Colts in on Dion Lewis

[PrincetonTiger]

26 minutes ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

I've always liked Lewis. He impressed me in his freshman season at Pitt. I'm sure his multiple knee injuries slowed him down but he's still a decent back. 

But I think Mack can be everything Lewis is and more.

That is the way I feel

[Four2itus]

some Colt fans definition of success = Doing anything...cut or sign.....just do something

 

Standing pat = failure while other teams succeed

 

amiright?

[Jackie Daytona]

35 minutes ago, Stephen said:

Going to need anither back even if they sign lewis

why?

[Superman]

4 minutes ago, Shafty138 said:

why?

 

Because Lewis and Mack don't seem like load-carrying, between-the-tackles backs. But Matt Jones does, and people seem to forget about him...

[PrincetonTiger]

3 minutes ago, Superman said:

 

Because Lewis and Mack don't seem like load-carrying, between-the-tackles backs. But Matt Jones does, and people seem to forget about him...

The RB could be set

[shasta519]

59 minutes ago, Coltfreak said:

Did you really just say gross?

 

It seemed better than ugh or meh.

[Coltsman1788]

Nice blend of speed, shiftiness, pass catching skills and he runs with more power between the tackles than I initially suspected.  Plus he can return kicks. Triple threat back.  I could get behind it if it happens. 

[Mr.NotSoCreative]

Anybody know why we got rid of him before? 

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, Mr.NotSoCreative said:

Anybody know why we got rid of him before? 

Numbers game but I could be wrong

  he was only with the team a few weeks 

[tvturner]

Not a fan of Lewis here

System as it gets

[NewColtsFan]

37 minutes ago, tvturner said:

Not a fan of Lewis here

System as it gets

 

Maybe....   but either way, Lewis FITS Reich's system.    So if we sign him, that means both Reich and Ballard think he's a perfect fit.

 

Isn't that a good thing?

 

[Shive]

4 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

Maybe....   but either way, Lewis FITS Reich's system.    So if we sign him, that means both Reich and Ballard think he's a perfect fit.

 

Isn't that a good thing?

 

Lewis would definitely fit. My only concern is that it would be a bit redundant since Lewis and Mack are similar RB's in their skill-sets.

[PrincetonTiger]

Just now, Shive said:

Lewis would definitely fit. My only concern is that it would be a bit redundant since Lewis and Mack are similar RB's in their skill-sets.

Kinda how I feel

[NewColtsFan]

1 minute ago, Shive said:

Lewis would definitely fit. My only concern is that it would be a bit redundant since Lewis and Mack are similar RB's in their skill-sets.

 

They are...   but so are Freeman and Coleman with Atlanta, and they manage alright.

 

If we sign Lewis or McKinnon, I see them mostly sharing -- perhaps 60/40 -- the RB position with Mack.

 

I just hope we don't skip drafting a RB out of this very good class as well...

 

[Architects08]

No thanks, that money could be spent better elsewhere. 

[NewColtsFan]

A reminder...   Ballard has talked about wanting to be faster everywhere because we play roughly 10-12 games indoors a year on carpet.

 

So he may want two speedier, slasher types.   He may not want a traditional power guy.    I hope he does, but I don't think we can count on it.   

 

I think this is something to watch for going forward..

 

[NorthernBlue]

6 hours ago, Four2itus said:

some Colt fans definition of success = Doing anything...cut or sign.....just do something

 

Standing pat = failure while other teams succeed

 

amiright?

Are you insinuating that standing pat wouldn't be a bad thing for the colts right now? Because I don't see how standing pat on a roster that may be the most talent deprived in the AFC could be considered a good thing......

[Luck 4 president]

Please no. We need a complement to Mack that is physical and can run between the tackles.

[Four2itus]

10 hours ago, NorthernBlue said:

Are you insinuating that standing pat wouldn't be a bad thing for the colts right now? Because I don't see how standing pat on a roster that may be the most talent deprived in the AFC could be considered a good thing......

No...being sarcastic. I appreciate that we did not make Norwell the highest paid guard in the league. Too much building from the ground up to make anyone the highest paid player at this point.

 

Build this thing through the draft.  

[LJpalmbeacher2]

17 hours ago, Superman said:

 

Because Lewis and Mack don't seem like load-carrying, between-the-tackles backs. But Matt Jones does, and people seem to forget about him...

 

I like Matt Jones. Would like the trio of Mack, Jones, and a top RB in draft.