draft

[Bbswatching]

Is it just me.  Or am I the only one that is not excited about draft when we dont have a 1st pick.  I know its only 1 pick, but i just cant seem to get excited like i usually do.  

[TKnight24]

Ummm, okay

Didn't know not having a 1st rounder could ruin an entire draft for a person

But hey, to each their own

[PrincetonTiger]

Not me

[Burls' Kid's]

Hey, our first round pick is trent richardson...yipee (note the sarcasm) . We got to see him plug the rearend (head first) of satele/mcgylnn for 13 games! We can only hope...better days are ahead. But the colt's are famous for finding late talent, so all is not lost my friend. CHIN- UP BUCKAROO!

[TKnight24]

Hey, our first round pick is trent richardson...yipee (note the sarcasm) . We got to see him plug the rearend (head first) of satele/mcgylnn for 13 games! We can only hope...better days are ahead. But the colt's are famous for finding late talent, so all is not lost my friend. CHIN- UP BUCKAROO!

"Famous for finding late round talent"

:lol:

Like who?

[throwing BBZ]

It`s different, but i have full faith we are going to get a Really good player at 2 and a future solid starter at 3.
 So i am excited to see who they are.

 

 What makes it so much better is that we have dropped so much Dead Weight from last years roster. We added Quality Vets and have Good Prospects to fill those positions, so this Draft is just adding to a Much Better overall Roster. I`m very excited about THAT!
 

 The W-L Record the last 2 years is a nice story, but it happened with a roster that had a LOT of Stank to it.
 IMO, that is Totally behind us.

 The Monster is about 80% there. It needs honing, Experience, and a probably, just a few more Horses.

 I believe we have the Leadership & Championshio Attitude,  We are Close, Very Close!!

[Burls' Kid's]

"Famous for finding late round talent"

:lol:

Like who?

 

 

Boomstick, bethea, ambrose, buchannon, daniel, mathis, meadows...

[TKnight24]

Boomstick, bethea, ambrose, buchannon, daniel, mathis, meadows...

Boomstick doesn't count cause unless you're the Jags no one takes a punter/kicker in the early rounds or even at all in the draft

Bethea is wish washy

And I'm only 19 so I assume the others listed were on the Colts of the old or they're just not ringing a bell for me

So really Robert Mathis is the only legit name there

[Burls' Kid's]

Boomstick doesn't count cause unless you're the Jags no one takes a punter/kicker in the early rounds or even at all in the draft

Bethea is wish washy

And I'm only 19 so I assume the others listed were on the Colts of the old or they're just not ringing a bell for me

 

 

You must be young then. All were solid colt's.

[Nobody]

"Famous for finding late round talent"

:lol:

Like who?

Dude.. Just because we haven't drafted a pro bowler in the 7th for the last few drafts it doesn't mean we don't have a history of great players late in the draft.

"What have you done for me lately" I guess.

[ProblChld32]

Im still excited, the draft means we are one step closer to football returning to our TV screens 

[Burls' Kid's]

Dude.. Just because we haven't drafted a pro bowler in the 7th for the last few drafts it doesn't mean we don't have a history of great players late in the draft.

"What have you done for me lately" I guess.

 

 

I agree, but i think this year we really hit on some late round gems! FINGERS CROSSED. With a deep draft...ya' never know. I would be happy with players that contribute high quality effort and grit in the later rounds (5th-7th) . Not all have to be probowl talent to make a huge impact for our franchise. These type of guys are a difference from a superbowl win/loss. If only we had one of those dudes fielding that onside kick agains't bogie's Saints. WHAT...IF.

[Valpo2004]

Part of it may be that we have very few picks total anyways.  I'm not all that excited about it either.  

[Smonroe]

Boomstick doesn't count cause unless you're the Jags no one takes a punter/kicker in the early rounds or even at all in the draft

Bethea is wish washy

And I'm only 19 so I assume the others listed were on the Colts of the old or they're just not ringing a bell for me

So really Robert Mathis is the only legit name there

 

Bethea is "wish washy"????  Seriously?  Probably one of the greatest late round picks ever for the Colts.

[TKnight24]

Bethea is "wish washy"???? Seriously? Probably one of the greatest late round picks ever for the Colts.

Yeah no question but I just feel Bethea was better in the 4-3 than the 3-4. His best plays came in the 4-3 defense. So the past 2 years in the 3-4 is why i said the wishy washy

But definitely a good pick & I wish him luck in San Francisco

[Smonroe]

Hey, our first round pick is trent richardson...yipee (note the sarcasm) . We got to see him plug the rearend (head first) of satele/mcgylnn for 13 games! We can only hope...better days are ahead. But the colt's are famous for finding late talent, so all is not lost my friend. CHIN- UP BUCKAROO!

 

Look at it this way - if we would have somehow taken Trent in 2012 at that pick most of us would have been estatic.  He was universally thought of as a 'can't miss' prospect.

 

So, if you keep that in mind, you really can't expect the pick we would have taken in the first round to be any better, right?  Get my meaning?  The draft is really a crap shot, especially the later you get in the first round.

[Smonroe]

Yeah no question but I just feel Bethea was better in the 4-3 than the 3-4. His best plays came in the 4-3 defense. So the past 2 years in the 3-4 is why i said the wishy washy

But definitely a good pick & I wish him luck in San Francisco

 

The S position is basically the same in the 3-4 as the 4-3, but we used him differently as he got older.  I wish him luck in SF too, but I don't expect him to be more than a fill in type of guy.

[TKnight24]

Look at it this way - if we would have somehow taken Trent in 2012 at that pick most of us would have been estatic. He was universally thought of as a 'can't miss' prospect.

So, if you keep that in mind, you really can't expect the pick we would have taken in the first round to be any better, right? Get my meaning? The draft is really a crap shot, especially the later you get in the first round.

That's what I did with the Vontae trade. When the dolphins picked, compare the rookie to who we traded for. I don't remember who they drafted with the Vontae pick though

[Burls' Kid's]

Look at it this way - if we would have somehow taken Trent in 2012 at that pick most of us would have been estatic.  He was universally thought of as a 'can't miss' prospect.

 

So, if you keep that in mind, you really can't expect the pick we would have taken in the first round to be any better, right?  Get my meaning?  The draft is really a crap shot, especially the later you get in the first round.

 

 

I still wouldn't have done it, but i'm not a GM...ryan is. I hope he was right.....

 

We could've traded that pick (26) back and obtained additional picks or kept it and selected jimmie ward.

[Smonroe]

That's what I did with the Vontae trade. When the dolphins picked, compare the rookie to who we traded for. I don't remember who they drafted with the Vontae pick though

 

They took Jamar Taylor, who hardly played.  But he was a rookie so I don't think they expected too much.  He may start this year, but IMHO he's no Vontea.

[Bluefire4]

Since I am a football fan as well as a college football and Colts fan I am intrigued to see what teams specific players go to.

[Smonroe]

I still wouldn't have done it, but i'm not a GM...ryan is. I hope he was right.....

 

We could've traded that pick (26) back and obtained additional picks or kept it and selected jimmie ward.

 

Yeah, I don't want to get into the "all things Trent Richardson" debate, but I agree with you.  I would never take a RB in the first round because you never know how they're going to turn out.  And they're a dime a dozen right now, except for AP.

 

My point was that you really can't count on the first pick being a sure thing, so it's not like we're losing a starter.  I'm hoping we get the best DB available with our first pick.

[Burls' Kid's]

Yeah, I don't want to get into the "all things Trent Richardson" debate, but I agree with you.  I would never take a RB in the first round because you never know how they're going to turn out.  And they're a dime a dozen right now, except for AP.

 

My point was that you really can't count on the first pick being a sure thing, so it's not like we're losing a starter.  I'm hoping we get the best DB available with our first pick.

 

 

Would love to have jimmie ward, but if not...then JOHNATHAN "THE MACHINE" DOWLING!!! The dude averaged a turnover a game...A GAME! A BALL HAWKING BEAST! I've said it before and i'll say it again. If i had a gun to my head and had to pick a safety...it would be dowling. I'm confident he'll explode in the NFL (if they keep him grounded) . The colt's work wonders with troubled players (rogers), so why not johnathan???

[Smash Mouth]

I am more anxious than excited.  I'm concerned that we have so few picks in the top part of the draft.  I think that this is a big draft for Grigson.  The jury is still out on last year's draft so Grigson can't afford a mediocre draft this year.  With so few picks, the margin for error is small.  McShay and Kiper have the Colts going OG in true 2nd round and C in the 3rd round.  What does that say about Thornton and Holmes?                                                                           

[NewColtsFan]

It`s different, but i have full faith we are going to get a Really good player at 2 and a future solid starter at 3.

 So i am excited to see who they are.

 

 What makes it so much better is that we have dropped so much Dead Weight from last years roster. We added Quality Vets and have Good Prospects to fill those positions, so this Draft is just adding to a Much Better overall Roster. I`m very excited about THAT!

 

 The W-L Record the last 2 years is a nice story, but it happened with a roster that had a LOT of Stank to it.

 IMO, that is Totally behind us.

 The Monster is about 80% there. It needs honing, Experience, and a probably, just a few more Horses.

 I believe we have the Leadership & Championshio Attitude,  We are Close, Very Close!!

 

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ is one of my all-time favorite posts of yours!

 

When you're winning 22 regular season games playing with a lot of STANK on the roster and now a lot of that STANK is gone,  then we're getting better.     We're getting closer!

 

You and I might disagree on just how close we are....   but to me that's more quibbling than anything else.   We're a playoff caliber team and we're getting better!    Our trend line is up!   Even if the rest of the NFL,  the media and Las Vegas doesn't know it!   

[NewColtsFan]

I am more anxious than excited.  I'm concerned that we have so few picks in the top part of the draft.  I think that this is a big draft for Grigson.  The jury is still out on last year's draft so Grigson can't afford a mediocre draft this year.  With so few picks, the margin for error is small.  McShay and Kiper have the Colts going OG in true 2nd round and C in the 3rd round.  What does that say about Thornton and Holmes?                                                                           

 

As far as I can tell, I'm the biggest supporter/believer of McShay and Kiper here....   seemingly far more than anyone else as best I can tell....

 

But,  their strength is in evaluating individual players for the draft....   not for mock drafts like this, especially big mocks where they're going past the 1st round.   That's not their strength. 

 

I wouldn't lose a minute's sleep over who or what or where they mock for us.      Seriously!  

[Burls' Kid's]

As far as I can tell, I'm the biggest supporter/believer of McShay and Kiper here....   seemingly far more than anyone else as best I can tell....

 

But,  their strength is in evaluating individual players for the draft....   not for mock drafts like this, especially big mocks where they're going past the 1st round.   That's not their strength. 

 

I wouldn't lose a minute's sleep over who or what or where they mock for us.      Seriously!  

 

 

I would be thrilled with an elite guard at 59 (jackson...fingers crossed)!

[lollygagger8]

The only thing I don't care about is the first round. 

 

Grigson needs to knock this 2nd rounder out of the park. 

 

Hopefully we get a good safety!! 

[John Waylon]

Eh. I'm over the draft because they've moved it back. Two weeks doesn't seem like much, but it's waned my interest pretty good.

Move it back to April.

[Nobody]

They took Jamar Taylor, who hardly played. But he was a rookie so I don't think they expected too much. He may start this year, but IMHO he's no Vontae.

Ahh, I actually quite liked him as a prospect.

But they don't even compare.

[NewColtsFan]

I would be thrilled with an elite guard at 59 (jackson...fingers crossed)!

 

I would be fine if he take an elite guard like Jackson at 59...

 

BUT.......

 

If we do, what that tells me is that Thomas is not healing well from his injuries.    We won't take Jackson if we think Thomas is going to be healthy and starting for us.   We'd wait on a guard and take a more pressing need, I think.

 

So, if it's a guard, then great!    I'm for it.    But it tells me that there's a problem with Thomas (or maybe Thornton) and that we need immediate help!

[bluebambi]

Boomstick doesn't count cause unless you're the Jags no one takes a punter/kicker in the early rounds or even at all in the draft

Bethea is wish washy

And I'm only 19 so I assume the others listed were on the Colts of the old or they're just not ringing a bell for me

So really Robert Mathis is the only legit name there

bethea is wishy washy ? Try one the more consistent safety's in the league

[Burls' Kid's]

I would be fine if he take an elite guard like Jackson at 59...

 

BUT.......

 

If we do, what that tells me is that Thomas is not healing well from his injuries.    We won't take Jackson if we think Thomas is going to be healthy and starting for us.   We'd wait on a guard and take a more pressing need, I think.

 

So, if it's a guard, then great!    I'm for it.    But it tells me that there's a problem with Thomas (or maybe Thornton) and that we need immediate help!

 

 

Thomas IMHO was never really viewed as a long term answer for us and coming off an injury, he's very replaceable and one of my BOLD CAMP PREDICTIONS is he gets cut. He's just a journeyman type of player, plus injury prone.

[csmopar]

I'm excited and anxious both. I think its going to be unexpected who we chose and I trust grigson

[akcolt]

Boomstick doesn't count cause unless you're the Jags no one takes a punter/kicker in the early rounds or even at all in the draft

Bethea is wish washy

And I'm only 19 so I assume the others listed were on the Colts of the old or they're just not ringing a bell for me

So really Robert Mathis is the only legit name there

I am only 19 is the most important part of that post.

 

Bethea was wishy washy?  

[Bravo]

I'm still excited!!! Colts always seem to make stuff happen!

[akcolt]

Boomstick doesn't count cause unless you're the Jags no one takes a punter/kicker in the early rounds or even at all in the draft

Bethea is wish washy

And I'm only 19 so I assume the others listed were on the Colts of the old or they're just not ringing a bell for me

So really Robert Mathis is the only legit name there

 

Remember Chapman Hughes Ballard and Brazil so in 5 years you might have reference point. 

[Buck Showalter]

It's always exciting when new players put on the horseshoe, but not having a first round pick does kill a bit of the pre draft hoopla since the draft schedule has expanded over three days...

[Buck Showalter]

Hey, our first round pick is trent richardson...yipee (note the sarcasm) . We got to see him plug the rearend (head first) of satele/mcgylnn for 13 games! We can only hope...better days are ahead. But the colt's are famous for finding late talent, so all is not lost my friend. CHIN- UP BUCKAROO!

That was definitely the reputation Polian got, maybe even more so for finding undrafted gems like Saturday & Brackett... 

 

"Famous for finding late round talent"

:lol:

Like who?

If you want to lol or refute Burls' Kids statement you should have maybe pointed out that "drafting late round talent" was Polian's rep. & it is yet to be seen whether Grigson can repeat his draft prowess that he seemed to exhibit in 2012...

[CjMcGirt23]

An interesting part of the draft for me is to see if it seems dramatically different then the past two because Irsay isn't there. Will we see that Grigson has some different beliefs in the draft or that Irsay didn't play a GIGANTIC factor in the pick selection.