You're the GM: The Colts Are On The Clock

[BlueShoe 534]

I keep thinking that it is very possible for 3 quarterbacks to be taken before we pick. How lucky would we be if that did indeed happen?

 

1    Tennessee    Laremy Tunsil    OL    Mississippi
2    Cleveland    Jared Goff    QB    California
3    San Diego    Joey Bosa    DL    Ohio St.
4    Dallas    Carson Wentz    QB    North Dakota St.
5    Jacksonville    Jalen Ramsey    S    Florida St.
6    Baltimore    Ronnie Stanley    OL    Notre Dame
7    San Francisco    Ezekiel Elliott    RB    Ohio St.
8    Miami    Vernon Hargreaves    DB    Florida
9    Tampa Bay    Myles Jack    LB    UCLA
10    New York Giants    DeForest Buckner    DL    Oregon
11    Chicago    Shaq Lawson    DL    Clemson
12    New Orleans    A'Shawn Robinson    DL    Alabama
13    Philadelphia    Paxton Lynch    QB    Memphis
14    Oakland    Reggie Ragland    LB    Alabama
15    Los Angeles    Laquon Treadwell    WR    Mississippi
16    Detroit    Jack Conklin    OL    Michigan St.
17    Atlanta    Leonard Floyd    LB    Georgia

 

You are sitting in Grigson's seat and it is time to make a call. Who are we taking?

 

Notable players on the board:

 

Jarran Reed    DL    Alabama
Mackensie Alexander    DB    Clemson
Sheldon Rankins    DL    Louisville
Andrew Billings    DL    Baylor
Robert Nkemdiche    DL    Mississippi (Not likely)
Kevin Dodd    DL    Clemson
Darron Lee    LB    Ohio St.
Corey Coleman    WR    Baylor
Noah Spence    DL    Eastern Kentucky (Not likely)
Hunter Henry    TE    Arkansas
Taylor Decker    OL    Ohio St.
Vernon Butler    DL    Louisiana Tech
Eli Apple    DB    Ohio St.
Will Fuller    WR    Notre Dame
Emmanuel Ogbah    DL    Oklahoma St.
Chris Jones    DL    Mississippi St.
Jonathan Bullard    DL    Florida
Derrick Henry    RB    Alabama
Cody Whitehair    OL    Kansas St.
Austin Johnson    DL    Penn St.
Kenny Clark    DL    UCLA

[Archer 606]

Noah Spence.

[danlhart87 7,465]

Andrew Billings.

[BlueShoe 534]

9 minutes ago, Archer said:

Noah Spence.

 

Even with all of the character concerns?

 

"Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky: When you are declared permanently ineligible from an entire college football conference, as Spence was from the Big Ten, that would definitely be considered a red-flag incident. Spence failed multiple drug tests while at Ohio State and was banned from the Big Ten in November of 2014. Spence has admitted an addiction to the drug Ecstasy and spent time at a treatment center battling his addiction with the full support of his former coach, Urban Meyer. Spence, who transferred to Eastern Kentucky, was also arrested in May of this year for alcohol intoxication in a public place and disorderly conduct. Spence has passed multiple drug tests since his treatment, but teams still will come calling with question after question for him."

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000637078/article/red-flags-2016-nfl-draft-prospects-with-character-concerns

 

I believe Grigson has learned his lesson by taking risky players. I don't see us taking any of the following:

 

Leonte Carroo, WR, Rutgers
Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss
Shawn Oakman, DE, Baylor
Gionni Paul, LB, Utah
Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida
Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
D'haquille Williams, WR, Auburn

Rashard Robinson, DB, LSU

[Archer 606]

1 minute ago, BlueShoe said:

 

Even with all of the character concerns?

 

 

 

Yep, even with the character concerns.

[crazycolt1 7,407]

2 minutes ago, Archer said:

 

Yep, even with the character concerns.

Not happening. Grigson will not gamble this #18 pick. He may trade down but no way will he take a chance on a miss on this pick. Even if he considered it this might be the time Irsay does step in.

[danlhart87 7,465]

Calhoun or Correa would be better options over Spence 

[Archer 606]

No such thing as a risk-free choice.

[BlueShoe 534]

7 minutes ago, danlhart87 said:

Andrew Billings.

 

It is starting to appear that way to me too.

[SilentHill 122]

Is Jaylon Smith's pre-draft medical report good in this scenario?

 

If so then him, otherwise, Mackensie Alexander

[SuperJoe33 0]

Taylor Decker
I'm going to move Denzil Good inside to guard.
This draft is so deep at the D line and secondary. I can get either position in the 2nd round and be very happy. A guy like Eli Apple Kenny Clark for example with the 2nd round pick.
My thought behind this is if were going to give Andrew 6 years $120,000,000 we might as well protecting.

[danlhart87 7,465]

Jaylon will fall to bottom 2 - top 4

[BlueShoe 534]

3 minutes ago, SilentHill said:

Is Jaylon Smith's pre-draft medical report good in this scenario?

 

If so then him, otherwise, Mackensie Alexander

 

That would be interesting. It doesn't sound like it will happen that way though.

[crazycolt1 7,407]

1 minute ago, Archer said:

No such thing as a risk-free choice.

That is true but picking a player who has already shown a problem sends that risk way up. Grigson has already said he would not be taking any risky character within the first three rounds.  

[2006Coltsbestever 21,929]

I think Leonard Floyd may be there if so take him or Ogbah. If not I like Taylor Decker. I am no expert in this but been studying lately :-) I always have had gut feeling and a feel for football things.

[danlhart87 7,465]

What players have high PFF grades?

[Indy Fan 12]

Billings or I would try to trade back and gather an additional pick and snag Kelly. I excluded the notables to help with odds.

[PeterBowman 1,444]

Andrew Billings

 

But I would understand Ryan Kelly too or Sheldon Rankins

[BlueShoe 534]

14 minutes ago, danlhart87 said:

What players have high PFF grades?

 

8    Chris Jones    DL    Mississippi St.
9    Sheldon Rankins    DL    Louisville
10    Corey Coleman    WR    Baylor
12    Noah Spence    DL    Eastern Kentucky
14    Mackensie Alexander    DB    Clemson
18    Robert Nkemdiche    DL    Mississippi
22    Jaylon Smith    LB    Notre Dame
24    Andrew Billings    DL    Baylor
25    Josh Doctson    WR    TCU
27    Cody Whitehair    OL    Kansas St.
29    Jonathan Bullard    DL    Florida
31    Austin Johnson    DL    Penn St.
35    Hunter Henry    TE    Arkansas
36    Jarran Reed    DL    Alabama
37    Kenny Clark    DL    UCLA
38    Emmanuel Ogbah    DL    Oklahoma St.

[BProland85 1,389]

Alexander unless they sign a starting CB. 

[CoachLite 406]

24 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I think Leonard Floyd may be there if so take him or Ogbah. If not I like Taylor Decker. I am no expert in this but been studying lately :-) I always have had gut feeling and a feel for football things.

I like Ogbah a little better than Floyd for pass rush. The dude is fast.

[2006Coltsbestever 21,929]

1 minute ago, CoachLite said:

I like Ogbah a little better than Floyd for pass rush. The dude is fast.

I like him too. If he's there I say we should go for it.

[tvturner 290]

Mackensie Alexander

[2006Coltsbestever 21,929]

Taylor Decker is a monster too on the O.Line.

[Defjamz26 2,049]

Andrew Billings 

 

I'd take him over any of the pass rushers or OL being mocked to us at 18.

[JRnINDY 19]

Ogbah at 18. Plenty of athletic fatties in the 2nd.

[2006Coltsbestever 21,929]

5 minutes ago, Defjamz26 said:

Andrew Billings 

 

I'd take him over any of the pass rushers or OL being mocked to us at 18.

Cant argue that either, he looks great. You follow it more than me. I do love Ogbah though. What is your opinion on Ogbah? and Decker for O.Line, both look Great to me.

[Moncrief 1]

Yeah boys let's be honest, Mackensie Alexander is the way to go in this scenario

[crazycolt1 7,407]

Just now, Moncrief said:

Yeah boys let's be honest, Mackensie Alexander is the way to go in this scenario

Honest? Honestly, everyone's opinion is different.

[LockeDown 1,323]

When you draft 18, there are so many good choices.   That being said, I hope we aren't this high again anytime soon.   

 

[Moncrief 1]

3 minutes ago, crazycolt1 said:

Honest? Honestly, everyone's opinion is different.

 

honestly that's just like your opinion man

[richard pallo 2,575]

Ryan Kelly, center Alabama.  My 1st choice trade up for Elliot. 

[SuperJoe33 0]

Taylor Decker
I'm going to move Denzil Good inside to guard.
This draft is so deep at the D line and secondary. I can get either position in the 2nd round and be very happy. A guy like Eli Apple Kenny Clark for example with the 2nd round pick.
My thought behind this is if were going to give Andrew 6 years $120,000,000 we might as well Protect him.
Also I don't understand how everyone is draft and Ryan Kelly in the 1st round. Are there not better players at more desirable positions. Even if you go based on the teams needs versus BPA?

Edited March 1, 2016 by SuperJoe33
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[crazycolt1 7,407]

14 minutes ago, Moncrief said:

 

honestly that's just like your opinion man

Mine? I guess you are different?

[Defjamz26 2,049]

18 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Cant argue that either, he looks great. You follow it more than me. I do love Ogbah though. What is your opinion on Ogbah? and Decker for O.Line, both look Great to me.

 

I like Ogbah but 2 things jump out at me as reason for pause:

1. Runs hot and cold in the tape I watched. Not sure if it's a motor or talent issue.

2. Blew up the combine but looks limited scheme wise as he wins with power and doesn't have any bend.

 

I'm not convinced he can play OLB. In that regard, I like Calhoun better.

[Track Guy 64]

I'm leaning towards Billings. There's some temptation for Spence or Decker but I think Billings might be who I'd lean towards at the moment. But I'm also listening to offers for a trade back scenario too. 

[BOTT 1,314]

The kid who who got drunk and fell out a window.

[JH8788 0]

36 minutes ago, LockeDown said:

When you draft 18, there are so many good choices.   That being said, I hope we aren't this high again anytime soon.   

 

I hope we're picking 32nd next year & beyond

[JH8788 0]

Cocklin or Decker. Only guy that could change that is if Zeke is still there when we pick.

[MasterCrief 0]

1 hour ago, crazycolt1 said:

That is true but picking a player who has already shown a problem sends that risk way up. Grigson has already said he would not be taking any risky character within the first three rounds.  

He's been clean for over a year, and passed every drug test he's taken in that time. Depending on how his interviews went, I don't see him as a character risk.