NewColtsFan

FWIW: while he’s likely got more X-traits than any other position, Ballard said Adonai can play any WR position, that he’s got those kind of high level athletic gifts.

Freeland was a 4th round rookie. He’s not supposed to show out. Remember the first 10 games for Raimann? The stuff of nightmares.

We are? How?

Now hoping for corner in R4.

Odds are our new DL coach who came from Pittsburgh has some insight into this guy. ESPN is raving about him saying he was hurt early in the season. (Foot/toe)

Wow…. We weren’t talking about OT as a possibility, were we?

You could be right. But there could be another dynamic in play. In the summer of 23, Bucky Brooks had this juicy tidbit… He surveyed all teams that run a 4-3 defense. And he reported that HALF OF THEM now view LB as a deeply discounted position. And half won’t take a LB until Day 3. Not before R4. Just like RB is for the offense. Just food for thought.

Personally…. I’d prefer a corner…. Guys like Hart and Jackson and Tampa would be good. But…. It also could be linebacker or safety…. Again, Ballard with plenty of options.

And we know this….. how?

Appreciate the response. Thanks!

According to you. Not according to the Colts.

I don’t know. But I think Ballard has options. When has ANY DRAFT been over by pick 50? It’s nonsensical.

Reality? Whose reality? Not even close to over. Why would you think such a thing?

Clearly? I don’t think anything is clear. I think Ballard has numerous options and can go in any direction.

The key word in your post…. “IF”.

Did you notice that behind Powers-Johnson, there was a table holding all 32 NFL hats. They were ready no matter which team picked them!

I’ll be here most of the night. And if I’m out, it won’t be for long!

Forgive me…. Are you just giving all the posters above a little shoutout? I’m confused as to what your post is about?

Bradley is answering the question, “why is he so excited?” And he’s saying he’s excited because the Colts drafted Latu. Apparently, that’s the player he was hoping to get.

I wouldn’t trade for any of the wide receivers you’ve been talking about for at least a month. Do you think Ballard wants two WR’s making a goal of roughly $50m. ?!? Not me. And you’ve been told several times that Cincy management promised Burrows that Higgins would be on the 24 Bengals. You’re either forgetting this or ignoring this.

Great list! Hopefully this calms some in the crowd who think most of the talent is already gone. Where it will get really different is tomorrow. Things will dry up pretty quickly after about the first 50 picks on Saturday. After that the remains will be pretty slim pickings.

How did you come up with this trade scenario? By a mock simulator? Or by just looking at the trade value chart? Hard to see trading down 3 spots from 46 to 49 and gain 54 spots from 151 to 97. That gap is huge.

Just out of curiosity…. Have you read the post by a poster.., (nsurg). He’s a surgeon and performs the operation that Latu received. His post was very very encouraging. My response is right below his post.

Thanks for the follow up…. I think adding Latu really ups the DL. And I think I might be higher on Partridge than anyone else here. So I’d say the Colts should most always be a 50 sack team as they were last season. But now hopefully they dial up far more pressures. Clearly that was lacking last year. Hoping that we now max out the ability of the DL as a unit and that we finally have a DL that opponents truly fear. Hoping this answers your question better than my first attempt.

The one question I wanted the media to ask Ballard…. They didn’t. What role did Partridge play on the selection of Latu? I really wanted that answer. To me, Partridge played a key role. And given I wanted the Colts to pick a DE either in the 1st or 2nd round, I’m a pretty happy guy. I got my Day One wish. Tonight is a big night.. hoping for WR and CB. But Ballard may use a pick for a LB who would be Leonard 2.0. I hope not, but we’ll find out soon. Hoping I answered your question. If not, give me a follow up.