Colts sign center Phil Costa [Merge]

[MTC]

I'm not expecting that big of a contract. 

 

If I had to guess: 2 years 3 million. 

[Nobody]

Why. He was the reason the Cowboys reached for a center in last years first round

No such thing as a reach when the player plays well, which he did.

[Smonroe]

This is from a Cowboys forum:

"Costa season can be divided into three parts

early – terrible

middle – with Holland, average, he actually had three noteworthy GOOD games

end – without Holland, average, last four games were as close to average as you can get: 0.1, 0.7, 0.2, -0.3

Too many folks only remember his early games, including a memorably bad game against NE that alone moved him down six ranks with a score of -6.1

He steadily improved and the team appreciated his work ethic. Yet he was a cap casualty."

Not a horrible analysis, hopefully he's a decent backup.

[lennymoore24]

I like this.  Not that Costa is a world beater.  But I think it shows they believe Holmes will step up and be the starter.  Costa is an insurance plan.  Otherwise, you would have to consider Holmes a wasted draft choice.

[coltsguy510]

Per Mike Chappell: GM Ryan Grigson on C Phil Costa: "Phil is a young, hard-nosed and physical center who has shown he can play at a winning level in our league. He will provide strong competition at the center position.”

sounds like a depth guy to me

[Nobody]

Grigs says "competition"

[arkana04]

Lol.

 

Everyone is freaking out. 

 

Relax people. It's a 2 year deal, likely  very cheap one. 

 

Maybe the coaches are high on Holmes and will let them compete.

your expectations for o-line play musnt be very high. 

[RomanianColtsFan]

Yuck

[Jonathan24]

They are saving money with this player but where are they going to go heavy with another signing..... All the good safeties are gone...... Nicks should be gotten for cheap.

[Gavin]

Per Mike Chappell: GM Ryan Grigson on C Phil Costa: "Phil is a young, hard-nosed and physical center who has shown he can play at a winning level in our league. He will provide strong competition at the center position.”

Yep...thats what our O Line needs "competition"

[NewEra]

He has a sick beard at least

[James]

Grigson: "He will provide strong competition at the center position".

 

Competition, people. He is NOT being signed as a starter. He will compete with Holmes. Let's see who comes out on top.

 

It's hilarious watching these overreactions.

 

Omgz he is aaaaawful, what is Grigson thinking etc etc. Do you expect Grigson to sign every major FA? We have plenty of holes and guys to re-sign in the future. Grigson is doing the right thing.

[colts_100nascar17fan]

Not a bad move if he was cheap and pans out, more money left for a safety and or guard,and maybe give hakkem nicks a try.

[BrentMc11]

This is part of the the email I received.  Not a fan of this signing as most know.  He is a center...last seen as the 6th worst rated.  As bad as Satele had been, I always say "Be careful what you with for."

 

Grigson:  “Phil is a young, hard-nosed and physical center who has shown he can play at a winning level in our league,” said General Manager Ryan Grigson. “He will provide strong competition at the center position.”(From Colts blog..breaking news)

 

Competition is good....a good center would have  been better.  Welcome to Indy Phil...I hope you did not Costa lotta money.

[HungarianColtsFan]

 

Well...I don't like to classify anyone before playing a single snap....but I guess we could resign Satele...just the same. He hasn't seen much action.

 

My take on it:

• He's for depth
• He's here to tutor Holmes
• He's 'Plan B', b/c we couldn't sign Mack, and we have room to ink Nicks or more likely a S.
• Mack would have been too expansive, and still Browns could match that offer...so they didn't take the risk.
• Grigs was afraid of our O-line being far too good.

Edited March 13, 2014 by HungarianColtsFan

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

#@c& competition in practice we need competency

In the game..

[backshoulderfade]

No such thing as a reach when the player plays well, which he did.

Yes, but hindsight is 20/20. We are still deficient at the c position. Unless Holmes is a monster.

[corgi]

My dogs just went to the bathroom in backyard. Can we sign that to play center? Oh nevermnind Grigson already signed cat poop.

[Biggz21]

He's had issues snapping the ball over Romo's head and getting the worst of bull rush moves hopefully being the son in law of hulk hogan he can fix his aligments

[Drewbacca]

Via Rotoworld

 

Costa, 27 in July, appeared to be an ascending player in Dallas before falling out of the coaching staff's favor in 2013 as the Cowboys used a first-round pick on Travis Frederick. We wouldn't rule out Costa starting at center for the Colts, or at least giving Khaled Holmes a serious run for his money.

[IUfan_Charlie]

Grigson: "He will provide strong competition at the center position.”

 

Competition, people. He is being signed as a starter. He will compete with Holmes. Let's see who comes out on top.

Our line doesn't need competition, it needs good NFL players, not scrubs like Costa and Holmes. 

[Indeee]

roto not reporting it yet. Mack is right there we better go get him

[Coltswarriors]

2 year deal.

 

Really hope this is for depth & we still have a plan for Mack...

 

Otherwise I'm not too pumped about this move.

[Patagonia Chris]

Is he bringing Brooke Hogan with him? At least McAfee will have another teammates girlfriend to befriend that'll help increase his fame.

[Legend of Luck]

He did play guard for a bit....hes versitile, thats what management wants...

[Kyle]

solid pickup. we lost Link, Mcglynn, and Satelle.  We need to add more than just starters and he can be a backup at C and G.

[RealityIsLuck]

Until I see contract $ for #colts C Phil Costa, not dismissing team's interest in Browns C Alex Mack. Costa has started 3 games last 2 yrs.

— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51)

March 13, 2014

 

Maybe were not out of the running?

[mattceinicram]

This is simply plan B if Mack doesn't pan out...I don't think this means they're giving up on Mack

[Drewbacca]

Realizing that Mack will cost $9-$10 a year...this is a decent move to let our draft pick of Holmes not go to waste.

[JoKeR]

It's like were in the hunger games for a center and the odds are never in our favor

[Dustin]

I'm guessing this is just depth.

[jvan1973]

Our line doesn't need competition, it needs good NFL players, not scrubs like Costa and Holmes.

scrubs? How much scouting have you done of either?

[NewColtsFan]

My guess, and it's only a guess.

 

Costa is depth for right now.

 

That the Colts will still try for Mack.      And if we get him,  Costa goes to back-up along with Holmes who can also back-up guard.

 

If we don't get Mack,  then it's Costa and Holmes and lots and lots and lots of praying..........

[arkana04]

If its depth C/G signing im ok with it but if he is our starter 

 

sweet lord no. 

[coltsguy510]

My guess, and it's only a guess.

 

Costa is depth for right now.

 

That the Colts will still try for Wood.      And if we get him,  Costa goes to back-up along with Holmes who can also back-up guard.

 

If we don't get Wood,  then it's Costa and Holmes and lots and lots and lots of praying..........

wood?

[Legend of Luck]

My guess, and it's only a guess.

 

Costa is depth for right now.

 

That the Colts will still try for Wood.      And if we get him,  Costa goes to back-up along with Holmes who can also back-up guard.

 

If we don't get Wood,  then it's Costa and Holmes and lots and lots and lots of praying..........

dear god please...

[Happy2BeHere]

Wonder what he costa?

Touche' my friend, Touche'

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Disgusting.

[NewColtsFan]

wood?

 

Yes....  sorry.     Fixed

[jameszeigler834]

Just appeared on my Colts app

So the colts cut a center who sucks to sign another one who sucks.