AustexColt Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 What is the hold up??? All the other players have not only signed but are on the field learning the playbook, techniques and most of all the processes. The learning curve is steep in the NFL. I cannot imagine he is not on top of this. He is no Dwight Freeney or Robert Mathis. He has not even proven that he can do the job. He is a very enthusiastic kid who has bought into all the hype .... at the end of the day, you got to prove it on the field. The first part of any learning curve is very stressful, both mentally and physically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron11 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 hes no Robert mathis? probably true, but nobody knew who mathis was when he got here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Coltsbestever Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Because he hasn't signed yet you are upset? Not sure what the point of this Thread is? It's only May 19th. Actually Robert Mathis was a no name coming out of college and nobody knew who he was, he even went late in the Draft. Patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiler_Colt Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 This thread seems unnecessarily negative. He's not holding out, they just haven't signed him yet. He's been participating fully in team activities FYI. Tons of draft picks around the league haven't been signed yet. Most likely once other third rounders around him start to sign it will set his rate and he will sign. There is absolutely nothing to worry about, much less claim the kid has entitlement issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanFromtheWasteland Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 If he is not signed by training camp then you can start freaking out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Owen Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Indy is trying to give him his due 3rd round pick $$, But Bashem likes Indy so much, and is so happy to play here, that he wants less, but Ballard won't budge. (seriously,..it's not biggie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Alexander Morillo Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Relax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHorse Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I thought he was in rookie minicamp. I thought you could play even if not signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 36 minutes ago, AustexColt said: What is the hold up??? All the other players have not only signed but are on the field learning the playbook, techniques and most of all the processes. The learning curve is steep in the NFL. I cannot imagine he is not on top of this. He is no Dwight Freeney or Robert Mathis. He has not even proven that he can do the job. He is a very enthusiastic kid who has bought into all the hype .... at the end of the day, you got to prove it on the field. The first part of any learning curve is very stressful, both mentally and physically. There are a lot of rookies that are unsigned. Not close to being a big deal in mid may http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/draft/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtsBlitz Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Ahh, there is never any shortage of negativity around here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock8591 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, AustexColt said: What is the hold up??? All the other players have not only signed but are on the field learning the playbook, techniques and most of all the processes. The learning curve is steep in the NFL. I cannot imagine he is not on top of this. He is no Dwight Freeney or Robert Mathis. He has not even proven that he can do the job. He is a very enthusiastic kid who has bought into all the hype .... at the end of the day, you got to prove it on the field. The first part of any learning curve is very stressful, both mentally and physically. Not trying to sound jaded but so tired of ignorant posters who have no clue what they're talking about yet think they know EVERYTHING that they are talking about. Seems like that's how life is nowadays; people who know the most about something keep quiet, while those who know the least speak the loudest. The vast majority of NFL draftees have yet to sign and that includes Myles Garrett. Free Agency and the draft is not like waiting in line at the DMV - they call your number and you go up to the front desk. Being the first to sign with a team is not indicative of "eagerness to play for the team because I'm the first in line." Apples and oranges. Right now, only 12 3rd round picks have signed. Less than 1/3. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/draft/round-3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krunk Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Get your mind off that mans money! He'll be signed whenever they get signed. There's usually always one that we have that takes longer than the others but I can barely remember any season where we had any major issues signing rookies. Lay off the impatient stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPindy Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 You know a ton of the 1st rounders haven't signed yet right? He's on the field... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Superman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Patience. As long as he's signed in time for TC I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKColt13 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 3 months until training camp. Calm yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backshoulderfade Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 If OP was here 4 years ago when CBA was new and rookies didnt sign until late July... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, AustexColt said: What is the hold up??? All the other players have not only signed but are on the field learning the playbook, techniques and most of all the processes. The learning curve is steep in the NFL. I cannot imagine he is not on top of this. He is no Dwight Freeney or Robert Mathis. He has not even proven that he can do the job. He is a very enthusiastic kid who has bought into all the hype .... at the end of the day, you got to prove it on the field. The first part of any learning curve is very stressful, both mentally and physically. Luck didn't sign until mid july his rookie season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Coltsbestever Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, Superman said: what are these 2 goofballs doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kirk Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, Superman said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Irrelevant Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, Superman said: LOL! Anyway, isn't is pretty much a formality that drafted players just sign. I know there was some noise about Joey Bosa last year, but beyond that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kirk Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Comical is all I can say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everyone Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I imagine when signed it will be the standard 3rd round rookie deal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Coltsbestever Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Jay Kirk said: Doesn't that make you want to run right out to Walmart and get one of those suits and dance in your front yard to some Techno! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfarley Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 He's ours, nobody else can have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 18 minutes ago, Mr. Irrelevant said: LOL! Anyway, isn't is pretty much a formality that drafted players just sign. I know there was some noise about Joey Bosa last year, but beyond that? Pretty much. You'll get some protracted negotiations at times, but that's business. It's only been three weeks, and the Colts have obviously been working on rookie contracts lately because everyone else has signed within the last 8 days. I assume Basham will closely follow. And if he doesn't, oh well. As several others have said, he's at the compound, working with the team. It's really not a football issue unless he isn't signed by camp, and that's two months away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 2 hours ago, aaron11 said: hes no Robert mathis? probably true, but nobody knew who mathis was when he got here Except us people from Huntsville! we knew him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron11 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Smonroe said: Except us people from Huntsville! we knew him well. tbh i had never heard of alabama A&M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeedrinker Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 2 hours ago, DarkHorse said: I thought he was in rookie minicamp. I thought you could play even if not signed Yes a drafted player can participate in the OTAs even if he has not signed a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÅÐØNϧ 1 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 48 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said: what are these 2 goofballs doing They are the highlight of this thread without it this thread would be a total loss . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeedrinker Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 2 hours ago, aaron11 said: hes no Robert mathis? probably true, but nobody knew who mathis was when he got here Polian did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo2004 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1. I believe that draft picks can and do get playbooks and practice with the team even if they havn't quite signed a contract yet. In fact I think the only thing you can't do as a draft pick without signing a contract is play in a game. 2. It's only May 19, a lot of players have not signed. In fact the Colts getting all but one of their draft picks signed by now is actually fairly early. Relax, I'm sure he's learning the playbook and practicing during mini-camps. It's usually good to have them signed before Training camp but I don't think they absolutely have to be signed until the first pre-season game. Let him and his agent hammer out a deal with the Colts that works for both sides. This isn't holding him up at all and it's still about 3 months before it could even start holding him up the smallest bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDee1975 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I think Basham should be cut immediately; Ballard needs to send a message that he will not stand for this type of nonsense. Ballard should then be put on notice by Irsay that drafting malcontents like this better not be the norm. Irsay should then be sent the message by the city of Indianapolis that they will not tolerate situations like this by sports franchises that represent their fine city. Get Congress involved, if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron11 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Just now, Coffeedrinker said: Polian did. i believe he was discovered by regional scouts, not polian at first they convinced the team to use a late pick on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo2004 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 2 hours ago, DarkHorse said: I thought he was in rookie minicamp. I thought you could play even if not signed I'm pretty sure you can't play in a game, especially not a regular season game without a contract. Maybe not even a pre-season game. That said you can practice and get the playbook without any contract. So ultimately we don't have anything to worry about. He's got like 3 months before not having a contract becomes any sort of a hold up. It's not really a concern for the fan base at this point. Let the Bashem and the Colt's work out the business side of things. I'm sure they will have it hammered out before training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valpo2004 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 50 minutes ago, Jay Kirk said: Comical is all I can say More like misinformed. OP is under the impression that players who arn't signed can't practice or even get a playbook. Neither of which are true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alawai Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'll bet a beer that he'll be signed by camp! Any takers? Ok let's up the pot and make it a beer and pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgt_rob Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Superman said: hahaha. Whatever those guys are doing I want to be doing it too. Hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananabucket Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Lol I got the notification that he signed as I was reading this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtsBlitz Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 This is now the most pointless and irrelevant thread on this forum. Delete, Delete, Delete!!1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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