Colts sign RB Frank Gore (update)

[jvan1973]

So players like Frank Gore and Trent Cole are worth a contract? Not saying they wont be good, just like Mike Adams was old when we signed him and he had a great year, but it's a rare occasion just like hoping every big $ FA will prove to be worth every penny. One thing is for sure, a team doesn't become great with average signings/draft picks

If you think gore is average, I don't know what to tell you. a

[JColts72]

This is a bad argument. 1000 yard rushers can have horrible efficiency. Trent Richardson almost had 1,000 yards his rookie season...while averaging 3.6 yards a carry. 

 

Efficiency is huge. Gore is a great guy and has been as durable as any RB. I think he's lost a step though(as expected from a 31 year old back) and that we can be as or more productive by drafting a back like coleman or abdullah in the 2nd-3rd round and keeping Boom on and resigning Bradshaw if he'll come back for cheap(he was only $800k last year).

 

I think Gore could work here, I just wasn't expecting the price tag. I'd rather go cheap(draft) or broke(pipe dream-trade for AP who restructures for 10 or 11 over 2-3 years). AP doesn't look like it's happening as I'm guessing the Vikes are asking for too much, want to retain him, and have finally calmed him down a bit on leaving. 

 

Make no mistake, Gore would do fine here and would be a decent pickup. It's just not a long term solution, in my opinion, and would still leave questions at the RB position to address.

Trent was with the Browns that year, not with the Colts. 2 years would be about right if we get Gore to help Boom and if we draft a back.

[pgt_rob]

Teams that sign monster free agent contracts don't win superbowls.

Yes and no. Patriots for example, Browner, Blount, and Revis signing. Won Super Bowl. But yeah, teams like the Jags or Raiders sign a lot of monster free agent contracts and don't go anywhere. I feel like the Colts need a couple monsters from FA though.

[BluHorzhu]

Gore will not be expected to carry a full load and he's still got enough left in the tank to give Indy 2 good years.  Rarely would you consider signing a back over 30 like this but he is the exception.  Like the move.

[jvan1973]

I think signing Gore will just be another mistake in Grigson's long list of FA misses.

of coarse you do.

[jvan1973]

Yes and no. Patriots for example, Browner, Blount, and Revis signing. Won Super Bowl. But yeah, teams like the Jags or Raiders sign a lot of monster free agent contracts and don't go anywhere. I feel like the Colts need a couple monsters from FA though.

none of the contracts the pats signed were monster deals

[akcolt]

This is honestly a bit frustrating. I thought for sure Grigson was going to get us an elite RB.

Gore is going be 32 next season I don't think that qualifies him as an elite running back in 2015 maybe we can land a 33 year old WR to go with him

 

I think Helu and Stevie Johnson make more sense both younger guys. Helu might be the best screen back in the league with our O Line a screen could come in handy.

 

We will get a RB in the draft it isn't smart to pay big bucks at that position.

[akcolt]

Teams that sign monster free agent contracts don't win superbowls.

A voice of reason in a day of madness

[chrisfarley]

Still have Boom, Ballard, and Tipton. Solid depth.

And Trent

[chrisfarley]

Gore will not be expected to carry a full load and he's still got enough left in the tank to give Indy 2 good years.  Rarely would you consider signing a back over 30 like this but he is the exception.  Like the move.

He's got one year before he tears his Achilles or has an ACL, it's just the way of a 30 year old Running back.  Do you think he would sign for 1 year only?  or is he looking for the 3 year deal like Philly offered?

[wig]

none of the contracts the pats signed were monster deals

12 million per year isn't a monster deal? It's way more than the Colts have offered anyone.

[Ja'Crispy]

[jvan1973]

12 million per year isn't a monster deal? It's way more than the Colts have offered anyone.

first off it was 12 million for the best corner in the NFL.

Second, you have no idea what the colts have offered anyone

[BluHorzhu]

He may very well take less money to come here.  He's watching his team be dismantled and wants no part of the same debacle in Philly.  Go to the better, more stable team... and a contender.

[wig]

first off it was 12 million for the best corner in the NFL.

Second, you have no idea what the colts have offered anyone

Regardless, saying they didn't sign any monster deals is wrong.

[backshoulderfade]

Did Frank Gore just poop out a mini Frank Gore?

[JColts72]

And Trent

Goodness NO!

[COLTSFAN12to13]

Frank Gore would be the best back we've had since Addai.. Actually he is better than Addai 

[backshoulderfade]

He's got one year before he tears his Achilles or has an ACL, it's just the way of a 30 year old Running back. Do you think he would sign for 1 year only? or is he looking for the 3 year deal like Philly offered?

I'm pretty sure he has an ACL already.

This just in; he could even have two.

[pgt_rob]

none of the contracts the pats signed were monster deals

Revis signed 1 year for 12 million dollars. I think that's a pretty monster deal for 1 year.

[ColtsLegacy]

the question now is, if we sign gore, do we bring back bradshaw. They would make a great 1, 2, punch with a proven boom herron behind them.

They would make an amazing 1-2 punch. They're two of the hardest runners in the game and they've got heart like Shane Falco. I'd love it if Bradshaw could be relied on.

[jvan1973]

Regardless, saying they didn't sign any monster deals is wrong.

No I wasn't. Revis played for 16 million the year before Long term deals with huge guarantees is a monster deal. Suh got a monster deal

[jvan1973]

Revis signed 1 year for 12 million dollars. I think that's a pretty monster deal for 1 year.

That's 4 million less than he played for the year before

[corgi]

He's got one year before he tears his Achilles or has an ACL, it's just the way of a 30 year old Running back.  Do you think he would sign for 1 year only?  or is he looking for the 3 year deal like Philly offered?

I  don't know how old you are but I'm almost 29 and I've ran 10 miles a day for the past 5 years, and I've not seen one bit of research that suggests once you hit 30+ you are guaranteed a Achilles and an ACL tear.

[backshoulderfade]

I don't know how old you are but I'm almost 29 and I've ran 10 miles a day for the past 5 years, and I've not seen one bit of research that suggests once you hit 30+ you are guaranteed a Achilles and an ACL tear.

Hey, one more year and that's it for you.

[Toe Toed Sloth]

Trent was with the Browns that year, not with the Colts. 2 years would be about right if we get Gore to help Boom and if we draft a back.

 

My point was that having a 1k yard rusher is a bad metric to judge talent or achievement. It doesn't matter if you get 1k yards while being inefficient. There have been plenty of successful RBbCs in the league.

 

I read back over your original statement again and now I am just confused.

 

Jcolt72, on 09 Mar 2015 - 7:29 PM, said:

Thats rigjht colts fans who don't want him. I do not think we have 1000 yards combined in 2 years.

 

Did you mean total yards rushing or a single rusher? 

[wig]

No I wasn't. Revis played for 16 million the year before Long term deals with huge guarantees is a monster deal. Suh got a monster deal

He was one of the highest paid defensive players in the nfl.

[BluHorzhu]

He's got one year before he tears his Achilles or has an ACL, it's just the way of a 30 year old Running back.  Do you think he would sign for 1 year only?  or is he looking for the 3 year deal like Philly offered?

I wouldn't offer him more than 2.  Grigson would like to give him a 1-yr but may meet him halfway with a 2-yr deal.  I wouldn't pay him as much as Philly was offering though unless it's easy to fit with the cap situation next year.

[Deathiltis]

Just because we could sign him doesn't mean we can't draft a RB

[jvan1973]

He was one of the highest paid defensive players in the nfl.

With no large guarantees for future years. One year rental

[MTC]

 

 

[mattceinicram]

 

 

[#BringBobBack]

 

 

this all of this

[Superman]

A guy the colts were interested in off the board.

 

Free-agent RB Frank Gore has told people he will sign this week with the Philadelphia Eagles, league sources told me and @caplannfl.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)

March 8, 2015

 

Update: Gore undecided http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25100239/report-frank-gore-backing-off-deal-with-eagles-colts-still-in-play

 

Changed thread title in view of recent developments. Just FYI

[chrisfarley]

If Gore comes here, and we have a decent o-line, and we get a lot better at the edge rush (mathis back and Mr. Ball State), pick up a good safety, pick up Fairly, and track down some really good backup players at multiple positions, and grab a stud receiver....and get a stud Defensive End., and a few security DBs..whew. out of breath,   we could get to the Super Bowl.

[JColts72]

If Gore comes here, and we have a decent o-line, and we get a lot better at the edge rush (mathis back and Mr. Ball State), pick up a good safety, pick up Fairly, and track down some really good backup players at multiple positions, and grab a stud receiver....and get a stud Defensive End., and a few security DBs..whew. out of breath,   we could get to the Super Bowl.

Is that all? Whose to say if that will be enough.

[#12]

If Gore comes here, and we have a decent o-line, and we get a lot better at the edge rush (mathis back and Mr. Ball State), pick up a good safety, pick up Fairly, and track down some really good backup players at multiple positions, and grab a stud receiver....and get a stud Defensive End., and a few security DBs..whew. out of breath,   we could get to the Super Bowl.

 

It sounds funny when you first read it, but it accurately lists what is needed. 

 

At least we're good to go at QB and TE. 

[twfish]

Hey, one more year and that's it for you.

Yup, he may as well throw in the towel while he's ahead lol

[RockThatBlue]

He's got one year before he tears his Achilles or has an ACL, it's just the way of a 30 year old Running back. Do you think he would sign for 1 year only? or is he looking for the 3 year deal like Philly offered?

You the forum doctor on here?

[pgt_rob]

That's 4 million less than he played for the year before

Still A LOT of money wrapped in 1 guy, is it not?