Cut Players As Colts Trim Down To 53 (Cut Thread)

[Rhane19]

So you think Griff has more to offer?

 

Griff can punt return.  That alone is pretty solid to have.  Plus... JAZZ HANDS!

[DougDew]

Why is dropping Carter such a big deal really even Da Rick was more polished than him there is potential but he didn't look like a NFL WR in any preseason game

For a bigger WR, I thought he played soft. 

[SDakColts]

So you think Griff has more to offer?

Never said that. I think that Carter has a lot more ability that Whalen, but Whalen brings special teams experience which is needed for your 5th WR. I think the special teams edge is what allowed Whalen to stick. Carter is still very raw PS would be great for him.

[LockeDown]

Chris Carter said on Mike and Mike that Duron was surprised by real game play...even though it's preseason.  Duron just hasn't caught up to NFL speed yet.  It's going to take him a while and we are too loaded to wait I guess.

[ricker182]

This is the only reason we kept Ballard, IMO.

[csmopar]

Y'all don't get that this isn't a "final roster"? Do you think we're stuck with these guys all year? If there a move that needs to be made, I assure you Ballard is on the short list of players to go.

Yeah.....we're gonna trade for jj watt and Eddie lacy......

[Colts_Fan12]

Griff can return punts/kicks and play gunner on STs, which is what you want out of a depth receiver.

should have looked at Raheem Mosert or whatever his name is at KR

Maybe will still can

[K-148]

When you are #5 WR you have to be a heck of a STer. Carter is not. Bray to PS.

[our_dbs_rock]

also.....12 DB's?    somethings not right

 

I'm picturing Grigson and Pagano as Gollum saying 'my precioussssss'

[GAColtsFan]

I like the RB rotation of Gore, Robinson, and Varga even though 2 are rookies.

[MB-ColtsFan]

Griff can return punts/kicks and play gunner on STs, which is what you want out of a depth receiver.

I agree that Griff can return punts, but so can Carter.  They tried him out.  I think both ended up not getting the job.

Don't remember hearing of Carter being a gunner, but I'd give him a chance.

As a receiver, I'd go with Carter.

Still don't know why we kept Griff?  He must be the team mascot. lol.

[our_dbs_rock]

This is the only reason we kept Ballard, IMO.

 

Did we sign Dr. Who to go back in time and get that player?

[CR91]

I dont get why anyone is surprised we kept ballard. he pulled his hammy who cares. you really thought that was enough for the colts to give up on him? not to mention who knows if boom can even play next week

[Boiler_Colt]

if you call looking to trade him that's a good hint your not keeping him.

Also, then he has all off-season to learn your system now he doesn't. Lastly trading a draft pick for a guy is different than giving them a contract where you can release him if he doesn't workout like the Colts have done.

I also think the Colts will try to put him on their practice squad.

Trades happen all the time, so you're saying the Colts should have just waited for Sio Moore to be released instead of trading for him last night? If a team wants a player they go get him, they don't wait for them to possibly hit the wire.

 

However, I agree with you. I think the Colts WANT to put him on the practice squad but now they have to risk him being claimed by another team, which I think he will be.

[Rhane19]

I like the RB rotation of Gore, Robinson, and Varga even though 2 are rookies.

 

Happy that Varga made the cut.  He definitely showed his talents in preseason

[GAColtsFan]

should have looked at Raheem Mosert or whatever his name is at KR

Maybe will still can

 

I wouldn't mind signing Raheem Mostert from Philly and releasing Ballard

[Boiler_Colt]

Gotta think some veteran D-Line help is on the way. Phil Taylor, Red Bryant, Dockett or a trade. 

[zo6scott]

For a bigger WR, I thought he played soft. 

You are correct, a project for someone else.

[mattceinicram]

I just looked at our current D-line and laughed..

[ricker182]

Did we sign Dr. Who to go back in time and get that player?

I can imagine Pagano watching that over and over last night, teary eyed, and then saying, "Screw it. We're keeping him!"

[CR91]

theres plenty of d-lineman to go after. devon stills, red bryant, phil taylor louis nix, docket

[ricker182]

Griff seems like a sure receiver and good utility guy. I'm not surprised he's still here.

[Jackie Daytona]

This is the only reason we kept Ballard, IMO.

A TD from 3 years ago?  Uhm....no.

[RealityIsLuck]

Browns kept 6 OL-men. We kept 5 DL, battle to see who can be less balanced?

[Rhane19]

theres plenty of d-lineman to go after. devon stills, red bryant, phil taylor louis nix, docket

 

Devon Stills for the feel good story!  #LeahStrong!

[akcolt]

Ballard is crazy don't get it all. Carter wasn't very good no ST's help all hype

[RockThatBlue]

Griff can return punts/kicks and play gunner on STs, which is what you want out of a depth receiver.

I feel people underrate Whalen way too much. Sure he's not a star but he plays about as well as anybody would expect a #5 wr to play. He has solid hands also.

[ricker182]

A TD from 3 years ago?  Uhm....no.

Tongue in cheek, tongue in cheek.

[our_dbs_rock]

I can imagine Pagano watching that over and over last night, teary eyed, and then saying, "Screw it. We're keeping him!"

 

While listening to Sarah McLachlan's Angel?

[LJpalmbeacher2]

So you think Griff has more to offer?

I swear, not only do I think Griff has like a dozen rabbits feet in his pocket. But I think he has some pics of someone in Colts management doing something they shouldn't have done. Lol

I just don't get it.

[GAColtsFan]

A TD from 3 years ago?  Uhm....

[Jackie Daytona]

I'm intrigued by Devon Still, what's his story other than former 2nd rounder out of Penn St?

[our_dbs_rock]

I feel people underrate Whalen way too much. Sure he's not a star but he plays about as well as anybody would expect a #5 wr to play. He has solid hands also.

 

Except for the fact the team has released him multiple times and no one has ever picked him up.

[Jackie Daytona]

I mean, I know his personal story with his daughter, and being a cancer survivor, I give him major props......but how is he on the field?

[ricker182]

While listening to Sarah McLachlan's Angel?

 

 

Pagano seemed pretty close to him. 

 

I'm sure this was his call.  

 

I like Ballard a lot, but obviously the injuries make him hard to keep around.

[B~Town]

I feel people underrate Whalen way too much. Sure he's not a star but he plays about as well as anybody would expect a #5 wr to play. He has solid hands also.

Also running the right routes and catching the ball put him over guys like Duran

[LJpalmbeacher2]

I just looked at our current D-line and laughed..

I bet Belichek LAUGHED EVEN MORE!

[RockThatBlue]

Except for the fact the team has released him multiple times and no one has ever picked him up.

What's that say about Duron? Since a guy who has been released multiple times made it over him.

[GoColts8818]

Trades happen all the time, so you're saying the Colts should have just waited for Sio Moore to be released instead of trading for him last night? If a team wants a player they go get him, they don't wait for them to possibly hit the wire.

However, I agree with you. I think the Colts WANT to put him on the practice squad but now they have to risk him being claimed by another team, which I think he will be.

i didn't say that at all. If you are established and are likely to draw high interest sure trade for the guy. I don't think Carter was going to draw that high of interst based on the reasons I said above. I'll add to that he doesn't have the NFL experience that a vet does like the linebacker that the Colts have. I have feeling if you truly want Carter you are going to have no problem getting him.

Carter might have drawn interst in the winter but things have changed. You are now asking him to learn a whole system in a week rather than off-season. He was also not that impressive in the pre-season outside of when he was on there late in games against a bunch of other players who got released. He doesn't look to be NFL ready yet.

Also, reports are the Panthers wanted a vet WR so they might not have wanted to trade for Carter.

I also think the Colts still want him back so they can keep developing him. He just doesn't appear to be NFL ready yet.

So there are lots of reasons that could be that caused him to not get traded.

[Believe In Blue]

Reggie Wayne just stole $450,000 from the Patriots!

You sly dog. I see you.

amazing way to look at it.