Colts sign LB Henoc Muamba

[MTC]

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS SIGN LB-HENOC MUAMBA

Posted by coltsindianapolis on February 6, 2014 – 8:20 pm
 

The Indianapolis Colts today signed undrafted free agent linebacker Henoc Muamba.

Muamba, 6-0, 238 pounds, spent the past three seasons (2011-13) with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) after being selected with the first overall pick in the 2011 CFL Draft. For his career, the 24-year-old recorded 171 tackles, 53 special teams stops, 4.0 sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. In 2013, Muamba was named a CFL All-Star and earned the Lew Hayman Trophy, given to the best Canadian player in the East Division. For the year, he played in all 18 games and totaled 106 tackles, 18 special teams stops, 1.0 sack and one interception. His 106 tackles ranked second overall in the CFL. Muamba was named the recipient of the 2013 Ed Kotowich ‘Good Guy’ Award, which recognizes a Blue Bomber player for their excellence in combining football ability, team camaraderie and extraordinary effort in the community.

In 2012, Muamba ranked second on the team with 65 tackles (20 solo), while recording a team-high 20 special teams stops and a career-high 3.0 sacks. He also led the league with five forced fumbles and was named the CFL’s Canadian Player of the Week twice.

Muamba played four years (2007-2010) at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He is the school’s all-time career leader in tackles (149.5) and ranks fourth overall on the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference’s all-time career list. Muamba was named the AUS Defensive Player of the Year in both 2008 and 2010 and was honored with the President’s Trophy in 2010 for the top defensive player in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). He was a three-time CIS All-Canadian and AUS defensive all-star, and participated in the 2010 East-West Bowl, which features the top CFL prospects each year.

[HtownColt]

Isn't this the LB we was fighting for with the patriots?

[Everyone]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think?

[IndyD4U]

This guy has a lot of upside and potential.

[IndyD4U]

Isn't this the LB we was fighting for with the patriots?

Indeed

[Colts_Fan12]

Whoo I like this!!

I'd love to have a stud ILB duo with both coming from the CFL

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Huh let's hope he's our other guy.

[HtownColt]

Huh let's hope he's our other guy.

I still like Josh McNary to take that other starting role next year

[Y2Jared]

Excellent pick up. Great tackler, plays special teams, has Freeman potential. A little undersized for a 3-4 LB but he is definitely worth a look. 

 

The Blue Bombers were a bad team, but he was one of their stars and was able to handle a bad situation and extra playing time quite well. 

[CR91]

Im starting to think grigs is a master negotiator

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Im starting to think grigs is a master negotiator

He replaced Shatty ice over at Priceline. Didn't you hear?

[IndyScribe]

Im starting to think grigs is a master negotiator

I'm surprised Muamba didn't go over to the Patriots.

[21isSuperman]

Now we need a nickname for our ILB duo from Canada....The Tundra Hunters?

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

I still like Josh McNary to take that other starting role next year

I'll like whoever is best for the other spot. I can only hope it's 1 of those 2 because they're cheap and make nice feel good stories. Especially Mcnary

[COLTSFAN12to13]

Awesome! Hopefully he comes as advertised. He does look like he has a pretty good motor. 

 

Here is his CFL Draft Video (picked 1st overall, btw): 

 

[B-B]

Neat, I like project players

[ColtsBTM12]

Someone started a thread about this guy yesterday, saying we were in a bidding war with the Patriots for him. Sounds like he is a good player. I hope he's our guy next to Freeman.

[PrincetonTiger]

No Linebacker needed in the draft

[IndyScribe]

No Linebacker needed in the draft

Does Muamba play ILB or OLB?

[MTC]

No Linebacker needed in the draft

 

I'd still like another ILB. Need more depth behind Freeman, McNary, and Sheppard.

[PrincetonTiger]

This was quick

[PrincetonTiger]

Does Muamba play ILB or OLB?

ILB

I'd still like another ILB. Need more depth behind Freeman, McNary, and Sheppard.

Agreed but it does not need to be a priority with this signing and the emergence of JM

[pacolts56]

Camp fodder.

 

Just kidding....but someone had to get it out of the way.

[HtownColt]

ILB

Agreed but it does not need to be a priority with this signing and the emergence of JM

I don't think a CFL signing is going to change our draft process

[COLTS449]

So what are the expectations for this guy? Are we assuming he is our guy, or do you guys think we still sign or draft someone?

[TKnight24]

Now we need a nickname for our ILB duo from Canada....The Tundra Hunters?

C.F.L.

Canadian Force Linebackers

[IndyScribe]

I don't think a CFL signing is going to change our draft process

I think it lessens the need for an ILB. He's only 24, and now one of our major needs is gone, so we don't have to draft an ILB early.

[bestQBever]

I'll be cheering for this guy like crazy. Heart will be broken if he gets cut during or after preseason.

[backshoulderfade]

Nice. I like it. Hope he pans out. Seems like a gent. Only 24 with 3 years in a professional environment. Nice.

[Coltswarriors]

If he's anything like Jerrell Freeman, we hit the jackpot.

[bestQBever]

for a nickname, how about the maple leaf brothers, or the Canadian assassins.

[PrincetonTiger]

So what are the expectations for this guy? Are we assuming he is our guy, or do you guys think we still sign or draft someone?

It makes the I.lB position a draft luxury and not a need

[TKnight24]

for a nickname, how about the maple leaf brothers, or the Canadian assassins.

Robert Mathis will forever remain the only assassin on the Colts roster so no to #2 lol

[HtownColt]

I think it lessens the need for an ILB. He's only 24, and now one of our major needs is gone, so we don't have to draft an ILB early.

I don't think it does, yea I root for him I like underdogs but I don't think he stops us from drafting one of the top ILB available if we had a chance. Nobody is going to say since we signed Muamba we should pass on Skov, Smallwood, Christian Jones if they are available.

Edit: pretty much to me, A CFL signing isn't going to change my view of how our draft/free agency should go. That's just me

[PrincetonTiger]

If he's anything like Jerrell Freeman, we hit the jackpot.

Agreed

[IndyScribe]

I don't think it does, yea I root for him I like underdogs but I don't think he stops us from drafting one of the top ILB available if we had a chance. Nobody is going to say since we signed Muamba we should pass on Skov, Smallwood, Christian Jones if they are available.

Like PrincetonTiger said, it makes ILB a luxury and not a need. We don't need an ILB with this signing, but if we do draft one, I won't argue.

[HtownColt]

Like PrincetonTiger said, it makes ILB a luxury and not a need. We don't need an ILB with this signing, but if we do draft one, I won't argue.

How does a CFL signing makes a position a luxury? We signed Ceasar Rayford from the Arena league and still drafted Werner. Signings from those two leagues doesn't mean much. It's still a priority unless we sign a free agent LB

[IndyScribe]

How does a CFL signing makes a position a luxury? We signed Ceasar Rayford from the Arena league and still drafted Werner. Signings from those two leagues doesn't mean much. It's still a priority unless we sign a free agent LB

Arena football is different from CFL. Rayford was also a DE, and Werner is an OLB. Muamba is the #1 pick and is an ILB. If this guy proves to actually be as good as he was in Canada, we don't need another ILB.

[BLUEx40]

I don't think a CFL signing is going to change our draft process

watch some of his highlight reels on you tube you might change your mind one of the fastest ILB ive seen and is a great tackler and cover guy

[bestQBever]

Robert Mathis will forever remain the only assassin on the Colts roster so no to #2 lol

Then how about the rough riding bombers. A combination of their previous teams names.