Report: Colts agree to one year deal with Hakeem Nicks (merge)

[IndyScribe]

Great deal!

[Jules]

Good move and value. I really wanted us to pick up another WR too.

 

I happy.

[Poster X]

80 is worn by Fleener

I thought about that after posting it. Ooops, my apologies to Coby "jazz hands" Fleener.

[Tark The Shark]

Well good, I enjoy this signing.

 

I think we need to make at least one more move and we can call it quits for this FA period.

[BlueCollarColts]

16 million for Alex Mack

[Superman]

Less than a year ago, Nicks was in preliminary talks with the Giants for a deal in the $10m/year range. That kind of went away when they signed Cruz, but it's a bargain that we're able to sign him for so little.

[That Guy]

Cheaper than Steve Smith! Ha!

[James]

Remember if he gets to that 1000+ yards and 6+ TD territory we'll get the opportunity to re-sign him, or we can franchise him if he gets to that 1200+ 8+ TD level.

 

This deal is awesome! We have so much quality at WR now. And great depth with Rogers, Whalen and Brazill. 

 

And people Rogers will get a chance to show what he can with a full off season. I still see Rogers as our future number one receiver. If Nicks is not brought back Rogers will have had a whole year to mature. 

[Poster X]

Good move and value. I really wanted us to pick up another WR too.

I happy.

A Mack signing would mean the Colts get a A in free agency... in my opinion.

[Dark Superman]

Gotta love it..

[PrincetonTiger]

Great move but the sad thing is one of either Whalen, Rogers, or Brazill is going to have to go now....

Whalen or LB

[BlueCollarColts]

A Mack signing would mean the Colts get a A in free agency... in my opinion.

A+

[Superman]

Great move but the sad thing is one of either Whalen, Rogers, or Brazill is going to have to go now....

 

We all have a soft spot for our young guys, but Nicks has shown the ability to be a true #1 receiver. And we just signed him for basically the same deal we gave DHB last year (if reports are correct). I'll get over whichever of Whalen, Rogers or Brazill that doesn't make the final 53.

[snkdy]

[Poster X]

A+

There is always room for improvement. Add players in the draft... and we are looking good. I can't wait until football season starts.

[NewEra]

Wow, that's for cheap! I approve! Weeeeeeeeee

[PrincetonTiger]

8-10 for Mack 6 or 8 for everything else

[NewColtsFan]

I believe A Mack's tag is for 10M this year. So any Mack deal starts there. 

 

No......  I don't think that's correct.    I don't that's how it works....

[Poster X]

We all have a soft spot for our young guys, but Nicks has shown the ability to be a true #1 receiver. And we just signed him for basically the same deal we gave DHB last year (if reports are correct). I'll get over whichever of Whalen, Rogers or Brazill that doesn't make the final 53.

My guess is Brazill would be odd man out of that group... unless he puts on a show this season. No suspensions.

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

Ryan Grigson, ladies and gentlemen

"Carolina offered you 4.5"..... "tell them to shove it, Here's 3.5 and you sign right here pleasure doing business with you." *pull shades off and takes a bite out of his meatball sub*

[TheColtster]

This is great .I know we wanted him and we when with Damn it Donald brown ...Now we got Nicks and brown is gone . Funny how things work . So who holds more value to the colts now knowing what both players could bring to this team and the next question is what's next ?

[BleedBlue18]

My guess is Brazill would be odd man out of that group... unless he puts on a show this season. No suspensions.

My guess is Whalen, but not because he is bad. The Colts have already shown they are willing to part ways with him, they've done it before.

[DougDew]

Very nice deal.

[Bravo]

Great Work!!!!

 

It's really impressive how every player we bring in for a visit does not leave without a contract! 

Must be doing something right!

[NewEra]

Pagano must if had dinner with him. Him and grigs can make it happen!

[dgambill]

Wow....I think even Denver would have offered him that! NE too. Thats a good deal although I wouldn't have mind a 3 yr deal around 16 million because I think he was going to bounce back. Contract year basically so you know he is going to want to play BIG. Just hope he doesn't go all diva if we spread it around too much. If we can upgrade our Center or one of our guard positions I would just have a crazy smile on my face. Doing that would put us with a shot at a first rd bye...I really think Denver with that killer schedule is going to struggle to have home field advantage even if they have a great team.

[Balzer40]

As much as I didn't see the need for this deal, if the 1 yr. at 3.5 mil. is accurate, I can't throw a fit about that. He's a good receiver if he can stay healthy and for that little bit of money, it's a good sign.

[PrincetonTiger]

"Carolina offered you 4.5"..... "tell them to shove it, Here's 3.5 and you sign right here pleasure doing business with you." *pull shades off and takes a bite out of his meatball sub*

Here is an offer you can't refuse

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

No......  I don't think that's correct.    I don't that's how it works....

Maybe not but I'm sure we will offer Mack a deal that is so gruesome that the Browns will go running to the hills.

It's obvious our FO knows how to structure a deal so I expect the first seasons cap number to be like $13million with the second year being like $6million and so forth.

I would have absolutely no problem with that.

[Bravo]

I LOVE that guys are taking less $ to play here. I respect that, and it makes me feel like there are a lot of good people behind the scenes.

I agree

[Nobody]

As much as I didn't see the need for this deal, if the 1 yr. at 3.5 mil. is accurate, I can't throw a fit about that. He's a good receiver if he can stay healthy and for that little bit of money, it's a good sign.

Completely agree. Wanted to pass on him (rather than to him. Anyone? No? Yeah it was bad ) and draft someone in this ultra deep class. At 3.5? Happy with him.

[dgambill]

I think the reason he left Carolina was because he wanted a 1yr deal and they were pushing longer contracts...probably the reason we took so long too. TBH I would never have offered him a contract that low...even 1 yr....maybe he kept talking Grigs down....no I won't take 5.5 million...6...your getting colder lol...huh!!?? 3.5 million is just stupid cheap. Even if he only plays 8 games that's worth it....hopefully its the last 8 at least lol.

[PrincetonTiger]

Maybe not but I'm sure we will offer Mack a deal that is so gruesome that the Browns will go running to the hills.

It's obvious our FO knows how to structure a deal so I expect the first seasons cap number to be like $13million with the second year being like $6million and so forth.

I would have absolutely no problem with that.

Some of the vets could restructure deals before the season to get more cap space

[Gavin]

Great move but the sad thing is one of either Whalen, Rogers, or Brazill is going to have to go now....

Brazill seems the logical choice given his prior substance abuse and that Whalen has came on a bit but who knows

[cbear]

That's impressive. Reports said he was offered $4.5 from Carolina, which is another team he said he'd like to play for.

If true that is a steal.

[Holden89]

At this point, I'm pretty sure Grigson is a dark lord of the Sith. He gets in FA's head man...."UNLIMITED POWEEEERRRRR!!!'"

[PrincetonTiger]

At this point, I'm pretty sure Grigson is a dark lord of the Sith. He gets in FA's head man...."UNLIMITED POWEEEERRRRR!!!'"

Jedi Mind Trick

[Coltsman1788]

$3.5M with incentives for more.

Wow...cheaper than I expected. Keeps alive hope for Mack. If true he signed with the Colts for a mil less than the Panthers were supposed to be offering. He must have really wanted to play with Indy. Here's to good health and to Nicks making his statement to the rest of the league this season.

[Kyle]

i hope he is this guy again:

 

[adamthyst]

He turned down more money and signed with us.

Grigson has magical powers.