MikeCurtis

March 14

15 minutes ago, Nevbot said:

I completely agree with you about investing a pick in a QB3, however I don't think our roster has the luxury of taking one in the first 3 rounds-especially now with the Flacco signing. I also think Milton showed enough at the combine where there is no chance he lasts 3 rounds. A team like Seattle probably wouldn't hesitate to bring him in as their #2 and let him sit behind Geno for the remainder of his deal.

Sam is a weird one. He was always going to be a 3-4 year development project and that is exactly what he has been. He has only played real NFL snaps during our teams most deplorable moments in the last 10 years...and I don't really think this is a fair shake at what he might be able to do with a capable and confident o-line, RB, and especially play caller. His profile fits our offensive scheme well as a QB that can move and processes quickly, and from all reports that I have read over the years he has worked diligently in improving his mechanics and arm strength. To add to this, in every chance to show his stuff in pre-season action, he has played fantastic. At the very least, he is your perfect QB3 who knows the system, will work hard to make other players progress and is as cheap as they come. I think his chances of winning games if (God Forbid) he was thrust into action would be far better than if Milton was our QB this year. Just my opinion.

I 100% agree to not take a developmental QB with early picks

But 5th or 6th? Maybe

March 14

10 hours ago, 1959Colts said:

Yeah. I get what you are saying... But really the only way to see if a guy can play, is to let him play.

It's all just judgement. Even the Colts staff and FO don't really know, outside of practice, since he hasn't played in a meaningful game, excluding preseason (where he usually excels) and when he was thrown out there with a terrible line.

Oh well, it is what it is, Have to hope AR can stay healthy (and not suck) or if he does... Hope Flacco can come in and look like he did in those few Browns games at the end of last season.

I may be looking at this wrong, but I always would like a QB3 with a growth path

Someone like Milton has all the tools to be successful, but if gets a little better in the next 2-3 years, he may

(Heaven forbid) if AR fails (Possible) he could be the guy.

Or......

He will get some time on the field the next two years, and people notice, and we get 3rd round draft offers (or better) for him.

Either way, in a QB starved league, having a developed talent can serve the team in many ways

If after 2 years, the team is still not thinking that Sam is ready to be even a back up...... maybe time to move on

March 14

5 minutes ago, 1959Colts said:

Right. Sam got thrown out there (by Irsay?) vs NE. the team was a mess. then Saturday came in and went back to Ryan.

Steichen come over and the new staff and Ballard wasn't confident enough in Sam to give him the job. So they paid Minshew, and again Sam never got a chance. Now Flacco is here and it's another repeat. Sam will be out of Indy, maybe this year?

I just would have liked to see him get a chance, with a good team, and all the starters playing. I'm not saying I'm convinced he would be good? But I also not convinced, he would'nt be

I understand what you are saying but the coaches see Sam in preseason and can make better judgements on him than the fans

This is year 3 and if he was getting better, they probably wouldn’t have paid that much for Flacco

March 14

17 minutes ago, Patrick Miller said:

Maybe Sam gets cut? Do you think the colts

keep

him around or

maybe draft another qb ?

IMHO use a 5th on Milton

He would be QB2 in 1-2 years

March 13

15 minutes ago, chad72 said:

Justin Simmons, Justin Simmons, say it with me.

I would love to have Simmons

older but plays at a very high level

This team needs the vet FS that can mentor the room

Simmons is a rah rah guy as well

March 13

Not that it matters, but I am in the camp of getting a difference maker at DE

This team has been at the bottom in points allowed

This defense as zone requires a heavy amount of pressure to be successful

The Texans had their way with us, and were down 2 WRs for the game

Is some of that on the DBs? Of course…

We could have All Pros across the backfield and if the QB has zero pressure, someone, even a scrub WR will get open……

We didn’t land a DE so far, so we may have to go rounds 1 or 2 to get another candidate to put consistent pressure on the QB

March 12

35 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

Please sign him Ballard! Would be an instant impact signing at pass rush.

https://www.stampedeblue.com/2024/3/12/24098930/report-colts-have-had-talks-with-vikings-free-agent-de-danielle-hunter

YES

March 12

3 minutes ago, PRnum1 said:

Some Joe Milton highlights.

Does anyone notice the similarities to AR ?

They look like the same person.......

Joe Milton will need much work, but he could be our 3rd string this year and 2nd next year........

He can run almost the same offense that AR runs

That time MIGHT make him a viable trade candidate later

March 12

35 minutes ago, Indeee said:

Fields. Go get him...

I could see the benefit, but its very tough for a former starter to come in and play behind a player that is not yet as good as Fields is.....

IMHO it would be too tough on both of them

Fields will be starting somewhere

March 12

6 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yeah, if someone gives me a confused face or sad face, I will call them out but not always. I usually do it with the better posters because I am trying to figure out what I posted was wrong

I cant remember the last time I gave anyone, before today a confused or sad face....... I do give the laugh emoji

Life is too short.

Some people come on here and are struggling with something, (Maybe cancer or a loss in the family) and this board might be their only outlet....... I would hate to be rough on someone that is going thru something at any point. I cant tell the hurt that they might have.

Better to be positive...

March 12

24 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I agree. He gave me a sad face and that was the only reason I responded.

And also the reason I responded as well

I have always thought that a BETTER response verse a emoji, is a simple dialog......

"I don't really agree with that because............."

THATS dialog between Colts fans

I personally dont care if someone disagrees with me...... I dont know everything.......

Help me to understand your point

Use of an EMOJI to try to make you or anyone else look stupid is weak and pathetic........

Just state your case in a professional manner....... I will listen!

March 12

17 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

@NewColtsFan, Sam stinks, sorry. He is a greet guy but if you think he is a #2 than I am not sure what to tell ya .

I agree. 1000%

Sam is 2 years a 3rd string QB.

His odds of being a starter…. Ever ……are not good at all

I would rather have a rookie QB like Joe Milton in round 5 who has many tendencies like AR AND has the tools to be a backup to AR next year

Not sure why that’s confusing or sad to you

NewColtsFan

March 12

1 hour ago, jvan1973 said:

Why? If we are down to the 3rd string qb, the season is off the rails. We need a 2nd string qb.

Agreed. We need a 2nd string QB and it’s NOT Sam E

Id like a vet QB for QB2 I’d like a rookie for QB3

March 11

I do want to move on from Sam E

This team needs a late round rookie to be 3rd qb

March 11

12 minutes ago, w87r said:

Tyrod Taylor

$5-$7m range hopefully.

He is perfect for the Colts and can run the same offense that AR runs

March 11

1 hour ago, w87r said:

Tell him.

We could've signed these guys yesterday Chris.

We need to be talking to players from other teams today.

I know we are, just clowning, but seriously, we could of done this stuff yesterday.

Good to be back to hitting show Chloe post quickly to see if it's news

Eight Years

THIS is the year that Ballard will get THAT FA......

7 years.......... SAME SAME

Why do I think he will actually do more than build the bottom of the roster with FA?

March 11

36 minutes ago, KB said:

Bryce Huff to the eagles. 3 years $51.1 mil.

CRAAAPPPP

March 11

41 minutes ago, Superman said:

Now rip this apart and tell me why I'm crazy.

Nah......

Thanks for sharing.... I like it

Im a bit nervous at pick 1 because the guy did not really produce in College

I would like him better in the 2nd round

Addresses needs at WR

Addresses needs at FS (Hopefully)

Addresses needs at DE (Hopefully)

March 11

14 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

Ballard is a smart guy. He knows he’s under a lot of pressure to upgrade the roster after last year. He’s confident he has his quarterback now. He knows his job is on the line. So I think we can expect some exciting moves. Maybe a splash move no one will see coming. I think he has to upgrade the secondary big time. FS for sure. McKinney would be ideal because he’s so young. He will be here a long time. Kendall Fuller is a highly rated corner in zone coverage. A match that would be perfect for Gus and the Colts. Fuller won’t break the bank but would be a huge upgrade. I think the big signing in FA will most likely be on the defensive side. Funny thing is we extended Zaire today. A defensive player. I think that’s where the primary focus is now. Can’t wait for FA to start.

Fuller would be a perfect fit here as he is a zone CB

CB in FA would be my third choice after FS and DE

My fear is that getting Ballard to take a FA chance on DE, FS, AND CB

Might be too much to ask......

March 11

16 hours ago, richard pallo said:

Just read an article on SI with 10 predictions for FA. One of the predictions concerns the Colts. The think we will be active and the DL will be a target. They think we are looking for an upgrade over Grover. But they also predicted we won’t make a splash. So if their right that probably eliminates Wilkins.

If you look at Ballard’s history, he has never gone for the big FA

I may be in a minority here but if we don’t improve year over year, there is a decent chance that Ballard gets fired. If we are near last in defense again our DC will probably be fired.

If I am CB, I am using FA a bit more than normal this year……. (Maybe a lot more)

If I am our DC, I am standing on the table for some defensive playmakers that can make THIS defense work

IMHO, that means a stud pass rushing DL and a playmaking FS

An awesome press CB would be wasted in THIS defense.

Because…… we play boring ZONE…. Which works if you have a pass rush.

We can add some of these big Zone CBs in round 2-3

On offense, if everyone is healthy we only need a dynamic WR, where at 15, (or later)

we will have some WRs to choose from

Asking a rookie to be a star, year 1 at DE and FS is a risk….. that’s why IMHO

we should tap the FA market for these two roles.

Rookie WRs can make a difference year 1

March 10

On 3/4/2024 at 11:23 AM, richard pallo said:

Miami DT Christian Wilkins is a FA. Just read an article on BR saying when all of the JT drama was going on last year the Colts did have conversations with Miami about trading Taylor for Wilkins. It never happened of course but if Wilkins makes it to FA the Colts might pursue him as a replacement for Grover. He’s only 28 so if there was interest before it makes sense that the interest could still be there.

Is he big enough to play 1 tech?

If so, I’d would grab Wilkins, but I think he plays 3 and 5 tech today

March 10

On 3/6/2024 at 12:32 AM, Solid84 said:

I’d also consider TE Tip Reiman as a day 3 guy who can block. RAS 9.93, 32.875” arms and 271 lbs.

We do need an inline TE that can block

March 10

Has anyone seen a RAS On Bowers?

March 10

On 3/7/2024 at 9:13 AM, stitches said:

I think Adonai Mitchell fits the bill too... In fact... except for the Senior bowl thing, purely physically he probably fits the mold the best.

agreed

My hope is that we trade back a few spots and take him at 22-25

March 10

15 hours ago, Defjamz26 said:

I’m going to start pulling guys from this list periodically and putting why I think they’re fits. Basically a prospect deep dive. May do 1-2 a day

Let’s start with Cam Hart, CB from Notre Dame. First let’s look at his measureables

First thing you’ll notice is his incredible length:

6’3” with 33” arms. And at over 200 lbs, he’s built similarly to JuJu Brents, although JuJu was a lot quicker (better 3-cone and shuttle) and was a 9.99 RAS.

Hart was both a Senior Bowl participant (5th year senior) and a team captain, which are two Ballard signatures.

Also in our current scheme, it’s important for corners to be able to tackle. He’s good at that too.

Also as a bigger corner, he actually handles speed really well

Also has really smooth hips for a bigger corner

Only knocks on him are ball production as he only had 2 INTs in 5 years at Notre Dame. But as you can see in the Tweet above he had 3 * this past season. Another little plus with him is he actually did the best in coverage against Marvin Harrison out of almost any corner. Held him to 3 catches for 32 yards.

Also during his combine interview you could tell that he has great character. Humble and chill, not flashy at all.

Total Boxes Checked:

-Elite RAS score

-Long arms

-Senior Bowl participant

-Team Captain

-Tackles well

-No character issues

Only unchecked box is ball production. Overall I’d say he’s probably one of the top 5 best Ballard fits in the draft. I’d put money on him being a pick for the Colts, somewhere between rounds 2-3.

Does he last until round 3?

He would be a great pickup

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