Colts sign Hankins

[Everyone]

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[Everyone]

 

[Superman]

Oh wow.

[Boiler_Colt]

Well, isn't that something. A little rich, but only 14.5 guaranteed. The local media (Holder) is wrong again.

[PrincetonTiger]

Good Move 

 

Looks JH made a great decision in waiting

[bababooey]

We definitely got better today

[PrincetonTiger]

A Great Deal for both sides

[PrincetonTiger]

Just now, bababooey said:

We definitely got better today

Yes we did

[DaColts85]

I like bringing him in but was not expecting for us or anyone giving him 10mil/year.

[Superman]

1 minute ago, Boiler_Colt said:

Well, isn't that something. A little rich, but only 14.5 guaranteed. The local media (Holder) is wrong again.

 

Holder is soooo bad...

 

I will admit, I was wrong on this one. I didn't see Ballard dropping this kind of coin on Hankins. I'm kind of concerned, I don't really think Hankins is the kind of player you pay $10m/year, but there's no question he's going to be one of our best DL and will help the defensive front significantly. Good add, questionable contract, IMO. 

[chad72]

A rarity, news that makes fans, players and management happy!!!  

[Lef]

Wow!  

[Boiler_Colt]

Just now, Superman said:

 

Holder is soooo bad...

 

I will admit, I was wrong on this one. I didn't see Ballard dropping this kind of coin on Hankins. I'm kind of concerned, I don't really think Hankins is the kind of player you pay $10m/year, but there's no question he's going to be one of our best DL and will help the defensive front significantly. Good add, questionable contract, IMO. 

I like Holder as a dude but his reporting is suspect. I hope its a maximum of 30, with incentives and all.

[PrincetonTiger]

Just now, chad72 said:

A rarity, news that makes fans, players and management happy!!!  

So true

[DaColts85]

1 minute ago, Superman said:

 

Holder is soooo bad...

 

I will admit, I was wrong on this one. I didn't see Ballard dropping this kind of coin on Hankins. I'm kind of concerned, I don't really think Hankins is the kind of player you pay $10m/year, but there's no question he's going to be one of our best DL and will help the defensive front significantly. Good add, questionable contract, IMO. 

I am hoping he structured the contract to be beneficial if things do not pan out after a year or so.  A great upgrade at NT though.

[Everyone]

1 minute ago, Superman said:

 

Holder is soooo bad...

 

I will admit, I was wrong on this one. I didn't see Ballard dropping this kind of coin on Hankins. I'm kind of concerned, I don't really think Hankins is the kind of player you pay $10m/year, but there's no question he's going to be one of our best DL and will help the defensive front significantly. Good add, questionable contract, IMO. 

He was a stud in 2015, played out of position last season. With the cap consistently rising, I'm more than happy with this contract.

[PrincetonTiger]

Just now, Boiler_Colt said:

I like Holder as a dude but his reporting is suspect. I hope its a maximum of 30, with incentives and all.

It looks more like that the 10M a year outright 

[Mr. Irrelevant]

Wow!

[Everyone]

 

[gnet550]

Great signing IMO!  He fills a LARGE need...pun intended.  He actually brings a little pass rush and is a gigantic upgrade over Perry or the others we have.  I also like that he had an up year last year rather than Poe who we all liked who had a down year....we had the cap space, and next year we still have a ton with the structuring of the contracts, so I am pleased with this move!

[Indyfan4life]

I'm very happy with this. Our D line just got so much better. This draft has me so excited now!

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, Everyone said:

 

Like those numbers

[SilentHill]

so is it 14.5 or 15.9GTD?

 

 

I still like the deal, instant improvement on defense, and Hankins was better suited for his new role as a 3-4 NT than a 4-3 DT so I think this will end up being a really good deal.

[gacoop1]

In Ballard we trust! Building the monster, that's great fellow Colt fans.

[MarquisJ]

nice knowing you david

[MTC]

Someone tell me how I should feel. I have many emotions going through my head about this signing. 

[PrincetonTiger]

Just now, MarquisJ said:

nice knowing you david

It sure does look like the SS Parry has sailed

[Defjamz26]

It takes NT off the board as a need now. Seems we're honing in on ILB and CBs in the draft.

[PrincetonTiger]

Just now, MTC said:

Someone tell me how I should feel. I have many emotions going through my head about this signing. 

Feel good

[BullsColtsFan1]

Pretty pricey but if it improves the defense, it's a good move!  I hope he plays at a very high level here in Indy and I hope he stays healthy!  Welcome to the Colts!

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, Defjamz26 said:

It takes NT off the board as a need now. Seems we're honing in on ILB and CBs in the draft.

Agreed

[2006Coltsbestever]

The big move everyone was waiting on! Love it, Ballard makes a huge splash. Go Colts!

[Mr. Irrelevant]

4 minutes ago, Superman said:

 

I will admit, I was wrong on this one. I didn't see Ballard dropping this kind of coin on Hankins. I'm kind of concerned, I don't really think Hankins is the kind of player you pay $10m/year, but there's no question he's going to be one of our best DL and will help the defensive front significantly. Good add, questionable contract, IMO. 

 

There was rumors that we would pay Poe handsomely too, so I think Ballard see a quality NT as fixing more than one position, like taking a bit of run stopping stress of the ILBs. I also think that they didn't want to use a draft pick on a NT, they wanted a proven anchor, and price was secondary because an anchor has that trickle down effect. 

 

But very interesting and telling deal. I personally like it despite being rich.

[DougDew]

Are you people finished whining now?

[mahagga73]

11 minutes ago, Superman said:

 

Holder is soooo bad...

 

I will admit, I was wrong on this one. I didn't see Ballard dropping this kind of coin on Hankins. I'm kind of concerned, I don't really think Hankins is the kind of player you pay $10m/year, but there's no question he's going to be one of our best DL and will help the defensive front significantly. Good add, questionable contract, IMO. 

I disagree . NT is critically important against the run. When the Colts have been good on D the last many years it was because they had a stud like Siragusa or McFarland in the middle. Now they might not be quite at top half of the league level yet but with some shrewd picks and a year or two we could be in position to be a SB contender again. They aren't good enough yet  to think your not going to have to pay up to get impact players yet. This is a good move, be happy. I didn't like Poe anyway, his performance has declined . This guy is young. 

[ColtsBTM12]

I'm happy and this feels like a good move, but time will tell

[Superman]

6 minutes ago, Everyone said:

He was a stud in 2015, played out of position last season. With the cap consistently rising, I'm more than happy with this contract.

 

I know he got moved out of position. I think I know how good he is, no question he's a really good player. I just never thought he was worthy of $10m/year. If we deploy him in a way that allows him to get pressure on the QB, then we can maximize his value to us. If he's just a two down guy anchoring against the run, then it's not worth it, IMO. 

[PrincetonTiger]

Just now, ColtsBTM12 said:

I'm happy and this feels like a good move, but time will tell

Agreed

 

That goes for every move all teams make

[corgi]

14 minutes ago, Boiler_Colt said:

Well, isn't that something. A little rich, but only 14.5 guaranteed. The local media (Holder) is wrong again.

Holder said it was "unlikely" never said it wouldn't happen. 

[Everyone]

Just now, Superman said:

 

I know he got moved out of position. I think I know how good he is, no question he's a really good player. I just never thought he was worthy of $10m/year. If we deploy him in a way that allows him to get pressure on the QB, then we can maximize his value to us. If he's just a two down guy anchoring against the run, then it's not worth it, IMO. 

Yeah, also this signing doesn't really go along with what Ballard has been saying.