Interesting article

[12isthenew18]

It's on espn insider and my friend let me use his account to access it.

 

Here it is:

 

Indianapolis Colts: Acquire Marcell Dareus for a first-round pick

The Indianapolis Colts need help on defense. To become a serious Super Bowl contender, they need to improve against both the run and the pass. Defensive coordinator Greg Manusky was able to manufacture a pass rush last season with some creative blitzing. Indianapolis ranked seventh in Adjusted Sack Rate on defense, which accounts for attempts, opponent, and down-and-distance. What the Colts did not have was a single pass rusher who could win one-on-one matchups regularly. It showed in their statistics. Though they had 41 sacks as a team, no single player had more than Jonathan Newsome's 6.5.

Had he played in 2014, Robert Mathis could have been that player. He showed with 19.5 sacks in 2013 that he could be a one-man pass rush. But Mathis turns 34 later this month, well past the age where pass rushers usually begin to decline. Moreover, general manager Ryan Grigson indicated he may not be ready for training camp. The Colts need reinforcements.

Newsome showed he is a developing force on the inside, but what the Colts could really use is an interior penetrator who is also strong against the run. Dareus fits the bill perfectly. He had 10.5 sacks in 2014 and would provide an immediate upgrade to a mostly underwhelming Indianapolis defensive line. He was also a force against the run, making more plays, and more successful plays, than any other Buffalo defensive lineman. Just 25, he should be an outstanding player for several years to come, making him a perfect fit for a Colts team not looking at a brief window of opportunity. And the Bills need a first-round pick badly to replace the pick they dealt to Cleveland to get Sammy Watkins a year ago.

[The Sleeze]

You might want to point out in your post or title that this is a hypothetical trade the Colts should pursue. That way people don't read this and think it's a done deal and we already traded for him.

[backshoulderfade]

Dareus is a beast, but I hate giving up firsts.

[Nobody]

Dareus is a beast, but I hate giving up firsts.

Look at it like this, how thrilled would you be if we used a first on a player this year who turned out to be as good as him?

[COLTS449]

I'd do this in a minute considering Dareus is so young and considering just how good he is. He could play DE, then we'd sign Knighton to play NT. What a D-Line that'd be. Wonder what Blount could do against that .

[backshoulderfade]

Look at it like this, how thrilled would you be if we used a first on a player this year who turned out to be as good as him?

I would be delighted. Would the Bills really give up a franchise cornerstone for a first rounder which may not get them anyone near the talent of Dareus.

[BOTT]

Why would the Bills trade him for a low 1st rounder?

[Flash7]

Why would the Bills trade him for a low 1st rounder?

Because this is a Colts forum and we only look at things from our perspective.

 

Next, let's trade RJF straight up for J.J.Watt.

[ProblChld32]

OMG thought we really shelled out a first for him gave me quite a scare. Dareus is good but im not giving a first for him i think their are some more than capable prospects in the mid to later rounds. 

[BOTT]

OMG thought we really shelled out a first for him gave me quite a scare. Dareus is good but im not giving a first for him i think their are some more than capable prospects in the mid to later rounds.

Why wouldn't you give up a first for Dareus? He's only 24 yrs old

[backshoulderfade]

Dareus is a top 3 d-lineman. Crazy not to of that would be on the table.

[James Ducheteau]

People get hung up on that, "not giving up a first " thing, its not like we are in the top ten, our first is basically the best second, i'd give that up for Dareus any day

[ProblChld32]

Why wouldn't you give up a first for Dareus? He's only 24 yrs old

 

We have other needs to be addressed we need all the picks we can get. 

[backshoulderfade]

We have other needs to be addressed we need all the picks we can get.

He fills a need and is a top 3 player at his position. It would be better than anyone we can pick up at 29.

[dw49]

Why would the Bills trade him for a low 1st rounder?

 

 

Not saying they would but this is the last year of his contract. Buffalo used the 5th year option on him So maybe they don't want to ties up a ton of cap room on him ? So if they don't extend him this offseason , they either let him walk in 2016 or maybe franchise him at around 12 mill ? If they franchised him in 2016 and then tried to trade him , the price would probably be less than a #1. 

 

So that would be the reason they would trade him and it would also mean that Indy would want to tie up  huge cap # signing him. So I guess there would be a lot of things that would need to fall in place for this to happen.

[ProblChld32]

He fills a need and is a top 3 player at his position. It would be better than anyone we can pick up at 29.

 

So you mean to tell me that if there is a Stud S or ILB there at 29 you would prefer to trade that away?

[backshoulderfade]

So you mean to tell me that if there is a Stud S or ILB there at 29 you would prefer to trade that away?

For Marcell Dareus, yes.

[MrNLM]

Our first round pick for Marcell Dareus? YEEEEEEEES!

[BOTT]

We have other needs to be addressed we need all the picks we can get.

Defensive line is a need....a big one

[ProblChld32]

For Marcell Dareus, yes.

 

Ok, that's fine i guess its just a matter of opinion. Personally id prefer for us to build via draft.

[ProblChld32]

Defensive line is a need....a big one

 

agree 100% !!!

[rock8591]

LOL at any delusional folks who think a LATE 1st rounder would get Marcell Dareus. More like three 1st rounders.

 

What next, a compensatory 7th rounder and a plea bargain to the 49ers for Aldon Smith?

[Colts_Fan12]

He'll yes I'd make this trade in a second

[Coffeedrinker]

Why would the Bills trade him for a low 1st rounder?

Well there could be several reasons

• Because teams try hard to find that guy that can be a difference maker on their team for years and years and as soon as they find him then trade him away and start the process all over again.
• Because he's a perfect fit for the Colts.
• Because Grigson said, "pretty please'.

[lollygagger8]

Why would the Bills trade him for a low 1st rounder?

 

Because they feel bad about hosing us on the Jerry Hughes/Kelvin Sheppard trade?? 

 

 

[jskinnz]

Hiding by responses in this thread I think the value of a # 1 pick is being undersold. I think that lesson was learned last year. More importantly is the value of the player combined with his low cap #. Dareus is a really good player who will soon be commanding big dough when the colts have their own players to pay.

In other words - keep the pick.

[cbear]

Well, the fact that the writer said Newsome was a developing as a force INSIDE already gives me pause.

[BProland85]

It all depends on a few things if I were to make this trade. I'd wait to see if the Colts can get either Dan Williams or Haloti Ngata in free agency first. If they can't, then consider making a trade for Dareus. Since Shelton and Brown most likely wont be available round 1, Dareus would be another good option.

[TJ14]

I say do it, if given the opportunity. We're pretty likely to go defense in the first round anyway and DLine is a very big need, probably a bigger need than ILB.

[SouthernCal]

he will cost a lot to get him. keep the pick, and sign other guys like what other posters said.

we have to draft well this year