Colts select Tarell Basham, Edge, Ohio

[Colt Overseas]

Just now, krunk said:

Basham is a beast

 

Yeah looking at his tape, the guy is built like a monster, very powerful looking.

[Colts_Fan12]

1 minute ago, krunk said:

Basham is a beast

Good to know! I'll take your word on that lol

[GoColtsWin]

24 minutes ago, Albaby said:

I like this pick.  There's your rush.  I also like his name  "Basham" in the face!

Out of likes, but wanted to say Thank You for this! Made be lol

[corgi]

Basham went to high school about an hour away from me, I actually filmed one of his football games when I was still a video journalist at the local ABC affiliate in my town. 

[GoColtsWin]

21 minutes ago, ColtV said:

29.5 sacks, 42 tfl...some amazing production, granted at a small school, but his physical stats are amazing

I remember a fella like that out of Alabama A&M from back in the day:)

[MacDee1975]

So this guy slots as an OLB?

[BProland85]

15 minutes ago, coltsfanatic24 said:

Basham has physical traits similar to Justin Houston. He has a high motor as well. He's the player I wanted in the 3rd round. He's going to be an excellent fit in this defense as an olb.

 

I don't think he has quite the bend or flexibility that Houston has, but Basham can be a very good rotational pass rusher who utilizes his speed to power pass rush ability. Hopefully he can work with Mathis to add to his pass rush arsenal.

[krunk]

3 minutes ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

Good to know! I'll take your word on that lol

I watched some of his film against Tenn. He was all over them. Motor is real high and he's strong.

[jameszeigler834]

21 minutes ago, Shive said:

I love Basham! CB is killing it! Now if he can find a way to snag hunt, I'll be elated.

Nope KC got him.

[ColtStronger]

3 minutes ago, corgi said:

Basham went to high school about an hour away from me, I actually filmed one of his football games when I was still a video journalist at the local ABC affiliate in my town. 

Have clips of highlights of the game?

[krunk]

I'm hoping we copy what the Ravens have done in this draft and add another pass rusher. Maybe Carl Lawson or somebody. Really need to have a strong pass rush with a young secondary.

[ColtV]

4 minutes ago, MacDee1975 said:

So this guy slots as an OLB?

Just saw CB's press conference, that was exactly the plan

[krunk]

Add another pass rusher, maybe get Jourdan Lewis, add Kareem Hunt and somebody at ILB and we good.

[Shive]

8 minutes ago, jameszeigler834 said:

Nope KC got him.

Yea....as my girlfriend said, I "threw a tantrum" in the hallway when the pick came through...

[James]

 

Could see some serious playing time for him already in his rookie season.

[Shive]

1 minute ago, krunk said:

Add another pass rusher, maybe get Jourdan Lewis, add Kareem Hunt and somebody at ILB and we good.

KC took Hunt and Dallas took Lewis.

[corgi]

6 minutes ago, ColtStronger said:

Have clips of highlights of the game?

I would have to check my demo reel. If I still worked there I would have access to all of the old sports tapes. Thankfully the station was way behind on technology and we were still doing tape to tape editing and archiving until 2012.

[Colts_Fan12]

1 minute ago, krunk said:

Add another pass rusher, maybe get Jourdan Lewis, add Kareem Hunt and somebody at ILB and we good.

Jalen Reeves Maybin!!

[krunk]

Just now, Colts_Fan12 said:

Jalen Reeves Maybin!!

I think Anthony Walker is still available too.

[krunk]

For RB I think we may have Marlon Mack or Brian Hill on the plan.

[crazycolt1]

36 minutes ago, Lawrence Owen said:

A pass rusher with size and toughness.  But he relies on bull rush too much and doesn't use his hands effectively.  Because of this, his sack totals suffered.  ( if you think 11.5/season in MAC is suffering).  But his pressures was off the chart.  

Those negative things you mentioned can be corrected by NFL coaches.

 

[ColtsBlitz]

This film says it all. Against a better team, he made huge plays, but they had 3 new dbs, so that attributed for their loss. Basham has great quickness and a high motor, love this guy. Ballard did not overlook anyone. 

 

Even went into coverage on one play, not too bad. Watch this film and form your own opinion on him. I like the ceiling of Ballard's picks. 

[VaAllDay757]

I just looked at his highlights dude is a straight power rusher and we need that for our defense

[Lawrence Owen]

https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/04/28/nfl-draft-2017-second-third-round-grades

 

80

TARELL BASHAM, DE, OHIO

GRADE: A

With a safety and cornerback under their belts already, the Colts found themselves a pass rusher at 80. He played a lot of hand-in-the-dirt DE for Ohio, but he really looks the part of a 3-4 edge rusher, which is where he’ll be with the Colts. Very good value at this spot in Round 3.

 

[Lawrence Owen]

3 minutes ago, crazycolt1 said:

Those negative things you mentioned can be corrected by NFL coaches.

 

agreed

[Colts_Fan12]

8 minutes ago, krunk said:

I think Anthony Walker is still available too.

I believe so I'm not even sure JRM will get drafted could be a great UDFA pick up 

[crazycolt1]

31 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

 

I don't think he has quite the bend or flexibility that Houston has, but Basham can be a very good rotational pass rusher who utilizes his speed to power pass rush ability. Hopefully he can work with Mathis to add to his pass rush arsenal.

Last time I checked Mathis was retired.

[Jason_]

16 minutes ago, Lawrence Owen said:

https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/04/28/nfl-draft-2017-second-third-round-grades

 

80

TARELL BASHAM, DE, OHIO

GRADE: A

With a safety and cornerback under their belts already, the Colts found themselves a pass rusher at 80. He played a lot of hand-in-the-dirt DE for Ohio, but he really looks the part of a 3-4 edge rusher, which is where he’ll be with the Colts. Very good value at this spot in Round 3.

 

 

Theyve gotten straight A's so far. I mean, I guess that's one way to start out your first ever draft as a first time GM. 

 

Someone mentioned a press conference...I imagine it went something like this:

 

"I'm not here to answer any questions...I just have one statement to make: thats how you do that!"

 

*drops Mic...walks off stage*

[#12.]

Looks like we ran into 3rd round reality.  

 

I would love it, but a quick fix for 2017 is impossible.  If we're looking to compete on the highest level, this will take a few years, at least.  AFC South is one thing, true contention another.  

 

Was Grigson that bad?  Yes, he was.   

[krunk]

14 minutes ago, Colts_Fan12 said:

I believe so I'm not even sure JRM will get drafted could be a great UDFA pick up 

I dont know all the details about Brantley and that girl but I know he's still on the board. If its not too bad I wouldn't mind adding Caleb Brantley to our D line in the 4th round.

[Jason_]

Just now, #12. said:

Looks like we ran into 3rd round reality.  

 

I would love it, but a quick fix for 2017 is impossible.  If we're looking to compete on the highest level, this will take a few years, at least.  AFC South is one thing, true contention another.  

 

Was Grigson that bad?  Yes, he was.   

 

As opposed to 2nd round mentality?

[#12.]

1 minute ago, J@son said:

 

As opposed to 2nd round mentality?

I'm confused. Not sure where you were going with it.  I said, reality, not mentality.

[krunk]

Leveon Bell and James Conner is going to be nasty.

[RomanianColtsFan]

I looked at that video of him against Tennessee and he looks fast when he gets going, but he often looks hesitant at snap time. His bend is not that great, and his moves appear limited (e.g. no spin move). Anyway, these are my observations, not claiming to necessarily be right.

[TheMarine]

43 minutes ago, ColtsBlitz said:

This film says it all. Against a better team, he made huge plays, but they had 3 new dbs, so that attributed for their loss. Basham has great quickness and a high motor, love this guy. Ballard did not overlook anyone. 

 

Even went into coverage on one play, not too bad. Watch this film and form your own opinion on him. I like the ceiling of Ballard's picks. 

Has some issues breaking contact when an O-Line gets a hold of him. Bull rush was pretty much his only go-to when hands on the ground, but shows excellent swims and rips when standing. At times seemed to be baited down field a bit too hard trying to rush. But, this is the only clip of him Ive seen, and those 'issues' from my non-expert opinion can be learned/coached. 

 

As far as Ballard: Seems like he's getting BPA each time. They fit needs, but always BPA. I like this

[BProland85]

41 minutes ago, crazycolt1 said:

Last time I checked Mathis was retired.

 

Ive been hearing that Mathis is staying in the Indianapolis area and may be involved in some capacity with the Colts. 

[crazycolt1]

35 minutes ago, #12. said:

Looks like we ran into 3rd round reality.  

 

I would love it, but a quick fix for 2017 is impossible.  If we're looking to compete on the highest level, this will take a few years, at least.  AFC South is one thing, true contention another.  

 

Was Grigson that bad?  Yes, he was.   

What?? There are teams every season who do turnarounds.

And Grigson was not all that bad when you look at the players that are projected starters on the roster right now.

[crazycolt1]

6 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

 

Ive been hearing that Mathis is staying in the Indianapolis area and may be involved in some capacity with the Colts. 

Link?

[Tmoney]

Wanted Tim Williams, after watching the tape Basham has much more full time starting potential. Williams will be a good pass rusher, Basham has all the tools to be a good all around edge

[Tmoney]

1 minute ago, crazycolt1 said:

Link?

Jabaal Sheard mentioned him being in the facilities during voluntary work outs. Someone on twitter I think threw out the idea of him be a pass rush coach. I'd love that so much