sracolts84
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For Whom The (Le'Veon) Bell Tolls- Metallica
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Man, former GM Jerry Reese messed up the Giants so bad. It's gonna take them at least another year or two to fix that mess. His drafts, aside from a few 1st and 2nd rounders, were awful. At least they'll have OBJ, Engram and Barkley for the next QB.
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I've been to a game in Philly, as I live an hour outside of the city.. No doubt there are a handful of drunken, foul-mouthed fans, but for the most part they're ok. It'd be more of the taunts if it were a division rival but you'll be ok. Wear your colors and cheer the Colts and just be cool, don't start anything and you'll be fine. In fact, if you get into a conversation with Eagles fans, mention that you were glad they beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. That will make things easier. Eagles fans are passionate but their reputation at times is overblown. I know several Eagles fans and have listened to their side of the story. The Santa thing was not what most think. You should read up on it and make your own assessment rather than taking the skewed words of others. Just my 2 cents.
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To me, this draft, like last year's, is about creating depth for a depleted roster. While I understand wanting to get immediate starters in the first 2 rounds, the reality is Ballard isn't rushing this process of rebuilding this team. He traded back a few times and came away with 11 picks. I expect him to take the same approach next year. Plus, he did say they were evaluating players more for how they fit what the Colts want to do. And, don't forget about players who become available after roster cuts.
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Colts go 10-6, earn a wild card spot, AND....win a playoff game! This is based on Andrew Luck being healthy of course. HORSEPOWER!!!
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I wonder if Nelson wearing 56 is temporary. I looked at the number and position rules the NFL has and it only allows the center on the offensive line to have a number in the 50's. Guards and tackles have to wear a number between 60 and 79. Perhaps I'm wrong, but there's a chance 56 is only temporary until the final roster cutdowns.
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Whether you agree with his decisions or not, I find it to be a rather refreshing time for us fans. The GM has been forthright and transparent in his methods and about the direction he is taking this team. He is doing it his way and he has shown he has a plan and is sticking to it. I feel optimistic about the future of the Colts.
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Maybe the Giants would have taken a QB if their former GM would have drafted Todd Gurley in 2015 rather than Ereck Flowers.
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7 hours ago, IndyScribe said:
Eli is done. At best, he has 3 years left. After that, they'll be middling. Not good enough to win but not bad enough to get a top pick. Who knows when their next chance to take a QB could be. I'm pretty sure Rosen/Darnold are going to be a lot better than Webb or Lauletta. With Barkley and a top QB prospect, that team could do well.
Eli is not done. He can still play at a high level. He has had no decent OL or running game in years. And the coaching and GM the last few years, were putrid. And Eli has been durable. Now, with a competent HC and GM, you will see how good Eli still is. To me, the Giants wasted many of Eli's good years. Look at their drafts from 2009 to 2013. They were as bad as some of our recent one's.
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I won't grade the draft but I will say I do like what Ballard did. He maneuvered picks and came away with 11 players. He has been set on building through the draft. He wanted to build up both OL and DL. He got young competition at LB, WR and RB. Now comes UDFA signings. Obviously we have to see how it turns out, but I like the approach and like the direction we are headed towards rebuilding this team that was in such disarray.
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6 minutes ago, IndyScribe said:
I disagree. Barkely will be fun to watch but you don't take a RB #2 overall. In 5 years, he'll be among the highest paid RBs in the league and Giants will have no QB. Should have drafted Darnold/Rosen.
I disagree. Neither Darnold or Rosen should have been drafted by the Giants. The Giants were 11-5 and in the playoffs 2 years ago. Injuries and poor coaching/personnel lead to a disastrous season. They were a 61 yd fg and a 4th down TD away from beating the Super Bowl champs twice last year. They still have a chance to compete. The Giants are better off developing Davis Webb and Kyle Lauletta behind Eli for a couple years and having Barkley, than wasting Eli's last years with a QB who isn't close to being a guaranteed franchise QB, and who may not be better than Webb or Lauletta
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Even if he was worth more than a 7th round pick, who's to say they could have gotten something better? Or perhaps they tried and couldn't get a better deal and preferred to get what they could.
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Wow, QB Kyle Lauletta to the Giants.
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Just think of what Reich and the Eagles did with guys like Clement and Sproles in Philly. I see Hines fitting into that kind of role.
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2 minutes ago, Lucky Colts Fan said:
I'd like that. Accumulate more picks and draft guys before they become UDFAs.
But it seems like there isn't as much trading in the later rounds because anybody worth trading for has already been drafted.
We'll see what Ballard does, starting in a few minutes!
Teams trading up for a couple of the remaining QB's is always a possibility, especially at the top of round 4.
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I wish nothing but the best for that young man, but I believe he is best suited for a team that already has a solid roster and can afford to pick a situational player.
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This team needed more than just a few starters, it needed depth, everywhere. And Ballard has preached about building through the draft, starting with building the trenches on both sides of the ball. It's not flashy, not exciting, but so very important to building a solid foundation for the future.
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Unity amongst fans, as well as, respectable debate, is what makes sports great. I have fun discussing various topics with other fans and understand that not everyone will agree. Everyone has their own opinions. However, I do think some do overreact a bit too much sometimes, and others, just troll.
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Reading what Ballard had said about the picks made last night, in regards to the defensive line, he emphasized the rotation that they are looking to implement and seemed to acknowledge that while there really isn't a stud DE, he believes the guys they took each bring something to the rotation they plan to use. Nelson and Smith bring nastiness and physicality to the OL. And Leonard is a fast, sideline to sideline defender. Leonard was intending to go to Clemson, but he didn't have enough test scores in before the signing period ended so he went to South Carolina State. He had division 1 talent. All in all, Ballard has stuck to his plan. I don't like to grade a draft until I see how it pans out but I do kind of give it a "Love, Like, Dislike or Hate" opinion. Thus far, I go with "Like". I do feel a bit perplexed by some of the Turay and Lewis pick but in hearing what Ballard had to say, I can kind of see why they went with those picks. That said, I would like to see a CB and WR taken today.
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How did NE play Ballard like a fiddle? Because McDaniels changed his mind? That's not on Ballard. As for the draft, I get it, not everyone agrees with the picks, but this team isn't the only one passing on some of these players that some feel should have been picked. This team was left in such horrible shape. I'm going to give Ballard a chance to rebuild this shell of a franchise.
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Not surprised that the Colts took Leonard. I think he is a better fit for their defense then Landry. Smith was a bit of a surprise but the Colts are making sure this offensive line isn't a sieve. They still have another pick at 49 and I think they'll go CB, WR or DL. Also wouldn't be surprised if they trade down and pick up an extra pick.
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I think the Colts stay at 36 and 37. Too much great value at the top of the second round. 49 could be in play though.
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I had seen that a couple sources believe the Browns are looking at OL and RB with their 33 and 35 picks, and the Giants are also looking Ol with the 34 pick. So Hernandez, Williams, or another O-lineman could be gone as well as a RB. Of course this is all speculation, but it seems that there could be a good chance that Landry could be there for the Colts, provided he fits their defensive scheme and checks out medically.
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Colts need an impact player at many positions. Nelson is a beast and will help solidify the interior of the offensive line. Love the pick. I'm just glad they made sure they stuck to their board and got one of the guys they wanted.
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