Do we re-sign Powers?

[AllYouNeedIsLuck]

Unlike others, I still see him as a solid CB in this league and a decent #2 behind Vontae. Should we resign him or find CB's via free agency or draft (CB is thin this year besides a raw Rhodes and Banks) ?

[SilentHill]

He can be re-signed but not in the #2 CB spot, he would be great at the situational stuff where we need a 3rd or 4th DB on the field.

 

Also, the FA class of CB's is DEEP this year, there are a ton of FA's that would be an upgrade over powers.

[John Dee]

My first thoughts on JP after the season were "let him go"..

 

But, honestly...    if he is willing to come back for a "reasonable" number then Indy should do it.    He is still young.   He has been productive.   And he stated with the team even after his injury.     I think he wants to be here so if the physical checks out sign him up. 

 

If Indy could get a healthy Powers then DB is not nearly the "need" we think it is.

Unlike others, I still see him as a solid CB in this league and a decent #2 behind Vontae. Should we resign him or find CB's via free agency or draft (CB is thin this year besides a raw Rhodes and Banks) ?

[CR91]

sign DRC powers and butler and we have an awesome rotation at CB

[jbaron04]

That's a big h no Powers suck he doesn't need to be on this team

[TKnight24]

I honestly don't know lol

[Nobody]

He flat doesn't fit our man coverage scheme.

[dw49]

I have no idea how Pagano feels he fits this defense. You also have the injury issue that clouds the situation. So I really don't have a strong opinion of whether or not we should. For sure no at a big number , but at something at nickle CB pay .. I think he coul be back. My guess is he hunts a better deal in free agency

[Albaby]

Seems like he was hurt more than he was healthy.  Reminds me of Bob Sanders.

[deedub75]

I don't know.  He didn't play well before the injury and he's always injured. 

[Crazycoltsfan12]

no

[ColtJ82]

I'll take a pass unless he is replacing Vaughn as the Nickel.

[crestmount]

When he came in I thought Butler did a much better job.  Daivs did well, but if he is our N0. 1 DB then we are in a bit of trouble.  I think we need to look at adding a solid DB from the draft and keep Davis and Butler as our next guys

[In Luck We Trust]

sign DRC powers and butler and we have an awesome rotation at CB

I laugh at DRC .

[In Luck We Trust]

Powers is more of a Tampa 2 DB isnt he?? not to mention he spends more time hurt then he does on the field.

[John Dee]

He is only 26...     Indy cut Tim Jennings loose also because he was not up to specs or whatever.... 

 

Powers has had injury issues but they have not been of the "major" variety...  

 

Honestly,  i hate to give up on him just to have dude walk away and "get it together" ...      somewhere else...

 

I say give him another look...   if it is "mutual" and cost friendly. 

[CR91]

I laugh at DRC .

 

why? he was great in arizona. just a bad fit in philly when they asked him to play zone. we dont play zone anymore we play man to man

[tydontlie]

He flat doesn't fit our man coverage scheme.

Agreed!

[BPM_Colt]

give me DRC!!!

[HtownColt]

Powers and cover receivers out of the slot, but not on the outside. Nickel/dime back only. during the coarse of the season you are going to need depth at the position with injuries and all, and he can provide that I just dont want him covering on the outside on an island

[Gavin]

Powers is a pure Zone Corner and a below average one at that

[funktacious2]

I'd be happy to see him back for the right price, but I feel like the front office will have other plans for that number 2 spot.

[Coltswarriors]

I'd like to get him re-signed for depth, but I want someone ahead of him playing alongside Vontae.

[GoColts8818]

I think this is one of the big questions Grigson is trying to figure out.  I don't think he's going to re-sign here if he thinks or knows the Colts view him as anything less than a number two corner.  Remember he's a free agent so if he doesn't think he is going to be a starter here I think he'll see if he can find a team that will give him a shot as a number two corner. 

 

Also, based on how guys like Chap, and other Colts insiders have talked about Powers on the radio I don't think this is open and shut case that some Colts fans think it is.  I think that Grigson is still deciding if they are going to bring Powers back or not. 

[ColtStrong]

If we get a true #2 CB, it may relegate Powers to dime duty. But for depth, I would keep him.

[bestQBever]

why are we all forgetting the guy who had the most picks on our team last year. DARIUS BUTLER. i think he should be our #2.

[GoColts8818]

why are we all forgetting the guy who had the most picks on our team last year. DARIUS BUTLER. i think he should be our #2.

It was either the Ravens or second Texans game where the announcers were talking about why Vaughn started over Butler and they said they really liked the match up Butler gave them in the nickel spots.  So I think the Colts like him as the nickel back.  I think they would either like to bring back Powers at the number two or go get one because they think Butler as the number three gives them match advantages. 

[needanoline63]

A nickel corner ya, but number 2? Definetly not

[colts8718]

If you can get him at a reasonable price yes he is injury prone

[throwing BBZ]

With all the CB free agents, why would you expect Powers to be the right guy for this D?

He doesn`t have the strength/speed to press cover as a two. Vaughn was worse, Powers has that going for him.

[Warhawk]

I'd be comfortable with Powers and Butler as the nickel and dime corners.

 

We need to find a real #2 guy.

 

And I'd dump Vaughn.

[lollygagger8]

[Buck Showalter]

If he signs a short 1-2 year deal on the cheap I don't see why not, there are worse CB's in the league, and he could serve for some deapth if the Colts could find a legit #2 CB, might also help Powers stay healthy if he isn't expected to play a starting role...

[Peytonparker]

I like the Idea of bringing in someone via the draft, I have seen alot of mocks that have us taking Banks from ole miss. Powers is a zone corner and has injury problems

[AllYouNeedIsLuck]

I like the Idea of bringing in someone via the draft, I have seen alot of mocks that have us taking Banks from ole miss. Powers is a zone corner and has injury problems

I like Rhodes from FSU better. He's raw but has a ton of upside. 

[Freenyfan102]

i think Powers is a good 3rd in the depth chart we can a getter a good on this draft.

[Nobody]

He is only 26... Indy cut Tim Jennings loose also because he was not up to specs or whatever....

Powers has had injury issues but they have not been of the "major" variety...

Honestly, i hate to give up on him just to have dude walk away and "get it together" ... somewhere else...

I say give him another look... if it is "mutual" and cost friendly.

Jennings was bad in our system. I hate to see someone leave and suddenly become good, but I'd rather him be good in a system he fits (Zone heavy scheme) than suck in ours.

[Nobody]

I like the Idea of bringing in someone via the draft, I have seen alot of mocks that have us taking Banks from ole miss. Powers is a zone corner and has injury problems

Banks is from Mississppi State. You're right, though.

[The Peytonator]

Vet minimum dime corner, yeah.

 

...anything more, no.

[GoColts8818]

Man was anyone hurt more by this past season than Powers and Angerer?  Two years ago they were viewed as two of the best players in our defense and now a year later fans can't wait for one to leave town and some have debated if Angerer should be brought back next year. 

 

I can easily see the case for Powers just fitting our defense and frankly that's where I am starting to lean because he was getting burned and was healthy early in the year.  I think I would rather start over with another corner and let Powers walk but again the sense I am getting from the Colts insiders is that the Colts haven't made that decision yet.

 

As for Angerer I don't think people realize how much that injury impacted him.  He was hurt on the first play of the pre-season and never fully healed and played on it to help the team.  Due to the injury he was limited on how many snaps he could play a game.  Fully healthy next year I fully expect him and Freeman to be the starting MLB's and for us to have a couple of beats at MLB.