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Or you could do a better job of making it clear that you are joking

Its also possible the colts dont see cb as big of a need as some of the fans and media think it is

let me introduce you to Quora lol

thank you for confirming that. I was playing Destiny 2 and watching (more listening) to the macafee podcast from my phone so, though it seemed like it took a while for them to get the pick in, I couldn't be totally sure.

Here's the reason I think Ballard tried to trade back...I was watching the Pat Macafee live podcast coverage of the draft. From what I saw, though I was also playing a game at the time and had the podcast playing on my phone, it seemed as though the Colts took quite a bit of time before handing in the selection. They wound up selecting the first defensive player and, according to ballard, one of their handful of players with an elite grade and the top defensive player on their board. All of that combined, to me, means he probably wanted to trade back but not very far. I don't think he'd have even considered trading out of the first round like I saw a few people suggest. I think it'd have been no more than 3-5 spots back where he could have still gotten one of their "elite players". That's assuming of course that Latu wasn't the last remaining elite player left on their board. However, if he were the last I'd think they'd have gotten their selection in much quicker.

this is obviously just speculation on my part, but I think Odunze and Bowers were the most likely trades that Ballard tried to make. Moving up higher than 9 would have been really expensive. I also think he tried to trade down a few picks but didn't get a deal he liked so went ahead and made the pick.

well you sure nailed that one For...what? people (before draft pick): Never draft for need! same people (after draft pick): Why'd they draft him? That's not a need!

Who exactly is saying that? that seems...inaccurate I'd be far more concerned if they hadn't talked to his doctors. But Ballard himself said they had a ton of questions for his doctors. And did they really need to have extensive conversations with him about his health since he played 2 years after having the surgery? All of the doctors that have spoken, you know...the guys who are educated on this and do it for a living, have all said there are no injury concerns. The only ones that seem to be concerned about his "injury history" are those that seemingly refuse to believe what those doctors are saying. The same thing was also said about Manning after he had the surgery. Yes, Manning had nerve issues in his shoulder after the surgery, but I don't recall him ever having issues with the neck again. Still, some fans kept saying the same "he's one play away from retirement" that we're seeing now. Yeah, Hunter himself pretty much said as much. But it didn't sound like it was about him not wanting to play in Indy as it was about him wanting to play in Houston, which is where he's from.

yes, I'm aware. that's why I asked It wouldn't be the first time a number was unretired. I believe the Broncos had #18 retired when Peyton signed there but it was unretired for Peyton. Personally I think the number should just be retired for other QBs. No other colts QB would wear 18 but if a WR wanted to, I say let him. Just my opinion on a relatively unimportant matter

Here is the most important question of all...IF this were to happen, would he be allowed to wear #18? Should he be allowed to wear #18? I say let him...I bet Peyton would say the same.

He's a poet, and he didn't even know he was rhyming those words. Hopefully someone will get the reference lol

I don't think the number of players who can play 3T is as important as how many of them can play it better than Murphy could? Mind you, I haven't watched much of Murphy so I'm basing this on what I've heard and read, but I'm assuming if the Colts picked him at 15 then they agree with at least most of the scouting reports.

yeah pretty much what I figured. If they are going to start mixing up coverages and running more man coverage, then sure grab a CB in the first. If they're going to continue being a mostly zone team regardless, then no, no round 1 CB.