Ravens ESPN writer predicts Ravens will release Haloti Ngata

[PeterBowman]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3599/haloti-ngata

 

and predicts Colts couldbe the landing spot

 

 

[Valpo2004]

I'm afraid of what it might cost to sign him. His current contract is huge.  

[PeterBowman]

I'm afraid of what it might cost to sign him. His current contract is huge.  

he won't be cheap obviously, but he'll be much cheaper than Suh...fits the system, is familiar with Pagano, is a proven elite player that still has a couple elite level years left.

 

I'd say it's a no brainer.

[Boiler_Colt]

He would be exactly what we need. Probably would only be for around a 3 year contract. If I'm Irsay I'm all:

 

[Defjamz26]

Again, another big name FA linked to the Colts. Why do people keep buying into this stuff?

[Wesk7]

The Baltimore to Indy train is boarding. I'd take Mcphee and Ngata. Is 10 mil to much for Ngata? And would he take that or is he going to look for more? I don't think many teams will pay that. With that being said Ngata would greatly improve our defense. We could get McPhee and Ngata for the price of Suh I think.

[Superman]

Again, another big name FA linked to the Colts. Why do people keep buying into this stuff?

 

Because we have a bunch of cap space and an attractive organization. Not to mention the link between Ngata and Pagano.

[BullsColtsFan1]

Again, another big name FA linked to the Colts. Why do people keep buying into this stuff?

I am with you.  I get excited reading about all of these potential free agent acqusitions but I will believe them when I see them.

[NewColtsFan]

Again, another big name FA linked to the Colts. Why do people keep buying into this stuff?

 

A.     Because of the Baltimore Indy connection.

 

B.    Because he played D for Pagano.

 

C.    Because it's a position of need for the Colts.

 

D.    Because he should be affordable.

 

 

Do you need more reasons than this?

 

I'm not predicting this will happen,  I'm just saying it's not unreasonable to think it might....

[COLTS449]

If he's released, we're getting him, no doubt. I mean it makes too much sense actually. That's just my opinion though. The question is will he be released?

[PeterBowman]

I'm not predicitng anything either, but I can guarantee that if he were to be released, Grigson will have him in the office that day

[Johnny Bui]

It all starts up front.  Ever since the Luck era started, I didn't know we had a front.  It might cost us a lot, but theres more than enough overpaid players we can cut to relief cap space in the future. We want a SB before we have to pay our franchise QB.

[Defjamz26]

Because we have a bunch of cap space and an attractive organization. Not to mention the link between Ngata and Pagano.

 

I get the Baltimore connection thing, but everyone expects us to go after everyone. In one topic people are saying we're interested in Knighton, and then now the Colts are definitely interested in Ngata. It's the same reasoning with McPhee. It's like now every guy the Ravens cut, we're interested in. We're not the Eagles.

[Superman]

I get the Baltimore connection thing, but everyone expects us to go after everyone. In one topic people are saying we're interested in Knighton, and then now the Colts are definitely interested in Ngata. It's the same reasoning with McPhee. It's like now every guy the Ravens cut, we're interested in. We're not the Eagles.

 

Much of it is media driven, I think. And the media gets info from agents at this time of year, floating every possible connection for their clients, as if there's a ton of interest even before they come available. So if they can say "yeah, we like Team X," and Team X seems like a reasonable destination, then the made up rumors turn into "reports."

 

We'll be tied to every Baltimore defender that's every available, whether there's real interest or not. 

[corgi]

A.     Because of the Baltimore Indy connection.

 

B.    Because he played D for Pagano.

 

C.    Because it's a position of need for the Colts.

 

D.    Because he should be affordable.

 

 

Do you need more reasons than this?

 

I'm not predicting this will happen,  I'm just saying it's not unreasonable to think it might....

You're a new Colts fan, yet you get it. I don't understand how others don't.

[CR91]

imagine we get ngata and suh. have fun going against that line

[HeSoColt]

Intriguing player for sure. Absolutely a stud for sure.

 

I honestly wouldn't even know where to begin in regards to his contract.

[pgt_rob]

Makes a lot of sense to pursue this guy over Suh. This is just who we need to beef our line up 100%.

[jseg18]

Did we release Fili Moala already? Maybe he will reel in his cousin Haloti, and also his high school teammate Mike Iupati.

[COLTS449]

imagine we get ngata and suh. have fun going against that line

 

That would be awesome, but we'll only get one if we get either. We have too many other holes to fill on D.

[21isSuperman]

A big "yes, please" to signing Ngata from me!

[BOTT]

He would be exactly what we need. Probably would only be for around a 3 year contract. If I'm Irsay I'm all:

 

Nobody in FA agency is getting anymore than a 3 yr deal. NFL is a cruel business

[BProland85]

He needs to be priority #1 if he is released. A proven player at NT, and already familiar with the Colts defense...a perfect fit. Two other big guys to go after are FS Devin McCourty for obvious reasons(fills a big need and takes away from the Pats), and either OG Mike Iupati or OG Clint Boling.

 

After getting NT, FS, and RG situated, then getting another pass rusher like Tamba Hali would be the cherry on top of a great free agency for the Colts.

[southwest1]

A big "yes, please" to signing Ngata from me!

 & people say people don't have manners these days. You're priceless 21. Just priceless. 

 

On a serious note, it would be so strange not seeing Ngata in Baltimore purple & black man, but SW1 would love seeing him in INDY blue & white. He's a freaking stud at his position. 

[southwest1]

I'm not predicitng anything either, but I can guarantee that if he were to be released, Grigson will have him in the office that day

Exactly PB. Grigs would escort him into LOS. "Halo [Hello]ti there sir. Maryland may Ngata [Not] want ya anymore but the blue horseshoe would embrace you with open arms man. "

 

Plus, he's experienced & almost always on the field & productive for games. Maybe Pagano can sweet talk him into signing with us for less dough too. 

 

I've seen 1st hand what's it's like when he's in & when he's out like night & day baby. The dude is incredible!

 

It's like asking NE if they missed Vince Wilfork when he was injured, well yeah very much so. Ngata is a difference maker who always makes his presence known no matter what down or QTR it is. 

[Deathiltis]

Rather have Ngata and McCourtey than just Suh.