Report: Colts have "some interest" in bringing back Ahmad Bradshaw

[ColtsLegacy]

http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/9/15/9334497/report-colts-have-some-interest-in-bringing-back-running-back-ahmad-bradshaw

https://www.twitter.com/HolderStephen/status/643911859607891968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

We can call our backfield "The Over-the-Hill Gang".

I'd be more than happy to see Bradshaw back here. A combo of Bradshaw and Gore would be deadly.

[TYtheGHOST]

Would be in favor of this move. As long as the contract is pro-colts of course.

Edited September 15, 2015 by 21isSuperman

[IndyD4U]

http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/9/15/9334497/report-colts-have-some-interest-in-bringing-back-running-back-ahmad-bradshaw

https://www.twitter.com/HolderStephen/status/643911859607891968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

We can call our backfield "The Over-the-Hill Gang".

I'd be more than happy to see Bradshaw back here. A combo of Bradshaw and Gore would be deadly.

For 6-8 games anyway. I like it, actually

[RockThatBlue]

I'm on the fence about it. He's a great back and probably top ten when healthy. But at best we'd probably get 8-12 games(if even that many) out of him before he gets hurt again.

A 1 2 punch of Gore and Bradshaw is highly intriguing though.

[Freenyfan102]

No no no no why get a lineman for the offense

[ColtsLegacy]

I'm on the fence about it. He's a great back and probably top ten when healthy. But at best we'd probably get 8-12 games(if even that many) out of him before he gets hurt again.

That's just not a logical reason to not sign him, IMO. He will cost very little and, as you said, is a great back when healthy.

If he does end up injured again then you're just back to square one. High reward with little to no risk.

[NewEra]

Yes!!

[RockThatBlue]

That's just not a logical reason to not sign him, IMO. He will cost very little and, as you said, is a great back when healthy.

If he does end up injured again then you're just back to square one. High reward with little to no risk.

I completely agree with you. I guess we will see what happens. Would be a hell of a 1 2 punch.

[B~Town]

I'm all for it he is a great back does have health concerns but high reward low risk move if he stays healthy we have a beast RB all year if gets injured we are right back where we are now . Knowing the system helps a lot not trusting Robinson as a lead back if Gore goes down .

[ColtsLegacy]

No no no no why get a lineman for the offense

Can I get a translation?

[jabbanobadda]

Can I get a translation?

I think he means...

Why get a RB when we could pick up one of the many probowl free agent lineman available? 

[Grigs build the lines plz.]

Bring him back only if Gore, Varga or Robinson gets hurt, save the fourth

spot for another position on the team. Tipton is useless BTW.

[SteelDragon]

I'll take it. Limit his carries though

[NewEra]

Bring him back only if Gore, Varga or Robinson gets hurt, save the fourth

spot for another position on the team. Tipton is useless BTW.

Was thinking the same. Would love Bradshaw. But not if it meant cutting Varga or Robinson.

[jmac_48]

Oh Goody, then we can have two RBs unhappy they are not getting any carries.

 

j/k sorta...

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

Hmmm. Sounds like we're not having faith in Gore staying healthy.

[Derakynn]

I'd love to have him back. But I'd almost want to not let him play until the last 6 games of the season or something. Could really use him in the playoffs, especially if something happens to Gore. 

[MTC]

When he was on the field, he was productive. I'm not against this signing.

[RockThatBlue]

I think he means...

Why get a RB when we could pick up one of the many probowl free agent lineman available?

And they'd all sign for the vet minimum.

[RockThatBlue]

Hmmm. Sounds like we're not having faith in Gore staying healthy.

Well we did release Ballard. Maybe they want to keep 4 rbs still.

[ColtsLegacy]

Hmmm. Sounds like we're not having faith in Gore staying healthy.

I think this has much more to do with what's backing Gore up than Gore himself.

[Colt^2]

I think this has much more to do with what's backing Gore up than Gore himself.

 

I agree.

[Bluefire4]

I doubt we're really interested.

[pgt_rob]

Bradshaw is a huge threat as a pass catching back. Him and Luck had good chemistry. I say they should do it.

[oldunclemark]

I would do it immediately if he can pass a physical.

We will be a playoff team and he's a proven playoff performer who know our perosnell and offense..,,

[COLTS449]

We need to sign him. It couldn't hurt anything. And if he's healthy, he and Gore could be a really good 1-2 punch.

[evilleseniorfan]

About time!

[John Waylon]

I'd rather see some more out of Varga first, in all honesty, but I can't argue against it either. 

[southwest1]

http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/9/15/9334497/report-colts-have-some-interest-in-bringing-back-running-back-ahmad-bradshaw

https://www.twitter.com/HolderStephen/status/643911859607891968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

We can call our backfield "The Over-the-Hill Gang".

I'd be more than happy to see Bradshaw back here. A combo of Bradshaw and Gore would be deadly.

CL, 

 

I won't lie to you of all people primarily because you know your football & you think well on your feet & I think you would make a fine GM but that's another story for another day. LOL! 

 

I was gun shy about bringing any aging back with lingering foot ailments back, but if this move keeps Gore fresher as the season progresses, I'm okay with it as long as Bradshaw is reasonable about his salary & he's not trying to break the bank overall.  

 

Bradshaw does know how to hit the creases, let blocks develop, & run toward the daylight no question. 

[The Fish]

How much production do we get out of him until he get's hurt again? I say if it's six games, cool. 

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

I think this has much more to do with what's backing Gore up than Gore himself.

I Could see that but for some reason I thought Varga and bowling ball were actually good depth.

[SDakColts]

I think if Bradshaw is healthy and capable of being productive then bring him in. If he can come in and help take some of the carries and beating off of Gore to keep him fresh for the playoffs then I say go for it. If Bradshaw can stay healthy throughout the season and makes the playoffs with us that would be gravy.

[southwest1]

No no no no why get a lineman for the offense

 

 

I think he means...

Why get a RB when we could pick up one of the many probowl free agent lineman available? 

While I appreciate the translation jabbanobadda, just because you can obtain a new lineman you don't necessarily wanna introduce a new piece on the line during the regular season & mess up that fluid chemistry. Gelling just doesn't occur overnight not with a center pulling on certain calls or say understanding a QB's cadence at the line of scrimmage to draw the defense offsides. Plus, Bradshaw knows what we like to do in INDY so it makes a perfect fit on a been there done that front. 

[Imped]

I dig Bradshaw. Bring him back to where he belongs. 

[JRnINDY]

Good lord no. He was a decent back with injury problems on the wrong side of the age scale. We have a very good backfield with Gore, Robinson, and Varga. With Gore being 31? We need to let the young guys learn and both of them are capable of becoming important pieces in our SB runs.

[OLD FAN MAN]

I'd love to have him back. But I'd almost want to not let him play until the last 6 games of the season or something. Could really use him in the playoffs, especially if something happens to Gore. 

playoffs!!

[ColtsBTM12]

Why not? He was the heart and soul of our offense when healthy last season.

[Coltsman1788]

He will eat up some carries for about 6 games before getting hurt. Will alleviate some of the wear on Gore while he is healthy. I like what Bradshaw gives us for a few games each season. He is a hard runner and is familiar with our system. Colts should be all over this.

[cbear]

No downside to signing him.  Jamal Charles isn't going to be coming through the door anytime soon.  We need backup help and I'm not that thrilled with Zurlon Tipton.

[CanuckColt]

Yeah, sign him up and see how many partial games he can play.

With the load spread around the 4 RBs they might ALL last until the playoffs.