Mingo

[RockThatBlue]

He deserves some big props. He has played really well for the Colts this year. 

[twfish]

Definetly worth the money. He swarms around the ball and in the right spot at the right time.... alot.... I've been thoroughly impressed and been very surprised he hasn't gotten more love on here

[Jaredfor3]

I have been pleasantly surprised by Mingo's play.  He had one of his better games vs the Steelers. 

[Jackie Daytona]

It seems the light has come on for him after a few years..... kudos to Barkevious, he does deserve a bit of recognition......  wouldn't mind him at LB moving forward

 

[AKB]

Another good move by Ballard.

[IinD]

Absolutely. As a bottom barrel type signing he's been a solid contributor.

[GoColts8818]

I was not excited at all by the signing but he has been more than worth his contract.  

[Dark Superman]

He's been a pleasant surprise that's for sure!

[lollygagger8]

I've said it before, but I'd like to see the Colts use Mingo at OLB and ILB and move him around so the opposing Defense doesn't know if he's going to rush, drop in coverage, etc. 

 

Use him like a Hassan Reddick or Ryan Shazier type of player. 

 

He's been a pleasant surprise! 

[Scott Pennock]

As I said in another thread on him I think once they add another worthwhile edge rusher his skill set as a coverage lb should be utilized more in the nickel and dime sets by covering tight ends and running backs - which he has been showing a strong propensity of doing!

 

Whether it's Basham or Perry stepping up this year (after Simon returns) or next year with another draft pick added to the mix.

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Hes been real good even on special teams, I hope we keep him!!

[throwing BBZ]

Props to that somebody that is preparing and using him very wisely.

[Smoke317]

Gotta find a way to use him and Simon (once he’s healthy) at the same time.  Both have been outstanding. 

[KB]

So during the offseason, hopefully we bring in a pass rusher. We have Sheard, Mingo, Simon and Basham. Do we bump up to five or does someone have to go? Then who? Would be nice to get a pass rusher with our high first.

[SaturdayAllDay]

7 hours ago, KB said:

So during the offseason, hopefully we bring in a pass rusher. We have Sheard, Mingo, Simon and Basham. Do we bump up to five or does someone have to go? Then who? Would be nice to get a pass rusher with our high first.

Theoretically we can run any amount of any position, but we typically roll with 9 players between OLB and ILB. With Mingo potentially able to fill in as a backup ILB I think it isnt out of the realm of possibilty that we keep 5 OLBs and 4 ILBs. But it all comes down to how good the coaches feel with the talent/depth at ILB. 

[John Waylon]

He's Eric Waldon'ing us. 

[DaColts85]

10 hours ago, KB said:

So during the offseason, hopefully we bring in a pass rusher. We have Sheard, Mingo, Simon and Basham. Do we bump up to five or does someone have to go? Then who? Would be nice to get a pass rusher with our high first.

Depth is a great thing to have.  If we use an early pick on this and the guy shows he is solid then you either keep all for depth or cut one, probably Basham.  Ballard drafted him but if he isn't showing any ability to get on the field and everyone else is, he is dead weight and needs cut.  There is no love in this game...

[aaron11]

11 hours ago, KB said:

So during the offseason, hopefully we bring in a pass rusher. We have Sheard, Mingo, Simon and Basham. Do we bump up to five or does someone have to go? Then who? Would be nice to get a pass rusher with our high first.

someone would probably have to go if we use a high pick on a PR

 

based on what we know right now, it would probably be basham 

[SaturdayAllDay]

2 hours ago, aaron11 said:

someone would probably have to go if we use a high pick on a PR

 

based on what we know right now, it would probably be basham 

Based on what we know now, it would probably be Mingo, seeing as hes not under contract past this season. 

 

I hope we resign him, but as of what we know right now, he isnt on the roster going into next yr. 

[ProblChld32]

On 11/13/2017 at 9:09 PM, RockThatBlue said:

He deserves some big props. He has played really well for the Colts this year. 

 

I really would like to see Mingo used more in a Jamie Collins Hybrid role where he plays inside and outside. the guy has immaculate speed and covers ground quick . he has surprised me to say the least.

[ProblChld32]

On 11/14/2017 at 8:01 AM, lollygagger8 said:

I've said it before, but I'd like to see the Colts use Mingo at OLB and ILB and move him around so the opposing Defense doesn't know if he's going to rush, drop in coverage, etc. 

 

Use him like a Hassan Reddick or Ryan Shazier type of player. 

 

He's been a pleasant surprise! 

Like Jamie Collins is used

[aaron11]

1 hour ago, SaturdayAllDay said:

Based on what we know now, it would probably be Mingo, seeing as hes not under contract past this season. 

 

I hope we resign him, but as of what we know right now, he isnt on the roster going into next yr. 

i was assuming we re signed him, but yeah that is no given

 

i would put him above mewhort and moncrief if we dont draft a pass rusher early, but FA is before the draft making it awkward.

 

its hard to say if any of these three guys will have a bunch of other teams interested in them or not

[aaron11]

26 minutes ago, ProblChld32 said:

 

I really would like to see Mingo used more in a Jamie Collins Hybrid role where he plays inside and outside. the guy has immaculate speed and covers ground quick . he has surprised me to say the least.

he is probably the most physically gifted guy we have on defense.  not sure if he would be any good at ilb, i guess it cant hurt to give it a try when simon comes back

[DaColts85]

25 minutes ago, ProblChld32 said:

Like Jamie Collins is used

You have a few players who have shined like this.  Clay Mathews did this for the Packers a few years back.  They had some injuries and pushed him inside but would still have him move around for outside rushes or coverage to confuse a QB.

[lollygagger8]

41 minutes ago, ProblChld32 said:

Like Jamie Collins is used

Another good example 

[Dark Superman]

Didn't he sign here on a one year deal?