Suspiciously Silent

[Rebelknight]

Is it odd the Colts have been really quite? Are we going to see a bunch of 1 year deals.

[Coltsfanforlife12]

No last year they were keeping fans updated and I think it caused them to lose out on some FA they wanted.  Probably just working deals right now.

[Bluefire4]

We're probably looking into Alex Mack and if that falls through we'll probably start to see some one year deals at positions that need it.

[cbear]

Is it odd the Colts have been really quite? Are we going to see a bunch of 1 year deals.

 

Quiet?  How so?  They've been very active and seem to be announcing the signing when they happen.

[ztboiler]

The silence is golden....there is nothing else out there that we want that won't only get less expensive over time.  We got what Grigs was willing to pay a premium for.

[Psyren]

I don't think we have any targets besides Mack.

I never expected many moves and I don't anticipate one anytime soon.

[MTC]

Colts are waiting for the free agent market to cool down. 

[ColtJ82]

I kind of expected this after the Vontae deal. They have to be very smart with their remaining money. I don't think they anticipated Davis costing as much as he did. It is also possible that they aren't crazy about the available free agents that are floating out there. They kind of have to nail the next round of signings because this is the last chance they will have with this type of money to spend. 

 

Last year was crazy and I believe people are expecting the same this year. 

[optimusprimetime]

Alex Mack??

[CardiacColts]

I have no problem with the pace slowing. We don't need to be frantic and impulsive in our signings. If they are working on an oddly structured deal with Mack, I'd love to have him; however, I don't want us to put all of our eggs in that basket and lose out on another quality center. Even if we sign Mack tonight, that's two days of waiting to see if Cleveland matches that we could lose out on DLP, EDS, or Goodwin... 

[Narcosys]

I like the silence.  I like being surprised with great signings like we've had.   I had speculating and wondering what Irsays cryptic tweets mean.

[Buck Showalter]

I may be wrong, (as I don't fully understand the transition tag), but even if Grigs makes an aggressive offer for Mack, it may be awhile before anything is really reported because (correct me if I am wrong here) but don't the Browns have 5 days to make a counter offer...

 

I don't get the transition tag, why it exsists separate to the franchise tag...

[ponyboy]

I may be wrong, (as I don't fully understand the transition tag), but even if Grigs makes an aggressive offer for Mack, it may be awhile before anything is really reported because (correct me if I am wrong here) but don't the Browns have 5 days to make a counter offer...

 

I don't get the transition tag, why it exsists separate to the franchise tag...

 

I'm pretty sure the contract terms would be reported immediately when he signs with another team and the clock starts ticking for Cleveland to match the exact same contract.

[BlueCollarColts]

Probably looking into the Alex Mack deal and seeing if Decker's price goes down

[Rebelknight]

I may be wrong, (as I don't fully understand the transition tag), but even if Grigs makes an aggressive offer for Mack, it may be awhile before anything is really reported because (correct me if I am wrong here) but don't the Browns have 5 days to make a counter offer...

I don't get the transition tag, why it exsists separate to the franchise tag...

I think it means you want to keep the player but not overpay..Also teams will make offer knowing they wont have to give up picks. .

[#BringBobBack]

i hate the silence but can only hope all the anticipation pays off

[crestmount]

Mack yes--we will have to offer above market rate unfortunately.  Decker NO

[Buck Showalter]

I'm pretty sure the contract terms would be reported immediately when he signs with another team and the clock starts ticking for Cleveland to match the exact same contract.

So after a realistic offer on Mack is made, does Cleveland have 2 days, 5 days, or a week to match??? Only asking because I have read three different time frames...

[IndyScribe]

So after a realistic offer on Mack is made, does Cleveland have 2 days, 5 days, or a week to match??? Only asking because I have read three different time frames...

5 days to match.

[shakedownstreet]

Suspiciously Silent

 

the smeller is usually the feller 

[Gavin]

Meh not really, Ill take the silence over announcements on twitter of a potential big splash signing only to be disappointed. We are improving the team and at the end of the day thats what matters

[Pelt]

Yeah, I gotta wonder if Grigson asked Irsay to chill out with the tweets this time around, because of any inadvertent negotiating hang ups it may cause.   

[ColtStronger]

I haven't saw a definite number of how much cap space Colts left.  I saw one report of at least 15 million.  Which means we could bring in one more great player, while still having money to sign our draft picks.  I would love to have Alex Mack, but at this point I think it would be smarter to pick up someone good just not as expensive.  I don't even think anyone has signed a C this FA period yet.  Good news, because the longer teams wait the less of the market value.

[jameszeigler834]

Colts are waiting for the free agent market to cool down. 

Ya by the time that happens all the players that can help this team will be gone.

[TKnight24]

Dead silence is music to my ears

It just builds more suspense

Wouldn't surprise me if one of you pulled a hamstring or calf muscle running for your phone when the Colts app says "Breaking News" or bleacher report app goes off

lmao lmao

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Okay I want Mack, but it is a waste of time to put all our eggs in that basket. 
Go out there and get Evan Dietrich Smith, and after that either sign a guard or sign Clemons.

[Gavin]

Okay I want Mack, but it is a waste of time to put all our eggs in that basket. 

Go out there and get Evan Dietrich Smith, and after that either sign a guard or sign Clemons.

Smith is also still a long shot with Green Bays cap space to

[mintor]

I haven't saw a definite number of how much cap space Colts left.  I saw one report of at least 15 million.  Which means we could bring in one more great player, while still having money to sign our draft picks.  I would love to have Alex Mack, but at this point I think it would be smarter to pick up someone good just not as expensive.  I don't even think anyone has signed a C this FA period yet.  Good news, because the longer teams wait the less of the market value.

 

 

reported have 22 m in cap .

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Smith is also still a long shot with Green Bays cap space to

What are they at?

[mintor]

Whatever cap space they don't use this year can be rolled over to 2015, at which point they might need it. They're not done with free agency, it would appear – safety and center are the most immediate concerns with the money they have remaining (somewhere less than $20 million). But unless they execute a blockbuster signing, the Colts should have cap space to spare.

[mintor]

The Colts had an estimated $40 million in salary-cap space entering the free-agent period, and being able to resist the urge to sign all but two outside free agents thus far among the 10 contracts they’ve executed should allow them to retain good cap health.

[sreylas937]

I say slow down, and let the Market Balance out... Heard someone say, don't remember who say payin Tiffany prices for target items or something to that regards. Give it couple days

[Gavin]

What are they at?

Visiting the Bucs http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5512/evan-dietrichsmith

[TrueBlueFan]

i just want to see the colts have a good year not a up and down season were we have to deal with injury problems and Luck running for his life and I would love Mack just as much as the next guy but.......... we need a solid saftey and Brown is good but not that good Im happy with the Jackson and Jones sighning but we have to adress the O line and on a selfish note want a new # 2 cb cause Toiler is not it for me

[JoKeR]

Not sure what you mean by quiet?

A) media coverage

B) Irsay tweets

C) not enough signings

D) not enough "big names" being signed

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Visiting the Bucs http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5512/evan-dietrichsmith

I meant what are the Packers at in terms of cap space. Although it's interesting I'm hearing/seeing nothing about Colts and EDS.

[Psyren]

I'm all for letting the market "settle", but the issue then becomes "whoops, we let it settle too long and now there's only Satele's left on the market.

It's generally not wise to spend like crazy immediately, and we're only two days into FA, but you can't sit back and wait forever either.

[Derakynn]

At some point signings have to stop. Just because they haven't done anything doesn't meaning they will. That said, dont expect a big signing either.

[GoColts8818]

Well if the Colts are truly going after someone like Mack it might be wise to let the Browns spend some money first to make it harder to match a deal you give him. 

 

Other than that the Colts might be letting the dust settle some before signing more guys.

[Gavin]

I meant what are the Packers at in terms of cap space. Although it's interesting I'm hearing/seeing nothing about Colts and EDS.

http://overthecap.com/calculator/?Team=Colts

 

 

I think we have 5-6 mill less then that but enough for Evan Dietrich Smith (and Alex Mack if you believe the Browns would let him go)