DE Fili Moala re-sign

[Marcio James]

Mike Chappell ‏@mchappell51

#colts re-sign DE Fili Moala to 1-year deal. On the mend from knee injury. Was important to retain.

 

George Bremer ‏@gmbremer

Thought Moala was a better fit in 3-4 this year than he had been in old 4-3. Interesting to see what he can do when healthy. #Colts

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Ehhh, could be good. Probably won't. I hope he FINALLY makes a positive impact.

[Balzer40]

I always had a feeling he would be brought back. Good sign IMO.

[BPM_Colt]

Im glad we brought him back. Good decision I think

[ar1888]

 

[Carlos Danger]

glad its a 1 year deal... Moala has promise, but can't seem to stay on the field...

[MTC]

I'm fine with this move. Hope this year is his breakout year.

[James]

why exactly? He has been good in our 3-4 defense and should be ready for next season.

[ar1888]

why exactly? He has been good in our 3-4 defense and should be ready for next season.

14 tackles zero sacks.

[Balzer40]

14 tackles zero sacks.

 

 

He was having a decent yr. before the injury. I don't know how many times it needs to be stated, but the DE's job in the 3-4 is not to rush the passer. Getting him on a 1 yr. cheap deal is a good move. did you expect them to sign all pro bowlers for every hole there is to fill this offseason?

[Peytonparker]

Glad to hear this. He was one of our guys I was hoping would re-sign, with McAfee getting tagged that leaves Butler Fokou Linkenbach and maybe Powers that I would like to see re-sign

[braveheartcolt]

My ambivalence is overwhelming on this news.

[Coltswarriors]

Played MUCH better last year in the 3-4 rather than the 4-3. Hope he can stay healthy.

[Marcio James]

Played MUCH better last year in the 3-4 rather than the 4-3. Hope he can stay healthy.

I saw this on walterfootball.com, just when he was a prospect to 2009 nfl draft:

 

"Can't play three-technique, but can be an adequate nose tackle in the 4-3; best fit is at five-technique in the 3-4 where he can plug the run going against offense tackles using his size to his advantage."

 

http://walterfootball.com/pro2009fmoala.php

[cbear]

Good signing.  1-year to prove early part of last year (where he was playing well in the 3-4) was no fluke. 

[Buck Showalter]

as others have stated, he was showing some improvement in the 3-4, & now has a year to really prove it...

Good signing...

[HtownColt]

have to keep the Dline depth, i like it

[ColtsUrUs]

14 tackles zero sacks.

 

Do you know the assignments of a DT in a 3-4 scheme. 

[shakedownstreet]

[NewEra]

I'm glad, he was looking a lot better last year before injury. It's a one year deal also so what can it hurt. Besides him breasting it up and wanting a big pay day, heh.

[throwing BBZ]

He was playing quite poorly until his last couple games, I too saw some improvement.
But his tackle numbers for the season (8 games) could hardly be worse. 2 tackles(HOW?)  and 12 assists.
 

We are desperate for a few veteran Bodies at the position, he had to be cheap.
 

[GoColts8818]

Good re-signing.  He was unsung last year.  I noticed when he was out towards the end of the year.

[ar1888]

Do you know the assignments of a DT in a 3-4 scheme. 

Yes I do. I will agree he played better in the 3-4 vs 4-3. Im just not as excited as everyone one else to have a underachieving disappointing player coming off major knee surgery back. He signed a one year deal because he knew their would be no market for him. That's all.

[Balzer40]

He was playing quite poorly until his last couple games, I too saw some improvement.

But his tackle numbers for the season (8 games) could hardly be worse. 2 tackles(HOW?)  and 12 assists.

 

We are desperate for a few veteran Bodies at the position, he had to be cheap.

 

 

 

 

Once again. A 3-4 DE's job is to occupy blockers and free up the LBers to make the plays. If you have a DE in the 3-4 that also racks up tackles and gets to the QB, then you probably have J.J. Watt on your team. Unfortunately there aren't many J.J. Watt's around so having a guy that can occupy his blockers is a pretty good option to have. He signed a 1 yr. deal and I imagine it was a pretty cheap contract so this is a good signing if for nothing else than to have decent depth.

[JoKeR]

Not really a huge resigning but in rebuilding mode, not being a weakness is a strength. Theres holes to fill, not really a great time to upgrade the DE position, 3-4 DEs aren't exactly world beaters anyway.

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

good was playing well before he got hurt glad he signed!

[TKnight24]

This is fine with me. It's only for 1 year so that means not much $$$ went into it. Definitely need defensive lineman depth cause we all saw our defensive linemen dropping like flies last year

Good re-sign Mr. Grigson. What else do you have for us??!!

*Anxiously sips apple juice*

[Dark Superman]

I'm glad we brought him back. Since Collie wants to play we should have brought him back for league min.. Low risk high reward.

[ConBro]

I was at the Bills Colts game this past season and I remember Fili had a pass deflection that game. He has big-time potential in the 3-4 IMO.

[Balzer40]

I'm glad we brought him back. Since Collie wants to play we should have brought him back for league min.. Low risk high reward.

 

 

It's a lot bigger risk than you obviously think. 

[throwing BBZ]

Once again. A 3-4 DE's job is to occupy blockers and free up the LBers to make the plays. If you have a DE in the 3-4 that also racks up tackles and gets to the QB, then you probably have J.J. Watt on your team. Unfortunately there aren't many J.J. Watt's around so having a guy that can occupy his blockers is a pretty good option to have. He signed a 1 yr. deal and I imagine it was a pretty cheap contract so this is a good signing if for nothing else than to have decent depth.

 

 

Once again. A 3-4 DE's job is to occupy blockers and free up the LBers to make the plays. If you have a DE in the 3-4 that also racks up tackles and gets to the QB, then you probably have J.J. Watt on your team. Unfortunately there aren't many J.J. Watt's around so having a guy that can occupy his blockers is a pretty good option to have. He signed a 1 yr. deal and I imagine it was a pretty cheap contract so this is a good signing if for nothing else than to have decent depth.

 

 I Agree, 2 tackles in 9 games is OK enough.

 I`m searching for that list of others like J.J. Watt.

[Balzer40]

 I Agree, 2 tackles in 9 games is OK enough.

 I`m searching for that list of others like J.J. Watt.

 

 

He had 14 tackles. Although some were assists. A big majority of tackles are assists especially from d-line guys.

[NewColtsFan]

Yes I do. I will agree he played better in the 3-4 vs 4-3. Im just not as excited as everyone one else to have a underachieving disappointing player coming off major knee surgery back. He signed a one year deal because he knew their would be no market for him. That's all.

 

The lack of a market is due to his injury,  not due to his ability.   Big difference.

[CjMcGirt23]

 I Agree, 2 tackles in 9 games is OK enough.

 I`m searching for that list of others like J.J. Watt.

Good luck, tell me when you give up.

[RomanianColtsFan]

Good signing. Fili played well last year, finally in the right system for him. What I am worried about is that he may not be available for training camp with that knee ligament tear.   

[ar1888]

The lack of a market is due to his injury,  not due to his ability.   Big difference.

I think its a little bit of both.

[NewColtsFan]

Good signing. Fili played well last year, finally in the right system for him. What I am worried about is that he may not be available for training camp with that knee ligament tear.   

 

With his background, if Grigson knows any position, it's lineman....   both offensive and defensive....

 

He likes him.   He re-signed him when he didn't have to.    He re-signed him coming off a serious knee injury.   All of those things should tell you Moala might be a little better than you think.

 

Look....   I'm no expert.... (duh!)   I'm just willing to give Grigson a huge benefit of any possible doubt here...

[USAFHoosier]

Good resign IMO.  Showed promise in 3-4.  At least is good depth

[Fx Stryker]

I'm glad they re-signed him.

 

Didn't Grigson say he would still be injured going into the season? So why only one year if he won't be healthy this season.

[cbear]

Once again. A 3-4 DE's job is to occupy blockers and free up the LBers to make the plays. If you have a DE in the 3-4 that also racks up tackles and gets to the QB, then you probably have J.J. Watt on your team. Unfortunately there aren't many J.J. Watt's around so having a guy that can occupy his blockers is a pretty good option to have. He signed a 1 yr. deal and I imagine it was a pretty cheap contract so this is a good signing if for nothing else than to have decent depth.

 

Agreed.  Not every signing is going to knock your socks off.  This was a solid and wise, if not unspectacular signing.  And that's just fine.