Colts to possibly bring Ahmad Bradshaw back

[TKnight24]

@HolderStephen: #Colts free agency update--Vontae Davis talks, and interesting update on Ahmad Bradshaw. His return still possible: http://t.co/nDwM1h0aHD

@HolderStephen: I had kinda closed the door on Ahmad returning to Indy, but wondering now if that was premature. Very sketchy but interesting. #Colts

@HolderStephen: In that link, I also threw in a little on possible veteran cuts, to give a little context on what might be happening there. #Colts

[COLTS449]

I hope so.. Bradshaw's a beast when he's healthy.

[The Fish]

Ahmad isn't going to take much money. Wouldn't be the worst idea, but then again, his health is always going to be a quesion mark.

[USAFHoosier]

Bringing Bradshaw back would be a win.  His contract will be cheap and the need is there.

[MrNLM]

its like having 3 cheap starting RBs. Bradshaw is cheap due to injury, and Richardson and Ballard are cheap due to the rookie contract. 

 

So... Enjoy your new city Donald Brown???

 

Amirite?

[throwing BBZ]

That dude showed us he was the real deal. Some crazy cuts and runs.
Now he has had a year to rest his feet and legs. Hoping the neck injury is 100%. If we don`t keep Donald, yes.
I`d Much rather be going into next season with the same crew we started with last season than Anything with TRich`s name in it.

 

Kinda liked Dan Herrons effort.

[CroatianColtsFan21]

At least his feet got a full season to heal

if his neck checks out ok, i would be all for it for him to resign..

the cost is probablly going to be very small..

[bavanlan]

I said this a few months ago; he'll be with us or probably nowhere.

We took a flyer on him last year because of concerns over durability when there was little interest in him league wide. Nothing happened last year to quell this league concern, if anything they were confirmed. That would suggest that there would be even less league interest.

If we're comfortable with his neck, we'll be the only one interested in signing him. If we're not comfortable, he'll be done.

[JasonABrown]

Cheap 1 year contract.  I see no problem with bringing Bradshaw back if he is healthy now.  

[Jaric]

I said this a few months ago; he'll be with us or probably nowhere.

We took a flyer on him last year because of concerns over durability when there was little interest in him league wide. Nothing happened last year to quell this league concern, if anything they were confirmed. That would suggest that there would be even less league interest.

If we're comfortable with his neck, we'll be the only one interested in signing him. If we're not comfortable, he'll be done.

Yes. All this

[CR91]

BBR bruise batter and repeat

[pgt_rob]

I am 100% for having Ahmad back. He is a violent runner and should be cheap. Use him wisely and we may be okay.

[HarassedOffTheSite]

I hope so.. Bradshaw's a beast when he's healthy.

 

Agreed. Big time!

[HarassedOffTheSite]

its like having 3 cheap starting RBs. Bradshaw is cheap due to injury, and Richardson and Ballard are cheap due to the rookie contract. 

 

So... Enjoy your new city Donald Brown???

 

Amirite?

 

Youright!

[Jaric]

Yeah I'm for this. It's not like he's going to cost real money and he was (sadly) our best RB last year for the game or so he played.

[ProblChld32]

Very surprising but glad to hear he may possibly be returning, When healthy Bradshaw is a VERY effective runner. If Bradshaw comes back i doubt we resign Brown.

[GoColts8818]

He fits what the Colts want to be at runningback.  If he's back I doubt we see Brown kept.  They would probably go with Bradshaw, Richardson, and Ballard. 

[Dark Superman]

Bradshaw would be coming in as our third guy..

So he will be a cheap sign.

It's a win win.. And even if he's only getting 3-5 carries a game.. He will stay fresh. And hopefully healthy.

[Everyone]

Are all of you subscribed to Indy Star because I couldn't access the article.

[Mitch]

I'm all for it, been thinking it since he got injured. Get him for cheap, play him lightly at start of season and see what happens. With ballard coming off an ACL injury and Trich being VERY questionable, I say bring back the guy that won us a game(SF). I really don't want to re-sign donald brown unless it's cheap anyways, I don't like one-year wonder players(same reason I don't really want Verner).

[lollygagger8]

[TKnight24]

Are all of you subscribed to Indy Star because I couldn't access the article.

You don't need a subscription. Give me a minute to get the link again and I'll see if it works for you that way

[TKnight24]

Are all of you subscribed to Indy Star because I couldn't access the article.

Okay I see what you mean. You have a LIMITED number of article viewing over a 30day span if you're not a subscriber. So you must've reached your limit buddy but here's the link again

http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/03/04/colts-free-agency-updates-vontae-davis-ahmad-bradshaw-samson-satele/6011089/

[Dark Superman]

Why would we resign Brown for starter money when we all know Richardson and Ballard are going to get most of the carries..

Bradshaw makes more sense.. He will play for cheap, and be our third back.

Keep him fresh, and once we wear defenses down bring him in for the kill shot.

Seems like a no brainer to me.

[Bluefire4]

I remember a grigson quote after the playoff loss saying that we're bringing two injured running backs back. Ballard and Bradshaw?

[TKnight24]

I remember a grigson quote after the playoff loss saying that we're bringing two injured running backs back. Ballard and Bradshaw?

Maybe, but Trent had surgery a few weeks ago so maybe that counts. Who knows? This organization always keeps the suspense up

[bavanlan]

Okay I see what you mean. You have a LIMITED number of article viewing over a 30day span if you're not a subscriber. So you must've reached your limit buddy but here's the link again

http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/03/04/colts-free-agency-updates-vontae-davis-ahmad-bradshaw-samson-satele/6011089/

 

It's a shame you can't just clear your cache/cookies and use private/incognito browsing.

 

Cough.

[Danfish98]

Doesn't appear to be much interest in bringing Brown back.  I'd welcome him but he probably wants too much money.  Ballard wasn't a fast guy before the ACL so who knows what we have there.  Counting on Richardson to carry the load at this point seems foolish.  Bradshaw was in beast mode for the Niners game and will be vet minimum.  Cheap, high reward potential signing.  Guys in the 50-53 roster spot range are always going to have drawbacks.  I'll take the guy that has proved he can put up huge numbers when healthy as one of those last spots please, especially since I see little reason to trust Richardson will be a viable starter next year.

[TKnight24]

It's a shame you can't just clear your cache/cookies and use private/incognito browsing.

Cough.

Lol, I don't need that. I'm on my android phone. When that notice pops up, I just hit the "x" to close the window and I can view the article

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

I would sign him if healthy and you don't have to pay that much!

[Everyone]

Okay I see what you mean. You have a LIMITED number of article viewing over a 30day span if you're not a subscriber. So you must've reached your limit buddy but here's the link again

http://www.indystar.com/story/colts-insider/2014/03/04/colts-free-agency-updates-vontae-davis-ahmad-bradshaw-samson-satele/6011089/

Thanks for trying

[ColtsHoosiersBB]

Bradshaw and Ballard are my favorite RB's on the team but I have my doubts on

Bradshaw staying healthy with the neck injury. They need to instill a platoon style

of a rotation and get each guy 7-10 touches a game instead of one guy being used

as a battering ram most of the game.

 

Use T Rich sparingly if that sloth is still on the team.

[BLUEx40]

he had the same neck surgery that manning had I wouldn't bring him back inconsistent and very injury prone

[PeterBowman]

I'd love to have him back, but the issue is will his neck hold up?

[SteelDragon]

What is the update on his health status?

I have no problem giving Bradshaw another look next season, but I'm hoping he's not our 'Plan A'. Who knows what Ballard will look like after season-ending injury?  TRich isn't looking like a go-to back yet.  There's a great deal of question marks with all three of those guys.  Lord forbid one go down with injury(again!).  

I, for one, will certainly sleep better if there's a starting caliber RB who's not currently on the roster.

[HarryTheCat]

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[luckyblue]

If Bradshaw is healthy he would be a huge upgrade over Mr. turtle Richardson. The Colts need to resign him because he won't cost much, and I like a platoon system of Bradshaw and Ballard, and keep the turtle on the bench, or better yet cut him.

[adamthyst]

I have no problem with this, Bradshaw runs like a monster when he's healthy. 

[NewEra]

A trio of Ballard, Ridshardson, and Bradshaw would be ridiculous. Especially if we can improve the line.

[TKnight24]

A trio of Ballard, Ridshardson, and Bradshaw would be ridiculous. Especially if we can improve the line.

That 2nd point of yours is the key to the lock that's on the door of the Colts 2nd straight afc south championship