[Too many variables to speculate]

The best option is difficult to see at this point. You just gotta watch those first 5 picks fall, then see what we can land. It gets harder in the later rounds because you never know who GMs are really looking to get. 

[April Mock]

The main picks I want are Edmunds and Oliver. Those two guys seem like studs that just need that next level development

[Double up on Edmunds?]

I think a good pair up for Hooker would be Isaiah Oliver. Man the secondary could be scary. 

[Mock Draft No Trades 2018]

Penny won’t last until the 4th round. 

[Edmunds pros and cons]

2 hours ago, Surge89 said:

 

Cheating to the line isn't a sign of bad instincts...  Its a bad habit for sure but has nothing to do with instincts. He actually reads play action fairly well or a well as any other NFL linebacker his biggest "instinct" issue is that he had a hard time processing quickly enough against the option. That leads him to tackling nothing or missing completely. That's not only fixable but also wanted from a youthful player. I'd much rather have a linebacker choose wrong than be indecisive consistently and always in no man's land.  You can correct a willing playmaker. It's harder to correct an indecisive one.

Good point, it is more of a bad habit. I like his coverage ability, and the fact Eberflus can work with him makes him even more favorable a pick. 

 

And honestly, his indecisiveness can be coached too. Each player on the field has a job, and the 4-3 edge defender always has the outside option on a read. He will not have to do that, rather take the inside read or stay back for run-pass option. 

[What kind of CB do we need?]

11 minutes ago, krunk said:

I really like Oliver but I think he's more of a Day 2-3 prospect.  If we take a corner at those points I think he'd definitely be one of the ones we had on our list.

If he is still there day 2, I’ll be extremely happy if we take him

[What kind of CB do we need?]

Check this guy out: Isaiah Oliver. 

 

Is he available in the 2nd though?

 

Edit: taking him at #6 isn’t out of the question to me either. I just don’t know how much noteriety he has, and if he’d not even be considered in the first round by anyone. 

[Edmunds pros and cons]

19 hours ago, Surge89 said:

 

Agree completely.  The issues over his instincts are overstated.  

 

Smith is already pretty dog gone special but Edmunds is close to him in his current state and has potential to surpass quickly.  If I'm drafting top 5 in the draft (or 6 even lol) I'm taking Edmunds as my blue chip player if there isn't a pass rusher or QB on the board. 

Not really. You see multiple times that he creeps towards the line before the ball is snapped and gets faked out easily by the weakest play action. 

 

Its not a reason to not take him though. If Ballard does end up taking Edmunds, he is basically saying “okay, I got you guys (coaches) the player, now you have to coach him up. With proper coaching, Edmunds is a pro bowler. 

[What kind of CB do we need?]

We need a smart Chris Ballard, a real genius.... wait, you meant cornerback? Sorry, the abbreviation throws me off from time to time.

 

aaaaand a zone corner, but can play good man to man in 3& long situations so we can rush the passer. We also need a pass rush.  

[BR Matt Millers latest Mock (3/26) nails it.]

The way his mock played out is why we shouldn’t trade back. Missed out on Edmunds, Rashaan Evans, Denzel Ward... basically all the gimme picks. Fitzpatrick, the list goes on. Then we get a RB, something we can get later and a decent pass rusher in Davenport. All else fails, take Nelson to 6. Or any other defensive upgrade (Edmunds, Ward, Fitz, R Smith)

[Twfish first and likely only mock of 2018]

7 hours ago, twfish said:

I personally value Nick Chubb a little bit higher, so I would be more willing to lose out on green then chubb

What about Penny? Would you take him before Chubb? Also, I see. You were picking BPA, and Chubb was rated higher. We also need a RB more than interior DL. Our interior is pretty solid. 

[any possible chance this happens]

10 minutes ago, BOTT said:

I wouldn't take either.

I would probably take Edmunds if not Barkley. I like Penny better in the 2nd or 3rd. 

[Twfish first and likely only mock of 2018]

I’d swap  N. Chubb and Green. Better odds of them both being in the respective spots. 

[any possible chance this happens]

1 hour ago, BOTT said:

The part where the colts take Barkley isnt realistic.

I know you’re one for strong opinions, but taking Barkley over Nelson makes sense to me. Ballard did say he likes the OG possibilities in later rounds. 

[What will make this draft a success? POLL]

One should be a gimme, the first round pick should automatically be a starter this year since were in the top 6. 

 

Then hopefully 1 or 2 of the 2nd rounders can start, then maybe a starter  or rotational player in the backend. That would be a great draft.

 

i said 3 though. 

[Who do you have on the Indianapolis Colts Big Board at No. 6?]

Barkley is definitely the #1. Chubb follows. Don’t let our need of a pass rush put Chubb above Barkley, he is the better value. 

[2017-2018 NCAA Basketball]

I’m stoked Loyola won! They played sloppy in the first half, taking shots that were easily blockable for the Martin brothers. Those guys were making plays all game. Cleaned it up in the 2nd half, probably due to their coach. Loyola has a great head coach imo. 

[Giants Trade Pierre-Paul to Bucs [Merge]]

1 minute ago, Jared Cisneros said:

The "term" wildcard pretty much meant Fitz, Roquan, Edmunds, and Ward could all be in play for us at 6 potentially if Barkley, Chubb, and Nelson go. Pretty much Ballard's highest ranked of those 4 guys if we stay put.

Just once I’d like to see Ballard’s draft board, even if it’s in 5 years from now who he had where in 2017 or 2018

[Giants Trade Pierre-Paul to Bucs [Merge]]

22 minutes ago, Jared Cisneros said:

At this point:

1.) Darnold

2.) Chubb

3.) Rosen

4.) Barkley

5.) Nelson/QB

6.) Nelson/wildcard/trade down

 

this is pretty accurate IMO as of now.

I think Fitzpatrick should be considered. He’s an elite player, Nelson is a need pick. Talented, but at 6 it’s too early. 

[Post Your Mock Drafts]

20 minutes ago, NextGenerationLuck said:

I hope we can grab courtland Sutton in the second. He’s my favorite WR in this draft, but I have a feeling he’ll be gone in the first 

I was suprised to still see him there. If he was there, he’d probably go with one of our first two second round picks. 

[Post Your Mock Drafts]

6: R1P6

EDGE BRADLEY CHUBB, NC STATE

 

36: R2P4

DL DARON PAYNE, ALABAMA

 

37: R2P5

RB SONY MICHEL

GEORGIA

 

49: R2P17

WR COURTLAND SUTTON, SMU

 

67: R3P3

CB CARLTON DAVIS, AUBURN

 

104: R4P4

WR D.J. CHARK, LSU

[Colts Re-Sign RB Christine Michael]

1 hour ago, Shive said:

He'll complain about anything and everything.

If the Colts forum is a he, then this is a very accurate statement. 

[Marlon Mack]

1 hour ago, Shadow_Creek said:

i agree. However it wouldn't hurt to add Guice behind him to add a Dangerous 1 2 punch

Or Nick Chubb. I think he’s a projected 4th rounder. 

[I'm convinced Belichick is trying to sabotage the Colts drafting Chubb]

Speaking of paranoia, I hope they put Belichick on a madden cover so he is out for the season. 

[Colts sign Matt Slauson]

54 minutes ago, OffensivelyPC said:

But...but....we overpaid!!!

Preposterous!! Hogwash! Fiddlesticks!