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13 hours ago, crazycolt1 said:
Well Reich and Ballard has put some faith in Johnson so I will take it at that.
Johnson may or may not make this crowded position but he will have the chance.
I don't consider being injured a sign of not being talented enough.
Injuries are just part of it. At Texas he'd flash (for a play or sometimes even a quarter) and then be terrible for weeks. He just has a huge problem being consistent and it doesn't help that he's oft injured which resets it every time.
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On 4/15/2019 at 6:45 AM, ColtStrong2013 said:
This is kind of an oxymoron. I agree this is the draft to start stacking the roster with depth, even as we still have a few major needs that will be addressed. However, you can't fill out the team if you are trading your last 3 picks to move up. To me, that's what teams looking for starting caliber players or teams that reach for need do. We found very quality depth in rounds 6 and 7 last year, Jordan Wilkins in the 5th. Ballard, if anything, will keep acquiring picks for more chances to land a pick, regardless of position.
You are mistakingly treating all drafts the same. This draft has a lot of really good talent in the second and third rounds why not take advantage of the strength of the draft? Last year the talent was much more normal and spread out which is the reason we came away with good finds. Every draft is different.
Either way it's unrealistic to say he's going to trade all 3 latter picks to get back into the 2nd and 3rd round. But it wouldn't surprise me if our first became an additional second and third or our fourth became an additional third in some capacity.
No matter what we should have a good haul.
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On 4/13/2019 at 3:29 AM, akcolt said:
There is another player returning from injury that too could fit that description. Marcus Johnson is 6'1 and 200+ lbs and runs a 4.39 40. The kid has been plagued by injuries recently but was starting to make a name for himself in Philly before the Hawks asked for his inclusion in the Bennett trade. Then of course Frank wanted him back here. The battle at WR this summer should be a good one.
Don't put any faith on Johnson. He's been promising and then dissappointing since college and hasn't done anything to change that.
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To me this is not the draft that the colts need to pick up an immediate starter. This is the draft to fill out the team with great talent in the 2nd 3rd and 4th string players. You stay put where you are at with your first three picks and use your 5th 6th and 7th rounder to get back into the second and third rounds.
Grab some Dlinemen receivers and some safeties and let them compete. If we are cutting 4th round picks that means the entire team's talent level is rising and that's excellent. This is the type of draft you can start a dynasty with if you play your cards right.
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On 3/25/2019 at 6:03 PM, SouthernIndianaNDFan said:
Yeah, unless you want a WR that can actually catch the ball.
Eh... I'll agree to disagree here. He doesn't have golden hands but they aren't terrible...
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On 3/25/2019 at 9:49 AM, ColtsBlueFL said:
That explains the Isabella pick. He is a middle/late 3rd round grade.
Indeed, quite likely because they will both be gone in round 2 (if not late round 1). Likewise with Deebo Samuel.
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Sorry I'm not following you. What explains the Isabella pick? My evaluation of running backs?
Again I'm confused (apologies) I'm not saying where I think these players will be drafted. I shared with NCF how different my evaluations are in comparison to most of the draft analysts out there...
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20 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:
He's the former GM of the Jets about 8-10 years ago....
He's also the expert voice on NFL radio's Moving the Chains.
He and his partner Jim Miller (former NFL QB) did the first of a number of mock drafts Friday.... and Kirwin's comment was that he doesn't see a single running back worthy of a first round pick (including Jacobs) and here's the surprise.....
He doesn't see a single wide receiver worthy of a first round pick. That stunned me. In his view, whoever are the top WR's, they're just not that much better than the 2nd round guys. So, they're not worth a 1st round pick to him. I don't always agree with him, and don't agree on this one, but he's NOT given to saying outrageous things.... he's a pretty reasonable, sensible guy.
My 4 top WR's are Metcalf, Hollywood Brown, Parris Campbell and AJ Brown. I'm not sure those four will all be in the first round, but I suspect 2-3 will be.
Just wanted to share here for the discussion....
This interesting but mainly because I actually agree to a point. Running backs are lack luster in this draft no doubt. I wouldn't touch the position until the third round based on talent alone.
Second I can't remember a year where I was so far off on my personal evaluations than the rest of the NFL analysts (even the ones I like and respect)...
The only first round receivers on my boards are AJ Brown and N'Keal Harry. Butler is a fringe first round. Metcalf to me is a low second rounder (literally only because of his freakish measurables) and M Brown is a third almost 4th round pick. Paris Cambell is literally almost twice the receiver M Brown is and it isnt even close.
This receiver class is loaded but for some reason people are looking at all of the wrong receivers (imo of course). I'd take Isabella and Samuels before I even thought about taking Metcalf and M Brown...
Either way interesting read definitely!
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On 3/3/2019 at 10:35 AM, ThorstenDenmark said:
If DK Metcalf is available at #20, (6picks before the Colts draft) should we then make a trade for him and at what cost?
He had one of the best, IF not the best combine of any player, and we could need a guy like him.
It would be a sexy pick and I think he's gonna be the next big WR in the NFL, so why not go get him?
But my initial question, would you trade up in the draft for him? and How much would you give to get him?
No I would not trade draft capital in the first round to draft a second round receiver.
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6 hours ago, Superman said:
I don't think he'll drop very far. His heart condition sounds like something that his doctors aren't concerned with. It doesn't seem like a Maurice Hurst situation.
I'm not sure he fits the Colts. He has length and explosiveness, but he's high-waisted, I'm not sure he can hold up on the edge at DE, he seems like a better fit for a 3-4 as a rush backer. So if he did drop to #26, I don't know if I'd draft him. I want to get back and watch him more carefully because his combine performance kind of demands it, but my initial impression is that he's not the right fit for our defense.
This interesting.
I see him as a strong side Defensive End. I don't think he has the awareness in space to play off and he doesn't have natural bend nor step to compete with Left Tackles.
He's got a high ceiling as a strong side guy but I'm not sure I'd spend a first on a guy I'm probably not putting on the weak side. I'm a * poor evaluator of edge rushers though (my hit rate has to be below 40% lol) so who knows.
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7 hours ago, Superman said:
Must read from Greg Cosell on AJ Brown and N'Keal Harry. He sees what I saw (that means I'm as good as Cosell, officially).
Love it.
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5 hours ago, stitches said:
Dropping this one here:
I've never hated Metcalf and I hope he succeeds but I find myself questioning why spend a first round pick on a proven one trick pony?
It would be different if he had amazing hands and a system that showed he could do more than what he showed but the facts are he doesn't and he didn't. Imo if I'm a GM I'm in the business of finding dynamic players based on factual evidence with talent and production. I'm not a fortune teller... But it is true you could gamble on this guy and strike gold. I'd just say if my job depended on it I would take Butler Brown or Neal before I'd take Metcalf.
Either way I hope he does big things in this league because he seems like a good kid (just not with an AFC team please).
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6 minutes ago, Southside Hoosier Fan said:
So far Ballard reminds me of the guy in an auction fantasy football league with $250 to spend. Who lets everyone else bid on the star players and then buys everyone late and ends the draft with $125 left.
Lel
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12 hours ago, MarquisJ said:
I mean who wouldn’t want AB but it’s just not going to happen..
Who wouldn't want AB?... Hmm let's see 30 of the 32 teams that refused to give up a first for him might have a say.
Or maybe the 29 of 32 teams that were unwilling to also give him a contract.
Oh and of course the team trying to trade him...
AB is a cancer. He may have been fueled by Ben but there's no denying he's a cancer and no one pays top dollar for cancer except the dunces. "Que Raiders signing announcement"
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5 minutes ago, CR91 said:
That is interesting. Allen, mccoy, and brown could be a nice trio
If only McCoy was 4 years younger and Josh Allen could throw more than 30% of NFL throws they'd be super bowl favorites.
Let's hope AB is happy there where Allen will over/under throw him by a mile... Lol
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On 3/6/2019 at 9:35 AM, Superman said:
I'm starting this as kind of a catch-all for my WR draft thoughts, since @stitches keeps calling me out... ;)
Feel free to add your thoughts, whether random or well thought out, or whatever, so we can discuss 2019 draft class wide receivers together.
First up for me: I definitely have Hakeem Butler ahead of DK Metcalf. Metcalf is a raw athlete with inconsistent hands, little understanding of route running and body positioning. While he's super fast and can break tackles, if he's not running past the secondary or breaking short against off coverage, I'm not convinced he can get open in the NFL. He's big and fast and can jump, but I don't see him using those tools to catch the ball at the high point consistently. He does have incredible range once the ball is in the air, and he has a "go get it" mentality, leading to some highlight catches, but mostly against DBs who have no ball instincts (Lonnie Johnson, for instance). He can play, he can definitely run, but he's not a skilled route runner, he's not consistent with his hands, and he doesn't use his body to create separation. He also doesn't have any production. He is the athlete with upside who, IMO, will get overdrafted because of his insane potential, but he has a lot of work to do to live up to that potential.
Hakeem Butler is another athlete with upside. He's not as freakish as Metcalf, not as quick, not as fast in the 40, probably doesn't hit the same top speed either, but still an eye-popping athlete with plenty of explosiveness. More of a long-strider, like Braylon Edwards, with some Josh Gordon to him when the ball is in the air. Similar issues with route running, and creating separation out of breaks; he also is an inconsistent ball catcher, like Metcalf. But I think he's more physical, more imposing, uses his body better, has better awareness for where he is on the field, I think his footwork is better, and his tenacity once he has the ball is unmatched. He has double the production of Metcalf, and fewer injuries in his past.
So my comparison for Metcalf is Cordarrelle Patterson, and my comparison for Butler is Vincent Jackson. Both are promising prospects, but I prefer Butler over Metcalf.
Great write up!
I like Butler alot. I don't think he's the best receiver in this draft but I have him highly rated.
I'm down on Metcalf. I tried liking him. Heck even his combine measurables were eye popping but no matter what I do I just don't see nor feel an NFL quality receiver.
I'm a huge fan of Brown and Harry though. Imo they are 1A and 1B in this draft.
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On 3/6/2019 at 9:59 AM, Coffeedrinker said:
Thanks @Superman good breakdown.
A guy I'm just starting to look at is N'Keal Harry because I've seen him mocked to the Colts a couple of times. And so far I like what I see and I think he could fit in nicely with the Colts.
IMO the Colts have the guy who can take the top off defenses with Hilton, what they are lacking is that guy that can catch that 5 yard slant and pick up a 3rd down, or someone that can consistently win contested catches. He's not fast or overly quick but he can run the entire route tree and has about the best body control on anyone I have watched so far (although that number is limited). Paired up with Doyle (assuming he comes back healthy) the Colts will have two reliable targets who can find ways to get open and make the catch to keep drives alive.
I do wonder some about his lack of being a redzone target. I don't know if that was more a function of AZ State offense or if his lack of suddenness is just more exposed in that part of the field.
Yet again we find ourselves in complete agreement.
Harry is my favorite receiver prospect in this draft. He's going to surprise people. He wasn't used properly in AZ State and still succeeded. Imo he and Brown are the 2 best receivers in this draft. And it isn't really close. Those are my only 2 receivers that I have a first round grade with Butler a fringe first/second.
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Resign Inman and draft Humphries or Harry. Sit back and enjoy.
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2 hours ago, crazycolt1 said:
I guess soccer is different but I coached little league baseball for a few years and finally couldn't take the parents anymore. The kids were fantastic but way too many parents stuck their noses in where it didn't belong. The embarrassment some of the kids showed over their parents actions was sad.
I'm super lucky. The kids parents aren't bad (not perfect but no where near the horror stories I hear from other coaches in my area.
Many quit after one or 2 years.
I think my biggest qualm is if they are going to choose another sport every season because in my area softball is King...
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On 2/14/2019 at 7:55 AM, Coffeedrinker said:
If you have a good QB you can pull that off. Good luck.
Last season was my last season of coaching, took a team from 3rd through 8th grade. For my D, I ran a 3-3-5 single gap, except for the middle players, NT, MIKE and FS were the guys that had to read and react. I had three downlineman, two OLBs a yard off the LOS and outside the widest line player, the MIKE, the a LS and RS, they were lined up equal with the mike at the more traditional OLB spots, then CBs that played man and the FS, who followed the ball.
As long as everyone stayed disciplined it was an effective D, but when kids wanted to try to make every play, rather than staying with their assignment there would be some big plays.
I loved coaching, over the years I have about 20 years of coaching youth football but I also think I will be happy to get my August through November back.
If you're interested, my cousin who played college ball and coaches HS football, sent me a ton of videos with different drills, techniques, etc. It is all stored on a google drive, if you would like, send me a private message with your email and I will send you the link to the drive.
How does it feel to step away from youth coaching?
I'm dreading that day I enjoy it way too much. I've been coaching youth soccer for the past 8 years. I have a U11G team that feels like I have 11 daughters lol. I've found that if you gather bunch of good kids with the desire to play that no matter their talent level they can succeed. I think that's one of the biggest joys for me is developing then into what they can be.
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20 hours ago, MPStack said:
I would argue the same with W. Moon.
What would that argument be? Honest curiosity.
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18 hours ago, TomDiggs said:
When we hired Reich, I strongly questioned keeping Gugs because he is known to be a historically Power run schemed coach. And most of what I read said Reich preferred a lot more zone type schemes. Especially if we have athletic linemen like we now do.
It would not surprise me if attitude, personality and scheme preferences all played a part.
It might not just be about "getting his guy" but more-so about getting a guy who can properly coach the nuances and intricacies of the zone scheme that Reich wants to run (if so).
There was a really good article i read from a couple years back where it detailed how Gugs coached more narrow stances and playing higher up and how it did not work well with some of his taller linemen and took away some leverage. It talked about how it helped w dealing w stunts but made a lot of his guys lose one on one, etc.
It would not surprise me if this is simply a replacing of a decent coach w a guy who can take us to the next level technique-wise in the scheme we want to run.
Ballard's comment about the big difficulty being going from "good" to great" rings home here. If we want the line to be "great" and to progress then maybe a move was needed.
I am sure some folks will overreact next year if we "take a step back".
News flash, unless we let up the fewest sacks in the league again, we are going to step back a bit. Numerically. It is almost inevitable. You cannot get better than #1 in sacks allowed lol,
But We can surely get better in nuances of technique and the ability to run the ball more consistently. We showed flashes but consistency wasn't paramount. Hopefully the new coach brings some more tools to add to the toolbox.
Whoa.... Someone who pays attention...
Thank you for typing a paragraph I didn't have to lol.
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19 hours ago, Coffeedrinker said:
Probably what happened was anytime Reich or Sirianni made a suggestion Degugle would say, "Well when I was with the Patriots we did...."
I know I personally hate when people do that. I give a new hire three times, when they say it a fourth time I respond with, "Well I'm sure that company would be happy to have you back since you know the way THEY do things so well." That usually puts a stop to it.
I have a feeling that if we ever meet in real life we would get along just fine lol.
Of course we could never talk college football lol!
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10 hours ago, Superman said:
Locked them up is a stretch too far. They had one three and out, and that was a conservatively called drive that started well into the 4th quarter. We were scratching and fighting to get their offense off the field, and could only do that after they gained two or three first downs.
We stopped them the entire 3rd quarter... The defense played great relative to the opponent and did their job the entire second half. That was mostly because Leonard decided to start playing the game instead of running himself out of it.
Literally 3 straight plays were made off Leonard within the first 5 minutes of the game. The theme continued until the second half where he started playing much more disciplined which in turn made the defense actually work again.
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On 1/13/2019 at 4:56 PM, NewColtsFan said:
I'm probably forgetting some things... over looking some things. Perhaps what you respond with will trigger some other thoughts. But I welcome hearing from you. Even if you want to tell me that I'm full of... well... you know. Bring it! The 2019 off-season has begun! Let the fun begin!!
1. Agreed.
2. Agree somewhat. I'll touch on this later.
3. Disagree. We needed to empower the line and you don't do that by playing into the fact that they are teeing off. Once luck had a batted pass they should have ran about 4 straight and let luck try and draw them offside.
4. Agreed. Anyone who thinks Reich needs to go is rediculous and full of emotion (of course I was that way too so I understand lol).
5. Yes he was. My goodness was that embarrassing. I'm not sure I hold the optimism you do as this may be what we deal with from here on out. But the degradation of the arm was apparent.
6. No. Ballard will stay the course. But don't be shocked if we take a receiver in the first. It will be great value with how the draft is starting to line up.
7. Agreed. I just wish the team looked even remotely like the team I watched this year. Then the game wouldn't have stung so bad.
My biggest issue with the game was that our best players on both sides of the ball looked terrible and the team felt it. The defense started actually playing lights out when Leonard finally settled down which is understandable for him as a rookie but to have luck be the same and at no point did he really recover was severely dissappointing.
Either way I'm excited for the future but cautious on the quality of luck going forward for an entire season.
2019 NFL Draft Thread
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