Jim Irsay Says Colts Considering Trade Options [Merge]

[COLTS449]

I haven't seen it posted so I didn't know if you guys had seen yet. On NFL Trade Rumors their saying Irsay told reporters we're looking at trade options. It doesn't have any specific player mentioned though. I cant get the link to work, but go over to NFLTR and its 5 or 6 articles down.

[BlueStallion]

According an NFL Trade Rumors article quoting Stephen Holder:

 

Colts owner Jim Irsay told reporters on Wednesday that they are considering potential trade options that could improve their roster and help their chances of making a deep playoff run.

 

“Obviously we’re taking it a game at a time, but this week Ryan and Chuck and I met and talked about anything we can do before the trade deadline (or) past the trade deadline in terms of having some young, ascending players who might be able to help us. . . and do whatever we can to get that edge,” Irsay said, via Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star. “Obviously health is going to play a big role in how we move forward. If we can stay relatively healthy, I think this team really has something special. That’s what I’m focused on. It’s exciting to see.”

 

Holder mentions that this could either be foreshadowing of something big to come, or it could be just idle chatter. However, Holder points out that GM Ryan Grigson has been trying to collect more draft picks, which could be indication that they are unlikely to swing a trade before the upcoming deadline.

 

Last year, Indianapolis sent the Browns a first-round pick for RB Trent Richardson, who hasn’t exactly lived up to expectations since he entered the league a few years ago.

 

The NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. on Oct. 28, which is less than two weeks away. We’ll have more updates regarding potential trades as the news is available.

[TKnight24]

Getting a safety, shipping Laron out or shipping Laron for picks

[TKnight24]

Or Holmes could be gone

[GwinnettColt]

DB, OL, or OLB?   This could get interesting.  I just hope he doesn't trade someone who is doing very well for us right now.  

[ColtsLegacy]

DB, OL, or OLB?   This could get interesting.  I just hope he doesn't trade someone who is doing very well for us right now.  

 

I don't see OL. Our depth is better than it has been in years and the young guys are playing well.

 

I think they'd be looking at Safety, first and foremost, and then possibly OLB. A young ILB with coverage skills would be nice too.

[TKnight24]

DB, OL, or OLB? This could get interesting. I just hope he doesn't trade someone who is doing very well for us right now.

Kerr..... Book it

The Rayford trade 2.0

[pgt_rob]

Kerr..... Book it

The Rayford trade 2.0

Would make sense.

[Solon]

The deadline is in a couple of weeks. We'll probably make a couple of trades, but nothing major.

[Nick93]

Maybe one of our centers to San Diego?

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

No trade just a merger

[Cynjin]

Or it could mean absolutely nothing.

[MTC]

Trade Holmes for a late round pick. 

[MTC]

The deadline is in a couple of weeks. We'll probably make a couple of trades, but nothing major.

 

Make a couple? 

[SteelDragon]

Don't trade away this year's depth for a 5th or 6th rounder in next year's draft!

[RockThatBlue]

Would make sense.

This board would have an epic meltdown if that happened lol

[Yoshinator]

Maybe one of our centers to San Diego?

I was thinking a Center to Cleveland with Mack's broken leg.

[HtownColt]

Think we would trade one of our expendable guys for a pick if anything

[B~Town]

Maybe one of our centers to San Diego?

I'm surprised this hasn't happened already we have 3 and they are down what 5 now .

[John Dee]

CJ Spiller was a hot rumor early in the season...    and Trent is just not really very good.    Serviceable at best, if Brad goes down?

 

I definitely think IF anything happens it will be for a RB or a rush backer.

[BlueStallion]

Trade A.Q. Shipley for a conditional 5th round pick?  It's deja-vu all over again.

[Patagonia Chris]

Unless there is a major injury they will not do anything. Book it.

[Derakynn]

Meh. I see this as looking for something that is not there. They always say they are looking for ways to improve. It is nothing new. 

[sreylas937]

It's Idle chatter, that all teams have right before the trade deadline....

[21isSuperman]

Getting a safety, shipping Laron out or shipping Laron for picks

Yes, please!!!!  Send LaRon packing and sign me in his place.  I'll play for a tenth of his $24 mil contract, while missing as many tackles and blowing as many coverage assignments.  Same results for a discounted price!

 

But seriously, get rid of LaRon

[TKnight24]

Yes, please!!!! Send LaRon packing and sign me in his place. I'll play for a tenth of his $24 mil contract, while missing as many tackles and blowing as many coverage assignments. Same results for a discounted price!

But seriously, get rid of LaRon

Know it's a small sample but Sergio Brown has played solidly IMO during Landry's absence

[21isSuperman]

Know it's a small sample but Sergio Brown has played solidly IMO during Landry's absence

I agree

[GoColts8818]

I smell another "whopper"

[TKnight24]

I smell another "whopper"

If DHB was really the last "whopper", then he's a flopper.

Let's go get a real whopper please

[krunk]

CJ Spiller was a hot rumor early in the season...    and Trent is just not really very good.    Serviceable at best, if Brad goes down?

 

I definitely think IF anything happens it will be for a RB or a rush backer.

 

I'd love to have Spiller, but I would be a bit surprised if Grigs went there.  On the other hand our running game does need a bit more of an explosive twitch to it.  I'd love to see him in this offense.  You never know with Grigs though!

[John Dee]

Have you paid any attention to Ryan G?   He has and WILL pull the trigger....

It's Idle chatter, that all teams have right before the trade deadline....

[krunk]

If it's not spiller it will be to improve the safeties, or pass rush even more.

[John Dee]

I agree....    in fact I am looking more toward the next draft....

 

I am a HUGE OL / DL draft early guy...  BUT...     if Gurley, Gordon, AA, Coleman any were there late in the first round ...  POUNCE.   Spectacular RB group coming out...

 

I'd love to have Spiller, but If be a bit surprised is Grigs went there.  On the other hand our running game does need a bit more of an explosive twitch to it.  I'd love to see him in this offense.  You never know with Grigs though!

[krunk]

I agree....    in fact I am looking more toward the next draft....

 

I am a HUGE OL / DL draft early guy...  BUT...     if Gurley, Gordon, AA, Coleman any were there late in the first round ...  POUNCE.   Spectacular RB group coming out...

 

Definitely some good backs coming out next year in the draft.  I've been stuck on this Spiller thing for some months now though.  I think if we somehow got C.J. Spiller it would be the equivalent of when the Pats picked up Corey Dillon in terms of the effect it had on their running game.  I think Spiller would put up some numbers in this offense.  It's kind of hard to imagine after Grigs paying so much for Richardson, but C.J. wouldn't demand as much as T Rich and he's already used to playing in a running back by committee system. I just get excited thinking about a big back like that with 4.2 speed lined up behind Luck.

[MTC]

If Colts were to trade for a player, it will be most likely be a corner. 

[B~Town]

If Colts were to trade for a player, it will be most likely be a corner. 

Why a corner ?

[MTC]

Why a corner ?

 

Health status of Butler. Toler has been shaky. Gordy hasn't impressed me much as the nickel. 

[B~Town]

Makes sense maybe we can find another Davis deal

[Danfish98]

I was as critical as anyone of Toler's play last year but he's been great this year. Can come up with several trade ideas but CB is one of the last positions I see us trading for.

[PrincetonTiger]

There is not a whole the Colts need but A Safety or DB depth would be the most pressing