What happens with Brown this off-season?

[SteelCityColt]

Well now we are back on track somewhat.. I'd like to see him back as he's been (finally?) earning his corn so to speak. But like 99% of these decisions it will be down to the money he wants and what else he gets offered.

[backshoulderfade]

He will probably go to the pats and have 2000 combined yards or something.

[colts8718]

Always thought Brown was never used right in Polian era I no he was injured often but it always seemed if he had a good game he would disappear. Colts should keep him our situation next year at RB is unclear and I  am tired of the Richardson excuses it was a bad trade and Ballard needs time to heal

[indycrazy1887]

Have you seen his username? He seems like a real classy fellow.

Just don't even bother dustin, after reading the whole arguement it seems quite useless. You can't have a battle of wits with an unarmed person. Let the * be.

[LockeDown]

Good or bad, I don't think Brown comes back because he isn't Grigsons pick. Grigson will believe he can find someone better, younger and cheaper.

I do think Brown is playing great, I just find it convenient that the only year he doesn't get injured is his contract year. I bet he is dinged up right now, but he is playing because it's his big chance to get a second contract. That doesn't make him bad, just typical in the NFL.

[HarryTheCat]

In looking back at DB's stats, he hasn't been all that bad over his career. He's never really been the #1 RB on the depth chart, but still put up some respectable yardage, and his only fumble (not lost) was back in 2009. You also don't see stories about him being involved in any of those pesky "off field" incidents involving guns, weed and strippers.  He may wind up getting some decent offers as a free agent, but I wouldn't mind seeing him re-signed if he's affordable.

[dudeski]

He won't immediately be no. 3. Vick will have to earn his place and we don't know that he'll be back to normal coming off of an ACL. I think we resign him.

How would you guys feel about 3yrs for $7mil?

no way would I do that

[Poster X]

I'd like to think he stays... if he could pass block Donald would be a complete back. I think the trio of Ballard, Brown, and Richardson (alphabetical order) would be amazing. There is zero chance Bradshaw comes back. We shall see in due time.

[SteelDragon]

I believe Grigson will let him test free agency.  Apparently, he has no confidence in Brown, or what the heck was with the TRich trade for when you could of had the Bradshaw/Brown duo at the time?  

I'm not sure Brown wants to come back as a #3 RB.  I'm sure he doesn't want to waste away on the Colts bench any longer.

Grigson, made his bed now he has to ride TRich or else look very foolish. (I just realized this sentence sounds very disturbing!)

Next year's RB stable will be Ballard, TRich, a FA Running back, and a draft pick. 

[IndyColtScout]

I think Brown & Bradshaw both leave. Ballard/Rich are the main guys & we draft another RB on the 3rd day of the draft.

And if I had to guess a team he goes to, I say the Pats. Vereen is their receiving back, Ridley power back, Brown the combo back. Plus he has ties to that area, and NE seem to love trying out recycling our offensive players.

[USAFHoosier]

Wouldn't mind keeping him at the right price, but will most likely go with Trent, Vick, and a FA scat back 

[IndyJayman]

Should do some endorsements for UPS.  "What can Brown do for you?" LOL

[linda5]

Should we bring back Kenton Keith? Just kidding...

[braveheartcolt]

no way would I do that

Wow, what a surprise.

[braveheartcolt]

Good or bad, I don't think Brown comes back because he isn't Grigsons pick. Grigson will believe he can find someone better, younger and cheaper.

I do think Brown is playing great, I just find it convenient that the only year he doesn't get injured is his contract year. I bet he is dinged up right now, but he is playing because it's his big chance to get a second contract. That doesn't make him bad, just typical in the NFL.

His injury record is not that bad. He's probably only missed about 15% of games, which is very reasonable for a running back.

[HarassedOffTheSite]

If he keeps this up, he will get a nice contract for another team next season. But Trent is our guy

 

Yeah. Some Clown GM will give him way more than he is worth and he'll disappear, never to be heard from again.

 

We roll with Trent Richardson, Vick Ballard and Ahmad Bradshaw.

[SkyBane]

Yeah. Some Clown GM will give him way more than he is worth and he'll disappear, never to be heard from again.

We roll with Trent Richardson, Vick Ballard and Ahmad Bradshaw.

Give me one reason why Bradshaw would be re signed after this year.

[dudeski]

Wow, what a surprise.

you don't pay a 3rd string rb that much money

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Give me one reason why Bradshaw would be re signed after this year.

 

No

[jemack]

I'd like to see him re-signed with a 4mill signing bonus and an incentive laced contract over 4yrs. He has talent and apparently is at his best when his livelihood is on the line (Being demoted/ Last yr of contract) The fact is he's a change-up RB and will never be a 3 down back. But if Richardson continues to struggle and with the history of Bradshaw's injuries, Richardson/ Brown may be the best fit for next year.

[SkyBane]

No

Well arent we feeling trolly today.

[Smonroe]

Give me one reason why Bradshaw would be re signed after this year.

If he plays for free?

Personally, I think that unless you have a top 10 RB you don't give him a second contract.

Let Brown test the market, if he gets a big contract, good for him. Grigs has a lot of young guys that will soon be seeking big contracts (TY, Coby, Vontea, Allen, AC, etc) that he can't tie up money on replaceable RBs.

[HarassedOffTheSite]

Well arent we feeling trolly today.

 

No

[SkyBane]

No

-Make questionable statement, then refuse to back it up

-Not a troll

Pick one

[NewEra]

For the right price. He has been playing well this year. I think he goes somewhere else though for a chance at a bigger roll. With Trent and Ballard back his touches may fall. But then again we don't know how Ballard will return.

[NewEra]

For the right price. He has been playing well this year. I think he goes somewhere else though for a chance at a bigger roll. With Trent and Ballard back his touches may fall. But then again we don't know how Ballard will return.

[HarassedOffTheSite]

-Make questionable statement, then refuse to back it up

-Not a troll

Pick one

 

No

[oldunclemark]

Peyton probably would not want him.

\\Peyton would ask for him...he doesn't fumble

[oldunclemark]

Give me one reason why Bradshaw would be re signed after this year.

 

 

There aren't any...Sky..

 

Love his play but he's hurt all the time..that's why the NYGs let him walk

[oldunclemark]

I'd like to think he stays... if he could pass block Donald would be a complete back. I think the trio of Ballard, Brown, and Richardson (alphabetical order) would be amazing. There is zero chance Bradshaw comes back. We shall see in due time.

 

 

I just don't see Brown as a bad blocker.....does his 5-11, 205-pound self fail to block DEs and OLBs some times. Yes.

 

So does every other back and most TEs/..Its a mismatch..that's why teams blitz...

 

....I think of all the backs we have (including Ballard) he's the best blocker we have../Not great but the best we have

[luckyblue]

We definitely need to resign Brown, he won't be that expensive to sign and we have a lot of cap space as it is. Especially since Richardson is a total bust, which most NFL experts are in total agreement on.

[oldunclemark]

Should do some endorsements for UPS.  "What can Brown do for you?" LOL

 

I think Brown County should have 'Brown Appreciation day'

 

sponsored by Brown's Chicken

[SOMDColtsfan]

So lets keep an already slow RB Ballard coming off a torn ACL and a career 3 yds a carry RB Richardson as our RB`s next year? Other than Bradshaw earlier in the year, Brown has been the only RB that even resembles a starting RB in the NFL for the Colts this year and really in a long, long time. And that's with a still bad O-line. He`s seeing the holes, if you want to call them that, slithering through and hitting the gas pedal. He knows when to switch sides with the ball and uses a good stiff arm..maybe he hasn't lived up to his #1 pick so far in his career but give the man a break, he`s a good RB 

[OffensivelyPC]

I get your sarcasm, but Im not sure there is going to be a huge market for Brown. Years of mediocrity with a good, but honestly not great year (I dont believe hes busted the century mark this season, has he?), doesnt command top RB dollars, especially with the short lifespan of the position, hes really only got a few years of productivity left.

No there won't be a HUGE market for him, but there will be a market nonetheless.  He'll get decent money, probably more than we'd be willing to pay for him.

[BOTT]

So lets keep an already slow RB Ballard coming off a torn ACL and a career 3 yds a carry RB Richardson as our RB`s next year? Other than Bradshaw earlier in the year, Brown has been the only RB that even resembles a starting RB in the NFL for the Colts this year and really in a long, long time. And that's with a still bad O-line. He`s seeing the holes, if you want to call them that, slithering through and hitting the gas pedal. He knows when to switch sides with the ball and uses a good stiff arm..maybe he hasn't lived up to his #1 pick so far in his career but give the man a break, he`s a good RB 

Ballard looked like a starting running back last year and in his very limited action this year. I do hope they resign Brown though.

[dudeski]

I just don't see Brown as a bad blocker.....does his 5-11, 205-pound self fail to block DEs and OLBs some times. Yes.

So does every other back and most TEs/..Its a mismatch..that's why teams blitz...

....I think of all the backs we have (including Ballard) he's the best blocker we have../Not great but the best we have

this is a joke right

[BPM_Colt]

I'd like to see us offer a 2 year deal.. Not sure if he takes it because I could see a few better opportunities open up.. If not him, our #3 back isn't on the roster right now. No way we keep Bradshaw IMO

[JoKeR]

If he keeps up his current production (almost 6 yards per carry) I don't think he'd re-sign as he would be the #3 rb on the team when his production might garner him a more attractive role on another team. Though I would like him to re-sign.

 

Thoughts?

If we resign him, which at this point I think we will, he will be elevated. I have a feeling Bradshaw will not be because of age and injury. Or if Ballard looks to be recovering slowly. There's many possibilities, I just don't see Brown being the odd man out or being held back to 3rd string duties.

[Danfish98]

Even if Richardson were playing well you need a change of pace guy and Brown fits that role perfectly.  With Richardson currently looking like a bust you have to offer the 1 guy that has stayed healthy this year and put up good numbers.  I don't see another team offering big money for Brown, the market for a second contract for running backs is pretty limited, especially for a back that hasn't put up consistent numbers.  I expect a very reasonable contract for 2 or 3 years, maybe 1.5 million guaranteed per year plus incentives.

[ryano]

Manning is one reason Brown was never used correctly in my opinion. He was in love with stutter step and dive Addai.