LB free agents in free agency

[chad72]

 

Corey Nelson (this is a year old but seems like a coverage LB option for us):

 

 

 

 

Anthony Hitchens, this one is already been floated around due to his familiarity with Eberflus.

 

https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/anthony-hitchens/8754

 

 

If we were to sign both of these guys in FA, how much do you think of an improvement would it be for our front 7 for our new 4-3 we plan to play?

 

Any other FA LBs you can think of?

[Defjamz26]

I think something that Ballard mentioned when discussing the switch to the 4-3 was that it's a better system for young players to learn. With the exception of Hitchens who has familiarity with Eberflus' scheme, I don't see the Colts targeting any FA LBs. At least not any ones that might be worth a sizeable contract. Last year we passed on guys like Zach Brown and instead went with Sean Spence and Bostic on 1 year deals. I think he intends on on playing young players from the draft or 2nd year guys like Anthony Walker.

[CopenhagenColt]

What about Preston Brown? Wouldn't mind landing him.

[DaColts85]

On 2/19/2018 at 2:30 PM, Defjamz26 said:

I think something that Ballard mentioned when discussing the switch to the 4-3 was that it's a better system for young players to learn. With the exception of Hitchens who has familiarity with Eberflus' scheme, I don't see the Colts targeting any FA LBs. At least not any ones that might be worth a sizeable contract. Last year we passed on guys like Zach Brown and instead went with Sean Spence and Bostic on 1 year deals. I think he intends on on playing young players from the draft or 2nd year guys like Anthony Walker.

We didn't pass on Zach Brown...he passed on us for a 1 year deal (the same that Spence and Bostic got).  We all know what happened with Spence.  I see Ballard improving talent in all ways possible.  FA, Draft, and using current players to fight for spots.

[joecolts18]

On 2/19/2018 at 4:30 PM, Defjamz26 said:

I think something that Ballard mentioned when discussing the switch to the 4-3 was that it's a better system for young players to learn. With the exception of Hitchens who has familiarity with Eberflus' scheme, I don't see the Colts targeting any FA LBs. At least not any ones that might be worth a sizeable contract. Last year we passed on guys like Zach Brown and instead went with Sean Spence and Bostic on 1 year deals. I think he intends on on playing young players from the draft or 2nd year guys like Anthony Walker.

I have thought this same thing, exactly.

[OhioColt]

My two top picks for LBs

 

ILB Avery Williamson 2017 PFF 85.6 #10 LB

• He is projected to land a 4-year deal worth $36.4 million, according to Spotrac.com

 

ILB Todd Davis (bu) 1.5 m 2017 PFF 77.1 #34 LB (average)

• Favorable to Klein who signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Saints last March