Do you think the team will make a free agency pickup at RB?

[bap1331]

Murray maybe available. Ballard has been hurt way too much but maybe as a backup. Boom is also good but we need a star rb. Cant imagine what he would do with someone like murray or mershawn. He needs help bad.

The draft is good but there hasnt been that much success the past few years at rb. Ap and murray are still the leaders...

[MTC]

No. 

[COLTS449]

I could see Spiller being brought in on a 1year deal but that's about it. I look for us to draft a RB in the 2nd or 3rd. I want Tevin Coleman personally, he could be like a combination of Forte and Murray.

[Dustin]

Grigson tried to trade for Spiller, so I see that as a likely move if he hits FA. 

[Kado33]

Murray maybe available. Ballard has been hurt way too much but maybe as a backup. Boom is also good but we need a star rb. Cant imagine what he would do with someone like murray or mershawn. He needs help bad.

The draft is good but there hasnt been that much success the past few years at rb. Ap and murray are still the leaders...

I expect Boom, a mid round 3-5 draft pick, and someone cheap between Bradshaw, Gore or as mentioned Spiller to fill out the 3 RB slots heading into next year.  

 

Too hard to say what Ballard is at this point after two seasons out so I wouldn't count on him grabbing a spot.

Edited January 22, 2015 by 21isSuperman

[oldunclemark]

Murray maybe available. Ballard has been hurt way too much but maybe as a backup. Boom is also good but we need a star rb. Cant imagine what he would do with someone like murray or mershawn. He needs help bad.

The draft is good but there hasnt been that much success the past few years at rb. Ap and murray are still the leaders...

No..you can find good running backs as undrafted free agents....there's so many of them..

I'm sure we'll bring in several

[Slick_Rick]

Grigson tried to trade for Spiller, so I see that as a likely move if he hits FA. 

I hadn't heard that. Any links?

[Track Guy]

I really like some of the draft prospects. Especially Tevin Coleman and Jay Ajayi. If we can land one of those two in the 3rd round that would be great. I wouldn't want to spend a 1st or 2nd on RB. I'd alright with bringing in Spiller as long as he's not too expensive. I'd rather put more money towards the O-line because no running back can run without some help from their blockers.

[NewEra]

I hope we worry about our lines before any skill positions

[ReMeDy]

I hadn't heard that. Any links?

 

I remember reading that on the Colts forum at the time. May have just been a rumor. Can't find an article on it.

[esmort]

No to Murray ... he is going to be too expensive especially given the amount he was used this season.

[achcolts]

Prob just murray

[CanuckColt]

Grigson loves dumpster-diving, especially for RBs.

[OLD FAN MAN]

no. any rb will do when we get a run blocking o-line

[Bluefire4]

The only running back I would consider is Lynch if available but even he has some questions. I wouldn't mind getting a FA running back and drafting one though.

[Gavin]

sure if he doesn't understand our run blocking is a joke, I'd love to get Knowshon Moreno though if he checks out healthy or Mark Ingram if he hits FA but I don't think he will

[NewColtsFan]

Grigson loves dumpster-diving, especially for RBs.

 

Right.

 

That's why he "dumpster dived" for Trent Richardson.

 

The more you post,  the worse things look for you.....

[UKColt13]

I can see us taking a mid level back on a cheap deal in FA. Someone like Spiller or Ingram would probably fit that bill, although both have injury issues that make me a little wary. But when your'e looking for a decent back that will sign a cheap deal you're not going to find one without some sort of concerns.

 

I also think we will look for a new runner in the draft. Maybe 3rd, 4th or 5th round. I like Ameer Abdullah from Nebraska or Tevin Coleman if they last until our pick in the 3rd, which I highly doubt, but there is a strong overall RB class coming out this year.

[ProblChld32]

A Star RB is not needed in this day and age of football. You just need a solid OL, any sub par RB can look like Emmit Smith behind a Good OL. 

[krunk]

Grigson tried to trade for Spiller, so I see that as a likely move if he hits FA. 

 

When did he do that?  I haven't seen any news on it, but I'd be in agreement if he did.

[Valpo2004]

I hope so honestly.  We need a guy with great vision.  

 

RB's are cheap and it wouldn't be too bad to sign one to a low level deal and see if they can give us a running threat that we've been lacking.  

 

Plus there are several good ones.

 

I believe Ridley and Vereen are available.  Gore is old but might have another year in the tank.  Rumors are Lynch is on his way out (probably to make room for Wilson's contract.)

 

Ridley and Vereen could probably be had for less then 2 mil.  Gore for less then 3.  If Lynch got cut I can't imagine him getting more then 5.  RB market is so depressed I say we should take advantage of that.

[Derakynn]

When did he do that? I haven't seen any news on it, but I'd be in agreement if he did.

Back when we traded for Trent it was said he had looked at several young running backs to trade for. I think Trich, Spiller, maybe Ingram, and a few others. Michael Leshoure I believe was on that list too. Anyways it was a while ago so it isn't expected to remember it.

[Dustin]

Back when we traded for Trent it was said he had looked at several young running backs to trade for. I think Trich, Spiller, maybe Ingram, and a few others. Michael Leshoure I believe was on that list too. Anyways it was a while ago so it isn't expected to remember it.

 

When did he do that?  I haven't seen any news on it, but I'd be in agreement if he did.

 

I remember reading that on the Colts forum at the time. May have just been a rumor. Can't find an article on it.

 

I hadn't heard that. Any links?

 

I was posted by some beat writers on twitter.

 

Apparently they tried to trade for CJ Spiller, Fred Jackson, and Toby Gerhart.  I think there were 2 more. 

[krunk]

If we can get Spiller and draft a young running back I'd be cool with that.

[Chucklez]

I seriously hope not.... RB's are a dime a dozen these days.... If players like Justin Forsett and Boom Herron can just come in and produce like they did, where is the value in paying big money for a RB (unless it's Jamaal Charles or AP......)..... The Colts front office brass better learn from the T Rich fiasco...

RB's just arent that valuable anymore...

[Boiler_Colt]

We have to, the staff seems to already have moved on from Trent. Honestly, I bring back Bradshaw too. Even if he only plays in 8-10 games, if he helps you win those games for a minimal salary, he's worth it. I could see Spiller, but I would like to draft a young back with Potential to be a workhorse as well. A couple names, Jay Ajayi and Mike Davis come to mind that could be available in round 3.

[krunk]

I seriously hope not.... RB's are a dime a dozen these days.... If players like Justin Forsett and Boom Herron can just come in and produce like they did, where is the value in paying big money for a RB (unless it's Jamaal Charles or AP......)..... The Colts front office brass better learn from the T Rich fiasco...

RB's just arent that valuable anymore...

 

 

It's common place for people to say RBs are a dime a dozen, but it's been many years since we've had a running back that was worth a darn.  We haven't even been getting any dimes out of the FA dozen.  More like a whole lot of pennies!  The flock is not as plentiful as people say.  You have to pay for quality every now and then, maybe not a first rounder but there's no shame in drafting a running back every now and then.

[Chucklez]

It's common place for people to say RBs are a dime a dozen, but it's been many years since we've had a running back that was worth a darn.  We haven't even been getting any dimes out of the FA dozen.  More like a whole lot of pennies!  The flock is not as plentiful as people say.  You have to pay for quality every now and then, maybe not a first rounder but there's no shame in drafting a running back every now and then.

Do you think that if you put Forsett behind our O-line he would produce anywhere near as well as he does in Baltimore? Forsett was a nomad, travelling from team to team, when all of a sudden he lands on a team with a good O-line and the starting RB gets banned for the year.... RB play starts with the O-line.... Unless you are a freakish athlete like Adrian Peterson (insanely rare at RB), it's just not worth the price tag for a "quality" RB.... 

Who's to say that shelling out for a big name RB is worth it anyhow? Look how Richardson turned out...

[LJpalmbeacher2]

Is Spiller a good receiving rb?

I really would like the Colts to get a Faulk/R.Bush/Sprolles type of back.

[krunk]

Do you think that if you put Forsett behind our O-line he would produce anywhere near as well as he does in Baltimore? Forsett was a nomad, travelling from team to team, when all of a sudden he lands on a team with a good O-line and the starting RB gets banned for the year.... RB play starts with the O-line.... Unless you are a freakish athlete like Adrian Peterson (insanely rare at RB), it's just not worth the price tag for a "quality" RB.... 

Who's to say that shelling out for a big name RB is worth it anyhow? Look how Richardson turned out...

 

 

My point is I don't think it's wise to exclude using the draft to upgrade our running back position. If there were all these cheap nobody running backs in the low rounds of the draft or UDFA we would have found one by now. That pool produces some exception like Forsett every now and then but I'd say by the numbers there are a lot misses in that pool as well.  The only decent running backs that Indy has had over the years to be really honest with you have been guys we've spent decent draft picks on(See Edgerrin James and Joseph Addai).  The ones we've drafted really low or on UDFA have been failures. Don't take this as me being against finding talent in FA, UDFA, or the draft.  I don't think you avoid either avenue if it is available.

 

We can not allow the failure of Trent Richardson to make us scared of being agressive about adding top level talent to this team wherever it's available.   Edgerrin James was a really high draft pick and it turned out pretty well for us. Joseph Addai was also drafted in the first round with the 30th pick which he was a pretty decent player.  I'm not saying it's priority for us to draft a back in the first round again, but I certainly won't be crying if Grigs decides to pull the trigger in a round that is a bit high.

 

Just because you spend a mid to high draft pick on a running back does not mean you have no room left to fix your offensive line.  I do expect we'll pick up one or two quality lineman in the draft or FA, but I expect most of the picks to be defensive players. It wouldn't shock me if one was also a running back if he is the BPA.  We need some quality guys in our backfield to go along with some of the pieces we've added on the offensive line, and I don't think you can always find that digging in the dumpster and being cheap.  I also made the point about C.J. Spiller because he won't cost a lot in the first place.

[Valpo2004]

My point is I don't think it's wise to exclude using the draft to upgrade our running back position. If there were all these cheap nobody running backs in the low rounds of the draft or UDFA we would have found one by now. That pool produces some exception like Forsett every now and then but I'd say by the numbers there are a lot misses in that pool as well.  The only decent running backs that Indy has had over the years to be really honest with you have been guys we've spent decent draft picks on(See Edgerrin James and Joseph Addai).  The ones we've drafted really low or on UDFA have been failures. Don't take this as me being against finding talent in FA, UDFA, or the draft.  I don't think you avoid either avenue if it is available.

 

We can not allow the failure of Trent Richardson to make us scared of being agressive about adding top level talent to this team wherever it's available.   Edgerrin James was a really high draft pick and it turned out pretty well for us. Joseph Addai was also drafted in the first round with the 30th pick which he was a pretty decent player.  I'm not saying it's priority for us to draft a back in the first round again, but I certainly won't be crying if Grigs decides to pull the trigger in a round that is a bit high.

 

Just because you spend a mid to high draft pick on a running back does not mean you have no room left to fix your offensive line.  I do expect we'll pick up one or two quality lineman in the draft or FA, but I expect most of the picks to be defensive players. It wouldn't shock me if one was also a running back if he is the BPA.  We need some quality guys in our backfield to go along with some of the pieces we've added on the offensive line, and I don't think you can always find that digging in the dumpster and being cheap.  I also made the point about C.J. Spiller because he won't cost a lot in the first place.

 

The common threat among the RB's that are tearing it up is running behind good O-lines. 

 

No RB will cost a lot. 

[arkana04]

Heres a name from left field who i think we will end up signing. 

 

Jacquizz Rodgers. 

 

If we get Quizz and draft another back 

 

Draft pick

Quizz

Boom 

 

is a very good stable of running backs.