Devon Still workouts with Colts

[TKnight24]

Source: former Bengals DT Devon Still had a workout with the Colts. Colts' DL needs depth.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates)

September 15, 2015

Source: former Bengals DT Devon Still had a workout with the Colts. Colts' DL needs depth.

[Jackie Daytona]

Cut Ballard after they had DT ( formerly Bengals ) Devon Still in today for a workout...... maybe Ballard wasn't moved to bring someone up from PS after all?

[PrincetonTiger]

He could be big for the DL

[GwinnettColt]

Good to have another vet on the line.

[Steamboat_Shaun]

When the Bengals cut him I wondered if Grigson would have a look at him. We can never have too much depth on the d-line in my opinion.

[Jackie Daytona]

Plus, his story is a good one, I'll take stand up quality guys with athletic ability anytime!

[12isthenew18]

like him in penn state. not so much in cincy. Let's see what there is to offer

[pgt_rob]

Is he any good? I've never paid too much attention to Devon.

[Defjamz26]

Is he any good? I've never paid too much attention to Devon.

I think motor and conditioning were the knocks on him. But Cincy has a lot of high round picks that never reach potential, so it might just be a coaching issue.

[jabbanobadda]

I think motor and conditioning were the knocks on him. But Cincy has a lot of high round picks that never reach potential, so it might just be a coaching issue.

I'm not sure Indy is the cure for the coaching issue...

[Gramz]

I like Devon Still.

 

 I admit I don't know much about his play on the field, but I certainly followed He and his daughter Leah and their story last year.

[IndyD4U]

I like Devon Still.

I admit I don't know much about his play on the field, but I certainly followed He and his daughter Leah and their story last year.

Same here. I don't know his game play ability, but I did follow he and his daughters story

[Yoshinator]

Nice story, but he is an absolute horrible player, I really don't want to sign him. Would rather have Chapman back than him.

[NorthernBlue]

I'm not sure Indy is the cure for the coaching issue...

 I think the coaching issue is mostly in the game plan and adjusting in game rather than teaching players. I mean look at Vontae. He was a talented player with off field issues but Chuck has been able to coach him into a all pro at CB.

[Jason_]

if he plays up to his talent level, he could be a great fit for a 1 gap defense.

[aReggie7]

Is Still considered someone who can play the NT or where would he fit in this defense?

[jabbanobadda]

 I think the coaching issue is mostly in the game plan and adjusting in game rather than teaching players. I mean look at Vontae. He was a talented player with off field issues but Chuck has been able to coach him into a all pro at CB.

True...good point!

[MTC]

Eh, I'm fine with what we have at depth right now. He's an average player. 

[Coltsman1788]

Depth signing. 2nd round pick in 2012 who failed to live up to his draft position with the Bengals.  6-5 310lb. Tackle. 

[crazycolt1]

if he plays up to his talent level, he could be a great fit for a 1 gap defense.

You could be right. I am thinking of his off field problems might have effected his play on the field? I think it's a good thing to give him a chance and take a gamble on him.

[crazycolt1]

Eh, I'm fine with what we have at depth right now. He's an average player. 

Average is good. It's below average that is a problem. I am sure he came in cheap so it could be worth a gamble. Only time will tell.

[crazycolt1]

Nice story, but he is an absolute horrible player, I really don't want to sign him. Would rather have Chapman back than him.

We really have no certain clue if he is a horrible player do we? His off field issues might have effected his play on the field? It's tough to not let personal things enter your mind when he facing his daughters health and who knows, he might work out?

[RealityIsLuck]

Below average even as a rotational guy. I'd be okay with him on the PS. 53 not so much.

[crazycolt1]

Cut Ballard after they had DT ( formerly Bengals ) Devon Still in today for a workout...... maybe Ballard wasn't moved to bring someone up from PS after all?

They did activate Josh McNary off the practice squad. Plus, resigned Tipton and signed Robert Myers G to the practice squad.

[Freenyfan102]

Yeah it dl that needs all while Brandon spikes and Jake long still on free agancy

[Yoshinator]

We really have no certain clue if he is a horrible player do we? His off field issues might have effected his play on the field? It's tough to not let personal things enter your mind when he facing his daughters health and who knows, he might work out?

There's tape showing he's bad. Any person that has watched him has a clue if he's good or not. This isn't some player that has ridden the bench his entire career or just got drafted this year. Also, yes, any player could "work out", doesn't mean we sign them. I'll support him if he's signed, but I don't expect much from seeing tape from his games, both live on TV and on the internet.

[mvbighead]

Yeah it dl that needs all while Brandon spikes and Jake long still on free agancy

 

Yeah... why are we not jumping all over Spikes...

 

On May 18, 2015, Spikes agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Patriots. On June 8, 2015, Spikes was released due to a police investigation dealing with an abandoned car belonging to Spikes, which was possibly involved in a hit-and-run.^[19] Massachusetts State Police cited Brandon Spikes on June 12, 2015 for leaving a scene of an accident with injury, driving negligently and failing to stay within marked lanes.^[20]

 

^SMH.

[mirobi]

Cant they sign someone off another teams practice squad?

[Yoshinator]

Cant they sign someone off another teams practice squad?

I would like either Terry Williams off the Bears practice squad or Joey Mbu off the Falcons squad.

[needanoline63]

Why can't we get offensive linemen for once?!

[pgt_rob]

Why can't we get offensive linemen for once?!

There aren't any free agent guards available that are better than who we got. I'm not even kidding.

[ColtJax]

Football, especially the big guys in the trenches play with as much mental quickness and physical strength. He's big and strong no doubt, but how much mental quickness can he have when his daughter is battling cancer off the field? I feel for the guy, I really do.

[Dark Superman]

He's average at best. We need a difference maker.

[SteelCityColt]

Yeah... why are we not jumping all over Spikes...

 

On May 18, 2015, Spikes agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Patriots. On June 8, 2015, Spikes was released due to a police investigation dealing with an abandoned car belonging to Spikes, which was possibly involved in a hit-and-run.^[19] Massachusetts State Police cited Brandon Spikes on June 12, 2015 for leaving a scene of an accident with injury, driving negligently and failing to stay within marked lanes.^[20]

 

^SMH.

 

So you're saying he's got good experience of pursuits? Might be just what we need at ILB.... 

[BrentMc11]

Should have kept Josh Chapman IMO.....at least you had a 'known.'  First McGill, and now Still.  I know Still has underachieved to this point.  Maybe he can get his motor back with a coach that loves his players...and vice versa!!  

[mvbighead]

So you're saying he's got good experience of pursuits? Might be just what we need at ILB.... 

 

Actually, sounds like he is good at evading pursuit... maybe we could use him as a backup RB?  

[mvbighead]

at least you had a 'known.'  

 

I have a problem with this concept.  A known below average contributor we should have kept over someone who potentially could be average or above average?  I really wanted Chapman to come around, but it seems it never happened.  If we constantly hang onto knowns, we'll never move on and get guys who are better.  Chapman had a LONG time to come around.  He didn't.  It was time to move on.

 

I kinda wish they had known where Chapman was at and as a result made a legitimate play for Wilfork.  We really need to have that kind of a talent in the middle.  Wilfork, though old, still seems to be better than the majority.

[BrentMc11]

I have a problem with this concept.  A known below average contributor we should have kept over someone who potentially could be average or above average?  I really wanted Chapman to come around, but it seems it never happened.  If we constantly hang onto knowns, we'll never move on and get guys who are better.  Chapman had a LONG time to come around.  He didn't.  It was time to move on.

 

I kinda wish they had known where Chapman was at and as a result made a legitimate play for Wilfork.  We really need to have that kind of a talent in the middle.  Wilfork, though old, still seems to be better than the majority.

No problem.  Everyone has an opinion.  My real point is we replace Hughes and Chapman with McGill a UFA and Still....not even as average as Chapman was...JMO.

[mvbighead]

No problem.  Everyone has an opinion.  My real point is we replace Hughes and Chapman with McGill a UFA and Still....not even as average as Chapman was...JMO.

 

Very true, there is always the possibility that they will be worse.  But I just figure each of those guys had plenty of time to make their value known.  They just never did.  Could be a coaching problem, or just a lack of ability.  I think we wanted Hughes to be lesser Ngata more or less, but it never happened.  Chapman was supposed to be our Wilfork, but that didn't happen either.  I can't fault the management for trying them as each had traits that were similar to those two comparisons, and I won't fault them for moving on and trying someone else.  I just figure if we have to adjust our scheme and get guys with better motors or whatever the case is, do it.  We can't hang on hoping that the 3rd/4th year is the time it finally clicks for guys who should have solidified starting spots by now.

[rock8591]

Our former D-Line of Redding, RJF, Chapman, Hughes, were so ridiculously overhyped it's not even funny. It pretty much felt like playing PS players on the entire line. Winn, McGill, and possibly Still are all upgrades.

 

Sometimes we get into the notion that because "a person has a job, he's more employable."