If We Could Only Re-Sign One....

[BuildtheMonster1285]

I am asking this hypothetically, if Indy was only able to sign one or the other, either Wayne or Mathis, who would you want them to re-sign?

I think my choice would be Wayne

[Smonroe]

I am asking this hypothetically, if Indy was only able to sign one or the other, either Wayne or Mathis, who would you want them to re-sign?

I think my choice would be Wayne

My heart agrees with you, but my head says Mathis.

[chad72]

My heart agrees with you, but my head says Mathis.

I agree with this too. Pass rushers of the elite kind (the DE kind) are harder to find even if you draft them periodically. It takes a lot of time for a pass rusher coming out of college to contribute at a high level vs NFL caliber O-linemen, that is a key reason. Most of them have 1 or 2 moves at best and the game can be too fast for them for a while. WRs and RBs can contribute quicker from the draft than D-linemen in general, hence we HAVE to keep Mathis.

[MTC]

Robert Mathis for sure. Manning can make any receiver look like a pro bowler.

[21isSuperman]

Ideally, we would bring back both. But if we can't, I would rather have Mathis

[Fx Stryker]

Mathis. Bigger asset, and harder to replace.

[LightninMax]

#87. Bigger asset(scores pts) and harder to find (still looking for good replacement for Marvin)

[Balzer40]

Wayne is as good as gone and I really would not be in the least bit surprised if Mathis was as well, but with that being said, I would choose Mathis. I really think a lot of people are in for a shock because I think there will be many changes coming.

[BProland85]

I am asking this hypothetically, if Indy was only able to sign one or the other, either Wayne or Mathis, who would you want them to re-sign?

I think my choice would be Wayne

Mathis no question. You can never have enough pass rushers. Just ask the Giants. Plus Wayne has lost a step in speed and separation from DBs.

[KyFan18]

Mathis. Wayne is closer to the end of his career. Also, if you lose Mathis, you take ammo away from an already suspect defense.

[ACollie17]

Keep Mathis. Reggie can still play at a high level but Mathis is a bigger asset to the team right now.

[ColtsLegacy]

Mathis, thanks to Jerry Hughes having no heart.

[SilentHill]

Mathis hands down.

[CR91]

wayne. we can replace mathis with hughes. the kid has made plays when given the chance. there is no one on the team to replace reggie.

[ColtsLegacy]

wayne. we can replace mathis with hughes. the kid has made plays when given the chance. there is no one on the team to replace reggie.

If "made plays" equates to being invisible, then yeah, he's made plays.

[CR91]

If "made plays" equates to being invisible, then yeah, he's made plays.

well i remember the sack he made on freeman and that other play he made mjd when he came out of no where and made the tackle. not saying the kid has made a lot of plays, but he has made some when hes given the chance to be on the field.

[turner46992]

Go with the younger player..Which is mathis I think

Wayne is getting old and Id love to bring both back but if I could choose one I take mathis

[Fx Stryker]

Jerry Hughes isn't a replacement for Mathis. He may have made some few plays, but he has more blown plays. Jerry Hughes was the player to run on the field late the play before Foster scored the touchdown. Arian stretched it to the side Hughes played too.

[ColtsLegacy]

well i remember the sack he made on freeman and that other play he made mjd when he came out of no where and made the tackle. not saying the kid has made a lot of plays, but he has made some when hes given the chance to be on the field.

Two plays, I stand corrected. Well, that seems like a good enough resume to fill Mathis' shoes.

[CR91]

Two plays, I stand corrected. Well, that seems like a good enough resume to fill Mathis' shoes.

well its not like hes on the field that much to make a lot of plays.

[ColtsLegacy]

well its not like hes on the field that much to make a lot of plays.

Right, because he's shown a total lack of abilities. Anyone who thinks Hughes can fill Mathis' shoes is completely joking themselves.

I would love for Hughes to have 15 sacks next season, I've watched him hoping he would show me something, anything, but he hasn't. He has one sack and it was a broken play. He just seems heartless out there.

[CR91]

Right, because he's shown a total lack of abilities. Anyone who thinks Hughes can fill Mathis' shoes is completely joking themselves.

I would love for Hughes to have 15 sacks next season, I've watched him hoping he would show me something, anything, but he hasn't. He has one sack and it was a broken play. He just seems heartless out there.

i just believe if given the chance, hughes will show us why we took him in the first round. remember mathis didnt do anything his first couple years in the league noted he was a 5th round pick, but its to keep in mind that it takes time for DEs to get good. there all not like freeney.

[husker61]

easily mathis.

[bellboys]

mathis

[ColtsLegacy]

i just believe if given the chance, hughes will show us why we took him in the first round. remember mathis didnt do anything his first couple years in the league noted he was a 5th round pick, but its to keep in mind that it takes time for DEs to get good. there all not like freeney.

Mathis had 3.5 sacks his first season and 10.5 his second for a grand total of 14 sacks so that's a really bad example. Even if he was a late bloomer, he still should have shown some flashes here and there, I don't think we have seen many, if any. At least Donald Brown would gives us a long run or a good game to keep us on the fense, what has Jerry done?

[CR91]

Mathis had 3.5 sacks his first season and 10.5 his second for a grand total of 14 sacks so that's a really bad example. Even if he was a late bloomer, he still should have shown some flashes here and there, I don't think we have seen many, if any. At least Donald Brown would gives us a long run or a good game to keep us on the fense, what has Jerry done?

brown gets like 10-15 touches what does jerry get two snaps a game if hes lucky

[bWild]

Mathis for sure! One thing Polian said often that I completely agree with; QB's and pass rushers are the hardest thing to come by. Mathis is a high motor guy that gets results. Gotta keep him!

[ColtsLegacy]

brown gets like 10-15 touches what does jerry get two snaps a game if hes lucky

Yes, again, because he's terrible, even when he's on the field he's invisible. I would love for nothing more than for him to prove me wrong, but he has been an absolute bust for us up to this point and if you can't admit that than there is nothing more that can be said. We didn't draft Jerry hoping he would be good 3 years down the road BP wanted someone who could give Freeney and Mathis a rest right off the bat and do well, Hughes has not done that at all. Mario Addison was signed off the street and seemingly had more playing time than Hughes instantly, that's pretty bad.

[Coltswarriors]

I want both.... Can't pick!!

[Warhorse]

No brainer.............Manning.

Err.......sorry.......that wasn't um.....uh Mathis!

[ReMeDy]

I agree with this too. Pass rushers of the elite kind (the DE kind) are harder to find even if you draft them periodically. It takes a lot of time for a pass rusher coming out of college to contribute at a high level vs NFL caliber O-linemen, that is a key reason. Most of them have 1 or 2 moves at best and the game can be too fast for them for a while. WRs and RBs can contribute quicker from the draft than D-linemen in general, hence we HAVE to keep Mathis.

You hit it on the head. Mathis for sure. Talented DE's are a rare breed. Dependable WR's are not (so long as the QB is decent).

[turner46992]

we can take any wr and make a name for them. But getting another elite, high caliber DE is harder to find in my opinion

[hawkeyes]

If only one then its an easy choice - Mathis!

[oldunclemark]

I am asking this hypothetically, if Indy was only able to sign one or the other, either Wayne or Mathis, who would you want them to re-sign?

I think my choice would be Wayne

If only one.....Mathis

...we are deep at the WR position...and Manning can make average WRs into 75-catch guys..

We cant replace Mathis with a player (already on the roster) of his speed and experience..

[LJpalmbeacher2]

I would re-sign Mathis over Wayne. We need a pass rusher opposite Freeney so they can't double team both.

[WSO]

This is tough because they are both so great but I would go with Mathis.

Without Reggie and assuming Manning comes back, this is still a very good offense.

Mathis on the other hand is all we have opposite of Freeney.

[joo 2h]

Wayne. Look at what TO did at 34-35-36 years of age in dallas. I know reggie can do the same thing.

Also Mathis should come back. and i think freeney should be the one let loose.