UKColt Offseason Mock 1.0

[UKColt13]

Assumed salary cap in 2016 of $154m + $9m rollover from 2015 = salary cap of $163m. Starting cap position in 2016, including all contracts: $135.4m committed, cap space of $27.6m. 

 

Releases: 

Andre Johnson (saves $5m in 2016, $6m in 2017)

Trent Cole (saves $6.125m in 2016)

D'Qwell Jackson (saves $5.25m in 2016, $5.75m in 2017)

Arthur Jones (saves $4.5m in 2016, $5.15m in 2017)

Bjoern Werner (saves $1.48m in 2016)

Total saved: $22.36m in 2016, $16.9m in 2017 (with a $2.2m dead cap hit in 2017 for Arthur Jones)

New cap position in 2016: $114.9m committed, cap space of $48.1m

 

I borrowed the above paragraphs from Superman's mock. I've got a lot of respect for his cap knowledge, so I'll take it as gospel. And I agree with the cuts anyway. Hope you don't mind Supe!

 

Resignings

 

Trey Williams, ERFA, $525k

Earl Okine, ERFA, $525k

Akeem Davis, ERFA, $600k

Dan Herron, RFA, $1.6m

Jack Doyle, RFA, two years, $2m, 2016 cap hit of $900k, 2017 cap hit of $1.1m

Billy Winn, UFA, one year, $760k (minimum)

Jerrell Freeman, UFA, four years, $22m, $4m signing bonus, $7.5m guaranteed, 2016 cap hit of $4.5m

Coby Fleener, UFA, four years, $21m

Josh Thomas, UFA, one year, $760k

Colt Anderson, UFA, one year, $950

Adam Vinatieri, UFA, one year, $2.5m

Added $17.62m to the 2016 cap

New cap position in 2016: $132.52m committed, cap space of $30.5m 

 

FA Signings

 

Tashaun Gipson FS - 4yr $35mil - $8.75mil/per - puts him right around the contract Jairus Byrd got from NO and the extension Malcolm Jenkins got from Philly. Replaces Lowery as our FS centre fielder.

 

Trumaine Johnson CB - 4yr $30mil - $7.5mil/per - puts him between Brent Grimes and Jason McCourty. I know he's not on there level yet, but decent cover corners get overpaid in FA more than almost any other position. Starts as our CB2.

 

Jeff Allen G - 3yr $18mil - $6mil/per - puts him level with Zane Beadles and just under Roger Saffold and Josh Sitton. Plug and play starter at RG.

 

Draft

 

Round 1: Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky - Isn't it obvious? Playmaker on defence to be our rush linebacker of the future.

Round 2: Scooby Wright, ILB/OLB, Arizona - Replaces DQ, could act as our Jamie Collins playing inside and outside.

Round 3: Alex Collins, RB, Arkansas - Colts just hired his college RB coach that made him one of the most productive backs in the country last year.

Round 4: Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia - With Butler declining slowly and us not really knowing what we have in D'Joun Smith, it'd be smart to add some quality depth. 

Round 5: Evan Boehm, C, Missouri - Has athletic shortcomings (short legs), but has serious power in the run game, along with great durability and leadership skills. Could be a steal and compete with Holmes for the starting spot. 

Round 7: Javon Hargrave, DE, South Carolina St - Talented but raw, could be good depth but develop into someone who can contribute later on. 

 

Be kind lol

 

 

 

 

 

[twfish]

thats actually one of the first mocks ive seen that i can agree with except billy is probably gone and id keep jackson and allen

[IrishColt22]

I like but we don't have a 6th rounder.

[throwing BBZ]

19 minutes ago, UKColt13 said:

Assumed salary cap in 2016 of $154m + $9m rollover from 2015 = salary cap of $163m. Starting cap position in 2016, including all contracts: $135.4m committed, cap space of $27.6m. 

 

Releases: 

Andre Johnson (saves $5m in 2016, $6m in 2017)

Trent Cole (saves $6.125m in 2016)

D'Qwell Jackson (saves $5.25m in 2016, $5.75m in 2017)

Arthur Jones (saves $4.5m in 2016, $5.15m in 2017)

Bjoern Werner (saves $1.48m in 2016)

Total saved: $22.36m in 2016, $16.9m in 2017 (with a $2.2m dead cap hit in 2017 for Arthur Jones)

New cap position in 2016: $114.9m committed, cap space of $48.1m

 

I borrowed the above paragraphs from Superman's mock. I've got a lot of respect for his cap knowledge, so I'll take it as gospel. And I agree with the cuts anyway. Hope you don't mind Supe!

 

Resignings

 

Trey Williams, ERFA, $525k

Earl Okine, ERFA, $525k

Akeem Davis, ERFA, $600k

Dan Herron, RFA, $1.6m

Jack Doyle, RFA, two years, $2m, 2016 cap hit of $900k, 2017 cap hit of $1.1m

Billy Winn, UFA, one year, $760k (minimum)

Jerrell Freeman, UFA, four years, $22m, $4m signing bonus, $7.5m guaranteed, 2016 cap hit of $4.5m

Coby Fleener, UFA, four years, $21m

Josh Thomas, UFA, one year, $760k

Colt Anderson, UFA, one year, $950

Adam Vinatieri, UFA, one year, $2.5m

Added $17.62m to the 2016 cap

New cap position in 2016: $132.52m committed, cap space of $30.5m 

 

FA Signings

 

Tashaun Gipson FS - 4yr $35mil - $8.75mil/per - puts him right around the contract Jairus Byrd got from NO and the extension Malcolm Jenkins got from Philly. Replaces Lowery as our FS centre fielder.

 

Trumaine Johnson CB - 4yr $30mil - $7.5mil/per - puts him between Brent Grimes and Jason McCourty. I know he's not on there level yet, but decent cover corners get overpaid in FA more than almost any other position. Starts as our CB2.

 

Jeff Allen G - 3yr $18mil - $6mil/per - puts him level with Zane Beadles and just under Roger Saffold and Josh Sitton. Plug and play starter at RG.

 

Draft

 

Round 1: Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky - Isn't it obvious? Playmaker on defence to be our rush linebacker of the future.

Round 2: Scooby Wright, ILB/OLB, Arizona - Replaces DQ, could act as our Jamie Collins playing inside and outside.

Round 3: Alex Collins, RB, Arkansas - Colts just hired his college RB coach that made him one of the most productive backs in the country last year.

Round 4: Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia - With Butler declining slowly and us not really knowing what we have in D'Joun Smith, it'd be smart to add some quality depth. 

Round 5: Evan Boehm, C, Missouri - Has athletic shortcomings (short legs), but has serious power in the run game, along with great durability and leadership skills. Could be a steal and compete with Holmes for the starting spot. 

Round 6: Javon Hargrave, DE, South Carolina St - Talented but raw, could be good depth but develop into someone who can contribute later on. 

Round 7: BPA

 

Be kind lol

 

 

 

 

 

 

 You got lotsa love for Gipson.
 And not enough for T Johnson.
 Good job.
 

[COLTS449]

That'd be a really good offseason. The only thing I see is Jeff Allen being under paid. He'll get probably 4/28 at least. Maybe 4/32. But if we could get him at 6 million per year that'd be a heck of a deal for us. The other thing is I would draft a center earlier. Hopefully a guy like Boehm could come in and start day 1 though. It happens every year. A 5th round center comes in and balls out. Brining in Gibson, Johnson, Allen, Spence, Wright, and Collins would drastically improve our team. AND WE"D GET YOUNGER!!!!!! YAY!!!!!

[UKColt13]

1 minute ago, IrishColt22 said:

I like but we don't have a 6th rounder.

 

Excellent point. Edited accordingly, thanks.

[MasterCrief]

Fantastic work! Only things I have to say are that I'd be a little uncomfortable spending that much on a safety, but Gipson is a very talented player, so I wouldn't be too upset, and I'd probably rather take a C in the 3rd instead of a RB if someone like Nick Martin, Max Tuerk, or Jack Allen is there. Then in the 5th we could either take a different RB, or take another EDGE guy like Victor Ochi.

[SDakColts]

Very nice mock. The only issues I really have is I would much rather keep Allen than Fleener. Also Scooby Wright's comparison he really isn't anything like Jamie Collins IMO.

[akcolt]

7 hours ago, MasterCrief said:

Fantastic work! Only things I have to say are that I'd be a little uncomfortable spending that much on a safety, but Gipson is a very talented player, so I wouldn't be too upset, and I'd probably rather take a C in the 3rd instead of a RB if someone like Nick Martin, Max Tuerk, or Jack Allen is there. Then in the 5th we could either take a different RB, or take another EDGE guy like Victor Ochi.

The draft is ozing DL talent. We can't stop the run consistently or get to the QB. We can fix the DL this year. 

 

Upgrading Parry is a must. I agree lose the RB and I would lose Wright in the 2nd. He's a reach there I think he's a 3rd guy. You don't have to draft to replace DQ. We have Sio and LB from Den his knee should be ready to go.

 

 I would get Washington, Butler or Johnson 2nd If you want Ochi I thiink you may have to go in the 3rd I'd go Jenkins.  I am going to pretend to think Spence falls to us. I like day 3. 

[UKColt13]

I agree it's a lot of money or Gipson, but going by Spotrac, I think that's his market and he would improve our secondary instantly. 

 

I think he may even end up getting more than this.

[MPStack]

47 minutes ago, akcolt said:

The draft is ozing DL talent. We can't stop the run consistently or get to the QB. We can fix the DL this year. 

 

Upgrading Parry is a must. I agree lose the RB and I would lose Wright in the 2nd. He's a reach there I think he's a 3rd guy. You don't have to draft to replace DQ. We have Sio and LB from Den his knee should be ready to go.

 

 I would get Washington, Butler or Johnson 2nd If you want Ochi I thiink you may have to go in the 3rd I'd go Jenkins.  I am going to pretend to think Spence falls to us. I like day 3. 

I totally agree! There is a lot of DL talent in this draft and although not the biggest need, strengthening the front trenches can only make the Colts D better. I recently mocked Vernon Butler to the Colts in the 1st RD.  Drafting a D-lineman in the 1st may not be popular with fans here, but Grigs may have to select the best available player, which could be a DT.

[TheRustonRifle#7]

1 hour ago, UKColt13 said:

I agree it's a lot of money or Gipson, but going by Spotrac, I think that's his market and he would improve our secondary instantly. 

 

I think he may even end up getting more than this.

I am glad that I am not alone in my hopes for Gipson as FA Indy signs? He is a true centerfielder/ballhawk Safety that if our new DC wants to replicate the Baltimore hybrid 3/4-4/3, would be perfect for it...imo. He is coming off a down year that was hindered by a high ankle sprain(I believe?), so possibly he won't break the bank like Eric Berry will? 

[DaColts85]

14 hours ago, UKColt13 said:

Assumed salary cap in 2016 of $154m + $9m rollover from 2015 = salary cap of $163m. Starting cap position in 2016, including all contracts: $135.4m committed, cap space of $27.6m. 

 

Releases: 

Andre Johnson (saves $5m in 2016, $6m in 2017)

Trent Cole (saves $6.125m in 2016)

D'Qwell Jackson (saves $5.25m in 2016, $5.75m in 2017)

Arthur Jones (saves $4.5m in 2016, $5.15m in 2017)

Bjoern Werner (saves $1.48m in 2016)

Total saved: $22.36m in 2016, $16.9m in 2017 (with a $2.2m dead cap hit in 2017 for Arthur Jones)

New cap position in 2016: $114.9m committed, cap space of $48.1m

 

I borrowed the above paragraphs from Superman's mock. I've got a lot of respect for his cap knowledge, so I'll take it as gospel. And I agree with the cuts anyway. Hope you don't mind Supe!

 

Resignings

 

Trey Williams, ERFA, $525k

Earl Okine, ERFA, $525k

Akeem Davis, ERFA, $600k

Dan Herron, RFA, $1.6m

Jack Doyle, RFA, two years, $2m, 2016 cap hit of $900k, 2017 cap hit of $1.1m

Billy Winn, UFA, one year, $760k (minimum)

Jerrell Freeman, UFA, four years, $22m, $4m signing bonus, $7.5m guaranteed, 2016 cap hit of $4.5m

Coby Fleener, UFA, four years, $21m

Josh Thomas, UFA, one year, $760k

Colt Anderson, UFA, one year, $950

Adam Vinatieri, UFA, one year, $2.5m

Added $17.62m to the 2016 cap

New cap position in 2016: $132.52m committed, cap space of $30.5m 

 

FA Signings

 

Tashaun Gipson FS - 4yr $35mil - $8.75mil/per - puts him right around the contract Jairus Byrd got from NO and the extension Malcolm Jenkins got from Philly. Replaces Lowery as our FS centre fielder.

 

Trumaine Johnson CB - 4yr $30mil - $7.5mil/per - puts him between Brent Grimes and Jason McCourty. I know he's not on there level yet, but decent cover corners get overpaid in FA more than almost any other position. Starts as our CB2.

 

Jeff Allen G - 3yr $18mil - $6mil/per - puts him level with Zane Beadles and just under Roger Saffold and Josh Sitton. Plug and play starter at RG.

 

Draft

 

Round 1: Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky - Isn't it obvious? Playmaker on defence to be our rush linebacker of the future.

Round 2: Scooby Wright, ILB/OLB, Arizona - Replaces DQ, could act as our Jamie Collins playing inside and outside.

Round 3: Alex Collins, RB, Arkansas - Colts just hired his college RB coach that made him one of the most productive backs in the country last year.

Round 4: Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia - With Butler declining slowly and us not really knowing what we have in D'Joun Smith, it'd be smart to add some quality depth. 

Round 5: Evan Boehm, C, Missouri - Has athletic shortcomings (short legs), but has serious power in the run game, along with great durability and leadership skills. Could be a steal and compete with Holmes for the starting spot. 

Round 7: Javon Hargrave, DE, South Carolina St - Talented but raw, could be good depth but develop into someone who can contribute later on. 

 

Be kind lol

 

 

 

 

 

I think you did a pretty good job with this one. I might swap Scooby with a Dline guy but it is pretty good.  I think your FA contracts are pretty on  par.

[UKColt13]

21 hours ago, twfish said:

thats actually one of the first mocks ive seen that i can agree with except billy is probably gone and id keep jackson and allen

I'm thinking if we let Art Jones go then we might keep him as depth.

[MarquisJ]

best mock ive seen on here

[Krauses]

One of best mocks I've seen. Think 6 mill/year is right for Allen since he's only started 9 games in past 2 seasons.  If we cut jones we only save 2.3 not 4.5 don't know if that would alter your decision

[Krauses]

Also spence is a little scary considering we just cut newsome and they both have been kicked off Ohio state.

[ClaytonColt]

42 minutes ago, Krauses said:

Also spence is a little scary considering we just cut newsome and they both have been kicked off Ohio state.

The punishments handed out for testing positive and the general Colt's stance on this issue pretty much takes Spence off the board for me. I don't think you can have enough trust in him to spend a first round pick. Massive gamble. 

[DaColts85]

14 hours ago, ClaytonColt said:

The punishments handed out for testing positive and the general Colt's stance on this issue pretty much takes Spence off the board for me. I don't think you can have enough trust in him to spend a first round pick. Massive gamble. 

I agree that he has a history but honestly for the past year and a half he has been randomly tested and has been clean the entire time.  He was never a big weed guy so stopping the other drugs for the past almost 2 years let's me know he is serious now about wanting to play football.  His interview will let Grigson know how serious but I personally would no issue with him at 18.  But I am not a GM either so...

[Mameluc]

if spence is there i will be going nutz

[ClaytonColt]

7 hours ago, DaColts85 said:

I agree that he has a history but honestly for the past year and a half he has been randomly tested and has been clean the entire time.  He was never a big weed guy so stopping the other drugs for the past almost 2 years let's me know he is serious now about wanting to play football.  His interview will let Grigson know how serious but I personally would no issue with him at 18.  But I am not a GM either so...

If his interviews are good I don't think he'll be there at 18.

 

If he's there at 18 it will indicate to me there's enough doubts surrounding him to skip the gamble. 

[DaColts85]

3 minutes ago, ClaytonColt said:

If his interviews are good I don't think he'll be there at 18.

 

If he's there at 18 it will indicate to me there's enough doubts surrounding him to skip the gamble. 

I mean agree to disagree.  Everyone has their own opinion and I assume Grigson will interview him and have his thoughts of drafting him.

[akcolt]

8 hours ago, ClaytonColt said:

If his interviews are good I don't think he'll be there at 18.

 

If he's there at 18 it will indicate to me there's enough doubts surrounding him to skip the gamble. 

I agree with this pass rushers are hard to come by. He's is probably the best edge rusher in the draft. If he falls to 18 something is wrong. Someone wlll take a chance at the bottom of the round. We can't afford to we need to get a good player at 18. I would pass if he's there at 18. 

 

I like Billings there. I haven't seen his measurements from the combine yet. He has the potential to be a play making NT. You don't find those everyday. He fits a need we need help in the middle. 

[crazycolt1]

1 hour ago, akcolt said:

I agree with this pass rushers are hard to come by. He's is probably the best edge rusher in the draft. If he falls to 18 something is wrong. Someone wlll take a chance at the bottom of the round. We can't afford to we need to get a good player at 18. I would pass if he's there at 18. 

 

I like Billings there. I haven't seen his measurements from the combine yet. He has the potential to be a play making NT. You don't find those everyday. He fits a need we need help in the middle. 

We have to keep in mind that a lot of GMs don't put that much necessity into the measurements. They will pick the player who they think is what they call a ball player. Motor and heart will make a GM draft a player and not let numbers from being the factor. Every GM is looking for that JJ Watt type player. I have no clue as to who that player might be but you know the GMs are on the lookout and might pull the trigger.

[UKColt13]

On 25 February 2016 at 5:52 AM, SDakColts said:

Very nice mock. The only issues I really have is I would much rather keep Allen than Fleener. Also Scooby Wright's comparison he really isn't anything like Jamie Collins IMO.

 

I wasn't really making a comment on Scooby's attributes and I agree he's not really a great comparison to Jamie Collins.

 

I was saying he would likely play that role in our D. He can play inside and outside depending on the package and situation. 

[SDakColts]

5 hours ago, UKColt13 said:

 

I wasn't really making a comment on Scooby's attributes and I agree he's not really a great comparison to Jamie Collins.

 

I was saying he would likely play that role in our D. He can play inside and outside depending on the package and situation. 

Versatility wise yes I do think he could play both outside and inside. I wasn't a big fan of Wright, but after the combine I don't want him at all. All of his positional drills were hard to watch it was really that bad.