RJF

[12isthenew18]

What does Arthur Jones 5 years 30 million contract mean for Ricky Jean Francois? Could it mean being cut because i'm fine with that if Josh Champan Develops. Your Thoughts?

[RealityIsLuck]

I'd like to keep RJF on a restructured deal.

[John Waylon]

We're reportedly interested in Terrance Cody. 

 

I think Cody/Chapman will play DT, and RJF will play a "joker" role playing each of the three down positions in various situations. 

 

I also don't think it's going to be very beneficial for us to cut him this season as most of his salary is guaranteed. 

[Andy]

He's still going to be a rotational 5 tech defensive end. 

 

It's worth considering after this season, but I think it's better to keep him for this season.

[BlueCollarColts]

Nothing for RJF, other than Jones will start across from him

[CR91]

you can never can have enough depth on the d-line

[BOTT]

What doesn't The development of chapman have to do with RJF? Different players, different positions

[COLTS449]

you can never can have enough depth on the d-line

 

Exactly.

[#BringBobBack]

i wish we did overpay him he's decent not worth his deal in my opinion id also like Terrance Cody or pat sims for NT depth maybe bring back an old favorite of mine brandon mckinney i really liked the dude... darn ACL's

[12isthenew18]

Depth isn't 5.1 per so cut him

[BOTT]

Depth isn't 5.1 per so cut him

Jones and RJF will both start more than likely

[Jason_]

Depth isn't 5.1 per so cut him

He's not depth. He'll most likely start across from Jones with Chapman in the middle

[Andy]

Jones and RJF will both start more than likely

 

 

He's not depth. He'll most likely start across from Jones with Chapman in the middle

 

Unless you're talking about after the 2014 season, it will be Redding and Jones. RJF won't play over Redding.

[BlueCollarColts]

Depth isn't 5.1 per so cut him

He's not depth, he's a starter

[BlueCollarColts]

Unless you're talking about after the 2014 season, it will be Redding and Jones. RJF won't play over Redding.

Disagree, Redding wasn't that much better, if any better than RJF, and he's getting old now

[Coltswarriors]

Jones and RJF will both start more than likely

 

Really? I think Redding - Chapman - Jones

 

RJF as rotational, obviously.

[Jason_]

Unless you're talking about after the 2014 season, it will be Redding and Jones. RJF won't play over Redding.

We'll see. I think redding will be transitioned to a situational pass rusher and in the rotation at DE with jones as the started and I think they'll keep rjf as the starter at DT

[TheGeneral69]

I'd keep him just because I'm not very sold on our D-line quite yet. He could have a breakout season with the addition of Jones and a year in our system. 

[Andy]

Disagree, Redding wasn't that much better, if any better than RJF, and he's getting old now

 

I thought Redding had one of his best seasons ever last year, and had an ultra-impressive 17.1 rating on PFF, on top of having some great games near the end of the year. 

 

I don't think they'll put RJF over him next year.

[Balzer40]

Unless you're talking about after the 2014 season, it will be Redding and Jones. RJF won't play over Redding.

Yes he will! Redding's play significantly dropped off last yr. While RJF got better and better as the yr. went on.

[coltsfanatic24]

I don't think RJF is the long term answer at DE. He will probably be cut after next year unless he takes a huge pay cut. Jones and Redding are both better and should start. He would be good as a rotational depth player but i don't see him as a starter.

[BOTT]

Really? I think Redding - Chapman - Jones

 

RJF as rotational, obviously.

Figure they will start jones and RJF and rotate Redding in to keep him fresh....given his age

[NewColtsFan]

Unless you're talking about after the 2014 season, it will be Redding and Jones. RJF won't play over Redding.

 

we don't play 3 guys all game long.

 

RJF will see plenty of snaps whether it's starting or 2nd string...    he'll play plenty.

[Andy]

Yes he will! Redding's play significantly dropped off last yr. While RJF got better and better as the yr. went on.

 

Are you saying that Redding had a bad season last year? Because if you are, I completely disagree. 

[1959Colts]

5 million is way too much for RJF aka "The Invisible Man"

I'd cut him.

[Balzer40]

Are you saying that Redding had a bad season last year? Because if you are, I completely disagree.

No, not a bad yr., but the difference from 2012 to 2013 was noticeabley worse. Plus he's getting to the age where he needs less reps to still be effective. I just think that it's becoming abundantly clear that age is catching up with him quickly.

[Colts_Fan12]

Where is everyone getting that RJF was bad?? He was getting better and better til his injury.

[DeepseaColt]

I honestly wouldn't mind finding a replacement for Redding also! I love the signing of Jones and while Redding still has a lot in the tank I think a replacement in the works is necessary. Maybe a pickup through the draft?

 

[James]

Have people learned nothing by watching Seattle's defense and their NASCAR package? You can NEVER have too many quality linemen. Quality depth is so important because of rotation possibilities and injuries.

 

You're clueless if you think RJF is going anywhere. He'll be a big part of this defense.

[BlueCollarColts]

Where is everyone getting that RJF was bad?? He was getting better and better til his injury.

This

[Balzer40]

Where is everyone getting that RJF was bad?? He was getting better and better til his injury.

They don't know what they're talking about or they just repeat what some others say because they think it makes them sound smart.

[Coltswarriors]

Figure they will start jones and RJF and rotate Redding in to keep him fresh....given his age

 

Possible.

 

Not sure it matters really, DL is all a rotational position. Chapman, Redding, RJF, & Jones will all get time.

[Bluefire4]

Whoever starts or stays better get more pressure on the quarterback.

[dw49]

We're reportedly interested in Terrance Cody. 

 

I think Cody/Chapman will play DT, and RJF will play a "joker" role playing each of the three down positions in various situations. 

 

I also don't think it's going to be very beneficial for us to cut him this season as most of his salary is guaranteed. 

  

1.8 in dead money but still would save over 3.2 mill in cap space . Not saying to cut him but most of his salary is not guaranteed. There is 1.8 of the 2.5 signing bonus left to pro rate and that's the only guaranteed money that would hit our cap.

[dw49]

Also Have Montori Hughes in the mix. Maybe he plays a little at NT also ?

[dgambill]

Its all about a rotation....these guys will all rotate positions and probably all play together on passing downs to create a pass rush. Redding is in the last year of his deal...he is done after this year and while still affective to get the last gas out of that tank we need to spell him a lot more. I'm liking our dl....adding a nt would be nice and then continuing to build depth in the draft is perfectly fine. We don't need to spend a lot of money...Jones was our big investment so we got our playmaker on the line...sometimes you just got to grow talent....can't fill every position in FA.

[BlueCollarColts]

Also Have Montori Hughes in the mix. Maybe he plays a little at NT also ?

He will certainly get some snaps

[Slick_Rick]

"Starting" is an overrated term for the D-line. They all are going to get playing time. Jones is a great addition. RJF, "The Elder", and Jones are going to be great together.

[ColtsLegacy]

No, not a bad yr., but the difference from 2012 to 2013 was noticeabley worse. Plus he's getting to the age where he needs less reps to still be effective. I just think that it's becoming abundantly clear that age is catching up with him quickly.

Seriously?

Redding PFF overall rating:

2012: -5.5

2013: +21

I know, I know -- "PFF don't know nothing"

[Dark Superman]

We're reportedly interested in Terrance Cody. 

 

I think Cody/Chapman will play DT, and RJF will play a "joker" role playing each of the three down positions in various situations. 

 

I also don't think it's going to be very beneficial for us to cut him this season as most of his salary is guaranteed.

And where is this Cody source?