Adonai Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Our biggest need last year and this was Offensive Line and between last season's signings & draft and this year's draft, we have really improved and created some competition. And we have upgraded the Dline, LB & WR corps' as well. I know many of us were thinking that Safety was a need - and maybe it still is - but I absolutely love this draft. And am excited about this upcoming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12isthenew18 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 This draft was bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12isthenew18 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 They censor on here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyScribe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Solid draft to me. I'm not sure about the Ulrick pick as there's nothing about him, but more O-Line to protect Luck is always helpful. O-Line was addressed, as was the front 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownColt Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I didn't love it but thought it was solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennymoore24 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I know potential is the key word, but I do love the potential of this draft. I wanted O-Linemen and we got them. Got a real thumper at ILB and hopefully another pass rusher at OLB. And a wide receiver, who if he does attach himself to Wayne, could be really good. I know some will say we didn't get a safety. My guess is we will get a few UDFA safties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm pleased. Think some of these guys will be really good. Problem is some fans think they know who the team needs more than our GM. Laughable at best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjyb Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 This draft was badlol true that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dee Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think the Colts drafted 2 starters ... JM at G or C, and AJ at ILB. If that happens with NO first round pick... this draft was HOME RUN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The lack of addressing our secondary could be our downfall this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IinD Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Its not a sexy draft, but you can clearly see they realized Andrew is getting hit to often. For that at least I can get behind it.Looks like they touched on every level and will deal with the secondary in udfa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincetonTiger Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I loved the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Draft was very solid. I laugh at all the armchair GMs/scouts screaming "omg, we didn't get a safety or cornerback. Horrible draft from Grigson". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austriancolt Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 It's an interesting draft. I like that they addressed the Offensive Line but prefered some other names. I'm shocked they didn't draft a CB or Safety. Toler isn't going to play more than 50% of the games and we don't have much quality depth at the Safety position. This is gonna be either one of the worst drafts in Colts history or one of the most surprising ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dee Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Exactly... Sexy drafts are QB, rush ends, WR's, and RB's... Everyone on this board needs to realize what this teams "weak" spots are... Interior line, and run stopping up the GUT. Indy has addressed these issues.Its not a sexy draft, but you can clearly see they realized Andrew is getting hit to often. For that at least I can get behind it.Looks like they touched on every level and will deal with the secondary in udfa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentMc11 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think the Colts drafted 2 starters ... JM at G or C, and AJ at ILB. If that happens with NO first round pick... this draft was HOME RUN.Andrew Jackson may be our biggest hitter in the middle since Clint Session. This guy hits you...you go backwards...I love him! The flexibility of the OL selections is intriguing, as is the ability of Monkrief to separate. I did not know much about Robert Mathis when we got him...Newsome? My only problem with this draft is we could have gotten Newsome later....and Urlich as a UFA...Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhane19 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think the Colts drafted 2 starters ... JM at G or C, and AJ at ILB. If that happens with NO first round pick... this draft was HOME RUN. You really think Andrew Jackson is going to be a starter over Freeman and Dqwell at ILB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IinD Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Draft was very solid. I laugh at all the armchair GMs/scouts screaming "omg, we didn't get a safety or cornerback. Horrible draft from Grigson".Funny how ESPN and a $7 draft magazine make everyone an expert. My favorite is those who've seen 2 or 3 clips or maybe one game and think they know the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dee Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Had Grigs drafted a CB or S it would have been the WRONG one. Just saying... it's the nature of this board. Draft was very solid. I laugh at all the armchair GMs/scouts screaming "omg, we didn't get a safety or cornerback. Horrible draft from Grigson". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick_Rick Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The lack of addressing our secondary could be our downfall this year. I think the staff is fine with Howell. I think he will do fine, and will develop nicely. Would I have liked some depth? Yes. I'm not sure about the LB pick. With Jackson, Freeman, McNary, and Sheppard there, it seemed like a luxury pick. If they felt he was the BPA, I'm fine with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dee Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I do.... AJ is stud, DQ is a very good LB... but make A LOT of tackles down field. I would like to see Freeman get a shot at OLB. Bottom line.... this D needs to TACKLE the ball. AJ does it. You really think Andrew Jackson is going to be a starter over Freeman and Dqwell at ILB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Our biggest need last year and this was Offensive Line and between last season's signings & draft and this year's draft, we have really improved and created some competition. And we have upgraded the Dline, LB & WR corps' as well. I know many of us were thinking that Safety was a need - and maybe it still is - but I absolutely love this draft. And am excited about this upcoming season.I'm out of likes, so consider your post 'liked'. A few others too.Yes, we really can't judge a draft for a few years, but I like the approach.We'll get some UDFAs and veteran safeties, I have no doubt. Like others have said, we need to protect the franchise. And we need to stop the run. Our last game showed that lacking well enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Neon Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Andrew Jackson may be our biggest hitter in the middle since Clint Session. This guy hits you...you go backwards...I love him!The flexibility of the OL selections is intriguing, as is the ability of Monkrief to separate.I did not know much about Robert Mathis when we got him...Newsome?My only problem with this draft is we could have gotten Newsome later....and Urlich as a UFA...Just my opinion.IMHO, taking Urlich in the seventh round means they weren't sure they'd be able to get him as an udfa. Meaning he was (way) below the radar but maybe had other suitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austriancolt Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 when can they sign udfa? right after the draf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeVander Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 My favorite is those who've seen 2 or 3 clips or maybe one game and think they know the player.Uhhh that works both ways. People saying it's a great draft don't have any insight into whether it was a good draft, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 when can they sign udfa? right after the draf?Yes. They're on the phone already telling guys that if they don't get drafted, we're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sreylas937 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I believe in the front Office, Thats the reason they get paid to do the job... I know I wouldn't want people who don't know my job to say I am doing a crap job when they don't know what they are talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennymoore24 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Well, let's go back two years. My recollection was the majority of the people on this board liked the Luck pick, 50/50 on Fleener, hated Allen, hated TY Hilton, and thought Vick Ballard was a wasted pick. Most seemed to be screaming for defensive players. How did that draft work out? Here's something to tell yourself: The Colts know more then you, me, this forum, Kiper, and any draft "expert". if you accept that, you will find peace just seeing who they draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I believe in the front Office, Thats the reason they get paid to do the job... I know I wouldn't want people who don't know my job to say I am doing a crap job when they don't know what they are talking about!Eh, they don't know what they're doing. Two years, two playoff games, one playoff win. But no Superbowl? Time to clean house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownColt Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Yes. They're on the phone already telling guys that if they don't get drafted, we're interested.Way before that, Grigson said in his pre draft press conference that he was telling players in case you don't get drafted they would like to sign them as UDFA if they don't get drafted. He said the players were like Im going to get drafted lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Way before that, Grigson said in his pre draft press conference that he was telling players in case you don't get drafted they would like to sign them as UDFA if they don't get drafted. He said the players were like Im going to get drafted lolRight. They all do it. Well, maybe not SF, they drafted about 20 guys.Anyone know how many CBs taken? Had to be a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Bui Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I thought our draft was avg. I'm surprise no one drafted Raashad Reynolds tho. I guess we could address the secondary with some UDFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feardaneard Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Great draft needed to get nasty on the oline and I think we did. AJ had nasty written all over him. Hopefully he brings a much needed attitude adjustment to our D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentMc11 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 IMHO, taking Urlich in the seventh round means they weren't sure they'd be able to get him as an udfa. Meaning he was (way) below the radar but maybe had other suitors.Regional combine must have impressed. Just like Jack Mewhort. Grigs LOVED him at the senior Bowl....looking for that meanness up front Le Neon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltsfanatic24 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very disappointed in Grigson and the scouting staff. Moncrief was the only great pick and Jackson was good in the 6th, i thought it was a lot of defensive players available when we drafted Mewhort. We didn't even address the team biggest needs with S and CB, this is by far the worst draft that i have seen. No impact players or playmakers, not even a RB with the failed Trent trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano1818 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very solid draftWe get a potential new starter on OLA big fast receiver for the futureAn ILB that can actually stuff a RBI like those 3 picks!We will need to get a safety as depth and possibly another CB...and a NT for depthBut we are ready to goThere will be some last cuts of others teams that will come available and fill these three holesBut it is depth and not starters needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonai Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Here's something to tell yourself: The Colts know more then you, me, this forum, Kiper, and any draft "expert". if you accept that, you will find peace just seeing who they draft. LOL that's NOT going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Meh. Moncrief was a great value tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltsfanmilyman Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very disappointed in Grigson and the scouting staff. Moncrief was the only great pick and Jackson was good in the 6th, i thought it was a lot of defensive players available when we drafted Mewhort. We didn't even address the team biggest needs with S and CB, this is by far the worst draft that i have seen. No impact players or playmakers, not even a RB with the failed Trent trade.You really think RB was a need in the draft? We have Richardson, Ballard, Bradshaw, Rainey and Herron. We really need another back? No we didn't draft any safties butwe already signed one as an udfa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveheartcolt Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The lack of addressing our secondary could be our downfall this year.Yep, because we all know that every DB / Safety ever drafted are always starter material!All the bleating about not taking a safety is genuinely very boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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