To improve the line we must sign these guys

[runthepost]

 

1st signing Ja’Wuan James RT. Was one of the better tackles this season. Should come between the $7-11 million range. We can build a good tackle tandem with James and Anthony

 

2nd  signing either Pugh or Norman. Norman was an AP player this year but if we cannot get him then we have to go after Pugh. $8 to $13 million range. Depends if a bidding war happens. We get a guard that will finally be reliable.

 

The line looks better with these signings

[Colts_Fan12]

Not a bad idea both are relatively young it saves our picks for defense. I'd also add a WR in FA then basically try to build the D I the draft also grab a RB in the mid rounds.

[The Peytonator]

The Dolphins picked up James’ fifth year option. He won’t be a free agent until 2019. 

[onebad150]

Why don't we wait and see how the new HC, OC and offensive line coach do things. It seams we are emphasizing coaches that can teach. Hopefully that new train of thought can develop a Offensive line that is very competitive  without spending a lot of FA money.

[runthepost]

1 hour ago, The Peytonator said:

The Dolphins picked up James’ fifth year option. He won’t be a free agent until 2019. 

Thanks did not know

[tvturner]

1 hour ago, onebad150 said:

Why don't we wait and see how the new HC, OC and offensive line coach do things. It seams we are emphasizing coaches that can teach. Hopefully that new train of thought can develop a Offensive line that is very competitive  without spending a lot of FA money.

We have 85 million in cap. It's not a worry

And I want a good offensive line not a competitive one. 

[The Peytonator]

I’m really hoping we can get both Norwell and Pugh. Norwell will probably get 13 million per year but I think Pugh could be had for around 7 with his injury history. I would not play him at tackle, but getting both of those guys theoretically fixes the guard position. Haeg, Good, and Clark can battle it out for RT. 

[throwing BBZ]

4 hours ago, runthepost said:

 

1st signing Ja’Wuan James RT. Was one of the better tackles this season. Should come between the $7-11 million range. We can build a good tackle tandem with James and Anthony

 

2nd  signing either Pugh or Norman. Norman was an AP player this year but if we cannot get him then we have to go after Pugh. $8 to $13 million range. Depends if a bidding war happens. We get a guard that will finally be reliable.

 

The line looks better with these signings

 

So we must sign James who is already signed, you want Pugh who has a bad back, and there just isn't a guy named Norman. So what the ___?

[CHUGGER33]

The best O line man to hit FA this year might just be Norwell. Hopefully we go after him hard because that is a very big need for us. Have the cap space to do it if we want. Any guesses on what he wants. 11-12 a yearish?  

[Dark Superman]

The Colts can just draft Williams or Nelson and fix one of their O-line holes the cheap way.

[bigt]

     The Colts could probably fix both the guard spots by selecting any 2 of the following players the cheap way in the draft (Nelson, Price, Hernandez).  My dream scenario is still the Colts trading back with either the Browns, Broncos, or Jets and picking up Nelson plus another 2nd round pick and somehow getting Norwell in FA.  A double trade back with the Browns and Broncos would be even better, but there is a slim chance the cards would fall so favorably for us.  If the Browns take Barkley with the 1st pick,

there may be a chance we can do the double trade back maneuver.

[richard pallo]

1 hour ago, CHUGGER33 said:

The best O line man to hit FA this year might just be Norwell. Hopefully we go after him hard because that is a very big need for us. Have the cap space to do it if we want. Any guesses on what he wants. 11-12 a yearish?  

More. He will become the highest paid guard in the league.  What are the chances Ballard will be the guy to pay him?  I'm thinking less than 50%.  I hope I'm wrong. 

[CHUGGER33]

16 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

More. He will become the highest paid guard in the league.  What are the chances Ballard will be the guy to pay him?  I'm thinking less than 50%.  I hope I'm wrong. 

Prob so. Ballard seems very methodical bout things and that’s a good question to think if he will pay that amount.  However it’s done we need better line play we all can agree on 

[runthepost]

2 hours ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

So we must sign James who is already signed, you want Pugh who has a bad back, and there just isn't a guy named Norman. So what the ___?

Typed this on my phone autocorrect got me

[Hoo-Hoo-Hoo-Hoosiers]

3 hours ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

So we must sign James who is already signed, you want Pugh who has a bad back, and there just isn't a guy named Norman. So what the ___?

Pugh has had one back injury, last year which landed him on IR, I dont consider 1 injury to equal a bad back.  Pugh has had a handful on other issues (quad, mcl, etc.), but I expect injuries with any player.  All things considered I think the price tag for Norwell will be too high for Ballard and Pugh will be the Ballard’s target in FA.  Further, I think Pugh’s contract will be in the $8 mil per yer range.  FA, the combine and the draft cannot get here soon enough!!!  I dont expect for the Colts to have any sexy picks or pick ups (exept for maybe Barkley), but I think we are headed toward a fun season.

[richard pallo]

1 hour ago, CHUGGER33 said:

Prob so. Ballard seems very methodical bout things and that’s a good question to think if he will pay that amount.  However it’s done we need better line play we all can agree on 

I think it's more likely we target Pugh because he can play tackle and guard.  I also think we sign Fulton from the Chiefs or Hurst from the Ravens.   Add a couple of draft picks and our line should be upgraded.  I'm still hoping for Norwell though. 

[Hoose]

The Colts can afford Norwell and most other teams cannot. They absolutely have to fix the O-line. If Ballard wants this guy, he can get him. And I'm all for it. The guy is still relatively young and really, really good.