Colts place OLB Trent Cole on IR

[chad72]

Can we pull a trade with the Dolphins for Cam Wake?

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/05/07/dolphins-cameron-wake-agree-to-two-year-contract-extension/

 

I know he wants to finish his career as a Dolphin but I'd be OK with giving up a 5th or 6th for him to put him in just pass rushing situations.

[Jason_]

Earl Okine is sitting on Kansas City's PS.

[richard pallo]

No one saw this one coming.  He could come back after 8 weeks though.  I am expecting they bring Bates up unless they have their eyes on a practice squad player from another team or maybe they are making a trade. A trade would be the long shot but I wouldn't rule it out. 

[The Lucky Neck Beard]

Why not kick the tires on Mike Neal? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Neal

[Jason_]

well as far as the other team's practice squads...here's what I saw:

 

Max Valles - Buf
Geneo Grissom - NE
Freddie Bishop - NYJ
Brennen Beyer - Bal
Ryan Brown - Cin
Travis Feeney - Pit
Eric Lee - Hou
Justin Staples - Ten
Vontarrius Dora - Den
**EARL OKINE - KC
Ben Gardner - SD
Chris Landrum - SD
Jimmy Bean - Oak
Branden jackson - Oak
Jason Fanaika - Wash
Stansley Maponga - NYG
Chris McCain - dal
Zach Moore(?) - Dal - Not sure if more OLB or DE for our system
Ronald Powell(?) - Chi - not sure if more OLB or ILB for our system
Carl Bradford - GB
Reggie Gilbert - GB
Stephen Weatherly - Min
Ryan Russell - TB
Larry Webster - Car
Davis Tull - Atl
Shaq Riddick - Ari
Morgan Fox - LA
Marcus Rush - SF
Jordan Tripp - Sea

 

I think Okine would be the obvious choice if we go this route.

[Jason_]

well it's too bad Greg Hardy got arrested for Cocaine possession.  he would have been perfect!

 

 

 

/sarcasm

[SDakColts]

Max Valles, Ronald Powell, Carl Bradford, Davis Tull, Marcus Rush, and Stephen Weatherly would all fit our system IMO. Valles should have a decent understanding of our defense since he is in Rex Ryan's defense in Buffalo. The rest would most likely have to start from square one and learn the playbook before they would be productive rotational players.

 

If we are looking for a player to step in right away and know our system. It is obvious we need to go with Okine, Bates, Mount, or maybe Valles.

[VaAllDay757]

Stick with what we have already we definitely don't need okine he was cut for a reason let maggitt get more reps he may shine out

[Colt Overseas]

I like Maggitt, but I think Akeem Ayers has got something about him. He is perfectly suited to this defense and is strong in coverage, something all our linebackers struggle with. I hope both or at least one of Ayers and Maggitt can show something this year and take the opportunity. As we know, the outside linebacker position is a huge need with Mathis and Walden out of contract next off season, and not guaranteed a new one.

[GoColts8818]

I'll be honest I didn't even realize he played Sunday until I read it in the story about him getting hurt.

[rock8591]

Agreed on Mike Neal. Dunno why unsigned, no issues with character or off-field, also had 36 tackles and 4 sacks last year as OLB. Also, still in his prime at 29 years old.

[PrincetonTiger]

Is Mount still with the team?

[Tracy Denton]

7 hours ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Who will replace him on the roster?

My guess is that they will keep it open for when Jones comes back ??

[ColtsLegacy]

13 minutes ago, Tracy Denton said:

My guess is that they will keep it open for when Jones comes back ??

 

No, they won't leave a spot open for a week.

[oldunclemark]

7 hours ago, MTC said:

He played 31 snaps last game. Not sure what happened.

 

wow...we needed him......the defensive situation gets worse

[oldunclemark]

3 hours ago, The Lucky Neck Beard said:

Why not kick the tires on Mike Neal? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Neal

The Merrillville legend!

[jchandler7]

19 minutes ago, Tracy Denton said:

My guess is that they will keep it open for when Jones comes back ??

I was thinking the same thing. More than likely who ever they sign now wont be active against the jags anyways. The team Is leaving for London Friday. That only leaves two days for somebody new to practise with the team. Then next week somebody would have to be cut for Jones. 

[Jason_]

1 hour ago, VaAllDay757 said:

Stick with what we have already we definitely don't need okine he was cut for a reason let maggitt get more reps he may shine out

 

Bringing in another player doesn't necessarily mean they'd take snaps from current guys.  Still need the depth and okine at least had training camp and preseason learning this system. So yeah he was cut for a reason but we're not in the same situation we were when he was cut.

[JPFolks]

6 hours ago, Gabriel Alexander Morillo said:

Serious question: any veteran olb pass rushers out there that would be ready to roll in a few weeks?

We should have picked up Freeny...you get the feeling it was something personal that kept them from it.  Atlanta's gain.  He was a no risk option on the street at the time,  There's nobody now ynless Jared Allen wants to ride back in from the cold.

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

2 minutes ago, JPFolks said:

We should have picked up Freeny...you get the feeling it was something personal that kept them from it.  Atlanta's gain.  He was a no risk option on the street at the time,  There's nobody now ynless Jared Allen wants to ride back in from the cold.

As someone who unfortunately had to watch the Bears a lot as I live near Chicago. No thanks on Allen. Freeney was still fine, I agree with you. Imagine if we had kept my boy Hughes though. 

[superrep1967]

8 hours ago, AustinnKaine said:

And that is the last time you will see Cole in a colts uniform. I was not ever a fan anyways. Goodbye old man.

Exactly!

[superrep1967]

47 minutes ago, Jason_S said:

 

Bringing in another player doesn't necessarily mean they'd take snaps from current guys.  Still need the depth and okine at least had training camp and preseason learning this system. So yeah he was cut for a reason but we're not in the same situation we were when he was cut.

He was terrible at setting the edge. 

[Iancolts]

One more of Grigsons FA done. 

[JPFolks]

1 hour ago, Gabriel Alexander Morillo said:

As someone who unfortunately had to watch the Bears a lot as I live near Chicago. No thanks on Allen. Freeney was still fine, I agree with you. Imagine if we had kept my boy Hughes though. 

You know our staff has a habit of not connecting with some players and coddling others who aren't worthy. I don't recall that phenomena elsewhere...does anyone else,

[2006Coltsbestever]

7 minutes ago, Iancolts said:

One more of Grigsons FA done. 

Yeah but at least he drafted Jack Doyle. or should say signed him.

[OHColtfan]

As much as I root for the rookies to do well would like to see us sign someone with an NFL sack on his resume. Doesn't guarantee anything, like with Cole, just seems like we have too many rookies and UDFA playing key roles so far. Liked the Ayers signing, now I guess we will see whether he has anything to contribute.

[BProland85]

7 hours ago, richard pallo said:

Don't forget Mathis, he's old too and not producing.  Definitely lost a step or two.  His playing time could be cut any time now. 

I agree with you I just didn't want a backlash of hate mail after saying that haha. But yes Indy needs to move on from their old players, including Mathis. They must make pass rushing OLBs and cover ILBs a priority next offseason.

[indyagent17]

11 hours ago, GoDeep said:

Who is going to replace his sack production?

 

 

 

 

 

 

  This little blue guy (sarcasm)   

[gacoop1]

Definitely need to go with the younger players....The 30 club, here today gone next year....

[AZColt11]

I would say let the young guns step up but if they just feel like they need a vet then Okine would be the obvious answer.

[BPindy]

Wouldn't a PS player have to remain on the team for 3 weeks? So when Jones came back next week someone else would have to be cut

[Defjamz26]

And this is what happens when you kick the tires on old guys. Bodies give out on them.

 

I never celebrate injuries (although I did get excited hearing that Watt's season is done) but I'm not upset. He wasn't special. Let's see what Ayers and Maggitt can do.

[AKB]

18 hours ago, superrep1967 said:

He was terrible at setting the edge. 

eh i do not agree there. I thought he was more productive against the run with us than what he has shown in pass rush. Perhaps that was just cleanup work though?

[Restored]

23 hours ago, Jason_S said:

well it's too bad Greg Hardy got arrested for Cocaine possession.  he would have been perfect!

 

 

 

/sarcasm

 

There's not a big market for cocaine here so he might not've got arrested here!

 

#FireGrigson