[Colts OTAs Thread May 21st-23rd; May 29th-31st]

I guess on the show AR said he weighs about 255 pounds now. I’m good with him being big to absorb hits, just don’t want him getting too big. I will say the Colts have some very large players for each position group (AR, MPJ, Pierce, Jelani, Juju, and Buck just to name a few).

[Colts OTAs Thread May 21st-23rd; May 29th-31st]

15 minutes ago, krunk said:

On top of Dulin and AD eating into his playing time I think It could get even stickier for Pierce if Gould is who I think he is. My take is Gould is another guy who is going to force the Colts to get him some touches in these games. And he is more than just a gadget guy. He is a deep threat along with being able to play the full route tree inside and outside at WR. We shall see what happens 

If that’s true about Gould I wonder what Indy could get in a trade for Pierce from a WR needy team. If it’s anything lower than a 4th I’d pass and just keep him. 

[Key season for Braden Smith]

2 hours ago, ADnum1 said:

Braden Smith seems to be the whipping boy on this board.

 

When healthy he's playing very well but everyone wants to move him to guard

I think he just needs to stay healthy. If he can do that and not regress fans will love him. 

[Colts OTAs Thread May 21st-23rd; May 29th-31st]

I wanna see how these rookies do going up against the vets. I’m still hoping we add a Diggs or Simmons at safety and another vet corner like Witherspoon in the near future as well. 

[Marathon Lattimore trade?]

There been rumors that Lattimore could be trade by the Saints. If so, didn’t  Ballard previously show interest in him? And how much would he cost at this stage of his career? Would a 2025 3rd get it done similar to how the Sneed deal went down? Would still love a lockdown corner on Indy if they feel they can contend in the playoffs with a healthy Richardson. 

[Your surprise opening day starter]

I’ll say Goncalves could have a better chance to unseat Fries early at RG. He seems to already have good strength, an area I feel Bortollini can get better with over the next full calendar year. 

[What are some of the best seats at lucas oil stadium that aren't super expensive?]

2 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

We always wait until about 15 minutes before kickoff and buy them on stubhub.   Usually get a really good price. 

I've always heard that's a good way to find really good prices. Problem is I live in Nashville, TN so I feel it's a bit risky to make the trip up not having a ticket already. 

[Rookie Camp]

1 hour ago, CR91 said:

 

So glad AD is putting in the extra work after practice. He seems to have the work ethic and drive to be great. We all know he has the talent to be. 

[Early NFL power rankings]

20 hours ago, KB said:

The only thing about the Titans that worries me is their interior DL. Simmons and Sweat are going to be a problem.

Sweat could easily bust with his off the field and sometimes work ethic issues. Plus he’s too heavy to stay on the field consistently. 

[Early NFL power rankings]

Lol how are the Titans above us? They still have no proven players on the OL outside of maybe their OC, and their WRs are older and QB is still questionable. 

[Report: 2024 Schedule drops May 15. Update ***Schedule posted on page 5***]

I’m just hoping the Miami game is in October as that’s the likely game I’m driving up for. 

[Post-draft needs?]

Veteran starting Free Safety and veteran corner that can start. Also a complimentary RB to Taylor can excels in pass catching. Possibly another veteran LB as well. 

[Colts Select Tanor Bortolini C]

Both Bortollini and AD Mitchell were guys I were mocking routinely to the Colts so happy we got them!

[Colts select Adonai Mitchell WR Texas (Merged)]

Love love love this pick! He was the WR I wanted from Texas and getting him mid round 2 is a steal imo so long as Reggie Wayne can work with his consistency a bit. He’s already a good route runner and has the speed. 

[Pick #46/ #82 What's Available Day 2? Discussion]

35 minutes ago, Yoshinator said:

Would you trade pick 46 for Aiyuk if we extended him right away?

No. Maybe the 3rd rounder at most if we can also get their 2025 4th back. 

[Pick #46/ #82 What's Available Day 2? Discussion]

Really hoping for either AD Mitchell or future stud at OC Jackson Powers Johnson for the Colts in round 2. Or a trade down to get extra high picks. 

[Colts Select Laiatu Latu Edge UCLA]

18 minutes ago, Mikemccoy84 said:

I agree with defense. I think we missed on wrs that will be significant upgrades over pierce

I still like AD Mitchell if he's there at 46 or a slight trade down. 

[Colts have the 15th pick in the draft. (MERGE)]

I’m just hoping Indy comes away with one of Harrison Jr, Nabers, Odunze, or Bowers. The less we have to give up to get one of them the better. 

[Colts have the 15th pick in the draft. (MERGE)]

29 minutes ago, boo2202 said:

Agreed. I’m starting to warmup to the idea of trading down in the first. Maybe even as far as 29 with lions. That should net us an extra 2nd. If we can’t get Q Mitchell, Bowers, Nabers, etc. The value says trade back. I hate it but in the end we honestly just have too many holes. Maybe one day we’ll be able to afford the luxury of trading up for a stud.

If Ballard trades all the way down to 29 and only gets a 2nd out of the deal he should be fired. You have to get a haul to move that far. 

[Colts have the 15th pick in the draft. (MERGE)]

2 hours ago, Moosejawcolt said:

I have said that if the Colts trade up it would be for Mitchell and not wr.

Would be a stupid move to move up for a corner considering there’s aren’t any sure fire shut down corners in this draft. There’s no one who’s as good as prospect as Sauce Gardner and Patrick Surtain were. 

[With the Next Pick drops Tonight!]

17 minutes ago, Solid84 said:

I think Bowers would be the only (realistic) reason we stay at 15. I feel pretty certain if he's not there we trade back.

I would add Odunze and Turner as well. Both players would be great additions as well as Bowers. 

[With the Next Pick drops Tonight!]

13 hours ago, richard pallo said:

I thought of Dejean.

This is just me but I would be hugely disappointed if the Colts went with DeJean at any point in round 1. He projects best at safety in the NFL and that position has devalued over the last few years. 

[Colts have the 15th pick in the draft. (MERGE)]

1 hour ago, Stephen said:

Not really we could draft him  and trade  pierce

Why deal Pierce away when all you get is a 6th rounder out of him?

[Ballard pre-draft presser]

8 minutes ago, TigerColt said:

My best guess is Brian Thomas Jr. is the target. He fits the deep threat and YAC Ballard mentions. 
Depending on how the draft falls Colts can land land him with a small trade up, stay at 15 or a trade down

 

PFF draft simulator suggest Colts can trade down to 20-22 pick up an additional second rounder and draft Thomas and then land a db and ol in the second. 

If Brian Thomas can run all the routes and be an all around WR I’d be completely happy with trading down to the early 20s if they feel Thomas will still be there, and pick up an extra 2nd and possibly a little more in the process. 

[Colts have the 15th pick in the draft. (MERGE)]

4 hours ago, krunk said:

"Thomas was among college football's best separators for his entire career, and that only improved in his last season. In 2023, Thomas was charted as open on 74 of his 87 targets. He also led college football with 17 receiving touchdowns."

https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-college-to-pro-projections-for-lsu-wr-brian-thomas-jr

 

 

Brian Thomas Jr is a lot like Randy Moss (the athlete) to me. I think he is more athletic than Pierce in terms of his ability to get extra yards after the catch and I like his hands . My only question is if we still like Pierce how will we employ Thomas personnel wise in year 1? Because he isn't playing special teams and he is mostly an outside guy versus a guy you play all over the line. To me he and Pierce do all the same stuff but I could be wrong. And I'm not sure about Thomas contested catch game bc he usually has a considerable step on everybody. Specifically Superman what is your take bc I know you like him pretty good. Because of our vertical scheme in my opinion getting him would be just as good for us as any of the top 3 that everybody else talks about. And you won't have to trade all your picks away.

 

Pierce

Thomas Jr

Downs 

Dulin

Pittman

 

I do think with decent confidence he will be there at 15 when we pick. You pretty much can sit right there and let one of him or Bowers fall in your lap.

 

If neither of the two are there I'd say trade back.

For me it depends on how the Colts view Thomas in terms of his route running ability. If he can run numerous routes well he can be a great all around WR. If his routes are limited to deep routes similar to what Pierce is best at, then it’s probably a wasted pick.