Caleb3502

March 3

Congrats on becoming a dad, that's awesome man!

I think the salary projections are pretty fair. Pittman is going to get somewhere between $21M-$25M in my opinion. PFF said like $6.5M for Kenny but I think it will be closer to $10M. Grover is probably getting between $11M-$14M so I think that's a fair number as well.

I'd probably bring Blackmon back on a 1 year deal at least. I thought he had a pretty solid year, but I understand the injury concerns.

I feel like the D-Line needs to be addressed in FA or early in the draft. They could use another pass rusher and their depth behind Buckner and Grover is pretty much nonexistent. It's hard to cover every single need but I do think they need more help there.

Would love Bowers and I like the Pearsall pick. I believe Pearsall had a 9.78 RAS, so he's definitely on Ballard's radar. If Bowers is gone by #15, I think Brian Thomas Jr might be the move, though he might be gone as well. For me, I'm looking at Thomas Jr, Bowers, Arnold, Mitchell, and Murphy II for the 15th pick.

February 26

For contract projections and the list of free agents, I used Spotrac. I used Overthecap to keep track of cap space. I used the Draft Network’s prospect information tabs to research more about the draft prospects. I used PFF’s mock draft simulator and big board to get a rough idea of what rounds each prospect is expected to go as of now (a lot will change post-combine).

2024 Cap Space (per Overthecap): $72,337,573 | Cap Space in 2025: $149,231,062

Releases

TE Mo Alie-Cox - Saves $5,920,000

TE Andrew Ogletree - Saves $870,452

2024 Cap Space after Releases: $79,128,025 | 2025 Cap Space after Releases: $150,375,610

Notes

- MAC just isn’t worth paying nearly $6M per year. Maybe he comes back on a pay cut.

- Ogletree’s release is due to the off-the-field issue

Re-sign

Unrestricted Free Agents

~~DE Genard Avery~~

S Julian Blackmon - 2 Years/$14.5M ($500K Roster Bonus in 2024 & 2025 | 2024 Cap Hit: $6.5M | 2025 Cap Hit: $8M)

~~DT Taven Bryan~~

LB Ronnie Harrison - 1 Year/$1.25M

~~DE Tyquan Lewis~~

~~DE Jacob Martin~~

~~WR Isaiah McKenzie~~

QB Gardner Minshew - 2 Years/$13M (2024 Salary of $6.5M Fully Guaranteed)

CB Kenny Moore II - 2 Years/$21M (2024 Salary Fully Guaranteed | $1.5M Roster Bonus in 2025 | 2024 Cap Hit: $10M | 2025 Cap Hit: $11M)

RB Zack Moss - 2 Years/$9M (2024 Cap Hit: $4M | 2025 Cap Hit $5M)

~~G Danny Pinter~~

P Rigoberto Sanchez - 2 Years/$5M

Restricted FAs

~~C Jack Anderson~~

~~RB Trey Sermon~~

~~WR Juwann Winfree~~

Exclusive-Rights FAs

~~S Henry Black~~

2024 Cap Space Remaining: $24,735,491 | 2025 Cap Space: $82,875,610

Notes

- Blackmon had a really solid year at SS. Not sure how much the injury will affect his market, but I think around $7M/year is fair for him.

- Could definitely see Tyquan Lewis come back on another 1-year deal, but for now, I decided to let him walk to have more money to spend in free agency for an EDGE upgrade.

- Starting to think that Minshew might get more in free agency than I would be willing to pay, but I would have him back at $6.5M/year. He obviously has his limitations but it’s good to have a backup you know you can win games with.

- PFF projects Moore to get 2 years/$13.5M, but I think he gets closer to $10M/year after having a bounceback campaign.

- It’s very possible Moss walks in free agency, but I decided to bring him back with the cap increase.

- I don’t think MPJ makes it to free agency. He’ll either sign a deal or get tagged. I’m expecting between $21M and $24M per year for him. The passing game looked hopeless in Atlanta without - him. Richardson needs a consistent and reliable offensive weapon.

- Most likely Stewart’s last big payday at 30 years old. Him and MPJ are probably are most important re-signs this off-season. What he provides in the run game as one of the better 1-techs in the NFL is hard to replace.

Free Agents

Despite a team record of 51 sacks in 2023, the pass rush can still be improved upon. Guys like Hunter and Burns are getting $20M+ and guys like Huff and Greenard will most likely command $15M+. I don't see Ballard going way over $10M/year for an outside free agent. If he goes after EDGE in free agency, I'm expecting it's someone like Armstrong Jr with an Ebukam-type deal. Armstrong Jr, had a career high in tackles last year (38) and has had at least 7.5 sacks each of the last two years. Armstrong Jr would provide more help off the edge and would rotate in at LEO with Ebukam.

WR K.J. Osborn - 2 Years/$15M (2024 Cap Hit: $7M | 2025 Cap Hit: 8M)

Osborn lined up 50/50 in the slot and outside (405 plays in the slot and 368 plays on the outside). The Colts need more help from the WR group in stretching the field, and Osborn has proven to be a viable option in the deep passing game. I’m not completely out on Alec Pierce yet. I do think he can rebound with Richardson back at QB, but they need insurance at that position. When Pittman was out for the Atlanta game, the WR corp was a mess. Mike Evans, Gabe Davis, and Darnell Mooney would all command too much in free agency. They could be in play if MPJ somehow walks, but otherwise, we’d be looking at WRs projected to make less than $10M/year.

S Alohi Gilman - 2 Years/$8M (2024 Cap Hit: $3.5M | 2025 Cap Hit: $4.5M)

After 3 underwhelming seasons to begin his career, Gilman broke through in 2023, setting career highs in tackles (73), interceptions (2), and forced fumbles (3). Contract projections for him are around $3M/year, which seems low, but that may be because of the safety market in general. Chargers are also at -$25M in cap space, so they might have some trouble retaining their in-house free agents. After a disappointing year from Rodney Thomas, FS and safety in general is a primary need. Gilman would give the Colts a more reliable option at FS at an affordable rate. If they don’t address safety in free agency, they would have to grab someone like Tyler Nubin or Kam Kinchens on Day 2 of the draft.

DT Tim Settle - 1 Year/$3.25M

Buckner and Stewart are excellent, but there isn’t anything behind them. Taven Bryan was underwhelming, and Adebawore and Johnson are still young and unproven. Settle has experience at both 3-tech and 1-tech.

TE Charlie Woerner - 1 Year/$2M

One of the better run-blocking tight ends. Woerner is the Alie-Cox replacement. Woerner doesn’t offer much in the passing game but has been a reliable and consistent blocker for successful rushing attacks in San Francisco.

T Brandon Parker - 1 Year/$1.25M

Depth signing for competition. With Braden Smith’s injuries and Blake Freeland’s struggles, it would probably be wise to add some tackle depth this off-season.

2024 Cap Space Remaining: $6,136,736 | 2025 Cap Space: $61,625,610

Colts Key Free Agents in 2025

DT DeForest Buckner

C Ryan Kelly

DE Kwity Paye

DE Dayo Odeyingo

LB Zaire Franklin

LB E.J. Speed

G Will Fries

NFL Draft

Round 1 Pick 15: DT Byron Murphy II - Texas

I’ve been under the impression that it’s WR or CB in the 1st, but I think DT is in play at #15. With Buckner in the last year of his deal (I think he’ll be here moving forward, but he does come with a big price tag), the Colts need more help along the interior defensive line. Even if Buckner and Stewart are here for the foreseeable future, they need someone who can rotate in and make an impact. Murphy II is short for a 3-tech at 6’1” (Buckner is 6’7”), but has the strength and quickness to shed blocks in the pass and the run game. Despite his height, he has the athleticism and physical tools to be a disruptive force along the D-Line. Murphy II is the #1 DT in the class right now and should test well at the combine. There’s a real chance he’s not available at #15. But if he is, he deserves consideration.

TRADE

Colts Receive #52, #100

Rams Receive: #46, #150

*Round 2 Pick 52: WR Devontez Walker - North Carolina

I considered Brian Thomas Jr in the 1st round but decided to wait until Day 2 for a WR. I’m not completely out on Alec Pierce, but it would be wise to invest an early pick in someone who can be a legitimate deep threat like Walker, who has great acceleration and speed. Catching is a bit of a concern, as Walker had a drop rate of 8.5% (For reference, Josh Downs’ drop rate was 2%, MPJ’s was 2.8%, and Alec Pierce’s was 6.4%). His route tree would also need refinement, as he’s limited right now to routes where he’s running in stride. He can come in and make an impact as a Z deep-threat WR, but he has the potential to be a starting-caliber #2 WR if he can expand and polish his route running.

Round 3 Pick 82: CB Cam Hart - Notre Dame

Brents and Jones both showed flashes as rookies, but there’s not much behind them on the depth chart, and the secondary certainly had its struggles in 2023. Corner probably needs to be addressed on either Day 1 or Day 2. I initially mocked Quinyon Mitchell in the 1st round but decided to go DT instead. Hart meets the Ballard CB requirements: long arms (32 ⅝ inches), tall (6’3”), team captain. Hart is a versatile corner with the ability to play both man and zone. He’s a willing tackler but could use improvement in the run game.

*Round 3 Pick 100: TE Ben Sinnott - Kansas State

The Colts have struggled to find consistent production from the TE position over the last couple of years. Jelani Woods showed flashes as a rookie, but we did not see him at all last year due to injury setbacks. Sinnott lined up all over the field for Kansas State (fullback, H-back, in-line, detached TE, slot WR, and outside WR). Not a dominant in-line blocker, but is an effective run blocker on the perimeter. Sinnott is an effective route runner from multiple alignments and would give the Colts another receiving option at TE. I would not be opposed to Brock Bowers at #15, but I think he’ll be grabbed by someone before #15.

TRADE

Colts Receive: #130, #190

Vikings Receive: #118

Round 4 Pick 130: LB Michael Barrett - Michigan

Franklin and Speed have both been solid LBs, but the Colts could use a better coverage LB in the group. Ronnie Harrison, a converted safety, is probably their best coverage LB. Barrett is regarded as one of the better coverage LBs in the draft, displaying excellent zone coverage awareness and good speed to close in on receivers. He is not the greatest run defender and probably not a full-time starter, but his range as a coverage LB would be useful in numerous passing-down alignments.

Round 5 Pick 150: WR Isaiah Williams - Illinois

I can see the Colts doubling down on WR in the draft. The Colts could use some more help at slot WR, where Josh Downs is pretty much the only true slot WR on the roster. Williams has exceptional speed, acceleration, and change of direction. Williams racked up numerous YAC at Illinois, an area the Colts need to improve upon in 2024.

*Round 6 Pick 190: EDGE Jasheen Davis - Wake Forest

More help at EDGE. Davis adds some speed to the pass rush. He’s quick off the line and has good speed and agility to close in on the QB. Sill raw as a pass rusher, though I suppose that is to be expected of an EDGE prospect taken on Day 3.

Round 6 Pick 193: IOL Tannor Bortolini - Wisconsin

Played all 5 positions along the O-Line at Wisconsin, though projects as an interior OL for a zone-blocking offense in the NFL. Played over 1,900 snaps in college, so he comes with experience. He could be an upgrade over Wesley French or provide some depth behind Quenton Nelson and Will Fries.

Round 7 Pick 232: OT Brandon Coleman - TCU

Tackle depth to add competition for Brandon Parker and Blake Freeland. Coleman is an athletic lineman with long arms that excels in zone-blocking.

Draft Pick Values (per Overthecap)

#15 = $3,449,556 | #52 = $1,426,919 | #82 = $1,029,219 | #100 = $1,026,492 | #130 = $998,133 |

#150 = $981,945 | #190 = $894,606 | #193 = $848,407 | #232 = $825,136

Rookie Pool = $11,390,413

Cap Space Needed to Sign Draft Picks = $11,390,413 - (795,000*9) = $4,228,258

Cap Space Remaining After the Draft = $1,908,476

Roster

Bold = Free Agent/Trade Acquisition

Italics = Rookie

Offense

QB: Anthony Richardson, Gardner Minshew, Sam Ehlinger

RB: Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss, Evan Hull, Tyler Goodson, Zavier Scott

WR: Michael Pittman Jr., Devontez Walker, Ashton Dulin, Ethan Fernea

WR: K.J. Osborn, Alec Pierce, D.J. Montgomery, Terrell Bynum

Slot WR: Josh Downs, Isaiah Williams, Tyrie Cleveland

TE: Jelani Woods, Ben Sinnott, Charlie Woerner, Kylen Granson, Will Mallory, Eric Tomlinson, Jordan Murray

LT: Bernhard Raimann, Blake Freeland, Jake Witt

LG: Quenton Nelson, Josh Sills, Arlington Hambright

C: Ryan Kelly, Wesley French

RG: Will Fries, Tanner Bartolini, Lewis Kidd

RT: Braden Smith, Brandon Parker, Brandon Coleman

Defense

DE: Samson Ebukam, Dorance Armstrong Jr., Titus Leo

DT: DeForest Buckner, Byron Murphy II, Adetomiwa Adebawore

DT: Grover Stewart, Tim Settle, Eric Johnson

DE: Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo, Jasheen Davis, Isaiah Land

MLB: Zaire Franklin, Michael Barrett, Segun Olubi, Liam Anderson

OLB: E.J. Speed, Grant Stuard, Ronnie Harrison, Cameron McGrone, Austin Ajiake

CB: Julius Brents, Cam Hart, Darrell Baker Jr.

CB: Jaylon Jones, Dallis Flowers, Ameer Speed

Nickel CB: Kenny Moore II, Chris Lammons

FS: Alohi Gilman, Rodney Thomas, Daniel Scott, Michael Tutsie, Kendell Brooks

SS: Julian Blackmon, Nick Cross, Trevor Denbow, Marcel Dabo

Special teams

K: Matt Gay

P: Rigoberto Sanchez

LS: Luke Rhodes

March 14, 2023

It was inevitable, but it looks like the Matt Ryan experience is officially over. At least we have the 39 yard run to look back on with fondness.

March 14, 2023

I had Gilmore getting traded to the Cowboys in the first mock I did, though I was a bit more ambitious with the Colts getting a third instead of a fifth.

March 14, 2023

Here are the stats for McLaughlin and Gay:

March 14, 2023

I doubt anyone had Matt Gay on their Colts bingo card.

March 13, 2023

Info regarding compensatory picks for those interested: https://overthecap.com/the-basics-and-methodology-of-projecting-the-nfls-compensatory-draft-picks

Okereke is now the second highest paid LB in the free agent class thus far.

March 13, 2023

They'll be fine at LB as long as they bring back E.J. Speed. Leonard, Franklin, Speed is not a bad group of LBs.

March 13, 2023

Good for Okereke. He wasn't getting that money here with Leonard.

March 13, 2023

2 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

That’s it? 2/11?

Thats stunning to me. I’ve seen longs 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?

What's funny is that Spotrac had him at $5M per year but PFF had him at $13M per year. $5.5M/year is a pretty good deal for Miami. It now seems very unlikely Okereke will get the salary that was reported. He's probably in that $5M to $7M per year range based on the market.

March 13, 2023

12 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

Question: If no one signs Lamar Jackson, does he automatically gets signed to the Ravens?

Lamar would still have to sign the tag, which he probably wouldn't do until a few days before the regular season begins to avoid as much injury risk as possible.

February 10, 2020

http://www.nfl.com/labs/cfb247/jordan-love/jordan-love

Saw this on the front page of NFL.com so I thought I'd share.

February 1, 2020

Really wished he "officially" got a ring. Irsay gave him one even though he wasn't on that 2006 team, but Edge paved the way for the Colts to have success for many years. I hope we retire #32 some day.

January 31, 2020

1 hour ago, Pacergeek said:

Only names I recognize are Walker and Hughes lol. Who is Matt Jones?

Matt Jones started off with the Redskins and was decent: 1,327 total yards and 7 total TDs in two seasons. Had a knee injury 7 games into 2016, and Rob Kelley took his starting role. Only played in 5 games with the Colts and had 5 carries for 14 yards.

January 30, 2020

List of all XFL who were once apart of the Colts roster (Years with Colts in Parentheses) :

*Offseason/Practice Squad member for Colts

RB Matt Jones, St. Louis Battlehawks (2017)

QB Philip Walker, Houston Roughnecks (2017-2019)*

QB Josh Johnson, L.A. Wildcats (2015)

RB Trey Williams, Seattle Dragons (2015-2016)

RB Christine Michael, St. Louis Battlehawks (2017-2018)

CB Charles James, Houston Roughnecks (2016)

OL De'Ondre Wesley, D.C. Defenders (2018)*

RB Marquis Young, Dallas Renegades (2019)*

LB Tegray Scales, Dallas Renegades (2018)*

DT Tomasi Laulile, Dallas Renegades (2018)*

OL Ian Silberman, New York Guardians (2017, 2019)

DT Joey Mbu, New York Guardians (2017)

RB Keith Ford, St. Louis Battlehawks (2019)*

WR Mekale McKay, New York Guardians (2016)*

WR Seantavius Jones, Tampa Bay Vipers (2018)*

CB Jalen Collins, Tampa Bay Vipers (2018-2019)

WR Kasen Williams, Seattle Dragons (2018)*

DE Deiontrez Mount, Tampa Bay Vipers (2016)

OL Isaiah Williams, Tampa Bay Vipers (2017)

CB Channing Stribling, Seattle Dragons (2017-2018)*

S Tyson Graham, Seattle Dragons (2017)*

TE Colin Jeter, Seattle Dragons (2017)*

DE Anthony Johnson, Seattle Dragons (2017-2018)

DT Montori Hughes, L.A. Wildcats (2013-2015)

OL Nico Siragusa, L.A. Wildcats (2019)*

January 30, 2020

1. CIN - QB Joe Burrow LSU

2. WAS- EDGE Chase Young Ohio State

3. DET- CB Jeffrey Okudah Ohio State

4. NYG - OT Jedrick Wills Alabama

5. MIA - QB Tua Tagovailoa Alabama

6. LAC - QB Justin Herbert Oregon

7. CAR - DL Derrick Brown Auburn

8. ARI - WR Jerry Jeudy Alabama

9. JAC - LB/S Isaiah Simmons Clemson

10. CLE - OL Tristan Wirfs Iowa

11. NYJ - OL Mekhi Beckton Louisville

12. LVR - WR CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma

13. IND - QB Jordan Love Utah State

14. TB - DL Javon Kinlaw South Carolina

15. DEN - WR Henry Ruggs III Alabama

16. ATL - EDGE A.J. Epenesa Iowa

17. DAL - S Grant Delpit LSU

18. MIA - OL Andrew Thomas Georgia

19. LVR - CB Kristan Fulton LSU

20. JAC - CB Trevon Diggs Alabama

21. PHI - WR Laviska Shenault Jr. Colorado

22. BUF - WR Tee Higgins Clemson

23. NE - EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson LSU

24. NO - WR Justin Jefferson LSU

25. MIN - CB C.J. Henderson Florida

26. MIA - RB D'Andre Swift Georgia

27. SEA - OL Josh Jones Houston

28. BAL - LB Kenneth Murray Oklahoma

29. TEN - EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos Penn State

30. GB - LB Patrick Queen LSU

31. KC - RB J.K. Dobbins Ohio State

32. SF - S Xavier McKinney Alabama

If CIN takes OL Austin Jackson at Pick 33, who should the Colts take at Pick 34? Or should they trade down?

Notable prospects left at Pick 34:

DL Neville Gallimore Oklahoma

DL Raekwon Davis Alabama

DL Justin Madubuike Texas A&M

DL Ross Blacklock TCU

EDGE Terrell Lewis Alabama

EDGE Curtis Weaver Boise State

EDGE Julian Okwara Notre Dame

EDGE Zach Baun

WR K.J. Hamler Penn State

WR Jalen Reagor TCU

WR Brandon Aiyuk Arizona State

WR Donovan Peoples-Jones Michigan

CB Jeff Gladney TCU

CB A.J. Terrell Clemson

CB Jaylon Johnson Utah

CB Cameron Dantzler Mississippi State

CB Bryce Hall Virginia

TE Cole Kmet Notre Dame

TE Brycen Hopkins Purdue

January 29, 2020

Bubby Brister

January 27, 2020

16 hours ago, colts52761 said:

Thought Hargrave was more likely to play NT instead of 3 tech?

He played NT in Pittsburgh due to their 3-4 scheme. Hargrave is 6'2" 305 lb and has good quickness off the line to rush the passer, so he would be suited as a 3-tech in our 4-3 defense. Autry is our current 3 tech and runs a 5.07 40 time, which is actually slower than Hargrave's 4.93 40 time.

January 26, 2020

Starting Cap Space: $91,846,470

Colts Free Agents

Unrestricted Free Agents

DE Jabaal Sheard – 2 Years/$14M (First year fully guaranteed at $7M)

Still a valuable piece defending the run. It's important to have veteran DL on the roster like Sheard and Houston to be mentors to players like Turay, Banogu, and Muhammed.

WR Devin Funchess – 1 Year/$7M ($3M in incentives)

We didn't really get to see Funchess at all this past season, but I think he's worth bringing back to see what he can do on the field. WR depth was a big issue this year and there's not many realistic options in free agency. It's a deep WR draft class, but I feel we need veteran players at the positon along with the younger guys. Funchess will still be young himself as he will be 26 at the start of the season.

T Anthony Castonzo – 3 Years/$48M ($26M guarenteed)

While he is pondering retirement, I am going through with the scenario that he continues playing. He is still playing at a high level, and it is very hard to replace the LT. An OT in the draft is still a good idea, since we do not have much depth across the line except for Haeg and Andrews, both I believe will be brought back.

G Joe Haeg – 2 Years/$6.5M ($3.5M cap hit in 2020)

Can play any position on the line and has been our best reserve lineman for the past few seasons.

RB Jonathan Williams – 1 Year/1.325M

Didn't get to play much except for the time Mack was out, but Ballard and our coaches seem to like him and would want to keep him around at least for camp and the preseason.

G Josh Andrews – 2 Years/4.5M ($2.5M cap hit in 2020)

Like Haeg, he is a solid backup lineman and should be kept for depth.

Restricted Free Agents

WR Marcus Johnson – RFA Original Round Tender ($2.144M)

277 yards and 2 TDs really isn't that bad considering he only played in 8 games. He is worth bringing back in camp to fight for the final WR spot.

Exclusive Rights Free Agents

WR Daurice Fountain - ERFA Tender (660K)

Might be his last shot at the roster after being on IR all of last year. He seemed to be developing into a decent player so hopefully he can be involved on offense barring no injuries.

S Rolan Milligan - ERFA Tender (660K)

He was always one of those guys I never really understood why he was still on the roster, but he played decently when he was on the field so he's worth bringing back on a cheap tender.

Releases

DL Margus Hunt - Saves $4M

Fell out of the rotation in favor of Grover Stewart. 17 tackles/0 sacks in 2019 after having 30 tackles/5 Sacks in 2018. Not worth the $4M as a 33 year old backup DL.

Money Spent: $40,789,000

Remaining Cap Space: $55,057,470

Free Agents

DT Javon Hargrave – 4 Years/$60M ($35M guarenteed)

A disruptive 3 Tech on the DL is something the Colts need desperately. Autry has been solid but is also entering a contract year. Stewart did well this year but is more suited as a 1 tech. Pittsburgh will most likely have to choose between Dupree and Hargrave with their cap situation. Hargrave is a solid interior pass rusher and is most likely the 2nd best DT in this free agency class behind Chris Jones, and I anticipate Chris Jones returning to Kansas City. $15M/year might be a bit high but that approximately what the market value is for a young, free agent DT.

TE Austin Hooper – 4 Years/$38M ($20M guarenteed)

Reich has been a fan on the 2-TE sets since his time as Philly's Offensive Coordinator with Ertz and Goedert. Colts will most likely not bring back Ebron, so Hooper will fill the void as the receiving TE. Hooper had a very good year with 75 catches/787 yards/6 TDs. Hunter Henry is another option here but I believe he has had too many injuries to trust him to play a full season. Atlanta has about $7M in cap space, so Hooper's price tag may become unrealistic for them to match. A TE group of Doyle, Hooper, and Alie-Cox is a solid group moving forward.

CB Logan Ryan – 2 Years/$25M ($12M guaranteed)

He will be 29 at the start of the season but is coming off a very impressive season: 113 Tackles, 18 Pass Deflections, 4 FF, 4 INT, 4.5 Sacks. Suffered a broken fibula in 2018 but has only missed 3 games in 7 seasons. All around CB that will excel in any system. Titans have around $51M in cap space, but have other free agents like Tannehill, Henry, and Conklin. Desir and Moore both missed time this year due to injuries, so it’s important to have solid options at CB. Ryan isn't a name I have seen mentioned on here as a potential free agent target, but I feel he would be a good pick up for the secondary on a similar contract that Ballard did with Justin Houston, who is close in age to Logan Ryan and in a similar situation where his team couldn't afford to keep him.

Money Spent on Free Agents: $37,000,000

Cap Space Remaining: $18,057,470

Draft

Round 1 Pick 13: QB Jordan Love – Utah State

Love has been talked about extensively on the site so I won’t go into too much detail on his skill set. We all know he has a big arm but can struggle with decision-making. I think he has the physical tools to exceed at the NFL level, and I feel a lot of his bad habits can be fixed with Frank Reich. I anticipate Herbert being off the board, as well as Derrick Brown, Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb. Taking Javon Kinlaw here is a very tempting, but if we can sign Hargrave or another solid DT, I think we can grab a DT on Day 2. With all the time Ballard and company as spent scouting Love, I feel that if they really want him, they will take him when they can at #13. A trade down is possible, but it would not be unrealistic if a team like New England would get him or maybe even Tampa Bay would take him after Winston’s 30-30 season.

Round 2 Pick 34: DT Neville Gallimore – Oklahoma

He's very athletic and extremely quick for being 304 lb. Reportedly ran a 4.76 40 time at Oklahoma. Has great effort and range as a 1-Tech. Doesn't have the pass rush ability to be a 3-tech, but does a good job at getting through the line as a 1-tech due to his initial quickness off the line and power. Can play all 3 downs and would be a great piece next to Hargrave in our defense, with Autry and Stewart in the rotation as well.

Round 2 Pick 44: WR Brandon Aiyuk – Arizona State

Fantastic vertical WR with YAC ability. Creates issues for DBs trying to defend him one-on-one. Runs sharp routes and can effectively track down the ball. Has shown ability as a dynamic return specialist. Struggles in press coverage but does a terrific job in space and on deep routes. A lot of speed on the field with Campbell, Hilton, and Aiyuk.

Round 3 Pick 75: CB Cameron Dantzler – Mississippi State

Solid zone cornerback who works well on the outside. Good length at 6'2" but need to add more weight to his frame as he is 185 lb. Has pretty good ball skills when disrupting the pass but struggles at times on deep balls. His biggest issue is run defense and physicality in man-to-man. However, I think he has the length and flexibility to excel in the zone, and play a similar role as Desir in our defense, who will be 30 years old this season.

Round 4 Pick 112: OT Trey Adams – Washington

Big OL at 6'8". Has great power at the point of attack and can push defenders out of the play. Durability and injuries are the main concerns and the reasons why he isn't projected to be a top prospect. He is a high risk, high reward type of prospect. He can develop into a solid starter on the OL after Castonzo is gone or if Bradem Smith replaces Glowinski at RG as long as the knee and back issues do not become a problem.

Round 5 Pick 142: S Antoine Brooks Jr – Maryland

Versatile player who can play as a nickle LB, nickle CB, S, and ST. A great tackler and blitzer due to his high motor and stout build. Will struggle in deep pass coverage but is good in short-to-mid range coverage. Won't be a starter but will be great in sub packages and has a ST ace.

Round 6 Pick 173: RB A.J. Dillon – Boston College

He is a bruiser at 250 lb. I like our running back group of Mack, Hines, and Wilkins, but we are missing a bigger back that we can use on shart yardage and goal-line situations. Doesn't have much athletic traits due to his size, but if he needs a yard, he will probably get that yard.

Round 6 Pick 190: WR Binjimen Victor – Ohio State

Tall WR at 6'4". Has good ball skills and strong hands. Does a decent job after the catch and is a decent route runner. He needs to add more to his frame as he is 199 lb, which would help is struggles at being physical.

Round 7 Pick 227: LB T.J. Brunson – South Carolina

Plays with tenacity and a very high motor. Known as a leader at South Carolina that energizes his team. He's smaller at 6'1" 219 lb and has average athleticism. He is rarely out of position and is a strong tackler.

Money Spent on Draft Picks: Approximately $10,000,000

Cap Space Remaining: $8,057,470

October 31, 2019

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001071509/article/top-10-2019-rookie-classes-jaguars-raiders-newbies-thrive

8) Indianapolis Colts

Speedy second-round wide receiver Parris Campbell has a bright future, but his much-awaited impact has been waylaid by hamstring and abdominal injuries. The Colts' defense, on the other hand, has benefited from a handful of rookies filling in for injured starters. Second-round cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and fourth-round safety Khari Willis have become mainstays in a secondary that offers more size and physicality than previous iterations. Fifth-round pick Marvell Tell entered the rotation last week, pushing veteran Quincy Wilson to the bench. Linebacker Bobby Okereke and edge rusher Ben Banogu have also generated game-changing plays for a fist-place Colts outfit exceeding expectations without Andrew Luck. This is a deep draft haul with a bright future.

September 26, 2019

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001059078/article/qb-index-week-4-deshaun-watson-rises-into-top-five-in-rankings

Up 4 spots from last week.

September 24, 2019

47 minutes ago, compuls1v3 said:

I'm disappointed in the sacks we've allowed.... #12 in the league??? Hopefully those were mostly coverage sacks.

28 minutes ago, Chloe6124 said:

We were so good last year. Luck was a major reason for that. If JB improves his pocket awareness that will help. But let’s put it in perspective how good we were. If a team allowed around 30 sacks or under that put then in the top five in 2018. Don’t think we played very good teams with good pass rush either. If we can keep the sacks to around thirty or a little less that should be at the top of the league by the end of the year. Mariota is on schedule for 91 sacks lol. Seems Houston might of found a solution to their oline problem but Watson is on schedule for 64 If it doesn’t work.

If it makes the statistic look better, I meant to say they are tied for 12th in fewest sacks allowed. The lowest in the league is 2 and the highest allowed is 17. So they are still doing a decent job of keeping JB upright.

September 24, 2019

46 minutes ago, krunk said:

Seems like Margus Hunts been kind of dead out there to me. I don't have any stats but that's what it's felt like.

In 3 games, he has played a total of 100 defensive snaps. He has 3 total tackles (1 solo, 2 assist). He had 30 total tackles and 5 sacks in 2018.

September 24, 2019

Offense

PPG: 23.3 (12th)

Total Yards Per Game: 347.7 (19th)

3rd Down Conversion Rate: 54% (T-3rd)

Sacks Allowed: 6 (T-12th)

Defense

PPG Allowed: 23.7 (20th)

Total Yards Per Game Allowed: 358.3 (18th)

3rd Down Conversion Rate Allowed: 53% (5th most)

Sacks: 8 (T-13th)

Players

Jacoby Brissett: 7 TD Passes (T-4th), 646 Pass Yards (24th), 71.7% completion percentage (9th), QB Rating 112 (9th)

Marlon Mack: 61 carries (1st), 299 rush yards (3rd), 2 Rush TDs (T-7th), 22 First Downs (1st)

T.Y. Hilton: 20 Rec (T-8th), 4 TDs (T-1st), 195 Rec Yards (38th)

Anthony Walker: 24 Tackles (T-30th)

Denico Autry: 2.5 Sacks (T-18th)

Rigoberto Sanchez: 9 Punts (T-8th), 45.4 Avg (19th), 39.2 Net Avg (T-27th)

September 13, 2019

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001053874/article/qb-index-week-2-lamar-jackson-dak-prescott-rocket-up-ranks

Brissett rose up 5 spots on this list from last week. He's right below his former teammate, Jimmy Garoppolo.

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