MikeCurtis

Thanks for adding I like round 1, 2 in the draft as we need a CB on the other side and someone who could play RG until Kelly retires Higgins seems like a WR like Pittman , big and strong, contested catch monster.... He ran a mid 4.55 at his combine I personally believe that this team needs a speedy defense stretching WR ..... someone that would keep these defenses from playing 8 man boxes constantly. lastly Spotrac says that Higgens will get 22.5M. I think we HAVE to get that WR and DE for this team to move to the next level But...... What do I know?

Odunze would be a great pickup He may get picked before us

Dejean would be a great pickup. He is a big fast kid that can tackle like a LB and has the speed to matchup. He can also be used in several roles , FS, SS, CB

I dont disagree, but we werent going to win a SB this year, with or without AR5 He did get some meaningful snaps in preseason, and I am sure that he is picking things up this year. The coaching staff has a feel for what works for him, and we should see some improvement next year I saw enough from this team, that if we make some prudent moves in the offseason, we CAN compete as one of the top teams in the AFC. This team is lacking that DE that frightens the other team, the FS that is roaming the field taking interceptions and knocking down passes, the WR that can take the top off the defense. We lastly need another LB that can make plays. We can probably get 3 of the 4 in this upcoming draft

What a glass half empty weenie….who would predict such a pathetic win total????

Who knows Rome Odunze would be a great pick up, if we didnt have a promising slot WR,, I would like Emeka. Cedrick Gray would seem to be a perfect fir for the Colts at SSLB Maason Smith had a really poor year. Not sure if he was injured

Yep I believe it to be a major need

I hope they go after a top safety in the draft

I said max 4 My crystal ball is cracked

Another 2 Weeks, another simulated Mock I traded back twice with trades offered by the simulator Newton is a great DT/DE "pressure machine " that will be tough to block As with Illinois, he will play on early downs at LDE, then shift inside on passing downs Immediate Starter Devontez Walker is that Separation WR that we need to compete with Pierce and rotate in with Pittman Immediate Starter Edgerrin Cooper - SSLB Playmaker that can defend the run and the pass Immediate Starter Cole Bishop - Playmaking FS that this team needs on the back end Possible immediate starter Josh Newton - Very good CB that can compete for the CB role and bring needed depth Sataoa Laumea - Depth at DT - Grover Stewart, future replacement

I would love if we play the Bills ..... Cold game, but one that I will go to. (Its a stadium on my bucket list) I've been 22 away stadiums, seeing the Colts on my bucket list Unless we can start to rush the passer a bit better, we will be one and done

Our pass rush needs to step it up in this game........ Stroud has improved since we played last.

A win is good but sheeze No pass rush when needed…..

I am almost always an optimist..... but we seem to make 2nd string QBs look like all pro I foresee, a loss...... I HOPE that I am wrong

I believe Troy Franklin would be a great addition to this team...... Take the top off WR I think James Williams could play FS in this defense IMHO, he would be amazing for the Colts, at 6'5". His 40 will tell the tale

Let this play out..... get the facts......... We don't know the story If he is guilty....... see ya Stories dont always line up, once everything is shown the light.....

Agreed

Thanks for sharing this, it tells its own tale

I agree with this...... This defense can work if we add some players When you run a 4-3, and you don't blitz, and no one gets home, you will give up big yards and scores (Sound familiar?) We have an excellent 3 tech, that gets the double team We have average DL after that If we had a game changer at DE, this defense improves dramatically (D. Hunter is THAT guy) Imagine the difference if we had a star DE, that the other team had to double (Do you remember the Cleveland game where one DL player caused havoc, where we had to chip them with a TE) Having to do this, removes an offensive piece and is MUCH easier to defense In the offseason, THIS offseason, I hope we put our pennies together, and get creative with the cap, and bring in ONE of these FA DEs that should be available This team needs it..... The THREE typical high cost players are QB, LT, and Stud DE TEMPORARILY ...... We have 2 of the 3 on rookie contracts. We NEED to move NOW (During the offseason) There are some excellent free safeties in the 2024 draft, that can contribute this next year. There are some excellent cornerbacks in the 2024 draft, that can contribute this next year. There are some excellent SSLBs in the 2024 draft, that can contribute this next year. I do believe that we need a speedy WR a pick in the first 2 rounds, but this team, if we want THIS defense to work, needs a stud DE, and prudent drafting of SSLB, FS, CB.

I believe our best bet is to get a FA splash Defensive end

Thanks for adding to the thread Some thoughts Likes Verse as an option at DE in draft. He isnt the best in sacks but the kid adds a significant number of pressures Van Pran in round 2 - I dont think we are ready to move on from Kelly yet, but Van Pran appears to be a stud Love Gray as a starting SSLB for this team. Dislikes On Burton I had to research him and found this "After Alabama’s loss to Tennessee in 2022, Burton lost his cool as Tennessee Volunteers fans rushed the field. Burton struck a female Tennessee fan as she skirted past him in celebration". This would seem to disqualify him from the Colts Overall... In my VERY humble and low value opinion, Going into the draft we needed a speedy separation WR (To open the offense), We need a playmaking CB, We need a play making FS, We need a SSLB, We need to add to the pass rush. (No order) Verse would add value at DE rotation, Gray would be an immediate starter at SSLB. The goal of the offseason is to take a 9 or 10 win team to to a 12-13 win team. We would still need WR/CB/FS Again thanks for responding..... these "What if" scenarios are fun to build

At the end of the day..... who really cares what Shaq thinks today. I hope he will be successful in football and in more so in life. If you watch his last 6 games at the Colts...... The guy was hurting the team Let him be free and find what he needs to find I appreciate the fun that he added to this team....... that time is done

He is a speedster that you HAVE to account for Unfortunately this team can barely afford one FA…. Rookie WRs are doing better and better….IMHO You have to resign Pittman. He will get a bit more than 20 Do you also pay another impact FA WR? This would put you over $40 for the position per year Seems too much i would rather take a swing at a rookie WR There are no for sure DEs in this draft…. We had decent play but not pro bowl play

I understand what you are saying but Pittman is an excellent WR2 In Cincy …Chase gets max attention. Higgins GREATLY benefits from that attention IMHO Pittman and Higgins are similar in talent. Imagine if Pittman had someone on the other side that actually frightens defensive coaches Pittman may actually take his game up a notch if we brought in someone who could take the top off

I think the team is sold on AR5 as QB1. We could save some money and not resign Minchew but he is a great back up Linebacker IS a need but I view it behind Stud DE Playmaker FS and CB