Colts sign OT Gosder Cherilus (confirmed) (merge)

[MTC]

Daniel Jeremiah ‏@MoveTheSticks

Hearing Indy signed OT Gosder Cherilus

 

Edit: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/03/12/tuesday-free-agent-moves-roundup/1982035/

Edited March 12, 2013 by Superman
added confirmation link

[tydontlie]

Daniel Jeremiah ‏@MoveTheSticks

Hearing Indy signed OT Gosder Cherilus

YEAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Mameluc]

Daniel Jeremiah ‏@MoveTheSticks

Hearing Indy signed OT Gosder Cherilus

[MTC]

LOVE this move! One of the more underrated free agent tackles.

[Dustin]

Great move!

[Nobody]

Great move. Don't forget the interior, Grigs, the tackles were okay last year.

[TKnight24]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!

GRIGSON FTW!!!!!!!

[Mameluc]

lol just posted this

[Coltswarriors]

Ok, we've got our tackles now. Now we need guards!!

[CR91]

um who?

[Moncrief]

Alright.

[Colts20593]

um who?

Our new RT

[manning04]

Thank god a signing lol was starting to worry 

[MTC]

um who?

 

Started 16 games for Lions at right tackle.

[Nobody]

um who?

Very underrated RT. Interested to see what he cost.

[CR91]

Started 16 games for Lions at right tackle.

 

ok but how good is he. its not like the lions are known for their o-line

[cbear]

Ok, so my prediction of first FA is correct, because I'm going what??  Or who???

 

So can someone in the know give some info on this guy?

[ar1888]

I live in Michigan and have seen this clown get benched a million times. Horrible signing.

[B-B]

For anyone who doesn't know who he is, here's part of his analysis from PFF

 

 

2012 Grade: +23.4
2012 Snaps: 1,229

Summary: A player much maligned during his entire spell in Detroit, the inclusion of Cherilus this high up may surprise some people. In reality, his perceived performance level is not in line with his actual. Cherilus was in fact knocking on the door of All-Pro consideration at right tackle this season, and in the Lions’ extremely pass-heavy offense he played extremely well, recording a Pass Blocking Efficiency among the league’s Top 10 tackles (96.3).

The downside with Cherilus is that for a right tackle (if you still believe a right tackle needs to be your best run blocker) his run blocking is not overpowering and he has no experience on the quarterback’s blindside, having been held at right tackle by the Lions. Cherilus may not create any buzz with some very good tackles of a higher profile hitting the market, so some team may well get a bargain if they have to “settle” for Cherilus after the initial rush.

[jvan1973]

Ok, so my prediction of first FA is correct, because I'm going what?? Or who???

So can someone in the know give some info on this guy?

Google is your friend

[pacolts56]

ok but how good is he. its not like the lions are known for their o-line

He graded out among the top RTs in the NFL.

[coltsfanatic24]

Great move he was the best RT in free agency.

[1959Colts]

Mixed opinions:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1506058-why-gosder-cherilus-is-a-key-free-agent-target-this-offseason-for-the-detroit-li

[Superman]

Really good pass blocker, not so good run blocker. Still need a guard...

[MTC]

Really good pass blocker, not so good run blocker. Still need a guard...

 

I'm hoping Jets OG Brandon Moore.

[TKnight24]

Vasquez to Broncos for $20+ million I think they said

[Superman]

I'm hoping Jets OG Brandon Moore.

 

Ehh, age bothers me. Slauson's average run blocking bothers me. I guess, at the right price, I'd prefer Moore.

[cbear]

44) Gosder Cherilus, OT, Detroit Lions: The longtime punching bag proved last year he can survive just fine as a starter.

 

By NFL.com

 

Why is that "punching bag" description?

[MTC]

Phil Richards ‏@PhilRichards6

Detroit Lions have announced #Colts have signed RT Gosder Cherilus, 28, a five-year starter.

[Sacmo]

well the good inside guards are gone for cheap boooo grigson

[illdubb]

You know what grinds my gears? Colts were in position to add some decent players this year, and the cap space too... But Cherilus is our first sign? 

[NewColtsFan]

I live in Michigan and have seen this clown get benched a million times. Horrible signing.

 

Ryan Grigson,  the guy who was the architect for our 11-5 season, is a former Offensive Lineman.

 

What do you think the chances are that he knows more about quality OL then you do??     Hmmm?????

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

Former first rd draft pick will be a good improvement to our OL if we didnt spent too much for him

[Andy]

Cherilus deal is confirmed.

 

Mike Chappell ‏@mchappell51

 

Detroit announces #colts sign OT Gosder Cherilus

 

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They found their new RT. 

[MTC]

Phil Richards ‏@PhilRichards6

Looks like Anthony Castonzo and Gosder Cherilus are #Colts tackles. Might sign a guard later in FA but could stay with Reitz, McClynn.

 

:barf:

[jvan1973]

Ryan Grigson, the guy who was the architect for our 11-5 season, is a former Offensive Lineman.

What do you think the chances are that he knows more about quality OL then you do?? Hmmm?????

Reason doesn't work here in March or April

[Jay Kirk]

Yes we all know the LIONS HAD A GREAT RUNNING GAME ?

[AntonMcG]

I am very interested to see the numbers involved here. Does anyone want to head over to the Detroit forums and see what they general consensus is over there?

[Sacmo]

Maybe Grigson seen something in our offensive line that we didnt perhaps the line wasnt that bad..

[tydontlie]

Phil Richards ‏@PhilRichards6

Looks like Anthony Castonzo and Gosder Cherilus are #Colts tackles. Might sign a guard later in FA but could stay with Reitz, McClynn.

 

:barf:

OHHHHHHHHHH HECKKKKKKKKKKK NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!