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    My read on the Colts offseason player moves

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    I agree with Superman and really appreciate his original post. Therefore I have chosen to mimic it in format. IMO this has been the most exciting and eventful offseason in the history of the Indianapolis Colts with maybe the exception of the 84-85 offseason (in terms of excitement). We did expect a lot of activity, but I agree with Superman, that was a grip of change. However, given our $$$ right now, I think we’re done.

     
    Here are some of my thoughts. 

     
    Free agent addition that should make the most immediate impact: Ricky Jean Francois
    As a firm believer that everything on defense hinges on the play of your front, I am of the opinion that Ricky Jean Francois should end up as the Free Agent with the biggest impact. Not only on his position but on the LBs & DBs as well. As Superman wrote, he has both versatility and experience. And both are needed on this line (honorable mention: Aubrayo Franklin).

     
    Free agent addition that I'm most concerned about: Gosder Cherilus
    As a firm believer that everything on offense hinges on the play of your front, I am most concerned about this guy’s ability to stay upright. We all watched Andrew scramble for his life last season. And more painfully, we watched our offense the year before that. A rock solid Oline is a must if we’re going to get everything out of our offensive skill players. If this guy goes down…they all take a small step back.

     

     

    Free agent retention I'm most pleased with: Pat McAfee

    We didn’t keep many but this guy is Vinatieri’s eventual replacement. No better way to replace “Money in the bank” than with more money.  I’m with Superman in being pleased with Butler coming back. He has talent. Unfortunately the Dline he was playing behind last year was less than impressive. And as a result, he ended up being in some bad positions against opposing WRs. He will be much improved this season.

     

     
    Free agent departure that puzzles me: None
    I was hoping Antonio Johnson could move over to DE. But that’s more a reflection of my desire to have big guys at every Dline position than it is a reflection of Johnson’s ability to make the move.

     

     

    I wish we would have signed: Vontae Leach
    I think he is better than Havili (sp?). But we signed him before we knew Leach would be available. So, it is what it is. I too would’ve liked Talib….but more so out of spite and wanting the Patriots* to lose a player. But Man, Aqib Talib, Vontae Davis, Leron Landry and Antoine Bethea would’ve been sweet.  

     

     
    Most exciting draft pick: Bjoern Werner
    Gotta be. "I can't promise you I'll be the next Dwight Freeney. I promise you I'll work hard every day and just try to be the best I can be." He’ll be hunting the best in nickel and dime situations. And that quick burst will shine through….helping us forget about DFree.

     

     

    Riskiest draft pick: I don’t think we have one.

    I trust Grigson. Until he really screws up big on something, I’m going to roll with his decisions.

     

     
    Player I most wish we had drafted: Margus Hunt
    We really did not have the chance to get him considering where he was rated and the selections we had. However, I was chomping at the bit to get this guy. I am of the opinion that if you can have a NT who commands double teams, a guy like Margus Hunt turns into a monster. As it is Werner will play that role.

     
    Moves that I think sum up Grigson's approach: His draft picks
    I think he knows it all begins up front for us. We’ve already got skill guys. But we had to shore up our lines. We did that. And I really could not be happier.

     
    Projection: AFC South Title returns to Indy. We knock off the Broncos or Patriots and return to the Super Bowl.

     

    Bradshaw Injury Prone....

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    This man will likely be in a walking boot every practice after game 3.       But he makes it on game day.     But this is going to be a common occurrence. 

     

    My understanding is that he did not practice very much in new York. Did walkthroughs and game day but otherwise, was relaxing (relatively speaking).

    Bradshaw ready to run with Colts

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    Go on, take your money and run...I hope that is not the song Bradshaw is listening to. Maybe his agent Drew Rosenhaus listens to that all the time, hopefully not Bradshaw. :)

     

    I don't doubt that Rosenhaus considered our cap space next season as a motivation to sign here. I can't see how anyone would give him more than a 2 year deal at best and probably everyone wanted to take a wait and see one year approach. So, might as well sign here now...and if you show out, get resigned next season when we have some more cash to award him with. ala DHB.

    Thomas Howard, former Raider and Bengal LB

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    He is 6'3", 245 according to this: http://www.nfl.com/freeagency

     

    Yep, he has played all of his career as a 4-3 OLB but given his measurables and wingspan that helps him cover TEs, there are several LBs of his size that play in a 3-4 and we will play enough 4 man fronts in our hybrid D, hence the suggestion.

     

    I reckon if we did not have Mathis & Walden I'd say sure. That and our $$$ situation. We're getting right up on (really past) the loose cash amount that we'd want to go into the season with.

    The Grigson Project.

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    However there a lot more of those fans that will never admit it wanting RG3.

     

    I don't doubt some were out there but I never heard one.

     

    RGIII is a good QB but he is no Andrew Luck...and never will be. It's not even close.

     

    IMO we (right now) have the best QB in the league. Other teams QBs may have some numbers and better teams around them. But we have the best QB. He's just less experienced. But talent-wise I don't think anyone compares. Nobody is now or ever has been as complete as he is. Manning comes next and then maybe Aaron Rogers. Regardless, I liken it to Michael Jordan entering the NBA. The talking heads were steady rambling on about Magic & Bird but the guy who would take it to the next level was already in the league.

     

    The QB who is going to take this Franchise and the entire NFL to the next level is Andrew Luck.

    The Grigson Project.

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    ...I believe in the near future Indianapolis will be hosting the Lombardi trophy once again..

     

    I'm convinced that we're going to grab a couple/few of them. If Luck ends up being what many of us are seeing (the best football I.Q. ever in a QB body that is as strong as a horse)...then we're getting ready to make a run for the ages.....a run for the ages!

     

    We're the next NFL SuperPower. Not San Francisco, not Seattle. Us.

    Bradshaw ready to run with Colts

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    George Bremer's - http://heraldbulletin.com/sports/x782349014/Bradshaw-ready-to-run-with-Colts

     

    "Any time you can add a guy that's got Super Bowl rings and understands what it takes, has that mindset, put another pro in that locker room, another mentor," Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said. "I mean, the guy's a beast. He's a warrior. I was at Baltimore and we played him, I don't know how many years ago, and I just saw him gut through our defense for a 77-yard run. And that doesn't happen very often to a Ravens front seven and that defense......He's also one of the league's best running backs in pass protection. The advanced stats website Pro Football Focus rated Bradshaw as the league's No. 1 blocking back in 2012, and he's never finished lower than third during his NFL career. That doesn't mean he can't be just as productive with the ball in his hand. Despite being limited to 14 games and 12 starts by the foot injury, Bradshaw gained 1,105 yards on 221 carries and scored six touchdowns last year. All three numbers would have been team highs for the Colts. "Like we always say, iron sharpens iron like man sharpens man," Pagano said. "Every acquisition that we've made, either through free agency, the draft, you name it, we just try to create competition at every position. So the guys that we have, they won't flinch because they've got great character. They got the right mindset. They're great competitors. They're horseshoe guys. This guy, he's another horseshoe guy. Get us one step closer to hoisting that trophy.""

    Colts and RB Ahmad Bradshaw agreed to one-year deal.

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    Finally decided to post, been trolling for a while.

     

    I personally like how Grigs is constantly working, I think it will pay dividends in the long run. And I really like this signing. Granted Bradshaw has an injury history, I think this is a great move. Gives us very solid depth at RB, something we've not had since James/Rhodes in my opinion. I've not been sold on Donald Brown ever since we drafted him, sure he has his moments but not consistently. Now with Ballard and Bradshaw in the backfield, we now will have the weapons we've been needing for years.

     

    Great first post.

     

    I am not overwhelmed by Bradshaw but he is definitely a top shelf RB in this league (when healthy).

     

    It is hard to know exactly what to expect out of him and Ballard considering the new offense but I think it is safe to say that running behind an improved Oline will help them both. I like Ballard as is so I just see Bradshaw as a very good addition. And I think his arrival will have more impact on Brown than Ballard....at least in terms of numbers.

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