Rang: Colts interested in Dallas free agent DE Benson Mayowa

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[PrincetonTiger]

Looks interesting 

[krunk]

I wish we could pluck one of the OL from them

[PrincetonTiger]

He had very sack numbers 2 years ago

[MTC]

I am sure Mayowa has a connection with Matt Eberflus. Could be an interesting pickup.

[Fisticuffs111]

It'd be a solid depth move at the very least.



 

[NorthernBlue]

2 hours ago, PrincetonTiger said:

He had very sack numbers 2 years ago

6 sacks in 2016

[IndyScribe]

Solid depth signing, most likely connections with Eberflus.

[bhougland]

Positioning ourselves for trading back in the draft? 

[csmopar]

32 minutes ago, bhougland said:

Positioning ourselves for trading back in the draft? 

Probably hedging our bets if we can't get who we want which would allow us too.

[Defjamz26]

Camp body 

[MPStack]

4 minutes ago, Defjamz26 said:

Camp body 

Right after the Colts sign Suh to 100M contract!

[crazycolt1]

1 hour ago, Defjamz26 said:

Camp body 

There are 90 camp bodies. I guess there will be room for him.

[GoColts8818]

5 hours ago, bhougland said:

Positioning ourselves for trading back in the draft? 

 

I don’t think this impacts that.  This guy doesn’t exactly look to be a pass rushing monster.  He’d probably bring depth and knowledge of the defense.  He has value no question but I don’t think you go alright we got Mayowa now we don’t need Chubb!

[waka waka]

for folks calling him a camp body is crazy we need passrush he's not elite but he'd be a good addition to the line in a rotation situation becuase he can rush the passer.

 

 

[bhougland]

Thanks for posting this, he definitely seems like he will get some playing time on our roster. 

[NewColtsFan]

13 hours ago, Defjamz26 said:

Camp body 

 

Dear God......     

[coltsfansince65]

5 hours ago, waka waka said:

for folks calling him a camp body is crazy we need passrush he's not elite but he'd be a good addition to the line in a rotation situation becuase he can rush the passer.

 

 

Who is narrating this video? He sounds like a proud father. He does mention a few times how he was initially wrong about this player. The longest gain on a play when he was on the field was 9 yards? He could see a serious increase in downs played if this video is any indication of his up side.

[colts52761]

He is visiting redskins tuesday.

[Defjamz26]

1 hour ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

Dear God......     

-UDFA In 2013

-Just got released by his 3rd team

-Didn’t even make it to the end of his 3 year deal with Dallas

-9 career sacks

 

Thats a camp body who will try and compete for a roster spot as a rotational end. Not bad but nothing to write home about.

[PrincetonTiger]

7 minutes ago, Defjamz26 said:

-UDFA In 2013

-Just got released by his 3rd team

-Didn’t even make it to the end of his 3 year deal with Dallas

-9 career sacks

 

Thats a camp body who will try and compete for a roster spot as a rotational end. Not bad but nothing to write home about.

Everyone is a camp body

[NewColtsFan]

3 hours ago, Defjamz26 said:

-UDFA In 2013

-Just got released by his 3rd team

-Didn’t even make it to the end of his 3 year deal with Dallas

-9 career sacks

 

Thats a camp body who will try and compete for a roster spot as a rotational end. Not bad but nothing to write home about.

 A camp body is an undrafted free agent who signs a minimum contract hoping to make the roster as a long shot...

 

A very long shot.

 

A camp body is NOT a player who has been in the NFL for a few years and had a small amount of success.   (9 sacks in limited time).   Whoever signs him is not viewing him as a camp body.   He'll be viewed as a guy who might turn into something, or not.   A worthwhile investment.   

 

Jerrell Freeman was not a camp body.  Other players who got smaller contracts were not camp bodies.   

 

Even the term term camp body has a negative connotation.   Little, if any chance of making the roster, even the practice squad.    This DE, if we sign him, has a better chance of making the roster than a lowly camp body.

 

Some players bloom late.   The light goes on for them in their mid to late 20's.   Not everyone has it figured out right out of college.

 

 

[Dark Superman]

Dude has a legit burst off the line and a great frame. He's young too. Would be an excellent addition imo!

[PrincetonTiger]

3 hours ago, Defjamz26 said:

-UDFA In 2013

-Just got released by his 3rd team

-Didn’t even make it to the end of his 3 year deal with Dallas

-9 career sacks

 

Thats a camp body who will try and compete for a roster spot as a rotational end. Not bad but nothing to write home about.

He has done all that and is still 26

[HectorRoberts]

25 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

 A camp body is an undrafted free agent who signs a minimum contract hoping to make the roster as a long shot...

 

A very long shot.

 

A camp body is NOT a player who has been in the NFL for a few years and had a small amount of success.   (9 sacks in limited time).   Whoever signs him is not viewing him as a camp body.   He'll be viewed as a guy who might turn into something, or not.   A worthwhile investment.   

 

Jerrell Freeman was not a camp body.  Other players who got smaller contracts were not camp bodies.   

 

Even the term term camp body has a negative connotation.   Little, if any chance of making the roster, even the practice squad.    This DE, if we sign him, has a better chance of making the roster than a lowly camp body.

 

Some players bloom late.   The light goes on for them in their mid to late 20's.   Not everyone has it figured out right out of college.

 

 

A great example of a late bloomer is Melvin, a year ago today we were calling him a camp body as well

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, HectorRoberts said:

A great example of a late bloomer is Melvin, a year ago today we were calling him a camp body as well

[PrincetonTiger]

View from TigerTown    

   This is the kind of player I want on the team

[TheRustonRifle#7]

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MayoBe00.htm

 

Has a Safety and 3 fumble recoveries on his resume...worth kicking the tires for sure.

[CopenhagenColt]

So on all parameters, he looks a lot like Hitchens:

- Connection with Eberflus

- Not a pro bowl type player, but looks solid and would upgrade our roster

- Probably won't break the bank

- Position that isn't loaded with options in FA

 

I'm all for it.

[Defjamz26]

13 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

 A camp body is an undrafted free agent who signs a minimum contract hoping to make the roster as a long shot...

 

A very long shot.

 

A camp body is NOT a player who has been in the NFL for a few years and had a small amount of success.   (9 sacks in limited time).   Whoever signs him is not viewing him as a camp body.   He'll be viewed as a guy who might turn into something, or not.   A worthwhile investment.   

 

Jerrell Freeman was not a camp body.  Other players who got smaller contracts were not camp bodies.   

 

Even the term term camp body has a negative connotation.   Little, if any chance of making the roster, even the practice squad.    This DE, if we sign him, has a better chance of making the roster than a lowly camp body.

 

Some players bloom late.   The light goes on for them in their mid to late 20's.   Not everyone has it figured out right out of college.

 

 

If he hadn’t of been released I’d agree with you. It’s not like he was breaking the bank either. 6 of his 9 sacks came in 2016, so it’s not like he’s coming off a hot season.And he struggled to pass Ryan Davis on the depth chart that year, who isn’t anyone special. Was a healthy scratch a couple of games as well. 

 

All Im saying is don’t bank on him being a sure thing at anything. Starter, 2nd string, or rotational player. He’d be coming to try and earn a roster spot. Sean Spence got a bonus from Ballard and didn’t even make the 53. I’m just saying....

[Dark Superman]

If the Colts land Hitchens and Mayowa and draft Chubb man this defense will be fun to watch. Chubb and Mayowa coming off the edge could seriously cause opposing QB's nightmares!!

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[NewColtsFan]

On 3/12/2018 at 12:44 AM, Defjamz26 said:

If he hadn’t of been released I’d agree with you. It’s not like he was breaking the bank either. 6 of his 9 sacks came in 2016, so it’s not like he’s coming off a hot season.And he struggled to pass Ryan Davis on the depth chart that year, who isn’t anyone special. Was a healthy scratch a couple of games as well. 

 

All Im saying is don’t bank on him being a sure thing at anything. Starter, 2nd string, or rotational player. He’d be coming to try and earn a roster spot. Sean Spence got a bonus from Ballard and didn’t even make the 53. I’m just saying....

 

I'm not banking on him for nothing.   

 

He got got released because Dallas is in salary cap trouble.   

 

And Sean Spence wasn't a camp body either.

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[JColts72]

The Cowboy that would have been perfect for the Colts, signed with KC.