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  1. https://www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2020/01/27/super-bowl-liv-49ers-chiefs-kobe-bryant-eli-manning-mmqb?__twitter_impression=true

     

    First off what an amazing story and reading the details of how Mahomes was drafted. In the story Veach, Ballard and a select few knew in February they were going to draft Mahomes and the plan was going to how to get up there and draft him.

     

    I'll say this. If Colts are in the Qb market for the draft I'm sure they know who they want or have an idea. I'm also sure there is talks if there is plans on how to secure that Qb since there are teams ahead of them. Not saying they are going to draft one for sure but they're doing the work.

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  2. This is my opinion on the situation. Still need to see how free agency plays out. does Brady possibly sign with raiders or chargers. Does Bridgewater leave as well.

     

    How things are now, I think lions and giants wont want to trade back to far so do chargers leap frog Miami. Or unless raiders somehow give up a lot to move up. I don't think Panthers go Qb this year. Rhule has 7 year contract and has talked about building the defense. Kinlaw says they love him. Simmons can be in play as well. I secretly think they will be a team that will be in the running for Lawerence next year.

  3. 3 hours ago, EastStreet said:

    Either you didn't read what I posted, or didn't understand it.

     

    First, I never said Ballard was taking a LB early. I said depth MLB/MIKE. That could be done via FA or mid (4th) to late draft. 

     

    Second, I said that comparing Oke to Walker is not really relevant anymore, because Oke has moved more to a SAM role (Walker is MIKE). If you're not aware, our base D is really nickel. We only play around 20-35% SAM depending on game plan. I also said you'll still see Oke play at MIKE on obvious passing downs, but we haven't seen him play many (or any) early/running downs at MIKE since the move to SAM. 

     

    IMO, they got a good chance to see Oke play MLB (all downs) while Leonard was out, and they saw enough to know he's not a 3 down answer there. He is however the 3rd best LB we have so they bumped Adams from SAM. That's the reason I said Franklin (#2 SAM) will likely not be a Colt next year.

     

    Also, comparing Bush to Oke is silly to start with. Different scheme (3-4 to 4-3) and Bush is playing ILB while Oke is now playing OLB/SAM with a little pass coverage MIKE mixed in. Bush plays in non-dime downs mostly. Bush is also simply very different. Shorter but the same weight, and much faster and stronger than Oke. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

    I never compared Bush and Okereke I just compared their stats and sample wise of it. I understand what Nickel is and that's why Okereke is playing about 1/2 the snaps as Walker because he's playing the SAM position which he is only playing the usual 1st downs. Rotating here and there on 3rd downs occasionally. I also understood about drafting a LB. I think we both know it won't be early and you were thinking more Mid round. I  personally think it won't happen with the depth we have with Leonard, Walker, Okereke, Franklin and Speed. I could be wrong but just don't see it as a priority with other needs unless somehow a player falls or if there is a guy that Ballard likes a lot. Also, to say they think he is not the answer for a 3 down Mike because of 3 games while Leonard is out is fullish. He's a 3rd round rookie that barerly played before than. Like rookies make a lot of mistakes. Just like Rock has. That's why Ballard preaches you have to play you're young guys cause that's how they get better and grow. I'm not saying Okereke is perfect but ever since the Chiefs game his play has gotten better and better and he is improving more and more. I just rather see Okereke snap counts increase hence taking the starting Mike spot and Walker decrease because Okereke has been making game changing plays and is playing minimal snaps. 

  4. 8 hours ago, EastStreet said:

    This is really not an Oke vs Walker discussion anymore. Oke has been the primary SAM the last two games (Adams and Franklin have not played a snap on D). Oke still plays some MLB/MIKE on passing downs, but he's horrible in the middle vs the run and won't be seen much if at all on early downs in the middle.

     

    If we doubled his snaps, that means he's playing early downs and likely getting swallowed on run plays like he has been but more. IMO they'll keep playing him as SAM on SAM downs, and in obvious passing downs in the middle. Since Leonard has come back, Oke's total snaps have gone down. Walkers meanwhile have gone up, especially the last two games.

     

    If this tells us anything at all, is that Ballard may be looking for MIKE depth in the draft of FA come this off season, and that Franklin is probably not a Colts next year.

    Ballard will not be taking a linebacker early at all and would be shocked if he did in this draft. Also, you're judging a rookie who has played minimal snaps and that hasn't played as much and is saying linebacker will be addressed in this draft. The guy needs more playing time! Lmao. I agree he has made mistakes, sure has. Every rookie does. Plus not every rookie is a Darious Leonard. Leonard has made plenty mistakes in the run this year as well as Walker. Walker was actually missing a bunch of tackles earlier in the season. All I'm saying is the guy is getting better every week and is making plays. Thats what happens when rookies start to play more. They get more adjusted to the speed, scheme, roles etc. An interception for 2 points. Has a forced fumble in the past 2 games. Walker is no scrub don't get me wrong but Okereke is ascending right now. Won't be shocked at all if he starts at the Mike position come 2020. 

  5. 10 minutes ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

    I hope so I really like him hopefully he can get a little better at stopping the run then I think he would really take off 

    I agree. He is a rookie and has made some mistakes but is getting better and better. I'm going to put to videos to show how he has been improving.

    https://mobile.twitter.com/NFLscheme/status/1201232607691890689

     

    https://mobile.twitter.com/E_G_T_B56/status/1201204016090357760

  6. 1 minute ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

    I get it but there really isnt a guarantee that he does that well it's just an educated guess really 

    I see you're point. There is no gurantee, he could get hurt and play worse or he could really take off and have better stats. Who knows. Like I've mentioned before rookies only get better with more playing time and Ballard has echoed that from day one. Ever since Okereke has started the SAM position he has gotten better and better. I think come next year he takes over the Mike position. 

  7. 3 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:


    Okereke has roughly half the stats...  but in roughly half the snaps.   That’s the comparison.

     

    Double his snaps; double his stats, and they’re pretty close.

     

    That's how it usually always works not always. Also, Okereke is a rookie and will only get better with more playing time so there is the possibility of having better stats as well. 

  8. 6 minutes ago, DougDew said:

    I like Okerke.  Keep in mind his stats are probably the result of the coaches putting him in situations where they think he can succeed, because of limitations in other things.  So if he had the same snap count as Bush, the additional snaps would likely be in less favorable conditions and the stats would probably reflect it.

    Okereke is really only playing the SAM position and a rotational piece here and there. Most of the time the Colts are in Nickel which allows an extra DB. Walker and Leonard are getting most of the playing time. I'm not saying he should take the Mike spot. It's only his first year and only playing minimal spots. Don't be surprised if he takes over the Mike next year tho. Ballard is very high on him.

  9. 11 minutes ago, Horse Shoe Heaven said:

    Okereke Is starting to come on but he is not as good or as strong as Walker at the point attract IMO. I am happy the way it is to Okereke is a little soft against the run.

    I do like Walker in the run but his coverage is not the best. Also, this is Okereke 1st season playing minimal snaps. He has more upside and still needs more PT.

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  10. Bobby Okereke

    352 total snaps

    30 solo tackles 13 assist total of 43 tackles

    2 Tackle for Loss 1 sack 2 forced fumbles 1 fumble recoveries

    2 Pass deflections 0 int

     

    Devin Bush

    697 snaps

    54 solo 32 assists total of 86 tackles

    6 tackle for loss 1 sack 1 forced fumbles 4 fumble recoveries

    4 Pass Reflections 2 ints

     

    Ballard ended up getting yet another steal in the 3rd round. Okereke has been playing really well of late and it's showing. Bush is this year's top LB by the media and Okereke just has about the same stats wise because Okereke has played half the total snaps as Bush. I hope come next year Okerek gets the starting Mike. I like Walker dont get me wrong but Okereke is looking really good.

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  11. 6 hours ago, superrep1967 said:

    Love has 16 picks this season so no to Love. 

    Watson, Mahomes and Jackson all threw picks in college. What you look at is, are the traits and intengables there. Sure is. Last year he had 36 tds and 4 ints I believe and this year his coaches go to Texas Tech, and loses a lot talent as well. Is some mistakes on him. Yes of course but also he hasn't been properly developed by high end coaches. That's why you sit and develop him. Don't rush him. Do exactly what the Chiefs did and expect him to take over in 2021

  12. 3 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

    If they get one of the more ready QB they might end up starting right away.  If it’s a guy like Love we probably start Jacoby another year. Jacoby can have a better season then this year if his weapons just stay healthy.

     

    The best outcome is for Luck to agree to come backbone for just one year and groom the future. I have a gut filling that is very possible. 

    I dont think Luck will come back for just 1 year. If he does I believe he will be back for a long while but my gut tells me Luck is not going to comeback. Anything is possible. He may miss it but for now Ballard has to plan that Luck will never be back.

  13. 1 minute ago, The Fish said:

    Ballard is going to have a real track record once he picks a QB. That'll define his stay far more than being able to pick guys in the trenches- which he's had success at, but the rest of it is more murky at this time.

    I hope the Texans not having a GM catches up to them, but it's kind of looking like they were right to just get players that can play.

    I hope the Titans stick with Tannehill, but then again, didn't he just beat a healthy Colts D?

    The Jags, I dunno what's going on there, but I suspect it will either get better or won't (bold prediction).

    Its going to haunt the Texans. Just watch. The Colts D did their part. It wasnt a fantastic outing but 7 points scored off blocked fg. Interceptions putting the D in tough positions. 

  14. 5 minutes ago, Valpo2004 said:

    Now I will grant that finding a QB is hard to do and it's even harder when you are picking in the middle of the first round.  

     

    That is the big part reason I said "semi".  

     

    But we do have a coach that has a history of quarterbacks under him playing well.  We have a QB that allows us to realistically hold the fort down so a new QB can learn.  We have a good offensive line and we have a solid defense.  Without injuries minus the QB we still have one of the best rosters in the league.  There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic here.  

    I agree. QB is the tough part but its possible. Texans, Chiefs and Ravens all traded up from late 20's to get their Qb. I think if you have the right scouting department and proper plan in place to develop the Qb it can be done. All those 3 teams had the same philosphy and it worked out

  15. 2 minutes ago, ClaytonColt said:

    Honestly, people say every year is loaded with this position or that position. It very rarely turns into reality, we should probably just wait and see.

     

    Believe me though, if we were just lacking a center, guard and safety I'd be feeling a lot more positive.  Unfortunately we need the exact same positions as most teams in the bottom half of the league.

    Well Ballard talked about this WR class last year and just goes to show he knows it very talented. Daniel Jeremiah on NFL network said this class is the best hes seen since 03 and 14 draft class was pretty damn well. 

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