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  1. 1. Do you think we need to get another RB

    • Yes, First or Third Round
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    • Yes, but a late round
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    • Yes, but after draft lets go FA
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    • No, we are set with what we have now
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If he's there and a value, take him.

 

Who? I don't care. Anyone. Take the best player that fits the scheme. Eddie Lacy? Sure. Kenjon Barner later on? I don't think he fits the scheme, but awesome. Resign Blair White to snag all short routes away from their intended receivers? Glorious.

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Oh good Lord...   Brown's only fault is shaky health.    When he is in the game he produces.

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/stats/_/name/ind/indianapolis-colts

Did you watch the GB game?    

 

What stands out about Ballard's stats above Browns?    I can tell you...  Ballard is a "hit the hole" back and Brown is "let it develop" type.     Oh, and Ballard "stayed healthy" ... 

 

They both will excel this season.    

Exactly. Stats may not be everything, but they do paint a pretty good picture. I know I've pointed this out a dozen times, but Brown and Ballard had the same YPC. And Brown had more than half the yards Ballard had with slightly more than half the attempts. Meaning, one could argue that had he not been injured and continued to start, he would have had around the same yards. There are some good running backs project to go in the mid rounds this year, and I'll be happy to grab one, but I'm also happy we still have Brown for at least another year. If our o-line is truly improved then I have plenty to feel good about with who we already have.

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I do think the Colts would benefit greatly from a dynamic RB, a complete back, a threat to take it to the house on any and every carry.  I like Ballard, Brown too, but they, to me, aren't home run hitters.  Hard working, good, decent backs, but not studs. 

 

McCoy was the 53rd overall pick in his draft (Eagles), Rice the 55th player selected in his draft (Ravens).  I think our brain trust and the values placed on RB by the teams they came from, and now with Pep's O, it wouldn't shock me if the Colts used the 24th pick on a RB - and this year that pick might mean they have all the RBs to pick from.  Other than the Rams second first rounder (21), I don't see anyone else prior to the Colts even considering a RB (I suppose an argument could be made for the Bengals, since the law firm wasn't overly expensive as a FA last year). 

 

I also think there is some historic reference for this thinking.  in 1998, it was QB and WRs (and 5 of 7 picks on O).  In 99 it was a RB first.  Last year the draft was very similar to 98 (to me), so the closer we get to having the Colts on the clock, the more I think it might be Lacy if the Rams don't take him at 21.  More to the point, teams historically continue to add pieces around franchise QBs, so as much as I'd prefer a 3-4 OLB, or DE, or even CB at 21, I have a feeling adding more weapons to surround Luck with talent will continue through this draft - at least early (so 21 and or 86).

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If Indy brings in a back I really think it is going to be someone like Lattimore or L Bell of Mich St.     A big grinder type.    

 

But Indy can get him in the mid rounds ..   maybe?

 

I think Ballard and Brown are a very nice duo....     

 

If say Marcus Lattimore is sitting there in the 4th or 5th round I would be fine with taking a risk on him.  He does have that injury, but if he comes back at the level he was then you have your RB for years to come.  

 

I really do not see the talent at the top of the draft to say they will be BPA when we select. I think with the improvement along the offensive line we will see a much improved Ballard and Brown next season.

 

Do we need one? No. Could we look into upgrading what we have? Yes.

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We could use an upgrade at RB I would say, but it's not a necessity.  More of a luxury at this point.  

 

Carter I like as a 3rd and short back.  

 

Ballard I like on first and 2nd.  

 

I think Brown is actually a fairly good pass catching back, but I'm not terribly impressed by his rushing.

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If Indy brings in a back I really think it is going to be someone like Lattimore or L Bell of Mich St.     A big grinder type.    

 

But Indy can get him in the mid rounds ..   maybe?

 

I think Ballard and Brown are a very nice duo....     

Torvell and Dean are a very nice duo......but I know what you mean!

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We could use an upgrade at RB I would say, but it's not a necessity.  More of a luxury at this point.  

 

Carter I like as a 3rd and short back.  

 

Ballard I like on first and 2nd.  

 

I think Brown is actually a fairly good pass catching back, but I'm not terribly impressed by his rushing.

 A rusher that is not good at rushing is......well...........not very good.

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 A rusher that is not good at rushing is......well...........not very good.

 

True I agree, however he's good enough to split some time with Ballard.  

 

I just wouldn't line it up as being near the top of needs right now.  Probably something we can get in the next draft since Donald Brown's contract ends after this season and I see no reason to re-sign him.  

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True I agree, however he's good enough to split some time with Ballard.  

 

I just wouldn't line it up as being near the top of needs right now.  Probably something we can get in the next draft since Donald Brown's contract ends after this season and I see no reason to re-sign him.  

Sorry, I was not displaying my views. I like DB, and I think he can be a keeper.....

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