Are the Colts interested in Ricky Jean-Francois?

[lollygagger8]

I'm totally down with this......

 

http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/3/12/4094518/are-the-colts-interested-in-ricky-jean-francois

 

Multiple reports have now linked the Colts to San Francisco 49ers' NT Ricky Jean-Francois.

 

 

 

Yeah, the Colts need help on their defensive line, and Jean-Francois can play both defensive end and nose tackle in the 3-4 defense. At 26 years old, he would be an appealing option to many teams, such as the Colts. He figures to make around $3-4 million a year, so he wouldn't break the bank by any means. If the Colts are serious about landing him, however, it may take a little more than that to lure Jean-Francois away from the other teams pursuing him.

 

The Colts defensive line currently looks like this: Defensive End: Clifton Geathers, Lawrence Guy, Cory Redding, Fili Moala. Defensive Tackle: Kellen Heard, Ricardo Matthews. Nose Tackle: Brandon McKinney, Antonio Johnson, Martin Tevaseau, Josh Chapman. There is room for improvement there, the question is whether that improvement will come from Ricky Jean-Francois.

Anyone else tired of all this speculation? 4:00 can't get here soon enough.

[TKnight24]

1 hour & 15 mintues until the "rumors" end & the actions take place

[wordofmouth]

I'm totally down with this......

 

http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/3/12/4094518/are-the-colts-interested-in-ricky-jean-francois

 

Multiple reports have now linked the Colts to San Francisco 49ers' NT Ricky Jean-Francois.

 

 

 

Yeah, the Colts need help on their defensive line, and Jean-Francois can play both defensive end and nose tackle in the 3-4 defense. At 26 years old, he would be an appealing option to many teams, such as the Colts. He figures to make around $3-4 million a year, so he wouldn't break the bank by any means. If the Colts are serious about landing him, however, it may take a little more than that to lure Jean-Francois away from the other teams pursuing him.

 

The Colts defensive line currently looks like this: Defensive End: Clifton Geathers, Lawrence Guy, Cory Redding, Fili Moala. Defensive Tackle: Kellen Heard, Ricardo Matthews. Nose Tackle: Brandon McKinney, Antonio Johnson, Martin Tevaseau, Josh Chapman. There is room for improvement there, the question is whether that improvement will come from Ricky Jean-Francois.

Anyone else tired of all this speculation? 4:00 can't get here soon enough.

What about Drake Nevis?

[Coltsfanforlife12]

I wouldn't be opposed to this especially if we get him cheaply.  He's learned behind Sopoaga for several years big guy.  Coming from a D that is known for being tough and nasty bring him in to teach Chapman the same!!

[Balzer40]

I wouldn't be opposed to this especially if we get him cheaply.  He's learned behind Sopoaga for several years big guy.  Coming from a D that is known for being tough and nasty bring him in to teach Chapman the same!!

 

 

He's a DE.

[Coltsfanforlife12]

He's a DE.

He plays both positions.

[GoColtsGo5150]

1 hour & 15 mintues until the "rumors" end & the actions take place

In the word of Will.I.Am "bring the action"

[Balzer40]

He plays both positions.

 

 

 

I don't think he would play NT if he came here. Possibly a DT in a 4 man front, but we play 4 man fronts very rarely. I like him though and would like to see him come here.

[Coltsfanforlife12]

I don't think he would play NT if he came here. Possibly a DT in a 4 man front, but we play 4 man fronts very rarely. I like him though and would like to see him come here.

Either way he knows the nuances of the position and could teach them to the young guys on our team regardless of if its chapman or moala or someone we draft.  Bringing in guys from the most stacked defense in the league can't be a bad thing!

[Balzer40]

Either way he knows the nuances of the position and could teach them to the young guys on our team regardless of if its chapman or moala or someone we draft.  Bringing in guys from the most stacked defense in the league can't be a bad thing!

 

 

 

I agree.

[TKnight24]

45 minutes!!!!

[lollygagger8]

I like his versatility......alot

[NewColtsFan]

I think he plays DE and DT.

 

But, at roughly 295,  I don't see him playing much NT.    Even if he's played it some before.    I don't think the Colts' would want him for that spot.

 

As for RJF....   I like him, and, at the right price,  I want him.

[Stoney]

45 minutes!!!!

33 mins and 15 seconds

[TKnight24]

33 mins and 15 seconds

[Stoney]

[Warhawk]

Well, I suppose this wouldn't be the Colts message board without a thread about Ricky Jean-Francois.

 

Seriously, we've had a lot of these over the years from some reason.

[Stoney]

and so it begins!

[Esquire59]

I hope not. Males with hyphenated last names are bad luck.

[HungarianColtsFan]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet

DL Ricky Jean-Francois is set to visit the #Eagles, likely tomorrow. If there is no deal, he'll visit the #Colts.

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet

DL Ricky Jean-Francois is set to visit the #Eagles, likely tomorrow. If there is no deal, he'll visit the #Colts.

 

Sounds like agent spin/threat....at 4:30 no less.

[MTC]

*GREAT NEWS*

 

Eagles signed NT Issac Sopoaga so it's most likely that Eagles won't give RJF a contract so COLTS might sign him! He was supposed to visit the Eagles after.

[Boiler_Colt]

Browns signed Desmond Bryant so they won't need RJF anymore either. But I'm so not believing any of these "Colts are interested in" posts anymore.

[Mameluc]

Adam Caplan, who was very good sources IMO, says that RJF will meet with eagles tomorrow and if not deal colts are next...fingers crossed, really think we need someone else at DE.

Other possible target might be alan branch

funny, fans kept mentioning car williams but it seems no team considered him like a real star since there is absolutely no rumors on him.

[iM COLTSSTRONG]

Do we really need another NT? Chapman has yet to play and was highly touted out of bama....and mckinney, played decent in blt. we really got to give these guys a shot.

[Dustin]

Do we really need another NT? Chapman has yet to play and was highly touted out of bama....and mckinney, played decent in blt. we really got to give these guys a shot.

 

He'd be a DE.

[coltsfanmilyman]

Wasn't he supposed to meet today also? Hope we still are/will.

[PatMcAfeeFan]

Anything new from here?

[Indyfan4life]

Ricky Jean-Francois - DL - 49ers

Free agent DT Ricky Jean-Francois is headed to Indianapolis for a visit with Colts officials.

Jean-Francois' Eagles visit has ended and his free-agent tour is continuing. Typically, players do not wind up signing with teams they visit and leave without a deal. Perhaps Philly will call Jean-Francois' agent on the flight.

Related: Eagles, Colts

Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter Mar 13 - 6:42 PM

[corgi]

Anything new from here?

Free agent DT Ricky Jean-Francois is headed to Indianapolis for a visit with Colts officials

[Mameluc]

finnally some news 

 

Mike Chappell ‏@mchappell51

RT ‏@mattbarrows #49ers FA DL Ricky Jean Francois finished his trip in Philadelphia and is on his way to Indianapolis, agent said.

[killacolt]

Jean can play up and down the line