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22 minutes ago, hoosierhawk said:
I think all defense in round 2
34.Murphy- to good to pass up
46.CG Johnson- Safety
59.Omenihu- really like this guy
3rd round we go WR
McLauren, Isabella, Samuel?
You may be right about all D. Gardner- Johnson at 34 is a very real possibility. Omenihu or Winovich could also be in the mix at 46. But there is going to be a run on the WR position during the 2nd round. That’s where the serious value is now. So if the Colts want a good one, I can’t see them waiting much longer than #59, assuming there is a WR they want still on the board.
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There is a limit to these trades and it ought to be with only getting picks in this draft, not next year. Some people on here think that we should trade #34 for a #1 next year. That really leaves the Colts with a seriously diminished return this year. Get a decent #2 and #3 from, say, the Broncos, and now you’re talking. It would fit what Ballard has been preaching: that the 2nd and early 3rd rounds are full of talent and value.
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McLauren would be a disappointment with all the other talent available. Brown; Butler; Samuel; Isabella; Campbell.
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I respectfully disagree. But I guess we’ll know by Saturday. Let the games begin.
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6 hours ago, Irish YJ said:
Voted iDL, S, and WR. I think S and WR could be interchangeable though, and will depend on who's out there.
Almost did this and then pulled the trigger on an O-lineman with #34. I'm thinking McGary.
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1 hour ago, krunk said:
Probabaly not for a team like the Colts who is openly talking about being a Top 5-10 Rushing team.
Honestly, I don't think keeping 6 WRs, especially when one is your return specialist, cancels out the goal of becoming a better rushing team. What that requires is four good TE's and another, larger RB. I wouldn't be shocked to see the Colts draft a TE sooner than many believe, nor would I be surprised to see a WR picked Day 2. DT; S; TE; OT; WR.....any of these positions could be selected by the end of Day 2 and it would improve the team.
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42 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:
Plenty of room if we still want him....
Hilton, Funchess, Rookie, Inman, Cain.
There’s five. And if we carry six then it’s Rogers. Fountain could be back on the PS.
Thus is not a prediction. Just saying if we want Inman there’s still room.
If it were up to me, I'd re-sign Inman, grab a top rookie WR, and keep Rogers around as well. 6 WRs makes sense in today's NFL.
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8 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:
I can almost gaurantee Ballard’s top eight is way different then we think.
I doubt it’s “way different” but I’m sure there are a couple of players no one believes will go in the 1st round. Maybe an O lineman or a Safety. There will be some names we are familiar with as well.
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If I were to guess, Peyton Manning wants to control things. Owner preferably but unlikely; CEO of a team with the right to choose the GM and the coach: far more likely. He’d be good at it too.
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I would argue that more talent is needed along the D line. That group is not good enough. And a long term running mate for TY. Those are two glaring needs.
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12 minutes ago, MikeCurtis said:
Ultimately you may be right
The initial reports on Simmons is that he will be back to 100%. This is a top 10 player (Some say better)...... if he is available at 26, you almost HAVE to take him.... IMHO.... he IS BPA at 26
Simmons is a Pro Bowl candidate for the next 10-14 years. What he does in year one is less important.... I believe that CB is a do it right, for the long term, kind of person. This is why Clark is NOT wearing a horseshoe
No short term fixes
Simmons would seem to be someone who would be grabbed by New England, Seattle, or even the Rams, before we pick at 34.
I am leaning more and more toward waiting until round 3 to look at WR (or 59)
I think one of Risner, McGary, or Little would be available at 34....... I cant see us NOT getting an OL pick in one of the picks on day two
It could go DL, OL, then SS with first 3 picks
IF the Colts LOVE Isabella, (or Boyken) they trade up to early 3rd and get them
I think the build the lines MANTRA that gets repeated again and again will drive the choices
I agree there will be D and O linemen picked early. McGary is one to watch Day 2 given Mudd’s infatuation with the guy. But I’ll stick with my take: AJ Brown and Simmons. That would be a great 1-2 punch to start the draft. If it’s Simmons and McGary, I’ll be more than fine with that too. The next few days will be fun.
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50 minutes ago, MikeCurtis said:
In order, at 26
BurnsSimmons
Wilkins
Ferrell
Lawrence
Tillery
Abrams
Lindstrom
I really like this group, with one exception. I would move Simmons out and put AJ Brown in his place. If Simmons is there at 34, that’s the time to grab him. Reduces some of the risk by not blowing a #1 Pick on an injured player who doesn’t come back 100%. I think he’ll be there at 34. And this team needs playmakers at WR. Brown would be a perfect and impactful fit.
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Probably right.
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I really do NOT see this happening. Clark will be extremely expensive. I don't think he's worth it. And Ballard is going to build through the draft. I can't see him giving up either pick 26 or 34. And #59 probably doesn't get the job done.
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14 minutes ago, shastamasta said:
I have to disagree about S. A guy that can cover and play alongside Hooker in the base defense would be very valuable. We have also seen how much immediate impact Ss can have in their rookie years. I don't think the Colts are looking for an in-the-box S...they have both Geathers and Kindred for that role. I think they want a guy that can do it all. Someone like Adderley or CGJ is likely in play at #26.
But I still think Ballard will move down, barring a LB or edge falling. If you look at some of the prospects they have been attached to...guys like Lindstrom and Jacobs...they are at positions that aren't immediate needs. I think Ballard wants to have another pick or two in that Day Two range so he has the flexibility to pull the trigger on just about any non-K position (the right QB might not even be off the board).
CGJ, perhaps. But I believe Adderley is projected to be a free safety. My guess is that a strong safety is taken but not until the second round. The depth and quality at this position is among the best in the draft.
What isn't going to last are excellent D-linemen. I suspect a very, very good one will be there at 26. And that will be the way the Colts roll. Wilkins, Tillery, or Lawrence, in that order.
As for trading down, you obviously have to have a willing partner. I am more and more convinced that there won't be a decent offer at that point in the draft, and that Ballard will stay put. The only reason for a team to trade up to 26 is for a QB, and I expect the good ones to be long gone at that point.
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N’Keal.
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NCF, a belated but heartfelt thank you for all the work you put into this.
My quick thoughts:
1. Wikins and Lawrence just might drop to us. I doubt Ferrell does. Either of those DTs would be a great addition to the line.
2. It’s also very possible that Gardner-Johnson and AJ Brown are both there at 34. That would be a tough choice, but I would go with Brown. He reminds me of Reggie Wayne, and that kind of impact would do absolute wonders for the Colts’ offense. There will be other, comparable Safeties available at 59.
3. I just don’t like Simmons at 26, not because he isn’t talented, but because he’s damaged goods and it’s not worth taking the chance he doesn’t heal.
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I hate to see this. The kid ran his heart out for Stanford in 2017. He’s Leveon Bell on steroids as far as his importance to that team. Should have come out for the draft then. Stuck it out for the team in 2018 and was saddled with a diminished O line and
diminished overall talent and then got his draft status crushed by an ACL tear in their final game. If this isn’t a poster situation for doing what is best for yourself, I don’t know what is. He’s a big time talent and a great kid. I hope he heals and is able to pursue his dream, wherever that might lead him.
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No. Just no.
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10 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:
I just don't think Ballard is going to get an offer that would make him feel comfortable enough to trade Jacoby. He has more value as our back-up than he does as trade bait. I just don't think we get more than a 4, and possibly even only a 5. And I believe Ballard would prefer the player to the pick.
If Brissett signs with another team in March, then perhaps we get a comp pick. Or, perhaps we get him to re-sign with the Colts as a long-term back-up to Luck. No way to know now, way too soon. But another year of a back-up plus a future compick pick might beat getting a 4 or 5 this year.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it....
p.s. --- if you think we're likely to trade JB, ask yourself this? Who would be our next back-up? A rookie draft pick? Highly doubtful. A veteran free agent? Most of the best ones are gone, signed with other teams. I don't think Ballard wants to go into 2019 without a quality back-up.
Spot on. I think the Josh Rosen situation has also impacted the market for Brissett. Regardless, the Colts are absolutely better off at this point keeping Jacoby and shooting for a decent comp pick. I figure Brissett will be looking for a starting opportunity, and why not? He’ll be gone after this season, and the Colts will be in a much better position to grab a quality backup if they wait until next year.
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I disagree. Safety is a genuine need and a key position in the modern NFL. Playing 3 safeties rather than 3 linebackers is very common anymore. And Geathers is a crap shoot when it comes to his health. The Colts need some new blood there. I expect a safety to be picked in Day 2.
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On 4/16/2019 at 1:44 PM, chad72 said:
They left out something that differentiates the good teams from the great ones, superior coaching and adjustments. Excellent coaching can minimize weakness and maximize strengths better than just good to average coaching. That way, in the salary cap era, even when you cannot have all the necessary on-the-field ingredients to be the better team, you are better because of the coaching on game day, IMO.
While elite QB play can make up for some offensive deficiencies, superior coaching and preparation gives you far more room for error. There is no 1 defensive position that can make up for defensive deficiencies elsewhere and cannot be schemed out, IMO, unlike the elite QB who can adapt better on the offensive side.
Well said. Belichick is the reason the Pats keep winning SBs. He's an amazingly talented coach, maybe the best ever. He can scheme for a team's weakness better than anyone I've ever seen. He doesn't get out coached. Ever. So yes...Coaching is definitely a major factor in the Super Bowl equation.
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My guess is he'll be there at 34. With Howard Mudd being his #1 fan, would it shock anyone if this guy is taken by the Colts at that point? I'm not sure what to think, given that a top WR or S will also be there at 34, but this kind of pick fits with the Ballard blueprint. Build the lines on both sides and you become a team with whom to be reckoned.
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Ain’t happening. The Colts have swung and scored with their FA edge rusher in Houston. Now it’s on to the draft.
From this point forward, the cap space will be saved for resigning their own FAs to be.
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Jawaan Taylor, OT
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I don’t think they let you do that. You grip it where everyone else does. 35 inch arms is a handicap in the bench press.