Does this team need a receiver? [Merge]

[BlueCollarColts]

I am kind of torn on this, we have positions we need help in, is receiver one of them? We get Reggie Wayne back, and we also get Dwayne Allen back at TE who is a good pass catcher. T.Y. Hilton showed he is our future #1, and Griff Whalen and LaVon Brazill also stepped up big time for us. So do we need a receiver? I understand if there is someone like Jarvis Landry available in the draft you take him, but do we need one? I think Brazill can develop to a solid starter in this league and I like Griff a lot as a slot guy. Hilton is great as well, we all know that

[ConBro]

Don't sleep on Rogers either-- he showed some good potential in limited action. With a full offseason, the future is bright.

[BlueCollarColts]

Don't sleep on Rogers either-- he showed some good potential in limited action. With a full offseason, the future is bright.

He has potential, but i'm not going to count on him to be a consistent contributor 

[OLD FAN MAN]

I don't think we need a receiver, they would all look better if we improve the o-line so they have time to run their routes

[dw49]

We need a true No 1.

[BlueCollarColts]

We need a true No 1.

Reggie was one, but if he isn't his old self, Hilton is easily capable of being our #1

[ThaCaliColt]

At this point with pressing needs at the offensive and defensive lines (we DESPERATELY need a pass rusher), I am going to say no. If we were more solid in those areas, I would say yes. A true number one receiver would be a great pickup, but I can't see finding that with no first round pick and so many other needs to address. 

[Deathiltis]

Yes. 

[crestmount]

We don't need a WR or a RB--we do need an O-Line that can create space for the run game, and a D-Line that can stop the run game.  Tactically wise I would like to see our offence go more to a no-huddle, shotgun style--let Andrew Luck run the offence more

[jmac_48]

Yeah, I'd love to see somebody 6'6" 250 lbs, 4.3 40, 40" vertical, and a mean streak. Heck Ya!

 

You know where we can find him?

j/k sort of, but we don't need to spend big in FA this year for WR, but if we could get somebody with size and speed (and can catch the freaking ball) in the draft to develop, yeah.

 

We've got some kids that have shown promise this year, give them a chance.

Can Reggie come back, big question!

[Warhorse]

No

[dw49]

Reggie was one, but if he isn't his old self, Hilton is easily capable of being our #1

 

 

Reggie is coming off an ACL and nearing the end. Hilton is a really nice receiver but doesn't really fit the No 1 mode as most a little bigger target than Hilton. If you look at the leading WR's , you'll see that only two are small. That would be A Brown and D jackson and I question whether either of those guys are what you would classify as a true No 1. Imo , they are guys like Hilton... nice weapons but not a prototype No 1 guy. 

[dw49]

Yeah, I'd love to see somebody 6'6" 250 lbs, 4.3 40, 40" vertical, and a mean streak. Heck Ya!

 

You know where we can find him?

j/k sort of, but we don't need to spend big in FA this year for WR, but if we could get somebody with size and speed (and can catch the freaking ball) in the draft to develop, yeah.

 

We've got some kids that have shown promise this year, give them a chance.

Can Reggie come back, big question!

 

 

You try to find a bigger type guy that runs well and has potential to develop into a good route runner. Granted we won't vever draft high enough to get a Megatron or EG Green but there are guys that fit the mode in late 1st or 2nd rounds. IMO , we need to get Luck a dependable target that's a little bigger than 5'9" 175 pounds. This will also make the red zone a little easier to navigate also. 

 

As far as our "young guys" , the only guy that fits the mold I'm talking about is Rogers and he's a bad route runner that drops  too many balls. He might develop and he might prove the 31 teams that would invest in him correct. But as you say . it will be tough. We either have to sign Decker or use our 2nd in the draft to have a good shot at getting one.

[James]

Nope. Just need to upgrade the o-line and let Reggie continue to work his magic with the young WRs.

[KProc]

We don't need one until Reggie retires. When we know for sure he's gonna, that's when i think we go for one.

[jamesie jr]

From before like week 15 I'd say Yes but now i'd say No every day of the week. Hilton, Brazill, Whalen and Rodgers have all proven they are capable nfl wide receivers. Plus we'll have Reggie back. So No, not this off season imo.

[weslo1812]

You try to find a bigger type guy that runs well and has potential to develop into a good route runner. Granted we won't vever draft high enough to get a Megatron or EG Green but there are guys that fit the mode in late 1st or 2nd rounds. IMO , we need to get Luck a dependable target that's a little bigger than 5'9" 175 pounds. This will also make the red zone a little easier to navigate also.

As far as our "young guys" , the only guy that fits the mold I'm talking about is Rogers and he's a bad route runner that drops too many balls. He might develop and he might prove the 31 teams that would invest in him correct. But as you say . it will be tough. We either have to sign Decker or use our 2nd in the draft to have a good shot at getting one.

Rodgers has had many opportunities so far? And you already say he drops too many. He's a rookie and just greeting used to the game. Yeah he's dropped a couple but so does just about every receiver especially being a rookie. Give him more time before we say he drops too many. He's a rookie who was learning on the fly. Its still very very early for him. He will never be perfect by the way and neither will any other receiver.

[NewColtsFan]

With all that we have....  we still need another solid, dependable receiver.

 

Perhaps not a new #1 for 2014...   but someone we can rely on for the upcoming year, and perhaps a few more.

 

I hope we sign a solid veteran FA to fill that spot...

 

Then,  in the 2015 draft (not the '14)  I hope we draft a very good WR in the first two or three rounds.   Reggie's eventual replacement.

[Johnny Bui]

Yes and no.

 

We need someone tall and reliable in the redzone. We still drop the too many balls.  Someone that will atk the ball in the air.

We get some offensive ppl back, so I'm not sure if we need a WR and one couldn't hurt.  

We don't know how effective Reggie will be so.

Watching the broncos today, WR can work on their route running.  Come back to the ball.  In other words mimik the broncos WRs.

Our WR are young so theres room for improvement.  Brazil really stepped up in the playoffs. TY is all go.  Whalen is a good #4.  Rogers is still unknown.

So i'd say get a avg receiver, but if our salary cap allows us get a high end receiver.

[Rocket Arm]

here are my draft picks if i could get them

 

1 L'Damian Washington WR 

2 Daniel McCullers DT

3 Patrick Junen OG

4 Cyril Richardson OG

5 Travis Swanson C

[SteelCityColt]

It might be a need, but I'd say O-Line/D-Line are much bigger needs.

[Gavin]

 

here are my draft picks if i could get them

 

1 L'Damian Washington WR 

2 Daniel McCullers DT

3 Patrick Junen OG

4 Cyril Richardson OG

5 Travis Swanson C

 

Washington is being drafted to high and we dont have a 1st anyway., He is a bit of project....3rd through 5th rounder....He tends to be a body catcher to much but has size and speed, needs to work on route running

 

2.Dont want Mcullers that high, I like him but to much potential for him to eat himself out of the league, I'd say no higher then a 3rd on him unless he puts up a Dontari Poe like performance at the Combine and I dont think there is a chance in hell that happens

 

Richardson I think is a 2nd round pick at the latest and maybe bottom of the 1st

 

Dont know much about Junen yet

 

Swanson is to low but I think some overrate him as well here

[ColtsFAN808]

I am kind of torn on this, we have positions we need help in, is receiver one of them? We get Reggie Wayne back, and we also get Dwayne Allen back at TE who is a good pass catcher. T.Y. Hilton showed he is our future #1, and Griff Whalen and LaVon Brazill also stepped up big time for us. So do we need a receiver? I understand if there is someone like Jarvis Landry available in the draft you take him, but do we need one? I think Brazill can develop to a solid starter in this league and I like Griff a lot as a slot guy. Hilton is great as well, we all know that

With the absence or Reggie the WR core really did step up.  Size wise TY isn't the optimal number one but very talented as we all have seen.  I feel comfy in who we have now and with the return of Reggie, Luck will have his security back on those thirds...What about Fleener ? he is a nice big target that with more development will be even more of a reliable option.  Is Branch any hope for another vet on the WR core ?  Could Decker be a possible Pick up ? I read a few weeks back that Edellmen could be an post season target ?  With an off season of work and coming together things are looking great. Aloha

[AntonMcG]

It is certainly not a need, but if BPA when our pick comes up in the draft is WR then go for it.

 

As has already been alluded to, the lines have to be the priority.

[ThorstenDenmark]

We need a big strong WR, one like Megatron, Brandon Marshall or D. Thomas.

 

Yes we have Hilton and other young guns one their way up, but lets say Reggie won't be himself, which is fair to say he won't be due to his age and the type of injury. 

 

I would say we need a big strong WR, but we have other needs which should be addressed before getting a new WR.

[bertjones#1]

No way should we b looking for a receiver. Gotta start with O-Line look at NE + SF they have great O-Lines. Look back at Emmit Smiths Cowboys, they had a punishing o-line and I think Luck will b better than Aikman. After o-line we need to find some safetys that can cover + tackle. Actually think we`re gonna b good with the receivers we have, they just need a little more experience.

[DoubleE Colt]

Although I wouldn't go as far to say its an area of need I think there are still question marks over the WR position such as how will Reggie come back and will Whalen, Brazill and Rogers develop further. I would be happy if we made a run on Eric Decker in FA but I suspect the Broncos will resign him.

[jameszeigler834]

If Rogers is the future then he really needs to improve in the offseason cause each pass luck threw his way the other day were right in between the 1 and the 6 and he dropped both.

[JoshPhilpot]

The need for a WR won't really come until Reggie retires and he already said he's coming back next season. So, I think the need for a C is much greater also we could get a higher quality C than WR in the second round.

[Jay Roland]

I think we do but with a healthy Reggie Wayne we probably can hold off (barring any injuries on the WR). 1st priority is the OL and D line with more emphasis on the OL. Reggie is getting old and that is not a knock on Reggie it is just the truth we will need to find a WR to replace him wether from WR already on the team or FA or draft but we need to ge OL help first to get a running game gone to help out Luck. We saw what a running game does to your passing game against NE when they passed WR were wide open our safties bit on play action all because NE OL run block was good opening holes up and NE rbs ran right through us.

[pgt_rob]

I think we need another. Brazill, Whalen, and Rogers are all #3 or #4's in my opinion. But I would rather get a new Center and Right Guard first.

[Mouthfire]

My 2 cents: offensive and defensive line should be the priority. You can get by with Reggie until he retires.

Unfortunately, past seasons have shown that they will stick with "their guys" for way too long, even though they're playing like crap (see: Satele over MnGlynn, Satele over AQ Shipley). And they just invested a ton of resources into both lines this play season. My bet is they do go WR.

[tfunky14]

NO

[open window]

 A receiver should be drafted for sure, BPA only. I here the Ravens may release T-Sizzle, I want him to be a Colt for a 3 year deal. His tooth to gum ratio is out of wack and he is super ugly but I like him on the other side from Mathis.

[Exodus]

James...........Jones...........

[OLD FAN MAN]

You try to find a bigger type guy that runs well and has potential to develop into a good route runner. Granted we won't vever draft high enough to get a Megatron or EG Green but there are guys that fit the mode in late 1st or 2nd rounds. IMO , we need to get Luck a dependable target that's a little bigger than 5'9" 175 pounds. This will also make the red zone a little easier to navigate also. 

 

As far as our "young guys" , the only guy that fits the mold I'm talking about is Rogers and he's a bad route runner that drops  too many balls. He might develop and he might prove the 31 teams that would invest in him correct. But as you say . it will be tough. We either have to sign Decker or use our 2nd in the draft to have a good shot at getting one.

imo we should use rogers more in the red zone, his drop thing ,I hope was a 1 game thing, he can go up and fight for the ball

[#12]

For depth, we at least need a vet with experience - a quality route runner, preferably.  Let's be honest, outside of Hilton all our receiving options are question marks, including Reggie and Allen coming off injuries.  If you add up the game time experience of everyone outside of Reggie, it's not much.  It varies from weeks to two years. 

[James Harden]

I say we use the draft to build the O-Line and Defense. Pick up Devin McCluster to be our return/receiver man. McCluster, Wayne, Hilton, Rogers,Whalen would be the best receiving corp in Indy history!

[Get Lucky]

I'd make a move in FA. If for whatever reason Denver can't resign Decker, I hope Grigson makes a move for him. Would be nice to bring in a guy with good experience and it'll make for a smoother transition when Reggie retires.

[Virtuoso80]

I believe what hurt us in the game were the trenches.  we couldnt stop the run, and we couldnt run the ball. so offensive line and defensive line are what we need to improve on first and foremost.