NewColtsFan

I believe it’s by contract size. There may be other factors, I’m not sure. But total size of the deal is a factor. I just don’t know if it’s the only factor.

At least it’s not a sad face. But still….

The Colts are not carrying three kickers. Just 2. It’ll be Sanchez and Gay. The only question is who will do kickoffs?

Thank you! Best news of the day! I hoped this would happen. Ballard and his scouts found him and helped EJ become a promising young player, it would’ve been a shame to lose him. A win-win deal. Speed gets another bite at the free agent Apple in two years. By then, we’ll know much more about Shaq’s health and whether or not it’s time to move on. Good job, Colts!

Always happy to answer a sincere question, and I know you’re always sincere. Also, you’re a Vikings fan. I don’t expect you to know the Colts as well as you know Minnesota. I’m hugely impressed that you’re willing to be a moderator here. Can’t thank you enough for that. So answering a question seems the least I can do for a friend. Always happy to try to help.

Kelly has regressed the last three years. Likely due to injuries, but they’ve impacted his performance. He was signed to be a top-5 center, but has been performing as a top-15/20 center. Poor return on the investment.

You’re close. NFL.com reports 3/51. That’s $17m per. More than I thought he’d get. Free agency is just crazy money.

Im tired of it too. I’d love to know what the reason is. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a good and valid reason. If there was no reason, I’m confident both Steichen and Irsay would tell him to get it done ASAP! Again, there IS a reason…. Even if none of us here understands it.

Food for thought….. Just because no one here doesn’t know why Ballard has not cut Ryan and Foles yet, doesn’t mean there isn’t a good and valid reason. I’m just as curious as you and anyone else. But I never think Ballard doesn’t have a reason for what he does or doesn’t do. There is a reason. Even if no one here knows it.

If only that were possible? Huh? Can I safely assume sarcasm?

Both are still on the Colts. I expect, we all expect, that to change in the next day or two.

Id love it. Always liked him. But I don’t see how that happens? The Colts only have $12m + and I don’t see tight end as the position where the Colts spend the most in free agency. This is the least cap space any Chris Ballard team has ever had at the start of free agency by far. I know the Colts will make moves, but until they do, I don’t know what the Colts will do?

Again…. You are free to list all of my whoppers any time. I’m happy to admit when I’m wrong because I’m wrong plenty. You can make this discussion public…. Or private. Your call. I’ll likely be off line for a few hours.

You’re free to list all of my bad takes in any thread you want. Make it as public as you want. Or…. You can make it private. That’s fine too. I’ll be happy to point out your recent whopper.

That’s what happens when you make false arguments. And you’ve made a number of them these last few days.

Why would I count Speed? He’s not on the team currently. I want him back, but it’s not a lock that he returns. I don’t know why you do count Speed? As soon as the Colts announce they’ve re-signed him THEN you can count on him. Otherwise…………

Was. Was. Was. Bobby is no longer on the team and you just him as as an example of the Colts depth. Huh? And Speed is a free agent. He’s not depth until he re-signs with the Colts. Huh? Who else?

Please list the Colts linebackers that show they have depth. I’ll get you started…. Leonard Franklkn And…….

Good for Bobby. And maybe even good for the Colts. This should be a decent comp pick for the Colts next year. I’d guess a 4 or 5?

Denver just signed Jarrett Stidham as the new backup. Bennett would be QB3.

That’s it? 2/11? Thats stunning to me. I’ve seen Long’s name in so many stories as a player who would be in demand. And Tenn didn’t re-sign him?!? I confess, I didn’t see this one coming. Unless Long just wanted to leave and play for a hot fast rising team?

You want to take a shot at the Colts because they didn’t sign a backup level OT? Really? I like Dillard. Always have. But he can’t stay healthy and doesn’t start and doesn’t play at a high level. It’s not like the Colts don’t have coaches from Philly who have inside info on those players. Wouldn’t you think Steichen is OK with not signing him? Honestly, I’m not even sure the Colts should sign Seamaulo? He has a long bad history of injuries. Free agency is not just about Ballard and what he wants. Steichen has a voice in this as well.

Losing Facyson rates a “wow” ??? Based on people here, I thought most would be celebrating?!

I’ll go out on a limb and say the Raiders won’t be trading up to 3 with Arizona to draft a quarterback.

When Ballard has spent money in free agency (rare, but not never) he has spent it well. Justin Houston, Stephon Gilmore, Denico Autry. Id like to see him do it more often. But he’s almost never in the first wave of signings. Even the three names I mentioned were not early, in fact Houston and Gilmore were in April. I’m not expecting him to change and suddenly spend big money. I only wish he’d sign more of the medium and inexpensive players than he normally does.