Bradshaw

[mjsimans 2]

Not hearing much about him. Any room for him? Man is he good when he's healthy.

[Buck Showalter 534]

I'm no gm, but I'd throw a cool mill at the guy, even if he plays a third of the season he earns every penny... 

[CR91 6,366]

he cant stay healthy

[NBColtsFanatic 3]

Problem is he is never healthy. Unless there is an injury, I doubt he is resigned.

[chad hugo 335]

Bring him back! Hard runner and can catch the ball better than most running backs

[Flash7 1,107]

If he comes back (for cheap) he can be deep in the RB rotation behind Gore and Boom for most of the season. Give him plenty of time to recover and then have him be #2 much later in the season as we hopefully approach the playoffs.

[bavanlan 2]

I'm no gm, but I'd throw a cool mill at the guy, even if he plays a third of the season he earns every penny...

I'd give him the same deal we did last year.

[James 354]

Gore, Ballard, Boom, Bradshaw, draft pick.

Let them duke it out it camp.

[21isSuperman 998]

Bring him back?  After signing Gore?  Why?

[TKnight24 2,097]

Wouldn't mind it being

Gore

Boom

Bradshaw

Draft Pick

Bradshaw would be better in a RB by committee approach

[jvan1973 5,331]

Bring him back? After signing Gore? Why?

depth?

[ProblChld32 282]

Im for it ONLY if Trent is cut. 

[COLTS449 117]

Frank Gore's still got 2 more good, 1,000yrd seasons left in him. Plus, when my boy Vick Ballard comes back with a vengeance, he and Gore will make a really good 1-2 punch. Then Boom's here too, so I don't think Bradshaw's coming back personally. Maybe we can hide Tipton on the P.S. for a minute too.

[Smonroe 2,272]

Bring him back?  After signing Gore?  Why?

 

When was the last time all of our RBs were there by the end of the season?  Bradshaw would be great depth if we could get him at the right price.

 

It would be to his advantage to only play a couple series each game.  Then maybe he'd be healthy by playoff time for once.

[21isSuperman 998]

depth?

 

 

When was the last time all of our RBs were there by the end of the season?  Bradshaw would be great depth if we could get him at the right price.

 

It would be to his advantage to only play a couple series each game.  Then maybe he'd be healthy by playoff time for once.

Do you think he would accept vet min?  I think RB depth can be found in the draft and UDFA.  And when we have a guy who has been able to stay pretty healthy in his career in Frank Gore, I don't think we need to have an expensive backup.  I'd be pretty comfortable with Gore starting and Boom as the backup.  Then Tipton or some late round pick as the 3rd guy

[jvan1973 5,331]

Do you think he would accept vet min? I think RB depth can be found in the draft and UDFA. And when we have a guy who has been able to stay pretty healthy in his career in Frank Gore, I don't think we need to have an expensive backup. I'd be pretty comfortable with Gore starting and Boom as the backup. Then Tipton or some late round pick as the 3rd guy

I'm not sure what he is looking for. But if he's willing to take what he took last year I think it would be worth it

[NewColtsFan 8,311]

I'd bring him back on the same deal as last year.

 

But he'd be a depth guy because we're also going to draft a RB as well.

 

And I'm not sure that's what Ahmad wants.....   He may want reassurance of more touches/opportunities....

 

But,  If he's willing to come back,  then I'm willing to bring him back.....   on our terms.

[Grigs build the lines plz. 0]

Just make sure the minutes are spread evenly among our top three RB's so they will

be healthy for a playoff run.

[Smonroe 2,272]

Do you think he would accept vet min?  I think RB depth can be found in the draft and UDFA.  And when we have a guy who has been able to stay pretty healthy in his career in Frank Gore, I don't think we need to have an expensive backup.  I'd be pretty comfortable with Gore starting and Boom as the backup.  Then Tipton or some late round pick as the 3rd guy

 

I don't know if he'd take vet min.  Maybe if he thinks it's his last shot at the SB?  I'm also comfortable with Gore and Boom, but if Vick is healthy he should be able to beat our Tipton.

 

Yes, there's a lot of RBs out there a lot cheaper than Bradshaw, but not many with his talent. 

[mjsimans 2]

If he comes back (for cheap) he can be deep in the RB rotation behind Gore and Boom for most of the season. Give him plenty of time to recover and then have him be #2 much later in the season as we hopefully approach the playoffs.

 

This is what I'm thinking....for the right price....he is such an asset when healthy....so if you can use him sparingly during the regular season and then unleash him in the playoffs that would be amazing. In a perfect world....

[southwest1 2,092]

depth?

IR does not = Depth to me. Time to cut our losses & move on. Thank you for your services Bradshaw, but we have a new work horse back now.

 

INDY got the most out of him given his foot ailments. No sense in playing with fire & getting burned in the end. Draft a new RB with fresh legs. 

[Smonroe 2,272]

IR does not = Depth to me. Time to cut our losses & move on. Thank you for your services Bradshaw, but we have a new work horse back now.

 

INDY got the most out of him given his foot ailments. No sense in playing with fire & getting burned in the end. Draft a new RB with fresh legs. 

 

Yeah, SW, last year I even joked about the over/under on how many games he'd play.  I think we settled on 8.

 

But the thing is, when he's playing he's really good.  We're not going to find a UDFA or even a drafted rookie that will be as good as him.  And I'm talking about knowing the pass protection schemes and catching the ball, as well as running.

 

Anyway, I wouldn't want to give him big money.  But if he's available at our price, I think it's a no brainer.

[Dustin 89]

Why not? It's not like he'd be getting paid more than other backup players. Even if we only have him for half the season, it'd be worth it. 

 

There's no downside. I'd rather have 8 games of Bradshaw than 16 of Tipton. 

[TKnight24 2,097]

Frank Gore's still got 2 more good, 1,000yrd seasons left in him. Plus, when my boy Vick Ballard comes back with a vengeance, he and Gore will make a really good 1-2 punch. Then Boom's here too, so I don't think Bradshaw's coming back personally. Maybe we can hide Tipton on the P.S. for a minute too.

The RB who's been injured twice off of non-contact injuries is the RB you're relying on?

[Jay Kirk 3,329]

Ballard is an interesting question mark, was a very promising RB , absolutely loved him. Can he return to form after 2 freak devastating injuries ?Idk but I have to pull for this kid to make it back.

[chrisfarley 251]

He's on his last leg,,,,,errrrrrr...... foot

[antipatriot 8]

I would bring him back on the right deal he is better than anyone else we have besides Gore, if not for injury he might be as good.

[nburgmei 50]

To be fair, the Bradshaw that got injured last year was not the usual injury-prone Bradshaw. He was the "a huge man fell on my leg" Bradshaw. That could have happened to anyone unlucky enough to be in that position.

 

If he can be gotten for the same as last year +/- a little then I'd like to see him back. A committee approach with another successful RB like Gore could be good for Bradshaw. Keep both of them fresh and healthy.

[Caleb3502 297]

Im for it ONLY if Trent is cut.

Looks like you're for it then

[JColts72 180]

I don' t want to see him another year of 8 games. We have seen this film the last 2 years; no more sequels.

[JColts72 180]

Gore, Ballard, Boom, Bradshaw, draft pick.

Let them duke it out it camp.

U want Gore to duke out the 1 spot?

[Buck Showalter 534]

U want Gore to duke out the 1 spot?

Well there is probably a line of thinking that would say if he is the obvious number one, it should be easy for him to earn it...

[COLTS449 117]

The RB who's been injured twice off of non-contact injuries is the RB you're relying on?

 

LOL. Ballard? He wasn't bad his rookie year. Its going to be tough, but its not impossible for him to make it all the way back. I just have a feeling he will.

[bravo4460 522]

Isn't Bradshaw in trouble and would be suspended for drug use/possession!?

[esmort 413]

Bring Bradshaw back and put him on the shelf until the playoffs; then watch Gore and Bradshaw punish defenses.

[aaron11 1,680]

thanks ahmad for the tough runnning and for putting your body on the line every week.  i dont think we resign him though

[jvan1973 5,331]

Isn't Bradshaw in trouble and would be suspended for drug use/possession!?

he didn't fail a drug test. Blount and Bell were in a similar situation last year and neither were suspended

[Hammer 163]

Frank Gore's still got 2 more good, 1,000yrd seasons left in him. Plus, when my boy Vick Ballard comes back with a vengeance, he and Gore will make a really good 1-2 punch. Then Boom's here too, so I don't think Bradshaw's coming back personally. Maybe we can hide Tipton on the P.S. for a minute too.

I'm not sure what you think you remember about Ballard other than the astonishing TD against the Titans. The 2 years he played he averaged 3.9 ypc. Bradshaw has averaged, 4.5 and 4.7. I'll take that every time. Not to mention his receiving skills and pass blocking. Gore/Bradshaw/Boom.

[BillCoslosky87 1,144]

I'd love to have him back. Dude runs hard.

[Horse Shoe Heaven 184]

I would take him back with a bass salary with a lot of incentives!