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  1. 3 minutes ago, ColtStrong2013 said:


    what do you think he’ll pull? 

    Probably something close to what Gilmore signed with the Colts. I guess it'll depend on how high his market is and how long he has to sit and wait to sign somewhere. I'm assume he'll sign something close to 12-15 million per year.

  2. 7 minutes ago, ColtStrong2013 said:


    It’s the route I see us going quite honestly. Not necessarily him specifically, but an older vet and maybe one that isn’t brought in to be an upgrade but more depth/mentor like you said. 

    I would be okay with signing him on a short deal if the price is right.

  3. If the Colts aren't able to a top FA at CB then I wouldn't mind taking a flier on Xavien Howard to bring in a veteran presence to help mentor the younger guys while filling a need at outside CB. Also, Xavien will go back to playing man coverage which is something he excels in.

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  4. On 1/23/2024 at 2:11 PM, IndyColtsFan411 said:

    Thought I'd start my own post about the 2024 NFL Draft as I like to do many (too many some might say) mock drafts.  As always, your opinions are welcome even if you don't like my picks.  Also, these mocks are done on ProfootballNetwork's site (my favorite) and like all mocks, some picks are unrealistic, but this is just for fun.  

     

    Mock #1:

    So, for my 1st mock for this thread, I did the Chris Ballard method (traded back).  The trades are as follows:

    Rams received picks 15, 113 for picks 19, 52

    SF received pick 19 for picks 31, 63, 94

    GB received picks 51, 144 for picks 58, 91

    Browns received picks 82, 175 for picks 85, 129

    Broncos received picks 116, 206 for picks 117,191

     

    31. Brian Thomas Jr., WR LSU

    Height: 6 - 4 | Weight: 205 | RAS: N/A

    After years of missing out on the traditional X wide receivers standing at 6'2" and weighing over 200 pounds, the 2024 NFL Draft Class has made up the difference. Brian Thomas Jr. is a true alpha who wins at-will in the red zone. However, he also possesses more than enough fluidity and prowess as a route runner. Additionally, he's explosive enough to threaten defenses downfield. Dalton Miller.

     

    52. Byron Murphy II, DT Texas

    Height: 6 - 1 | Weight: 308 | RAS: N/A

    Murphy’s floor as a run defender with his strength, mass, leverage, angle awareness, and movement freedom is already incredibly high, and he has the ceiling to be a devastating pass-rushing threat if he can channel his energy and power capacity more efficiently.

    As a prospect, Murphy bears some similarity to Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro defensive lineman Grady Jarrett.

    -Ian Cummings 1/11/24.

     

    58. T.J. Tampa, CB Iowa State

    Height: 6 - 1 | Weight: 198 | RAS: N/A

    At 6'1, almost 200 pounds, and projected to run a low 4.4 40-yard dash, T.J. Tampa is one of the best few cornerback prospects in the entire Big 12. He came into his own in 2022, earning preseason All-Big 12 honors heading into this fall.

    Though he has only one career interception, Tampa is a very talented coverage option thanks to his physical traits. Capable in both man and zone assignments, Tampa is regularly in a great position to challenge receivers at the catch point. While his patience and footwork are advanced enough to stay in the receiver's hip pockets throughout the duration of routes, his speed is a neutralizer for when he does fall behind.

    Tampa's athleticism is NFL-caliber. But there are areas where he can elevate his game from the late Day 2 range

    Tampa's too quick to turn his hips during his backpedal, allowing receivers to adjust on option routes or take advantage when he guesses incorrectly. He's also prone to taking poor angles in the run game, where he has the right aggression but misdiagnoses the angles he can make work. - Ian Valentino

     

    63. Brandon Dorlus, EDGE Oregon

    Height: 6 - 3 | Weight: 291 | RAS: N/A

    Built like a combination between a defensive tackle and edge defender, Brandon Dorlus uses every bit of his 6'3", 278-pound frame. His strength at the point of attack is excellent, already capable of handling his own at the next level. But the surprising part of Dorlus' game is his agility and well-rounded nature as a technician.

    Dorlus is patient in his attack and will exploit the weaknesses of his blocker, whether it's splitting blockers with a sidestep, moving down the line and keeping his gap integrity, or winning with an inside swim move. He brings a high level of activity, and his power should help him see time as a 3-4 end early in his career. - Ian Valentino

     

    85. Cole Bishop, S Utah

    Height: 6 - 3 | Weight: 200 | RAS: N/A

    Cole Bishop is one of the best safeties in the nation. He's a do-it-all talent who will line up everywhere, from single-high to two-high to the line of scrimmage. His production reflects the fact that he's often everywhere the ball is.

    He has good size at 6'2" and 205 pounds and fits the modern NFL very well. He's fast to react and able to handle his own in the slot against receivers and tight ends. Bishop has a firm Day 2 grade and should be a starter in the NFL. - Ian Valentino

     

    91. Braelon Allen, RB Wisconsin

    Height: 6 - 2 | Weight: 238 | RAS: N/A

    Has elite overall size, and will be just 20 years old as an NFL rookie.

    Can easily absorb and bounce off solo hits with his tightly-packed midsection.

    High-level goal-line back with his size and mass, and can plow through the trenches.

    -Ian Cummings

     

    94. Tommy Eichenberg, LB Ohio State

    Height: 6 - 2 | Weight: 235 | RAS: N/A

    Tommy Eichenberg exploded in 2022 with 120 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, a pick, and three pass deflections. Now, he's projected as one of the top LB prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.

    In similar fashion to his statistical ascent, Eichenberg is just as explosive on the field. At 6'2", 235 pounds, he can erupt through gaps and closing ground easily in pursuit, and he plays with a red-hot motor from snap to whistle. -Ian Cummings

     

    117. Christian Mahogany, OG Boston College

    Height: 6 - 3 | Weight: 332 | RAS: N/A

     

    129. Anthony Belton, OT NC State

    Height: 6 - 5 | Weight: 336 | RAS: N/A

     

    191. Joe Milton, QB Tennessee

    Height: 6 - 5 | Weight: 236 | RAS: N/A

    Flashes controlled pocket movements vs. pressure

    Big, big arm

    Acceleration through throwing motion is insane

    The ball gets to the opposite hash instantaneously

    -Ian Cummings

    This is literally one of my favorite Colts mock drafts this year!

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  5. On 2/19/2024 at 7:12 PM, Boss7894 said:

    If this thread is somewhere else I apologize… but feel free to talk about this wide receiver draft class… has anybody here watched them? Are there any quick twitched wide receivers like #1 (correct me if I’m wrong) for the Jaguars? If so, who? He was “more slippery than a rain drop”!

    How are you a Colts fan and not know Travis Etienne is an RB for a division opponent?

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  6. 7 hours ago, Mackrel829 said:

    Draft a cornerback in the first round this year?


    There are like 5 guys projected to go in the 10-20 range, with all five being viewed fairly evenly and with no real stand-out CB1.

     

    I really struggle to see the Colts doing anything except drafting a corner in the first round and/or trading back.

     

    Any CFB fans watch any of those five guys this year?

    Definitely! Gotta see how everything goes with the NFL Combine and FA pan out over the next few months. I much rather see the Colts bring back Kenny Moore and sign a number one corner in FA to allow them to take Brock Bowers or Brian Thomas Jr at 15 (If available) since this NFL Draft is loaded at WR. I would love to get Bowers in RD1 and another WR in RD2 or RD3. We just gotta wait and see how things play out first.

  7. On 2/10/2024 at 4:14 PM, ArmchairQB said:

    On a recent episode of the Trenches Podcast TY Hilton seems to indicate Luck would’ve come back had Colts fans not booed him off the field.  
     

     

    I think he meant if Luck had returned in 2019, the Colts were poised to win it all which I don't agree with. I think they still needed quite a bit to win it all.

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  8. Patrick Mahomes should be counting his blessings that he didn't have to play in the same era as Peyton Manning. He wouldn't have lasted very long since guys were able to destroy the QB back then and not have to worry about getting a roughing the passer call every time they come within five yards of the QB so he can immediately turn to the officials with his arms out so they can cater to the league's golden boy. Having to sit through a KC game has become incredibly painful knowing you have to sit through three hours of Jim Nantz talking about how great he thinks Patrick Mahomes is. Then we have to sit through the constant whining and crying to the officials and watch them cater to him. I seriously didn't hate Tom Brady as much as I hate Patrick Mahomes. Plus his voice is so damn annoying and don't get me started on that stupid walk he does and that god-awful thing living on the top of his head.

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  9. 8 hours ago, richard pallo said:

    Hunter is the better DE if you ask me.  He’s the more well rounded player.  Huff is excellent as a pass rusher but the undrafted player is terrible against the run.  He would be a situational pass rusher on long passing downs.

    Hunter would be a pipe dream but do you think Minnesota is going to let him go? And if they decide to move on from Hunter, he's going to command a HUGE contract and I can't see Chris Ballard ponying up that type of money on a free agent.

  10. People can sit and gripe about the number of Touchdowns Pittman has throughout his career, but you also need to look at the fact he's played with a different starting QB every year he's been in the league. Two of them the age of 37, Carson Wentz, and a backup QB in Gardner Minshew for a majority of the 2023 season. Giving him a healthy AR5 for an entire season while bringing in more explosive play-makers to take some attention off him would more than likely double his TD numbers in 2024. I think he's deserving of a contract in which he's being paid roughly 20 million a year. The Colts may have to pay a bit more than that if they allow him to hit the open market and allow other teams to bid on him. Either way, he's the best WR on this team by a mile and they need to bring him back.

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