Colts to try out Donald Jones [Merge]

[Everyone]

Mike Chappell ‏@mchappell51 13m

Can confirm #colts bringing in WR Donald Jones for Wednesday workout. Jones in Tennessee today. Would add depth at position.

 

heres another llink from stampedeblue http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/7/23/4548678/colts-to-workout-former-patriots-wr-donald-jones

[lollygagger8]

Gotta keep our receiving corps on their toes

[BrentMc11]

Note to Brazill......you better show up and play.....if we sign Jones.      UM UM...even IF we don't sign Jones!!!!

[TKnight24]

Even with training camp on the horizon, Mr. Grigson continues to kick the tires and look for more ways to improve the team. Gotta love that about him.

Let's see if Mr. Donald Jones can pass the physical test. A few players have been failing the test lately

[IndianaJones]

I'm hoping we kick the tires on maurice purify, of the AFL.

[Smonroe]

Youngstown State! One of my Alma's.

[TKnight24]

Brazill staying in Indy may be coming to an end. Let's see what happens

[corgi]

His stats aren't terrible, I think I prefer what we already have, but Grigson knows better than I.

[MTC]

I've heard of him before but I've rarely seen him play. His stats look decent I guess.

[In Luck We Trust]

Note to Brazill......you better show up and play.....if we sign Jones.      UM UM...even IF we don't sign Jones!!!!

a little hard for Brazill to show up and play when he is suspended

[Dustin]

Brazill staying in Indy may be coming to an end. Let's see what happens

It's more likely Whalen/Palmer/Kelley who get cut than Brazill.

[In Luck We Trust]

I prefer the WR's we have : Wayne, DHB, Hilton, Whalen, Palmer , Kelley and if worst got to worst we could always put cunningham at a TE spot and Fleener in a slot position since he does have speed can basically be another Dallas Clark

[In Luck We Trust]

It's more likely Whalen/Palmer/Kelley who get cut than Brazill.

why would you think that? and i highly doubt Whalen gets cut as he is very familiar with the offense that Pep Hamilton runs and Brazill being suspended. it isnt like Brazill was drafted in the first two rounds or anything 

[Dustin]

why would you think that? and i highly doubt Whalen gets cut as he is very familiar with the offense that Pep Hamilton runs and Brazill being suspended. it isnt like Brazill was drafted in the first two rounds or anything

Brazill is better than any of them and we have a mid-round pick invested in him.

[Mameluc]

Brazill is better than any of them and we have a mid-round pick invested in him.

i agree....but Whalen is a fan favorite and Kelley is big and we need big guys apparently...

[In Luck We Trust]

Brazill is better than any of them and we have a mid-round pick invested in him.

he was a 6th round pick drafted with the last pick in the 6th round. not much invested in him. and hard to say if brazill is " better " then any of them because for one we havent seen any of them do anything. Brazill only had 11 receptions in 15 games played. 

 

Palmer only played in 1 game and had one reception with two targets

 

Jeremy Kelley is a rookie in the NFL

 

Griff Whalen was out with an injury all year

 

 

so to say Brazill is " better " then any of them is a little premature given the fact none of them have played a snap or only played in 1 game. not to mention the other three have not been in trouble with the league nor suspended. 

[In Luck We Trust]

i agree....but Whalen is a fan favorite and Kelley is big and we need big guys apparently...

def need a big guy especially when were in the red zone. its good for corner routes in the back end of the endzone. 

[Mameluc]

def need a big guy especially when were in the red zone. its good for corner routes in the back end of the endzone. 

of course id love to have a calvin johnson type of big wr...but if the guy is a 1 trick poney or hasnt proved he belongs on the field... i rather cut him than a guy that has shown some separation ability

 

 

edit - im not saying we cut kelley we should see what we have in him but cutting brazil would not be wise IMO. the guy has shown some separation ability

[IndyColtScout]

Jones had moments when he looked like an NFL player. Problem is BUF isn't exactly stacked at WR, and the Don never really made an impact that warranted him to continue staying on their roster. Same could be said for DHB, but the athletic skill set is much different.

[crazycolt1]

he was a 6th round pick drafted with the last pick in the 6th round. not much invested in him. and hard to say if brazill is " better " then any of them because for one we havent seen any of them do anything. Brazill only had 11 receptions in 15 games played. 

 

Palmer only played in 1 game and had one reception with two targets

 

Jeremy Kelley is a rookie in the NFL

 

Griff Whalen was out with an injury all year

 

 

so to say Brazill is " better " then any of them is a little premature given the fact none of them have played a snap or only played in 1 game. not to mention the other three have not been in trouble with the league nor suspended. 

I agree. I think Whalen is a lock to make the team. Why else would the Colts draft him and then shelve him for a year? If Grigson didn't want him they would have cut him and not paid him money to sit for a year.

[IndyColtScout]

We didn't draft Griff. People get stashed & cut all the time. No way Griff is a lock.

[BrentMc11]

It's more likely Whalen/Palmer/Kelley who get cut than Brazill.

Whalen OR Palmer will stay.

 

I thought i read where suspended players can still participate in 'preseason' practices.  Do you know Dustin?  That was why I posted Brazill better show up...maybe I was sleeping.

[Dustin]

Whalen OR Palmer will stay.

I thought i read where suspended players can still participate in 'preseason' practices. Do you know Dustin? That was why I posted Brazill better show up...maybe I was sleeping.

Suspended players can participate in pre-season games and practices. You are correct.

[BrentMc11]

a little hard for Brazill to show up and play when he is suspended

See above.  I thought I was correct....he better show up and play!  All players had better be read for competition!!!

[BrentMc11]

Suspended players can participate in pre-season games and practices. You are correct.

Thanks...I knew I was not dreaming

[a06cc]

Brazill is to good to get cut or replaced in my opinion. Last season he was chosen to make roster over all of the other guys we had for a reason. He has great potential just needs to stay out of trouble. Detriot game last season proved his ability.

[FastStarts]

Brazill is to good to get cut or replaced in my opinion. Last season he was chosen to make roster over all of the other guys we had for a reason. He has great potential just needs to stay out of trouble. Detriot game last season proved his ability.

I agree with Brazill being good, and if the offseason had treated him differently I think he'd be a lock, but the suspension is just a deal-breaker for me at least. He really put himself in a bad situation. Especially with the fierce competition at WR.

[Nobody]

Played with him on Madden.

Tall and slow iirc.

[HtownColt]

I never really liked Donald jones, he never really produced even with Stevie Johnson opposite him

[fvantagio]

def need a big guy especially when were in the red zone. its good for corner routes in the back end of the endzone. 

And the reason we cant use our TEs for that is? ...

[bayone]

Free agent wide receiver Donald Jones is scheduled to work out for the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday after visiting the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

 

http://www.indystar.com/article/20130723/SPORTS03/307230038/1004/SPORTS

[BigQandTheManiac]

i rather have Palmer cut than Brazil...Brazil can BALL !!!

[1959Colts]

why would you think that? and i highly doubt Whalen gets cut as he is very familiar with the offense that Pep Hamilton runs and Brazill being suspended. it isnt like Brazill was drafted in the first two rounds or anything 

[HtownColt]

http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/topic/19129-colts-to-try-out-donald-jones/#entry521927

[1959Colts]

It seems Jones has a reputation for dropping the ball. (in comments link below)

I am pulling for Griff Whalen.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/21/donald-jones-fueled-by-bills-attempts-to-replace-him/

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

I agree. I think Whalen is a lock to make the team. Why else would the Colts draft him and then shelve him for a year? If Grigson didn't want him they would have cut him and not paid him money to sit for a year.

 

Although I like Whalen He is FAR FROM A LOCK to make the team!!

[bayone]

http://forums.colts.com/index.php?/topic/19129-colts-to-try-out-donald-jones/#entry521927

 

me bad and even looked for it first & surprised no one posted it, I Thought

[a06cc]

he was a 6th round pick drafted with the last pick in the 6th round. not much invested in him. and hard to say if brazill is " better " then any of them because for one we havent seen any of them do anything. Brazill only had 11 receptions in 15 games played.

Palmer only played in 1 game and had one reception with two targets

Jeremy Kelley is a rookie in the NFL

Griff Whalen was out with an injury all year

so to say Brazill is " better " then any of them is a little premature given the fact none of them have played a snap or only played in 1 game. not to mention the other three have not been in trouble with the league nor suspended.

11 is better than none or being hurt a full season lol

[UKColt13]

Good size, nice depth.

Would not oppose that move.

[CanuckColt]

i agree....but Whalen is a fan favorite and Kelley is big and we need big guys apparently...

"Big" does not mean squat...especially with average/mediocre hands...we have already been through this over the past few years with a number of 'career practice squad' players.