Alright colts fans your on the clock!

[Godeepreggie]

With the 24th pick in the 2013 draft the colts.....?

[ruksak]

http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/forum-4/announcement-51-please-use-the-correct-forum-for-free-agent-and-draft-talk/

[TKnight24]

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[Godeepreggie]

Im more interested in colts fans insight versus websites .

[Susie Q]

Im more interested in colts fans insight versus websites .

We have a section in the forum for this thread. Nadine has it posted at the top of the forum that is what Ruk was referring to.

[Godeepreggie]

Thx!!

[ruksak]

We have a section in the forum for this thread. Nadine has it posted at the top of the forum that is what Ruk was referring to.

Yep. Draft time is here and it's gonna get pretty heavy with the speculation and such. This draft follows what can only be described as the most successful draft in team history in 2012. 

 

Grigson indicated to me a clear strategy of going offense in year 1 of the rebuild (let's not kid ourselves, despite the incredible success, this is a rebuild). I believe the plan is to go heavy defense in year 2. With the impending loss of Freeney, questionable personnel up front and especially throughout the secondary, the needs are extreme. 

 

As for the O-line, I'll say yet again......we should look toward the FA market. No more Ijalana's or Ugoh's...we ain't got time for that mess. Luck took a beating in 2012 ....we must protect our investment, our future, by not relying on unproven kids for this assignment. 

[TKnight24]

I guess I'll make the 1st response to the OP before this gets moved lol.

With the 24th Overall Pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts select Matt Elam S from the University of Florida

*Plays Highlight Tape*

[PrincetonTiger]

Ziggy Ansah

[ruksak]

Alex Okafor DE Texas

[Godeepreggie]

I think Elam would be a great fit and I feel like he will be there

[illdubb]

"..trade to Cincinnati for their second, third, and fifth round draft picks. With the 37th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Colts select Larry Warford,"

[gacker65]

@ illdubb, I'm like you, would prefer to trade down for more picks.  This draft is very strong in rounds 2-4, but.... the OP  asked fro a 1st round choice and at this time I only have a list.  So here goes.

 

My list from my first option to my last: Chance Warmack OG, Eric Fisher OT, Kenny Vaccarro Safety, Xavier Rhodes CB, Lane Johnson OT, Jonathan Banks CB, Ziggy Ansah DE/OLB, Larry Warford OG(might be a reach, but we did that last year), KawannShort DT/DE, and Barrett Jones C/OG.

 

Will refine my list after Combine.

[BProland85]

Trade down to get muliple picks is first choice.

 

But if we have to make a pick at 24.........Johnathon Hankins. I think he could drop to around here, and he would basically be playing the same role Haloti Ngata does in Baltimore. I know he dropped in stats over the year, but at times he has looked dominant in his career at Ohio State.

[Gavin]

1 of 7 players

 

1.Alex Okafor

2.Chance Warmack

3.Xavier Rhodes

4.David Amerson

5.Barrett Jones

6.Barkevious Mingo

7.Sam Montgomery

[FalseStart]

If Either, Banks (CB) Hankins (NT) Cooper (G) is not available, best option is to trade out of 1st Round. Trade with Arizona, Bengals...get a 2,3,6th out of it... or for 2014 1st Rounder. Maybe stack up a some picks for the possibility of getting a very strong 2014 draft. We did have a 11-5 (12-4 Jacksonville Fluke) team.

 

1. TRADE

 

FA: Killeen (OLB/DE) Kelley (WR)

[austriancolt]

Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma

 

I don't know if he will be there when the Colts are on the clock. But some teams are always making stupid decisions on draft day so if he is there I would take him. I know OT is not the sexiest choice but with him and Castonzo we would have two young and talented OT for years. 

[Godeepreggie]

I just hate the idea of trading down I believe we have a huge need for talent I think there will be plenty of talent at 24 Lane Johnson would be a steal because I think he is gonna be a big time rt in the NFL. Dion Jordan would be hard to pass on because he fits really everything we need . I think being realistic my top five would be in no particular order Dion Jordan,Lane Johnson,Matt Elam,Barrett Jones because of his versatility. In a dream world Chance Warmack,Jarvis Jones !

[USAFHoosier]

I guess I'll make the 1st response to the OP before this gets moved lol.

With the 24th Overall Pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts select Matt Elam S from the University of Florida

*Plays Highlight Tape*

Thats my thought

[iM COLTSSTRONG]

Xavier Rhodes

[Mr. Blue]

Alex Okafor if we don't get Kruger or Spencer in FA. If we do get one of them, then either trade down, or maybe get Shariff Floyd or Xavier Rhodes.

[funktacious2]

Lane Johnson OT, D.J. Fluker OT or OG, Shariff Floyd DT, Ziggy Ansah DE, John Jenkins DT.

[OllyDawes]

IF we sort out out the OL...Kawann Short, DT, Purdue...

[Snake]

The colts select  "the freak",from SMU(Margus Hunt-DE/OLB).He stands 6-8/280,with a relentless motor and already the most decorated special teams player in NCAA history(field goal/punt block).He's a type of player that changes close games(the difference between a playoff win or loss).

 

 

 

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For nearly 10 years, Bruce Feldman, a writer for CBSSports.com, has annually compiled what he calls a "Freak List" of the 10 college football players he considers the most freakish athletes. In 2012, Hunt was on top of his list. According to Feldman, Hunt "sounds like a PlayStation football creation"—despite his 82-inch (2.1 m) wingspan, he is able to bench press 225 pounds (102 kg) 35 times, and has also cleaned 384 pounds (174 kg) and snatched 345 pounds (156 kg). Hunt also boasts a 36-inch (91 cm) vertical jump. Wollman predicts that Hunt will have 45 repetitions and a 4.6-second 40-yard dash at the 2013 NFL combine.^[5]"

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[Crunked]

The colts select  "the freak",from SMU(Margus Hunt-DE/OLB).He stands 6-8/280,with a relentless motor and already the most decorated special teams player in NCAA history(field goal/punt block).He's a type of player that changes close games(the difference between a playoff win or loss).

 

 

 

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For nearly 10 years, Bruce Feldman, a writer for CBSSports.com, has annually compiled what he calls a "Freak List" of the 10 college football players he considers the most freakish athletes. In 2012, Hunt was on top of his list. According to Feldman, Hunt "sounds like a PlayStation football creation"—despite his 82-inch (2.1 m) wingspan, he is able to bench press 225 pounds (102 kg) 35 times, and has also cleaned 384 pounds (174 kg) and snatched 345 pounds (156 kg). Hunt also boasts a 36-inch (91 cm) vertical jump. Wollman predicts that Hunt will have 45 repetitions and a 4.6-second 40-yard dash at the 2013 NFL combine.^[5]"

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He sounds great in the weight room. but can he, "play football, with the football on the football field? Because if he did not play football, he would probably not be playing football today" homage to Bob Nelson

[Snake]

He sounds great in the weight room. but can he, "play football, with the football on the football field? Because if he did not play football, he would probably not be playing football today" homage to Bob Nelson

Yes,he can play.If he's there,then only a fool passes on him.He's our guy(irsay even said as much:via tweet).

[chelsea_fc]

Yes,he can play.If he's there,then only a fool passes on him.He's our guy(irsay even said as much:via tweet).

...here's to hoping we are as foolish as the first 23 teams to pick

[throwing BBZ]

I think the hardest thing to find is a pass rusher. And they usually take a couple years to develope.

So i see us taking Ansah or Okafor or an OLB that they rate highly. Yes this could include trading back.

San Fran has more draft picks than they can use.

According to the points chart a trade up by San Fran would get us pick 31, 3rd rd pick 95, 6th rd pk 191.

[FalseStart]

Yes,he can play.If he's there,then only a fool passes on him.He's our guy(irsay even said as much:via tweet).

We could trade back to an early 2RD'er and get him...possibly... Then have 2 (3rd picks and a 5th or 6th) to do some trading up for whoever... Watched a few highlights...seems like a good pick.  Tony Mandrich was a freak... so as a 2nd round pick, I'd pull the trigger... If a more valued pick wasn't available.  We did pick up OLB/DE Killeen in FA... However, we seem to be stacked at OLB/DE (Freeney...Hughes, Killeen, Mathis, LBs etc,etc...

[FalseStart]

...here's to hoping we are as foolish as the first 23 teams to pick

Jacksonville will go after a long snapper in the 1st...to augment that punter they chose in the 3rd last year!!!  A few QBs, RBs will move up.  Somebody will fall in love with a unmentioned 1st round pick.  My guess; Barkley, Glennon, Wilson may move up.  And then there is Jerry Jones... He may go rogue...

[JorokasXII]

A lot of "experts" now think that Johnathan Cyprien will be the 2nd Safety off the board after Vacarro. I love what I've seen of him and wouldn't mind at all if we took him at 24.

[Carlos Danger]

The colts select  "the freak",from SMU(Margus Hunt-DE/OLB).He stands 6-8/280,with a relentless motor and already the most decorated special teams player in NCAA history(field goal/punt block).He's a type of player that changes close games(the difference between a playoff win or loss).

 

 

 

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For nearly 10 years, Bruce Feldman, a writer for CBSSports.com, has annually compiled what he calls a "Freak List" of the 10 college football players he considers the most freakish athletes. In 2012, Hunt was on top of his list. According to Feldman, Hunt "sounds like a PlayStation football creation"—despite his 82-inch (2.1 m) wingspan, he is able to bench press 225 pounds (102 kg) 35 times, and has also cleaned 384 pounds (174 kg) and snatched 345 pounds (156 kg). Hunt also boasts a 36-inch (91 cm) vertical jump. Wollman predicts that Hunt will have 45 repetitions and a 4.6-second 40-yard dash at the 2013 NFL combine.^[5]"

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Hunt is raw... he really has no moves except for "destroy what is in front of me". That having been said said, after watching the highlights of the Hawaii Bowl I was astounded... dude is a monster... I do really think that he is going to be special, but it could take a few years in all actuality. I would be surprised if Hunt ended up being a bust... I don't think that the Colts will go after such a raw player with their first pick, though, unless Manusky is screaming for him. I could be wrong, though... I think we will have some pretty decent talent on that side of the ball when some of our guys are healthy and we have added through FA... I can't say that I'd be too disappointed if we grabbed Hunt with the 24th though...

[cool]

What i would do is pick up a rt, a guard, and a conerback in fa. the i would let freeney leave and let hugh play his position to see how he does. With that said my pick would be manti te'o.

[esmort]

Te'o would be a waste of our 1st round pick ... he is over-hyped and is either completely clueless, a scam artist, or both.

[cool]

I agree that he was clueless, but he's young and made a mistake. I do however think hes one of the best LB's in the draft and his mistak means that he has a chance to drop to us, i think that we need to get a replacement for angerer.

[FalseStart]

Im more interested in colts fans insight versus websites .

 

 

"Luck’s offensive line was extremely subpar as well. Only left tackle Anthony Castonzo deserves to start at this level. Luck was hit a league-high 14 times when throwing. His receivers dropped an NFL-worst 50 passes. And the average distance of Luck’s passes was further than any quarterback in the game.

Simply put, Luck’s 18 interceptions and 54.5 completion percentage were the result of the Colts throwing him to a big-league offense right away. The Colts (21st-ranked scoring defense, 26th-ranked total defense) would have been 4-12 without Luck. Instead, he led an NFL-record-tying seven fourth-quarter comebacks and they finished a ridiculous 11-5."

 

1. Trade + Somebody or 7th RD to Arizona, KC... for (2nd, 3rd, 5th) (Compensatory: 5th for Garcon)

2. Larry Warford (G)

3. Menelik Watson (OT) -Might need to combine picks to move up.

3. Brandon Jenkins or Chase Thomas or Jonathan Bostic (LB) or DaRick Rogers (WR)

4. Kwame Geathers (NT) or DJ Swearinger (SS)

5. Ray Graham or Jonathan Franklin or Kenyon Barner (RB)

5. Darius Slay (CB) or Brian Winters (OL) or Cobi Hamilton (WR)

6. Montori Hughes (DL) or Micah Hyde (CB) or Josh Evans (FS)

7.     :throwback:

FA

Killeen (OLB/DE), Kelley (WR), Seattle (S), Kruger (DL), Baker and/or Levitre (OL)