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But Paye wasn't really an ER coming out of UM. He was an L-DE who set the edge well and offered a bit of pass rush capability. At # 41, he'd have been a solid pick. #21 was way too high.

Hmmmm.... And you know that....how ?

Tough to justify doing that until the early draft unfolds and they know the guy that they want is still on the board at the targeted slot. Trade for (as an example) #9 pre-draft, watch the top-3 WRs go prior to that slot and you're left holding your you know what.

BINGO !!!

Good to see that at least one NFL front office contingent feels a sense of urgency....

Isn't Sneed's strong suit playing (physical) Press Man ? Not sure how giving up a lot to bring him to Indy to play primarily Zone would work out. Remember when Philly brought a primarily Press CB (Nnamdi Asomugha) in and stuck him in a Zone scheme ? He was lost and never played worth a damn.

Someone will end up having to trade up into the top-10 to grab McCarthy.

NOT a UM fan. But McCarthy will go top-10. The NFL thinks more highly of him than the Draft Media does.

I doubt that Steichen gives a damn about the COTY award.

If the right WR is still on the board in the 1st round, That would be my preference. But I see that Nate Wiggins (Clemson CB) declared. Assuming Bradley and his scheme are still around in Indy, I could see Ballard falling in love with him and his traits.

Agreed. As someone who is lukewarm on Ballard, I find this move a bit encouraging.

Bottom line: The higher the pick (particularly up at the top of the 1st round), the more valuable it is as an asset. I highly doubt that the Colts will be lousy enough to end up in the top-5. But that said, #3 or #4 has more value than #7 or #8.

Probably both....

Agree that he will not be a top-3 pick. I doubt he'll even go top-5. But it won't be the teens either. More likely some where in between.