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1 minute ago, buccolts said:
Projected starter.
$2+M salary in 2019.
Shopped, no takers.
Being cut.
Something's not right here.
He's not that good. That's the answer here.
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Here's another OT the Colts have strong interest in. This time it's Washington OT Kaleb McGary:
2nd Round OT is a legit option. Take note mockdrafters.
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2 minutes ago, chad72 said:
With the 84th pick of the Gavin mock draft, via PM, @Finball and The Seattle Seahawks select:
SEAN BUNTING –CB–CENTRAL MICHIGAN
@WarGhost21 and The Baltimore Ravens are on the clock
I love Sean Bunting... He will be very high on my board when it's all said and done. I was considering taking him with the 1st pick of this round... it was between him and Isabella. Good pick.
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2 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:
Very eloquently put!
I actually like this draft. Nice job, @CR91 It makes sense, although... I still kind of think Ballard will not give up multiple picks to move up.
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17 minutes ago, VaAllDay757 said:
Uh not really at that time it was more about the position of need
Umh... no, it wasn't. Safety was one of the last positions people were thinking about drafting.
NFLDraftScout - EDGE/LB, CB, RB
Colts.com - CB(10), OLB/EDGE(9), RB(8), ILB(7), TE(6), OL(5)... and then comes S and DL (4)
StampedeBlue - EDGE, CB, LB, RB, DL, OL
ColtsWire - EDGE, CB, ILB, RB
Those are just the ones I found on the first page of a google search...
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IMO those designations are a bit useless when it comes to competing and the season. It only matters when it comes to the moves we make in the off-season. Meaning - Ballard will not pursue splash 'go-for-it-now' type of moves this year, which we already figured out after FA. He will load up the roster with one more draft class before he truly goes for it with moves similar to the ones the Rams or Chicago did last year, or the Browns are doing now. Their window is now due to their QBs being cheap... our window is creeping up, because we are getting some great production from series of rookies on cheap deals, but might not be quite here yet precisely because of the youth of most of our roster.
At the same time, we are good enough to pursue winning as much as the roster allows for during the season. IMO we have enough talent to be competitive in most matchups, but probably still not competitive against the best of the best. As long as you are a fan who is OK with not doing deals to improve the roster "at all cost", IMO you will be alright with the season that's coming up.
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Here's the lines for our division:
Colts 9.5
Texans 8.5
Titans 8.5
Jags 8.0
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How very Andrew Luck of him. Congrats to both of them
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With the 65d pick of the 2019 Gavin Mock Draft the Arizona Cardinals select Andy Isabella, WR, UMass
@Clem-Dog and the Steelers are on the clock, from what I am seeing.
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nevermind... wrong thread...
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Colts' OLine coaches were at Ole Miss' pro-day to watch Greg Little:
http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-mississippi
QuoteOffensive line coaches from the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts attended the pro day.
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Greg Little completed 16 reps on the bench press and touched 29 inches on the vertical jump. I’m told Little had five more reps in him, but the bar was pulled away early due to concern he was about to hurt his pectoral muscle.
Little worked at both left and right tackle. During the workout, the New York Giants stepped in and requested Little do certain “team-specific” drills at right tackle.
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I've come down on Jones too, but worth pointing out that speed is not anywhere close to the most important thing for interior linemen.
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6 hours ago, chad72 said:
Although it’s a BIG IF, but IF the draft went this way and a talent like Josh Jacobs fell all the way to the middle of Round 2, I just don’t see Ballard passing him up. He’s been fishing for another RB this offseason and the Colts have visits with Josh Jacobs as well.
The RB position is a brutal position and even the championship teams like the Patriots roster 2 quality between the tackle RBs like Michel and Burkhead while James White does the passing down work (Rams with Gurley and CJ, Saints with Ingram and Kamara). Backs like Kamara, Nick Chubb, Eddie Lacy, Le’Veon Bell have all showed good ROI on Round 2 backs lately, and a lot of them pretty quickly. A one cut runner, Josh Jacobs’ nfl.com comparison is to Sony Michel who was a big part of the Patriots SB winning run. However, outside his between the tackle prowess, Josh is better than Michel or our own Mack on the passing game front, IMO, due to which he’s highly rated.
If Ballard stuck to his BPA philosophy and chose Malik Hooker that most of us did not expect to be there, it’s very likely, with the way things played out here (although unlikely), he’d lean this way to add a playmaker to our roster.
So, with the 49th pick of the NFL Draft, The Indianapolis Colts select
Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
Some people will not love it and I am not a huge fan either, but IMO you are absolutely correct that if he fell to the mid-late second Ballard will not pass on him and you've put all the evidence that this might be the case - the way Ballard is acting regarding RBs, the way Reich is talking about improving the run game... Jacobs having a visit with the Colts too.
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http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-memphis
Quote[Memphis]Linebacker Curtis Akins, who we presently stamp as a seventh-round prospect, timed in the low 4.5s in the 40 (4.52 seconds as per scouts) at 235 pounds, touched 34.5 inches in the vertical jump and completed 26 reps on the bench. His three-cone timed 7.2 seconds.
Aikens met with the Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans during pro day.
http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-–-tcu
QuoteIt was primarily a defensive show during TCU pro-day workout as a trio of front seven players highlighted the workout. There were some heavy hitters in attendance today.
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and Indianapolis Colts defensive line coach Mike Phair ran a good amount of the workout for Ben Banogu and Lawrence Collier.
Both Ben Banogu and Lawrence Collier stood on their combine numbers but looked terrific in position drills.
Banogu was up to 256 pounds, 6 pounds heavier than his combine wieght, and he looked fantastic. The senior completed both defensive line and linebacker drills, displaying great athleticism and movement skills.
Teams believe Banogu can rush the passer out of a three-point stance as well as standing over tackle at the next level,
Last night Banogu met with the New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots. He’s meeting with the Baltimore Ravens later today and the team will personally work Banogu out tomorrow.
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3 minutes ago, csmopar said:
working on it
chad72 posted a version of it. I was just wondering who is available for the Colts to pick. Thanks to both of you for the work you put in.
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1 minute ago, chad72 said:
The Colts and the Browns GMs have a trade to announce.
The Colts trade their pick No.34 (2nd) to the Browns for pick No.49 (2nd) and pick No.80 (3rd)
@CR91 is on the clock for the Browns. Please confirm trade before announcing your pick. Thanks.
Nice trade. It's like I'm watching Ballard operate and hoard picks
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what trade did you make @chad72?
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Colts have met with Ole Miss WR AJ Brown before his pro day.
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Just now, csmopar said:
Yeah, this will be an interesting pick.
Can we get a list of available players?
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With the 33d pick of the 2019 Gavin Mock Draft the Arizona Cardinals select Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
I'm doing what needs to be done. Greg Little was one of the best pass-protectors in college football last year and he's going to be Josh Rosen's blindside protection going forward.
@chad72 and the Colts are on the clock.
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With the 33d pick of the 2019 Gavin Mock Draft the Arizona Cardinals select Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
I'm doing what needs to be done. Greg Little was one of the best pass-protectors in college football last year and he's going to be Josh Rosen's blindside protection going forward.
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One of the best mocks I've seen out there for the Colts.
https://www.rotoworld.com/article/draft-analysis/nfl-draft-needs-colts
QuoteNFL DRAFT NEEDS: COLTS
Notable Pre-Draft Additions: DE Justin Houston, WR Devin Funchess.
Starting Offense
QB: Andrew Luck
RB: Marlon Mack
WR1: T.Y. Hilton
WR2: Devin Funchess
SLWR: Chester Rogers
TE: Jack Doyle
TE: Eric Ebron
LT: Anthony Castonzo
LG: Quenton Nelson
C: Ryan Kelly
RG: Mark Glowinski
RT: Braden SmithStarting Defense
RE: Justin Houston
LE: Jabaal Sheard
DT: Margus Hunt
DT: Denico Autry
MLB: Anthony Walker
WLB: Darius Leonard
SLB: Matthew Adams
LCB: Pierre Desir
RCB: Quincy Wilson
SCB: Kenny Moore
FS: Malik Hooker
SS: Clayton GeathersTEAM NEEDS
Silva's Analysis
Pass Rusher: Having built one of the NFL’s five strongest rosters in only 26 months on the job, GM Chris Ballard will enter April’s draft with immense flexibility. Talent injections remain necessary at a few positions, beginning with interior and exterior defensive line play. Starters Houston, Sheard and Hunt are on the wrong side of 30, and 2018 second-round DE Turay didn’t show much as a rookie. Last year’s Colts finished 21st in sacks (38) and 28th in QB hits (78). Houston can’t fix their pass rush on his own.
Pass Catcher: Ballard is one of the league’s foremost forward-thinking GMs, so the fact that Ebron, Doyle, Funchess and Rogers are all in contract seasons won’t be lost on him. Hilton has two years left. Doyle has battled chronic hip problems and is coming off surgery, while Hilton and Ebron’s bodies broke down as last year progressed. Don’t be shocked if Ballard uses one of his four top-90 picks at tight end. The Colts’ GM is a proponent of attacking defenses on high-percentage passes in the middle of the field.
Secondary: Unwilling to match the Redskins’ offer for Landon Collins, the Colts settled for re-signing injury-riddled SS Clayton Geathers. Wilson hasn’t played well enough to be guaranteed a full-time job entering his third season, while groin and knee injuries cost Hooker 11 games in his first two years.
COLTS 2019 DRAFT PICKS
Norris' Options
1 (26). iDL Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame - Chris Ballard is into athleticism along his defensive front. That was true during his time in Kansas City, and it was clear in his first year with the Colts. Look at the additions of Margus Hunt and the drafting of Tyquan Lewis and Kemoko Turay. Enter Tillery, who is an outstanding interior disruptor from a variety of alignments and posted an athletic profile in the 84th percentile. Tillery is a top 15 prospect in my book.
2 (34). Acquired from Jets in Sam Darnold trade - WR Hakeem Butler, Iowa State - Devin Funchessmight perform well in 2019, but he is on a one-year deal. I know Deion Cain generated hype during training camp, but keep in mind he’s done nothing in the NFL … yet. Chris Ballard talks about the difficulties in evaluating receivers out of college, mainly due to them not facing physical press coverage. That is not Butler, as he has had plenty of snaps face up against corners and displays a variety of releases versus press. He actually led this class in receiving yards off 20-plus yard throws. He can make the difficult look easy.
2 (59). CB Amani Oruwariye, Penn State - A physical corner at the line and when in phase to disrupt the catch point. He lacks consistency, but that’s what NFL coaching is for. Plus, he’s an above average athlete in the 73rd percentile.
3 (89). TE Jace Sternberger, Texas A&M - As Evan mentioned, it would not be a surprise to see the Colts continue to invest in tight end. Why not make a strength stronger? Sternberger is a comfortable receiver who only needs to be willing and adequate as a blocker to stay on the field.
4 (129). EDGE Ben Banogu, TCU - I mentioned Ballard’s love of athletes along his front. Banogu is the perfect developmental Day 3 edge with an athletic profile in the 97th percentile and a single fast ball move. Hopefully he develops further.
4 (135). S Malik Gant, Marshall - A powerful, hard-hitting safety who can line up in three different spots in the first three snaps of the game: single high, box safety, slot corner.
5 (164). DL John Cominsky, Charleston - Tiny program, big potential. Cominsky looked a bit lost during Senior Bowl week, but that is expected. He offers an intriguing outside to inside profile.
6 (199). CB Derrek Thomas, Baylor - Reminds me of Deiondre Hall in terms of a wiry long defensive back who always wants his hands on the receiver when playing corner.
7 (240). OL Trey Pipkins, Sioux Falls - Athletic, late round, developmental offensive lineman that likely lands on the practice squad.
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37 minutes ago, chad72 said:
While we discuss several players, we might as well throw in a few skill position guys.
Dallas Clark deja vu but with better ability, IMO. Tight End U that produced DC and Kittle, and the Hawkeye TEs are well coached with things you run in the NFL.
Ability to separate - check
Contested catch ability and good hands - big check
YAC - big check
Decent size for a TE - check
Blocking - decent, better than DC, blocks better in space and while split out than close to tackles
An offense that maximizes TEs - check
Thoughts???
Weirdly enough they compare him to Ebron... I think he's better blocker than Ebron, but it seems like he's had some drops issues like Ebron:
Overall I will most probably have another player there I like better, but I do think that's not unreasonable to draft Fant. I will probably be OK with it if it happens.
FA Agency Day 2 and beyond.
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He might have been projected starter right now, but keep in mind that they just traded their starter in the OBJ trade. And after that... they released this guy. Just comes to show you how much of a projected starter he was. Also FA is not over - IMO they might be players on the Tre Boston, Eric Berry market... also there is the draft coming with a strong safety class.
IMO safety was one of our deepest and strongest positions last year 2-3 deep. It wasn't top heavy, but we had serviceable players that just kept getting injured. Pretty much all of our safeties from last year IMO are better than Kindred.