OLD FAN MAN Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 which of the positions on the front seven need upgraded? how is the best way to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peytonator Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 1. MLB that can stop the run AND cover2. Interior pass rusher3. Edge rusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColts8818 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Well we are going to have to do something at one MLB spot. With Angerer and Conner probably both leaving you are going to have to add at least one MLB there. While I like some of other MLB options as depth guys I don't like them as starters other than Freeman of course. So I would expect us to look for a MLB either early in the draft or free agency. At OLB I think the Colts are pretty set between Mathis, Werner, and Walden as the big minutes guys. Mathis is clearly the best player on the defense and might be the best player on the team right now. Walden did alright for the role he was brought here to do and I don't see Grigson giving up on him after one season. You have to give Werner a real chance to show what he can do and hopefully get better, if you sign another starting OLB you aren't really giving him that chance. Up front I still think we need a monster DT. I know people here are high on Chapman but I still see him more as a number two DT right now so I think we need to look there. I wouldn't mind spending big money to fix this position as I think a solid MLB and a good DT and our stopping the run issues go away. There is a chance the Ravens cut Ngata due to his cap hit. Given his success in the defense that the Colts run and his past time with Pagano I think he would make a logical choice to go after. Add to that you have Chapman behind him who can get better that might be a good vet/young guy combo. At the ends I would like to see us find a pass rushing DE and yes those do exist n a 3/4 defense. This would be good to take some pressure off of Mathis to be our only pass rusher and this guy could probably be the future replacement for Redding as I don't expect Redding to be back after this coming season. Another run stopper at DE might be welcomed as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 ILB is the biggest need on the defense. After that, we need depth at DT/DE, and another pass rusher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markabrown96 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Balanced linemen and athleticism at ILB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peytonator Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Karlos Dansby, Arthur Jones, Jason Worlids What do you guys think their contracts would look like next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo423 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 sign Randy Starks DT inside pass rusher sign Donald butler LB pretty goodsign Jairus Byrd FS INT Machinesign James Jones WR Solid hands sign Alex Mack C nice blocker sign Brian Orapko good pass rusher on the other side of mathis walden could be depth and werner could learn from both sign Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityColt Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Karlos Dansby, Arthur Jones, Jason Worlids What do you guys think their contracts would look like next year?Like pieces of paper with lots of very small writing on.. But that's not important right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityColt Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 sign Randy Starks DT inside pass rusher sign Donald butler LB pretty goodsign Jairus Byrd FS INT Machinesign James Jones WR Solid hands sign Alex Mack C nice blocker sign Brian Orapko good pass rusher on the other side of mathis walden could be depth and werner could learn from both sign Norv Turner Offensive CoordinatorDo you play Madden by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tStandYa Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 sign Randy Starks DT inside pass rusher sign Donald butler LB pretty goodsign Jairus Byrd FS INT Machinesign James Jones WR Solid hands sign Alex Mack C nice blocker sign Brian Orapko good pass rusher on the other side of mathis walden could be depth and werner could learn from both sign Norv Turner Offensive CoordinatorHhahahahahahaahahaha........ Bwahahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el duderino Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 1. another ILB to complement Freeman is a no-brainer IMO (maybe Dansby or Butler via free agency or we get one in the draft).. McNary and maybe Hickman for depth 2. DL ...we need some TALENT on our D-Line! Arthur Jones would be a nice option, but only if the price is right... hopefully Chapman and especially Montori Hughes will improve. OLB I´m not so sure... Mathis, Werner and Walden will be here, we invested a 7th rounder in Cam Johnson, so I can see us bringing him back (is he a FA?) ... Adongo will get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynjin Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 sign Randy Starks DT inside pass rusher sign Donald butler LB pretty goodsign Jairus Byrd FS INT Machinesign James Jones WR Solid hands sign Alex Mack C nice blocker sign Brian Orapko good pass rusher on the other side of mathis walden could be depth and werner could learn from both sign Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator You do realize that there is a salary cap, there are other teams in the NFL and that Pep is not going to leave right? MLB and a DE that can get fairly consistent penetration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a06cc Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 We need 2 DE's, 1OLB, 1ILB, 1 CB and 2 safeties. I factored in age when making my assessment. Elite needs are a DE, OLB/ILB and CB. Backups and a few project/develop players for other needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniq Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 We need 2 DE's, 1OLB, 1ILB, 1 CB and 2 safeties. I factored in age when making my assessment. Elite needs are a DE, OLB/ILB and CB. Backups and a few project/develop players for other needsWe don't need that much.Need an ILB, a DE, and a NT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a06cc Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 We don't need that much.Need an ILB, a DE, and a NT.Lol I had 3 elite positions at the top of our needs. The rest can be address during the draft. As I said the other player can be projected developing players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tark The Shark Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Definitely need a NT and a run-stuffing ILB. Probably going to look at another CB or S with Bethea leaving and more depth behind Davis, Toler, and Butler. I think Bjoern can be a good edge rusher given more time in the starting role. And Delano Howell can be a good replacement for Bethea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I think we should spend big money on at least 1 OLineman and an MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD FAN MAN Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 imo we need # 1 a nose tackle who can control the middle,#2 either a de or olb who can pass rush, # 3 an ilb who can blow through the gaps and stop the run behind the line and pressure the qb, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Indy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm still in the school of thought that we should bring in Brandon Spikes from NE. Dude is a monster against the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanarchist Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 ILB is the biggest need on the defense. After that, we need depth at DT/DE, and another pass rusher.Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solon Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 We should sign Arthur Jones and Karlos Dansby. We should be able to get those two at a fair price if they're available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mameluc Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Well we are going to have to do something at one MLB spot. With Angerer and Conner probably both leaving you are going to have to add at least one MLB there. While I like some of other MLB options as depth guys I don't like them as starters other than Freeman of course. So I would expect us to look for a MLB either early in the draft or free agency. At OLB I think the Colts are pretty set between Mathis, Werner, and Walden as the big minutes guys. Mathis is clearly the best player on the defense and might be the best player on the team right now. Walden did alright for the role he was brought here to do and I don't see Grigson giving up on him after one season. You have to give Werner a real chance to show what he can do and hopefully get better, if you sign another starting OLB you aren't really giving him that chance. Up front I still think we need a monster DT. I know people here are high on Chapman but I still see him more as a number two DT right now so I think we need to look there. I wouldn't mind spending big money to fix this position as I think a solid MLB and a good DT and our stopping the run issues go away. There is a chance the Ravens cut Ngata due to his cap hit. Given his success in the defense that the Colts run and his past time with Pagano I think he would make a logical choice to go after. Add to that you have Chapman behind him who can get better that might be a good vet/young guy combo. At the ends I would like to see us find a pass rushing DE and yes those do exist n a 3/4 defense. This would be good to take some pressure off of Mathis to be our only pass rusher and this guy could probably be the future replacement for Redding as I don't expect Redding to be back after this coming season. Another run stopper at DE might be welcomed as well. but hasnt ngata been playing DE for like 4 years now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLTS449 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 but hasnt ngata been playing DE for like 4 years now?He was at NT basically all year this year with the emergence of Jones. He can play both positions well though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltsfansince65 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 sign Randy Starks DT inside pass rusher sign Donald butler LB pretty goodsign Jairus Byrd FS INT Machinesign James Jones WR Solid hands sign Alex Mack C nice blocker sign Brian Orapko good pass rusher on the other side of mathis walden could be depth and werner could learn from both sign Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator What on earth would we do with the 15 cents we would have left???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iancolts Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Is there any players similiar to Patrick Willis or Navarro Bowman in this draft. Man watching those linebackers play it would be nice to have one that can play like them on our defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLTS449 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Is there any players similiar to Patrick Willis or Navarro Bowman in this draft. Man watching those linebackers play it would be nice to have one that can play like them on our defense If there are any, they would go in the first round. I think Mosley is the best MLB in the draft, but he will be a top 20 pick. I think we should look to FA for a MLB, and get a safety through the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLTSFAN12to13 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 We need another solid ILB. We also need someone to replace A. Franklin and a DE. Arthur Jones, Skov (from draft) and Starks would be pretty cool.. Or even grab an NT from the draft. We need to spend our money on both lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colts_100nascar17fan Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 sign Randy Starks DT inside pass rusher sign Donald butler LB pretty goodsign Jairus Byrd FS INT Machinesign James Jones WR Solid hands sign Alex Mack C nice blocker sign Brian Orapko good pass rusher on the other side of mathis walden could be depth and werner could learn from both sign Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator Norv Turner would end up being a GREAT move!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unvrsty07 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Well we are going to have to do something at one MLB spot. With Angerer and Conner probably both leaving you are going to have to add at least one MLB there. While I like some of other MLB options as depth guys I don't like them as starters other than Freeman of course. So I would expect us to look for a MLB either early in the draft or free agency. At OLB I think the Colts are pretty set between Mathis, Werner, and Walden as the big minutes guys. Mathis is clearly the best player on the defense and might be the best player on the team right now. Walden did alright for the role he was brought here to do and I don't see Grigson giving up on him after one season. You have to give Werner a real chance to show what he can do and hopefully get better, if you sign another starting OLB you aren't really giving him that chance. Up front I still think we need a monster DT. I know people here are high on Chapman but I still see him more as a number two DT right now so I think we need to look there. I wouldn't mind spending big money to fix this position as I think a solid MLB and a good DT and our stopping the run issues go away. There is a chance the Ravens cut Ngata due to his cap hit. Given his success in the defense that the Colts run and his past time with Pagano I think he would make a logical choice to go after. Add to that you have Chapman behind him who can get better that might be a good vet/young guy combo. At the ends I would like to see us find a pass rushing DE and yes those do exist n a 3/4 defense. This would be good to take some pressure off of Mathis to be our only pass rusher and this guy could probably be the future replacement for Redding as I don't expect Redding to be back after this coming season. Another run stopper at DE might be welcomed as well. Uuuummmmm.... THIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOTT Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm still in the school of thought that we should bring in Brandon Spikes from NE. Dude is a monster against the run.Unfortunately he can't cover my lil sister. There is a reason Belichick moved up in the draft for Dont'a Hightower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeski Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 de and nt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 De nt ilb cb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertjones#1 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 ILB for sure, Angerer looked so slow this year. Really like Donald Butler .Also gotta find someone that can get some pressure up the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open window Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Suggs and Dansby in the front, add Grimes (re-sign Vontae also) to the back end and Mack at Center. Superbowl Bound in 2014-15! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krunk Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Please stop the call for Delano Howell to be a starter. He's not anywhere near as good as Bethea. Anyway, I think Montori Hughes may show some things in 2014. I liked some of the things I saw from himin his limited amount of playing time. I think it's time to start looking for a replacement for Redding at somepoint so I wouldn't be shocked if we picked someone up in free agency or the draft. I'd like itto be somebody with a J.J. Watt type of motor and tenacity. As far as depth is concerned I think Jeris Pendletonis a keeper, besides him I think we need some fresh talent because Moala and Matthews need a pink slip! We may also need to get a little better upgrade than Aubrayo Franklin. I thought he was okay, but we coulduse a little bit more of a beast out of that spot to go along with Chapman. As far as ILB is concerned I still maintain that Mcnary has the skills to fill that spot. I believe with a full off season he will be more improved than he already is. As I got to see him play a little bit more I do think he does need to get a bit better at shedding blockers, but I think he can make the leap. I think he is a more than capable pass defender. I am however not opposed to bringing in some free agent talent to provide solid competition. I think we are set at OLB for the most part with Mathis, Werner, Walden, but I'm really curious to see what kind of impact Adongo is going to make in his second year in the defense. Wondering if he can push for some playing time in some capacity other than playing special teams. Also with Mathis getting up in age I think we do bring in another pass rusher. This topic was only about the front seven, but I wouldn't cry at all if we brought in another corner who is superior to Greg Toler. I just wasn't all that impressed with him even when he was healthy. I also will be interested to see who we wil pick up as a replacement or replacements for Vaughn and Gordy. I think Vaughn is definitely gone, but I wouldn't be shocked if Gordy stayed. He was ok for the most part...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewbacca Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thinking McNary has a decent shot at that #2 MLB spot, he graded positive in all facets of the game. We really need a stuffer at the nose-tackle spot, whether that's Chapman emerging, or a stop-gap solution this FA...which I do not foresee happening. RJF and Redding were solid but unspectacular so maybe a Tyson Jackson can help fill a rotational void there. Essentially we just need our young guys to step up in years 2 and 3. That's Hughes/Chapman/Werner/McNary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeski Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thinking McNary has a decent shot at that #2 MLB spot, he graded positive in all facets of the game.We really need a stuffer at the nose-tackle spot, whether that's Chapman emerging, or a stop-gap solution this FA...which I do not foresee happening.RJF and Redding were solid but unspectacular so maybe a Tyson Jackson can help fill a rotational void there.Essentially we just need our young guys to step up in years 2 and 3. That's Hughes/Chapman/Werner/McNary.stay away from Tyson jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewbacca Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 stay away from Tyson jackson He's not ideal whatsoever, but of the FA group it's a bunch of high-priced vets and then turds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckColt Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 which of the positions on the front seven need upgraded? how is the best way to do it?We need better players, but where the heck do we get them?Montori is probably a bust, Werner is just average, Dongo can't play, DBs can all be burned....geez, where do you start with any definite keepers - Chapman, Mathis, Freeman, Davis, Butler(maybe).We all love our Colts players but the D does not have a lot of talent, we have a biased view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeski Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 We need better players, but where the heck do we get them?Montori is probably a bust, Werner is just average, Dongo can't play, DBs can all be burned....geez, where do you start with any definite keepers - Chapman, Mathis, Freeman, Davis, Butler(maybe).We all love our Colts players but the D does not have a lot of talent, we have a biased view.got to give the young guys time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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