougDew said:
And @Superman. When did I ever say that Ballard didn't have the player he selected as his BPA the time he selected him?
The luck comes into play when a talented player such as AM or Raimann falls and is your BPA when you're on the clock. Its not like Ballard knew they would be there, and finally pulled the trigger before one of the other 31 GMs caught on to what he knew all along. Ballard himself said he had no idea how this stuff plays out, and that he got lucky (that the guy he had as his BPA on the board was so talented). Me and Chris seem to see the draft working the same way I guess.
As far as Raimann, who appears to be a top 10 OT that was picked after a struggling AP and Woods...for whatever reason he was picked behind them.....the situation is no different than other players who turned out better than their draft slot would suggest: Polian got lucky that Mathis turned out to be the player he did. (He had no idea). NE with Brady. (had no idea) SF with Purdy. (had no idea). And Ballard with Raimann. Why would I choose to tell myself that Ballard's benefit from Raimann being a better player than he and every other 31 GM thought he would be (this early), is different than the luck Polian, BB, and Lynch benefitted from?
In the interview, Ballard is being candid. He is telling us that he (and other GMs) get lucky, when the convo is about specific players sometimes.
That same argument can be made about any draft picks. From the 1st guy off the board to the last. Even UDFA, for example look at Jeff Saturday.
there is a degree of luck to the draft. Absolutely. But there is also some skill involved and picking up on what traits increases the odds of the luck falling into your favor. Doesn’t mean it will of course.
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10 hours ago, tweezy32 said:
This secondary (safeties) are cheeks. If we really role with them as the starters I will continue to question Ballard. Like Simmons Diggs grab someone please!!
It’s entirely possible that they have offers out to those guys and they’re just not signing yet hoping for camp injuries that will give the player more leverage for more money
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8 minutes ago, chad72 said:
He wears his emotions on his sleeves, so the media catching him at a raw moment, I can deal with that. Like his Texas coach said, if he keeps that chip on his shoulder and uses it to do great things, no one will care.
Ask Cowboys fans about Dez Bryant, ask Vikings fans about Randy Moss, ask 49ers and Eagles fans about TO, ask Bills fans about Stefon Diggs, these alphas may not be the most polished in hiding their emotions and frustrations but come game time, they come ready to ball. I hope AD is the same way, and that Reggie and the coaches get the most out of him.
For some reason, I really trust Reggie on this. Several WRs playing with us during and after the manning Era credited themselves adapting to being pros by watching Reggie.
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4 hours ago, Superman said:
I don't think they're getting ready to sign anybody. He said 'we have our eye on the market, but we want to see how our guys look, and we're gonna be patient.' So I'm not holding my breath.
Not trying to talk you out of anything RP. Just offering my reaction when I heard what Ballard said.
That is it take as well. As for the unexpected extra capspace, we could use it to resign one of our own again, or roll it over
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22 minutes ago, Superman said:
I don't like Ewers as a pro prospect, but he actually had a productive season. Texas went 12-2 and made the CFP. Teams competing at that level don't make QB changes unless they really have to, and Texas didn't. And when they do, they don't turn to a true freshman who's already carrying the burden of living up to the Manning name.
I don't know anything about Arch Manning, I haven't paid attention to him, have never watched him play, and I hold no opinion about how talented he is or how good he can be. But I don't know if him not beating out Ewers in 2023 means anything. It will be interesting to see what happens this season, though.
Speaking of potentially overhyped freshman QBs, in 2019, Kedon Slovis was the next big thing at USC. He set records, won Pac 12 Rookie of the Year, etc. Things started to backslide for various reasons, including Covid, USC changed coaches, the new coach brought in Caleb Williams, Slovis has since transferred twice, and just went undrafted. Now he's signed with the Colts, with a nice guaranteed for a UDFA. I don't expect anything to happen with him at the Colts, but at least we know there's some talent there.
Yeah I’ve not followed arch too much. Just every now and again. I think he’s two years minimum from the draft if he were to suddenly rise to fame.
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38 minutes ago, cjwhiskers said:
I think he’s been hyped as the “most athletic” not necessarily the best of the group.
He’s got some work to do. In a recent spring game his arm strength looked far better than it had and he was quick and decisive. I don’t think he will start over Ewers this year but if he gets an opportunity he could shine.
I don’t see him being a top pick in the NFL just yet. Needs to get more size while in college.
If he can’t beat our Ewers, I don’t see him making the nfl. Ewers is not that good at all
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8 minutes ago, Superman said:
I haven't been paying any attention. Is Arch Manning actually hyped? Or are people just keeping an eye on him because he's a Manning?
He was the number 2 recruit coming out of highschool and has been billed as the “best QB of all the Mannings” but so far he’s not been able to become a starter over some questionable QBs at Texas.
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16 hours ago, TheRadiantAerynSun said:
I think that's when Murphy was still on the roster. He transferred, Arch is #2.
Ok but the point stands. Is arch manning as good as hyped when he’s not a starter now in year 2 of Texas
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I noticed his inflection of his voice and the way his face moved when he mentioned TE. Makes me think they were seriously trying to get Bowers via a trade up.
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2 hours ago, Solid84 said:
What do you think?
I'd like a veteran FS to secure a solid floor if nothing else. Same with CB.
Here's a question for ya: What if JT gets hurt again? Are we confident Hull, Sermon, Goodson, Pennix, Scott can carry that load?
Hull, yes.
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16 minutes ago, stitches said:
I think after this draft, speed should not be a limiting factor for this team's WR group. I think we have enough speed to do anything on the field and run any sort of route combinations and have a threat at all levels of the field.
It’ll come down to routes. If we can get a consistent weapon opposite of Pittman, it’ll open everything up. If that is Pierce or Mitchell, or downs, or combination of , JT is gonna feast
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44 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:
Adding to this….
And Pittman runs 4.52, the slowest of our receivers. Which to me says there’s more to being a high level receiver than just being fast. A fact that I’d bet Cooper Kupp (4.62) would support.
To be clear, I love our WR room. And I’m excited to see what the mind of Shane Steichen comes up with to take our offense to the next level. I’m really looking forward to the year to come.
We have the potential to really open up this offense with the two new guys plus who we have returning. Key is going to be the rotation and consistency. But that will take time and I except it to be rough the first 1/4 of the season, maybe longer.
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12 hours ago, Stephen said:
The fact Arch manning isn't starting over him makes question how good he is to.
I’ve wondered this as well. Infact Arch is shown 3rd on their depth chart last I looked(Dec)
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5 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
2018 = Nelson and Maniac
2020 = Taylor and Pittman
2024 = Latu and Mitchell
-all 3 very solid.
2018- Nelson, Smith, Darius might still be hard to beat.
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56 minutes ago, MikeCurtis said:
If we have money for a FA, IMHO it should be FS, then CB
The back end is so so important in THIS zone that the Colts play 99% of the time with big (but a touch slower) CBs spec
The FS cleans it all up
Thats why I think we should use any remaining cap money to bring in a decent FS
We could use a stud CB, we have limited cash
We have plenty of cash to make a move if we so choose
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12 hours ago, Mikemccoy84 said:
Curious how most other fans feel about or draft on paper. Looks like PFF loved it.https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-grades-all-32-teams
I’m giving it a B+ as it sits, borderline A-. Injury histories on two of the top 4 picks plus the diet and alleged immaturity of our 2nd rounder is why I drop it from an A.
that said, I like what Chris Ballard and the colts did overall. Initially I was hoping for a WR at 15 but I can easily live with the pick of any of the top D players at 15.
getting AD at 52 is a potential steal for sure if the concerns over his type 1 and immaturity don’t actually affect him.
In the end, this may be Ballards best draft from top to bottom that he’s ever had. At least on paper. Let’s see if it translates.
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11 minutes ago, CS Coltsfan said:
we had one of the weakest secondaries in the league last year... we come out of this draft with virtually No Help...
IMO this is Unacceptable.!!! especially in one of the most CB heavy drafts we have seen in years...
I know it is early...but I believe Ballard Really Missed A Lot of opportunities to fix this area... he is so focused on RAS...
Eagles drafted Mitchell & DeJean... probably the best 2 CB's ...
we are in a division that our competition has loaded up on star WR & TE's in FA and the Draft...
after 8 years of Ballard ( the first few years I was a fan) I Do Not Truly Believe the Colts Will get a Ring under him as the GM... he just will Not make the moves to take us to the next level.... the AFC South is becoming a very strong division with all the new talented QB's ... time will tell and I hope I am wrong, but my gut says I am not... add in Bradley's Defense... Not at All Impressed... initial draft grade.. at best maybe a B-....
IMO this year will determine Ballard's future... if Gus can make this defense similar to Legion of Bloom... I don't see it we Do Not have the Playmakers he had...
Our secondary actually played pretty well after week 10.
second: he did NOT focus on RAS this draft. In fact this draft was very much production based from our first pick to our latest. No real long term projects like in years past.
as for the legion of boom different era.
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58 minutes ago, w87r said:
Just went to the Chargers.
Good spot.
Where almost up again.
Then we get the UDFA rush for next few hours.
I thought we were done. My bad. Crap. Yeah.
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Kwity? Yes or No on the Option. ** Update pg 2. Option Exercised**
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Perhaps. But to me, as I said before, this gives us depth at Edge. Sure, he may not be as flashy as some like but what if one more of our DEs go down? This gives us some leeway plus gives competition to the room to push to starts. It’s a cheap option, and easily fixed.
Called it