Colts sign Vincent Brown

[SDakColts]

Not bad for depth especially if we don't draft a receiver (which I think we should). I think he is an upgrade over Whalen and Cribbs easily.

[dgambill]

Depth signing. Someone to come in and compete for a roster spot and push guys. I like how Grigs always turns over the bottom of his roster....those guys on the bottom need to be pushed to inspire better play out of them. We don't need any hanger ons...we need everyone working hard to get better.

[Patagonia Chris]

He has been solid when he's healthy. I doubt the Colts had to pay him very much either. I like it. I wouldn't mind seeing a couple more signings like this at other positions.

[PrincetonTiger]

He has been solid when he's healthy. I doubt the Colts had to pay him very much either. I like it. I wouldn't mind seeing a couple more signings like this at other positions.

Vet Min. I believe

[TKnight24]

Vincent Brown Chargers Highlights

Something to enjoy

[ProblChld32]

Very deep WR draft class, but this makes that position less of a need in earlier rounds i still look for us to pick a WR in rounds 6 or 7. 

[COLTS449]

I mean nice signing, but why? He's a really good number 4 WR, but we already have AJ, Hilton, Moncrief, Carter, and Whalen. So I guess now Whalen's gone or we'll carry 6 again, but Jackson will be lucky to get many snaps unless carter turns out to be a complete bust.

[That Guy]

Vincent Brown Chargers Highlights

Something to enjoy

 

I like the video, but I forgot how much I hate Phillip Rivers' throwing mechanics.  His half-sidarm flick is tough to watch.

[Shive]

I mean nice signing, but why? He's a really good number 4 WR, but we already have AJ, Hilton, Moncrief, Carter, and Whalen. So I guess now Whalen's gone or we'll carry 6 again, but Jackson will be lucky to get many snaps unless carter turns out to be a complete bust.

Low risk, high reward signing. When healthy, Brown's a solid WR. Why not stack the bottom of your WR corps with solid players instead if relying on a Josh Lenz if a starter goes down?

[rockywoj]

Draft analysis of Vincent Brown coming out ... 

 

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/vincent-brown?id=2495128

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/684992-vincent-brown-to-the-san-diego-chargers-2011-nfl-draft-scouting-report

[RockThatBlue]

I guess that just about closes the door on us drafting a WR. Does he have special teams experience?

I disagree. Brown may not even make the final roster. I don't think it stops us from drafting a WR at all.

[That Guy]

I disagree. Brown may not even make the final roster. I don't think it stops us from drafting a WR at all.

 

If a third round talent falls to us in the sixth, I'm sure we'll take him.  I just don't think we'll go out of our way to pick a WR.

[BrentMc11]

Well.....this gives us something to talk about in the off season. I don't think we'll be talking Vincent Brown in the regular season. Just a hunch.

I have mixed feelings on this....coming here might make a huge difference for him.  Everyone we are 1 injury away from mediocrity at WR.

 

He has shown flashes of being a solid receiver.  Nicks did not accept HIS opportunity...will Vincent Brown?

[BrentMc11]

Low risk, high reward signing. When healthy, Brown's a solid WR. Why not stack the bottom of your WR corps with solid players instead if relying on a Josh Lenz if a starter goes down?

Yep...and a draftee in the 5th or 6th.

[crazycolt1]

I see no problem with this signing. It normally takes a receiver three years to get used to the talent level and the speed of the NFL. Seems like it was a bit ago we were short receivers and now some want to whine about bringing in some?

[CR91]

Ummm cause you need 90 players heading into TC, not every signing can be a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ signing you know?

 

I mean why are we getting another wr

[Superman]

I mean why are we getting another wr

 

Went into camp with 12 last year. Brown makes 9.

[ColtsLegacy]

I mean why are we getting another wr

Competition, dammit. After the top 3 guys (2, really), the group is much more potential than production.

[akcolt]

Griff better work hard, his seat just got awfully hot

On what getting a contract? Whalen isn't under contract with the Colts

[PrincetonTiger]

I mean why are we getting another wr

practice purposes

[ColtsLegacy]

On what getting a contract? Whalen isn't under contract with the Colts

Yes, he is.

[akcolt]

I mean nice signing, but why? He's a really good number 4 WR, but we already have AJ, Hilton, Moncrief, Carter, and Whalen. So I guess now Whalen's gone or we'll carry 6 again, but Jackson will be lucky to get many snaps unless carter turns out to be a complete bust.

Whalen isn't under contract with us he is a RFA that we have not made an offer to

[akcolt]

Yes, he is.

Unless we signed him he is not http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/griff-whalen/

[Virtuoso80]

I mean nice signing, but why? He's a really good number 4 WR, but we already have AJ, Hilton, Moncrief, Carter, and Whalen. So I guess now Whalen's gone or we'll carry 6 again, but Jackson will be lucky to get many snaps unless carter turns out to be a complete bust.

jackson who?

[COLTS449]

jackson who?

 

LOL my bad. Vincent Brown. No idea why I put Jackson.

[ColtsLegacy]

Unless we signed him he is not http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/griff-whalen/

Griff Whalen signed a 2 year, $900,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $450,000. In 2015, Whalen will earn a base salary of $585,000. Whalen has a cap hit of $585,000.

I don't see anything about him being an RFA.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7949/griff-whalen

Rotoworld too has him as $585k for 2015. What am I missing?

[PrincetonTiger]

LOL my bad. Vincent Brown. No idea why I put Jackson.

Were you thinking about Vincent Jackson

[Virtuoso80]

LOL my bad. Vincent Brown. No idea why I put Jackson.

you probably were thinking vincent jackson of tampa bay. lol

[PrincetonTiger]

you probably were thinking vincent jackson of tampa bay. lol

they were both Chargers

[ColtsLegacy]

Were you thinking about Vincent Jackson

No, he was thinking of Samuel L. Jackson from "Snakes on a Plane".

[akcolt]

Yes, he is.

He is a ERFA so we only have to offer him the minimum but I am not sure that we have.

[CanuckColt]

I put this in the "um why" category

Yeah, I don't see it.  The guy is an injury waiting to happen.

IF IF IF he EVER stays healthy, he is a good depth signing...but more likely he will go down injured just when we need him.

[ColtsLegacy]

He is a ERFA so we only have to offer him the minimum but I am not sure that we have.

Both sportrac (your source) and rotoworld show him under contract.

[PrincetonTiger]

On what getting a contract? Whalen isn't under contract with the Colts

If Griff is on the roster the only thing that might save him is his return experience

[akcolt]

Griff Whalen signed a 2 year, $900,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including an average annual salary of $450,000. In 2015, Whalen will earn a base salary of $585,000. Whalen has a cap hit of $585,000.

I don't see anything about him being an RFA.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7949/griff-whalen

Rotoworld too has him as $585k for 2015. What am I missing?

Looks like I'm the one missing the boat on this I stand corrected

[shakedownstreet]

  BURP!

[PrincetonTiger]

Both sportrac (your source) and rotoworld show him under contract.

Rotoworld's last story on him is from his January call up following McNary's arrest so I am not sure it is accurate

 

the NFL page does not have him in the Colts Transaction list

[CanuckColt]

Maybe this signing is "Duron Carter" insurance in case Carter performs like he belongs back in the CFL.

[ColtsLegacy]

Rotoworld's last story on him is from his January call up following McNary's arrest so I am not sure it is accurate

the NFL page does not have in the Colts Transaction list

Under his contract (click on "view contract details") it has him with 585k salary for 2015. Forget the last "story" on him, there hasn't been anything to speak of on him since then. Rotoworld's contracts are generally spot on.

[PrincetonTiger]

Under his "view contract" it has him as 585k salary for 2015. Forget the last "story" on him, there hasn't been anything to speak of on him since then. Their contracts are generally spot on.

He is still a longshot to make the team and I believe he is out of PS eligibilty