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richard pallo

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  1. That’s right. He was Blackmon’s backup. I only recall seeing him play SS.
  2. Hopefully he is. He really struggled through most of the season. Then Blackmon got hurt and he had to start. He played well down the stretch which is a good sign finally. He will probably start if Blackmon doesn’t return. Hopefully he’s up to the task.
  3. How about sending Paye in a package deal to the Eagles for Reddick? They are open to trading him. The Brian Burns trade was pretty reasonable for the Giants. Colts might be able to put together something similar that makes sense for both sides. They really might like Paye to take his place.
  4. He’s the perfect example of why I want to stay at 15. Better chance of getting a premier player at 15.
  5. Out of all of the eligible college players in the country he is also known for drafting players who have injury histories. Go figure.
  6. I agree. The way I look at it there are a number of ways to help AR. One is improving the defense and getting him the ball more. Upgrading the secondary could do that. Maybe more interceptions and turnovers. More opportunities to score. It’s not like the offense is really lacking talent. The defense on the other hand needs an injection of some talent and primarily in the secondary. JMO.
  7. CB Cooper Dejean is also one of the top punt returners in college. If he were to become a Colt he would probably be our new PR.
  8. Me too. And we know nothing happens on the weekends. So if nothing happens by Good Friday we might have to wait for the draft for any move of consequence.
  9. Everybody in the NFL says it’s a good WR class. So nothing earth shattering there. I never said we wouldn’t add a WR by the way. Downs looked pretty good from the 3rd round didn’t he?
  10. I agree. Going back into the 20’s is a no for me. I want a starter with our first pick.
  11. We would get explosive just by having AR back. I think they like who they have at WR too. No moves in FA there either. Even Reggie stood up for Pierce. Like I said if one of the top three fall I could see it. I would be surprised if they did. Ballard tried to sign Hunter and acquire Sneed. Both defensive players. I think it’s safe to say he views ER and CB as positions that he is looking to upgrade. The right player at those two positions would qualify the desire to become more explosive on the defensive side.
  12. I read an article today on BR stating that people who are supporters of analytics point to statistics that say trading back is not a good strategy and the statistics support that conclusion. I can see rebuilding teams using that approach to acquire a lot of talent all through the roster. Teams that are very competitive and playoff caliber teams are better off focusing their strategy on acquiring higher level talent to fill specific needs or weaknesses than adding multiple later round talent. Ballard has traded back frequently to get a lot of picks. I think our roster is pretty solid overall. I think he agrees and that’s why we have resigned so many of our own. This year he might sit tight or actually move up in the 2nd rd to try to really get players he wants on the team to fill some specific needs with higher rated prospects. That’s what might happen this year. We will see.
  13. I think Gus will be all in on the CB that is drafted. Happy as a clam. So I think he starts him.
  14. Pierce is a high Ballard pick. Do you think they are going to draft a WR to start in front of him. I don’t see it unless it’s one of the top three. I think our 1st pick this year has to start. That’s why I think it will be CB. One of these guys to compete in the 2nd rd that I could see.
  15. I will vote for the 6 time pro bowler who is only 28 years old. He could be our new Bob Sanders anchoring a Super Bowl defense in a few years. He would be a splash acquisition.
  16. Hunter is 29. He went after him and secondary. Price went too high. I think he’s open to ER, safety and CB. Nothing wrong with that.
  17. I can see Ballard wanting to make one or two upgrades with those two players mentioned that would probably be considered difference makers when they came on board. To pay what it would take to acquire them would have to make sense from a need standpoint. Otherwise it would really be a waste of resources. So for me his actions tell me he believes ER is still a primary need along with cornerback and I would think safety. Those three are the positions he is trying to upgrade above everything else if he can do it. Right now he hasn’t improved any of those positions with veteran acquisitions. He will always be looking for depth players but when it comes to adding a potential difference maker and surely an upgrade those are the three positions I think he is currently focused on. Right now we’re all focused on safety and CB but he still could be poking around looking for an ER.
  18. That would seem to make sense yet Ballard was after Hunter. Had to be a reason.
  19. Since you brought up Burns and the Colts reportedly tried to sign Hunter I wonder if Ballard would call the Eagles about Reddick who is the same age as Hunter. He was obviously interested in an ER and Reddick is available and the trade compensation would not be exhorbatant.
  20. I was wondering. The Colts were reportedly trying to sign Danielle Hunter but lost out. Hassan Reddick, same age, is available for trade. A trade and extension would most certainly be on the table. According to BR something less than a 1st would do it. Since Ballard was trying for Hunter could he be pursuing Reddick now?
  21. Any vet FS who will sign will be an upgrade. If we stay at 15 Arnold. If we trade back Dejean.
  22. It’s the weekend and that means any moves of any consequence won’t happen until Monday at the earliest. Unfortunately that’s the plain truth for the Colts.
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