Add another Guard

[TheJACKCOLT]

The Colts still need to add another guard. I don't ever want to see Mcgynn or Olsen step on the field as Colts ever again, these two could be the worst pair of guards in the history of the NFL. I'm ok with Reitz, but he doesn't seem to be able to stay healthy. Ijalana is a long shot to even come back, much less start. I'm ok with Linkenbach in a pinch, but not as a starter. There are still some decent players available,that can be had at a decent price. I felt going into the offseason that we had to at least bring in a OT and two OG's. I love the signing of Cherilus and Thomas, Cherilus is a very underated, under appreciated Tackle, he played at a pro bowl level last season, he just didn't get credit for it. Thomas has played at a high level every time he has been called upon, this O-line got much better Tuesday. One more guard and I will feel good about this O-line going into the draft. Lets hope Grigson plans on signing another guard, I have a feeling he will.    "GO COLTS"

[BlueShoeBass]

Pick up Brandon Moore and perhaps go with Patterson from UT in the 1st to become Waynes successor.

[The Peytonator]

I agree 1,000%. Even a really bad guard would be better than McGlynn/Olsen....those guys shouldn't be in the league.

[Warhawk]

I suppose a guy like Slausen or even Legursky would be serviceable.  I don't really see any long-term answers on the market right now, and I actually do like Reitz on the left side (and I'm still holding out hope for Ijalana), but bringing in another guy is worth looking into.

[Boiler_Colt]

Olsen wasn't tendered was he? I agree though AC_Thomas_Satele/Shipley_*New Guy*_Cherilus would be a preferable than seeing Mike McGylnn ever start again.

[Balzer40]

Pick up Brandon Moore and perhaps go with Patterson from UT in the 1st to become Waynes successor.

 

 

 

Moore would be a good add, maybe Geoff Schwartz. I definitely want another guard.

[esmort]

I would love if we brought in another guard at a value price.... schwartz, boothe, slauson, etc.

[Coltsfanforlife12]

I suppose a guy like Slausen or even Legursky would be serviceable.  I don't really see any long-term answers on the market right now, and I actually do like Reitz on the left side (and I'm still holding out hope for Ijalana), but bringing in another guy is worth looking into.

Reitz is the whole reason people are saying Castaonzo sucks... He had to compensate for Reitz's mistakes and not being where he was supposed to be.  I'd be a fan of getting Moore and having him start this year giving Ijalan another year to heal/coaching up a guy we draft later in the draft.  Patterson won't be there though to whoever said pick him up.

[Dan]

No doubt we need a new guard. I like the Donald Thomas addition, but that still leaves us starting someone like Reitz or McGlynn.

[schwamm]

Olsen wasn't tendered was he? I agree though AC_Thomas_Satele/Shipley_*New Guy*_Cherilus would be a preferable than seeing Mike McGylnn ever start again.

I think Thomas played most at RG...?

[Boiler_Colt]

I think Thomas played most at RG...?

He played both I thought, but I'm not sure where he played most. Grigson did state he can play all three interior line positions. So maybe that makes McGlynn expendable?

[The Peytonator]

I think Thomas played most at RG...?

 

He bounced around between the two G spots, filled in for Mankins at LG for a while.

[The Peytonator]

I would sacrifice my left nut to get Schwartz as our RG. I honestly can't understand why we'd be content with McGlynn/Reitz when we could get one of the best mauling guards in the league at a cheap contract. 

[ColtsFreak]

I agree with all of the above post. We are in a must have state.Reitz,Mcglynn,and Satele are flat terrible. Between the televise our play satele and reitz that leaves a big hole for the Watts of the world to Crush poor andrew. We are in DIRE need for 1 more real guard.  I hope Barret Jones is around in the 3rd so we can shed ourselves of the head bobber.Heck Luck always was complimentary of shipley when he started. But,that apparently fell on deaf ears.

[corgi]

Still enough cap, and guards out there. Won't be shoked if we bring one in.

[Superman]

I think they have Reitz penciled in as a starter, or at least they're going to let him and Linkenbach compete for it. McGlynn is a reserve. Olsen isn't under contract. Ijalana might still be in the mix at guard. There might be some options in the draft as well.

 

But adding Thomas and Cherilus makes the line much better than it was last year. Hopefully playing time and cohesion, along with balanced play calling, is able to do the rest.

[dw49]

I would love if we brought in another guard at a value price.... schwartz, boothe, slauson, etc.

 

 

Lance Louis ?

[dw49]

I think they have Reitz penciled in as a starter, or at least they're going to let him and Linkenbach compete for it. McGlynn is a reserve. Olsen isn't under contract. Ijalana might still be in the mix at guard. There might be some options in the draft as well.

 

But adding Thomas and Cherilus makes the line much better than it was last year. Hopefully playing time and cohesion, along with balanced play calling, is able to do the rest.

 

 

 

Was Likenbach resigned ?

[Jason_]

Still enough cap, and guards out there. Won't be shoked if we bring one in.

 

I agree..  There are still a number of OG's available.  Not of the popularity or "name-value" of Levitre or Vasquez but a number of quality players.

[Luckynumber12]

Yeah i really like brandon moore or matt slauson  why not steal some more jets n hancuff em lol

[Nobody]

So many good-solid OGs still available. Gotta bring another one in, probably pretty cheap.

[Valpo2004]

I would certainly like to see another guard.  It would be nice to be able to see Luck actually throw from a clean pocket once in a while.  

 

It makes me wonder what he will do when he's not running away from defenders on every play.  He might get bored.  

[Mameluc]

imo n the Geoff Schwartz bandwaggon. sign him!

[Superman]

Was Likenbach resigned ?

 

He was tendered as a restricted free agent.

[Andy]

They can always add a guard through the draft. No need to spend that much more money in FA. 

[Jason_]

They can always add a guard through the draft. No need to spend that much more money in FA. 

 

Buf if they can get another quality OG at a good price then there's no reason not to.

[LockeDown]

What about Anderson?

[Freenyfan102]

Was Likenbach resigned ?

nope he was let go

[dw49]

He was tendered as a restricted free agent.

 

 

I thought he was an URFA but your right , he only has been in the league 3 years. Do you know what kind of a tender thay gave him as he was undrafted ?

[Balzer40]

nope he was let go

 

 

No he was not.

[Superman]

I thought he was an URFA but your right , he only has been in the league 3 years. Do you know what kind of a tender thay gave him as he was undrafted ?

 

Lowest tender, original round (and he was undrafted, so no compensation).

[dw49]

Lowest tender, original round (and he was undrafted, so no compensation).

Makes sense.

[needanoline63]

Schwartz or Moore would be ideal, Schwartz is a mauler

[GoColtsGo5150]

If it was up to me, I would wait to the draft to get a guard and the guy I have in mind is Larry Warford.  Thinking Chance Warmack would fall to us is a bit unrealistic.

[southwest1]

I would sacrifice my left nut to get Schwartz as our RG. I honestly can't understand why we'd be content with McGlynn/Reitz when we could get one of the best mauling guards in the league at a cheap contract. 

Easy there Peytonator. I hope you didn't start there as a strip poker free agency negotiation tactic my friend. Start small like a baseball card collection, a Peyton Manning autographed football, your sister's car,...Discarding with vital, & I do mean vital body parts is never a good idea buddy. I do admire the team devotion though.     

[Dark Superman]

We can still very well go guard in round 1 in the draft.

[Coltswarriors]

If we bring one in from FA, it'll have to be cheap. We're getting low money and we still need to sign draft picks.

[Freenyfan102]

No he was not.

 

In my world he was

[NewColtsFan]

I would sacrifice my left nut to get Schwartz as our RG.  I honestly can't understand why we'd be content with McGlynn/Reitz when we could get one of the best mauling guards in the league at a cheap contract. 

 

I also would like another guard,  either by modest FA signing, or through the draft.

 

That said,  I'm not nearly as brave as my friend, The Peytonator.   I'm still quite fond of my left nut.   And I'm equally fond of the right one too.   They're a matching set!   And I intend to keep them,  one more guard or not!

 

That my story,  and I'm sticking to it!!        

[tydontlie]

I would sacrifice my left nut to get Schwartz as our RG. I honestly can't understand why we'd be content with McGlynn/Reitz when we could get one of the best mauling guards in the league at a cheap contract.