Grade our free agency

[BlueCollarColts]

Vontae Davis: 4 years 39 million dollars 20 million guaranteed: A, one of the top corners in the league, and young, and we lock him up long term.

 

Arthur Jones: 5 years 33 million dollars 16 million guaranteed: A-, one of the top DE's in the league, and the best one that was left on the market, a premier run stopper, an area we struggle in. Should be a very good deal

 

D'Qwell Jackson: 4 years 22 million 11 million guaranteed: B+, Jerrell Freeman can play, but he lacked a sidekick to play with him, Pat Angerer couldn't do it, neither could Kelvin Sheppard, Josh McNary showed flashes but couldn't do it, and Grigson goes out and gets a leader and a tackling machine, and also a very good coverage linebacker, which is something we needed. Not to mention he took a pay cut to come play here, so you gotta love that!  :thmsup:

 

Re-sign Adam and Pat (not aware of their exact contract numbers): A, no brainer move

 

Re-sign Ahmad Bradshaw: B+, good chance one of Ballard and Richardson miss at least one game next season, and Bradshaw is good depth to have

 

Re-sign Fili Moala and Sergio Brown: B, once again very good depth, and in Brown's case, one of the top special teamers in the league

[MTC]

Davis: B

Jones: B+

Jackson: C (Still think it could be a good move)

Bradshaw: A

Sergio + Moala: A

Adam: A

Pat: B+

 

Overall, a very good/great free agency. 

[csmopar]

Too early to tell until we are finished for an overall grade but its looking good so far

[RealityIsLuck]

Patty: A

AV: B+

Gordy: B

Hickman: C+

Joe Reitz: B

Cam Johnson: B

Fili Moala: B+

Sergio Brown: A

Vontae: A-
Bradshaw: B+

Jackson: B-

Jones: A

[cbear]

Davis:  A-.  Needed to re-sign him period.  Touch steep on price, but not a biggie. 

Jones:  B+.  Run stuffer and good character.  

Jackson:  B.  Another good character guy and strength is vs. the run.

Bradshaw:  A-.  Cheap contract and talented.  Worth the risk.

Sergio:  A.  Great ST. 

Moala:  B.  Good depth.  IMO, our best pass rushing lineman.

AV:  A.  Very reasonable contract.  Needed to re-sign him.

PM:  B+.  A touch high, but good signing. 

[PrincetonTiger]

A-/B+

[#BringBobBack]

Davis - B+

 

Jones - A-

 

Jackson - C+ (overpaid only a little but still)

 

Bradshaw - B+ (injury concerns otherwise an A)

 

Depth Players (Moala,Brown, Hickman,Johnson,Gordy,Reitz) - B-

 

AV and Pat - A

 

overall - B+ with a good center and safety i would easily give this free agency an A

[Jeff Lucker]

Davis - B+

Jones - B-

Jackson - D

Bradshaw - C

Depth players - E

AV and McAfee - A

[dw49]

Vontae Davis: 4 years 39 million dollars 20 million guaranteed: A, one of the top corners in the league, and young, and we lock him up long term.

 

Arthur Jones: 5 years 33 million dollars 16 million guaranteed: A-, one of the top DE's in the league, and the best one that was left on the market, a premier run stopper, an area we struggle in. Should be a very good deal

 

D'Qwell Jackson: 4 years 22 million 11 million guaranteed: B+, Jerrell Freeman can play, but he lacked a sidekick to play with him, Pat Angerer couldn't do it, neither could Kelvin Sheppard, Josh McNary showed flashes but couldn't do it, and Grigson goes out and gets a leader and a tackling machine, and also a very good coverage linebacker, which is something we needed. Not to mention he took a pay cut to come play here, so you gotta love that!  :thmsup:

 

Re-sign Adam and Pat (not aware of their exact contract numbers): A, no brainer move

 

Re-sign Ahmad Bradshaw: B+, good chance one of Ballard and Richardson miss at least one game next season, and Bradshaw is good depth to have

 

Re-sign Fili Moala and Sergio Brown: B, once again very good depth, and in Brown's case, one of the top special teamers in the league

 

 

Jackson was cut by the Browns , not traded. So he didn't take any pay cut. Maybe you mean he's making less than he was scheduled to male withe the Browns ? If so ... still not true as he was cut because he was due a 4 mill $ bonus and had a base over 4 mill

[Balzer40]

I'm not going to go into grading every signing so I'll just say that all the signings were high grades except for AV and Bradshaw. Vinny is old and would have been easily replaced for cheaper. With that said, he's a kicker and the price wasn't terrible but still don't deserve a high grade. Bradshaw was just an absolute waste IMO. I would bet the house he'll be done for the season before week 5. People complain about Toler being injured and want him gone because of injuries, and then they turn around and praise re-signing Bradshaw. Contradictions!!!

[ColtStronger]

Davis: A  We got him for market price.  He's young and a top tier CB

 

Jones: A-  A great addition to a struggling run stopping defense, above average player.  He didn't break our bank either

 

Jackson: B  They're were a few more talented LB's however we got him for a good price.  He led the Browns in tackling!

 

Viniateri: B-  Eventhough he still is a great clutch K he is aging and I don't think we needed to spend 2.5/yr on that position

 

PattyMc: B+  In my mind the best punter in the league, I mean what other P lays guys out?  but we gave him a lot of $  (He should  be our K also, I understand we would be screwed if he got hurt... That's why we resigned Adam

 

Bradshaw: B  Great for 1 yr deal for depth... Not sure how much money he got but I'm sure he'll earn it

 

Other Depth Player:  B+  Awesome to keep backups around that know our system and not spending much money on them

[Bravo]

As a whole!! B+

Still a great free agency period for us so far even though we haven't signed huge names like everyone wants to every year! Def going in the right direction

[Nobody]

Davis A-

Cost a lot but he might be elite. Everything our wildest dreams thought he could be when we traded for him.

DQ C-

More than I would have paid for him. Not a great player and I don't think he fits what we needed. Would have preferred someone else. But Pags probably wanted him so I'm okay with him.

Jones A

Wish he hadn't been in college for 87 years because he's too old for a guy with so little wear, but as far as 27 year olds go he's young. Also a great run stopper and powerful and relentless chasing the QB.

Pat A+

Everyone is giving a ~B which I don't get. He's elite and less than 3 a year? Plus best P on returns. Yes please.

Vinatieri A-

He played very well but I'm not sure how much we paid?

Bradshaw B+

Wanted to put an A.. He's a great player when healthy and compliments our offense extremely well.

Sergio A

Great ST player, little $.

Moala A

Good pass rusher and not much cost. Depth.

Based on value, Moala is far from an A player but what he brings vs what he costs is an A.

Overall: A

[BlueCollarColts]

Jackson was cut by the Browns , not traded. So he didn't take any pay cut. Maybe you mean he's making less than he was scheduled to male withe the Browns ? If so ... still not true as he was cut because he was due a 4 mill $ bonus and had a base over 4 mill

No I mean he had bigger offers with other teams, but came to play here with less money

[dw49]

No I mean he had bigger offers with other teams, but came to play here with less money

 

 

Ok... that's not a pay cut but I know what you mean. 

[BlueCollarColts]

Ok... that's not a pay cut but I know what you mean. 

Ok well close enough! ;)

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Bradshaw finna start dude. 

I give us an A- as a whole.

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Jackson was cut by the Browns , not traded. So he didn't take any pay cut. Maybe you mean he's making less than he was scheduled to male withe the Browns ? If so ... still not true as he was cut because he was due a 4 mill $ bonus and had a base over 4 mill

He was taking a cut in what he would have been paid by another team (At least according to Him/sources). So yes a Paycut

[The Old Crow]

I think it's a solid free agent class , from an outsiders perspective. I have no problem with it.

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

Davis: B

Jones: A-

Jackson: C (Age is only concern)

Bradshaw: A-

Sergio + Moala: A-

Adam: B

Pat: B+

 

Mack A++++++++++++    

[Nobody]

I'm not going to go into grading every signing so I'll just say that all the signings were high grades except for AV and Bradshaw. Vinny is old and would have been easily replaced for cheaper. With that said, he's a kicker and the price wasn't terrible but still don't deserve a high grade. Bradshaw was just an absolute waste IMO. I would bet the house he'll be done for the season before week 5. People complain about Toler being injured and want him gone because of injuries, and then they turn around and praise re-signing Bradshaw. Contradictions!!!

The difference- Bradshaw is better and Toler dragged out a routine injury into like the whole season. In the NFL you can't sit around and look for reasons not to play.

[BlueCollarColts]

 

Davis: B

Jones: A-

Jackson: C (Age is only concern)

Bradshaw: A-

Sergio + Moala: A-

Adam: B

Pat: B+

 

Mack A++++++++++++    

 

I've given up hope on that getting done, though I said that about Vontae Davis being resigned and they proved me wrong!

[dw49]

Ok well close enough! ;)

 

 

yeah.. we're good

[schwamm]

As a whole, I'm very happy. My only concern is everyone penciling in DQ as the starter at ILB. I would consider him AWESOME as a rotational guy, but that was the Colts single biggest hole, especially against the run... and they "plug it" with an 8 year vet who is showing signs of decline, and has always struggled against the run?

I wasn't as happy as most about Freeman's play... and blame him and the mess beside him while most others seem to want to blame Walden and RJF. I seriously hope the team does more than just DQ at ILB this offseason.

[Dustin]

As a whole, I'm very happy. My only concern is everyone penciling in DQ as the starter at ILB. I would consider him AWESOME as a rotational guy, but that was the Colts single biggest hole, especially against the run... and they "plug it" with an 8 year vet who is showing signs of decline, and has always struggled against the run?

I wasn't as happy as most about Freeman's play... and blame him and the mess beside him while most others seem to want to blame Walden and RJF. I seriously hope the team does more than just DQ at ILB this offseason.

They gave him $5.5M APY. Dude's starting.

[COLTS449]

Right now I would give the group as a whole an A. If we sign a C like Dietrich Smith, and a FS like Clemons, that A goes to a perfect A+.

[schwamm]

They gave him $5.5M APY. Dude's starting.

Thanks. I realize. I just don't like.

[dw49]

He was taking a cut in what he would have been paid by another team (At least according to Him/sources). So yes a Paycut

 

 

No ... it's taking a job in one place for less money for a job offered in another place. Like if you were offered 100K a year for a job in Miami Beach and 103 K for the same type job in Siberia. If you take the one in Miami , you aren't taking a pay cut of 3K , you are just turning down that extra 3K. It's not a 3k "pay cut " as you were never making the 103K to begin with. Trust me and just drop it. 

[Ryan Pelley]

Vontae Davis: B : Sometimes he's pretty good, sometimes he's pretty terrible. Nearly $10 million a year for that? I think the 7 to 8 range would have been more suitable, but what do I know!?  (Thanks a lot Green Bay, for overpaying Shields and setting the tone)  But he's young and the best corner we've had in recent memory, with plenty of upside and potential to become one of the league's best. Please, save the PFT stats.

 

Adam Vinatieri: A- : The ageless wonder. Fantastic season a year ago, having his 5th best season in his career. That might not sound too impressive, but for a (then) 40 year old? Pretty impressive. Modest contract too to keep putting points up when the drives stall.

 

Pat McAfee: A+ : Maybe this is biased, because I love the guy, but whatever. Great kick off specialist, dang good punter and he's not afraid to go after the ball carrier. Who knows, might save a potential game winning return touchdown. Plus, he's just a lovable, funny figure for the entire city. That's our guy!

 

Arthur Jones: B+ : I'll be honest, I haven't seen a lot of highlights on the guy. So I'm putting my trust in everyone else. Almost everyone seems to love this signing, both fans and the media. I do remember a little bit of him from Baltimore and hey, it's certainly an upgrade to help control the line.

 

D'Qwell Jackson: B- : If this was D'Qwell (have to type slow to get that name right) from just a couple of years ago, I'd be more excited. But for a guy who will be 31 years old in September who has been racking up over 100 tackles a year, how much longer will his body keep up at a Pro Bowl level? However, he has proven himself to be a fantastic starter and an immediate upgrade over Angerer / Conner, but how long does he have? Hopefully he's London Fletcher 2.0 and will be a tackling machine until he's 50.

 

Ahmad Bradshaw: B+ : I was honestly shocked to see the news that the Colts resigned him. Not because of him as a player. But simply because I just assumed he'd retire after the neck injury. Nonetheless, I am thrilled to see him back. The running game looked fantastic with Ahmad getting a load of the carries early in the season and completely tanked (besides the occasional Donald Brown burst through the middle) after he went down.

 

Sergio Brown: A- : Fantastic special teams player, which certainly never hurts.

[BOTT]

I'm not going to go into grading every signing so I'll just say that all the signings were high grades except for AV and Bradshaw. Vinny is old and would have been easily replaced for cheaper. With that said, he's a kicker and the price wasn't terrible but still don't deserve a high grade. Bradshaw was just an absolute waste IMO. I would bet the house he'll be done for the season before week 5. People complain about Toler being injured and want him gone because of injuries, and then they turn around and praise re-signing Bradshaw. Contradictions!!!

Because Bradshaw is going to make around 900k

[Buck Showalter]

Back when I was in school our teachers didnt grade us until we were done taking the test...

[Le Neon]

The difference- Bradshaw is better and Toler dragged out a routine injury into like the whole season. In the NFL you can't sit around and look for reasons not to play.

And by many accounts Bradshaw wanted to return to the field, if not for the injured reserve designation. Guy is a warrior, probably worth the contract just so his teammates can watch him battle through the injuries.

[ProblChld32]

Currently seeing as FA is still going ill grade it as an A- / B+ one of the better years the Colts have had in FA in a long time. 

[Beauregarde]

Vontae Davis: 4 years 39 million dollars 20 million guaranteed: A, one of the top corners in the league, and young, and we lock him up long term.

 

Arthur Jones: 5 years 33 million dollars 16 million guaranteed: A-, one of the top DE's in the league, and the best one that was left on the market, a premier run stopper, an area we struggle in. Should be a very good deal

 

D'Qwell Jackson: 4 years 22 million 11 million guaranteed: B+, Jerrell Freeman can play, but he lacked a sidekick to play with him, Pat Angerer couldn't do it, neither could Kelvin Sheppard, Josh McNary showed flashes but couldn't do it, and Grigson goes out and gets a leader and a tackling machine, and also a very good coverage linebacker, which is something we needed. Not to mention he took a pay cut to come play here, so you gotta love that!  :thmsup:

 

Re-sign Adam and Pat (not aware of their exact contract numbers): A, no brainer move

 

Re-sign Ahmad Bradshaw: B+, good chance one of Ballard and Richardson miss at least one game next season, and Bradshaw is good depth to have

 

Re-sign Fili Moala and Sergio Brown: B, once again very good depth, and in Brown's case, one of the top special teamers in the league

Davis is a B. He was more expensive than he could have been but considering the market for CBs it is not bad. He isn't a shut down corner by any means but he still has room to get better.

Jones B  "Jones isn’t an elite player, but Pagano’s defensive system is predicated on interior linemen who can get consistent pressure from inside gaps and stop the run with equal efficiency. And Jones has proven that he can do so consistently. – Doug Farrar"

Jackson B- Jackson will make the Colts’ front seven a more solid group next season. The cost of this acquisition drives its grade down

Adam C  Too much money for an old kicker who can't get the job done at 50 yards plus any more

Pat   C   He is a kicker and there are lots of them

Bradshaw C  Good for depth and I expect him to be the number 2 running back when Richardson slides to the three spot.

Brown B Great special team player and deserved to be signed.

Moala C  Adequate or less but good for the depth chart

Total grade B to B-  Very good but we still need a center and O-Line help.

[Dustin]

Davis is a B. He was more expensive than he could have been but considering the market for CBs it is not bad. He isn't a shut down corner by any means but he still has room to get better.

Jones B "Jones isn’t an elite player, but Pagano’s defensive system is predicated on interior linemen who can get consistent pressure from inside gaps and stop the run with equal efficiency. And Jones has proven that he can do so consistently. – Doug Farrar"

Jackson B- Jackson will make the Colts’ front seven a more solid group next season. The cost of this acquisition drives its grade down

Adam C Too much money for an old kicker who can't get the job done at 50 yards plus any more

Pat C He is a kicker and there are lots of them

Bradshaw C Good for depth and I expect him to be the number 2 running back when Richardson slides to the three spot.

Brown B Great special team player and deserved to be signed.

Moala C Adequate or less but good for the depth chart

Total grade B to B- Very good but we still need a center and O-Line help.

AV was 4-6 from 50+ yards.

[Beauregarde]

AV was 4-6 from 50+ yards.

I know but he is a year older and we think twice before we let him even attempt those. Other teams have kickers who are a threat at 60 yards. I like him fine but I think it was time to let him go and find a good young kicker with more leg. It is just my opinion and not a big deal either way in my mind.

[throwing BBZ]

No ... it's taking a job in one place for less money for a job offered in another place. Like if you were offered 100K a year for a job in Miami Beach and 103 K for the same type job in Siberia. If you take the one in Miami , you aren't taking a pay cut of 3K , you are just turning down that extra 3K. It's not a 3k "pay cut " as you were never making the 103K to begin with. Trust me and just drop it. 

Why would ANYONE trust you? And why are you Freaking out over this?

The point was he had better offers and took something less to be a COLT. 

 trust ME his wife Understands the amount of Lost Salary is a CUT to her and any kids and their ability to help others.

 

 Overall our GM deserves an A-. The - for re-signing a 2nd rd Bust even though i am sure he came cheap.

[dw49]

Why would ANYONE trust you? And why are you Freaking out over this?

The point was he had better offers and took something less to be a COLT. 

 trust ME his wife Understands the amount of Lost Salary is a CUT to her and any kids and their ability to help others.

 

 Overall our GM deserves an A-. The - for re-signing a 2nd rd Bust even though i am sure he came cheap.

  No one is freaking out other than you. Bit we've seen all the ridiculous posts you've had here so nothing new with this one. P