Just reported that Norwell has 3 finalists

[Alex22]

43 minutes ago, Indeee said:

Between Giants, Niners and Colts...

 

Thank God. Make it happen CB

 

Art Stapleton

 

✔ @art_stapleton

 

Hearing All-Pro guard Andrew Norwell is down to three finalists: #49ers, #Colts and #NYGiants, per league source

 

He played next to Mewhort in college and they went in the same draft... we just happened to pick the wrong one 

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, Alex22 said:

 

He played next to Mewhort in college and they went in the same draft... we just happened to pick the wrong one 

Everyone missed him once 

[Alex22]

Just now, PrincetonTiger said:

Everyone missed him once 

 

Just a shame Mewhort was injured so much, he may have been better than Norwell.. Oh well

[superrep1967]

47 minutes ago, Luck 4 president said:

Omg I’d be so stoked! If I could choose one FA it’d be him, followed by Allen Robinson 

Yes, me to exactly. 

[Boiler_Colt]

We're one of three finalists and if he chooses to sign elsewhere, some will still curse Ballard for not trying hard enough.

[hoosierhawk]

9 minutes ago, Alex22 said:

 

He played next to Mewhort in college and they went in the same draft... we just happened to pick the wrong one 

Except Norwell went undrafted.

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, Boiler_Colt said:

We're one of three finalists and if he chooses to sign elsewhere, some will still curse Ballard for not trying hard enough.

So true

[throwing BBZ]

52 minutes ago, coltsfansince65 said:

Did he visit Indy yet?

 

So you have no Clue what is going on?
 

 And as a wise man once said, "the Colts ARE the favorites to land Norwell".

[BPindy]

15 minutes ago, Boiler_Colt said:

We're one of three finalists and if he chooses to sign elsewhere, some will still curse Ballard for not trying hard enough.

 

Over/under on “why didn’t Ballard lock up Norwell?” threads?

[PrincetonTiger]

2 minutes ago, BPindy said:

 

Over/under on “why didn’t Ballard lock up Norwell?” threads?

Too many 

[NorthernBlue]

Maaaaan why y'all make Indy sound like a village town? Downtown Indy's dope, and I'm not even from there lol

[richard pallo]

Rap sheet is reporting that Luck is returning to Indy this week to continue his rehab.  I'm sure he'll be around when the visits start on Wednesday.  Coincidental or planned?   I'm thinking planned.  It can't hurt to see the big man on campus and have him give us a little hand in recruiting.  Please Chris get Norwell for us.  Construct that offer so he can't refuse. 

[Malakai432]

Ballard needs to rent out St Elmo steakhouse for a few hours, stuff him on $2,000 with of premium steak, shrimp cocktails, beer and make him sign the contract when he’s in a food coma.

[Clem-Dog]

The link below is a list of recent free agent signings, it differs with the ongoing narrative that New York has a distinct advantage attracting desirable unrestricted free agents.

 

http://www.bigblueinteractive.com/free-agency/new-york-giants-free-agent-signings/

 

 

[MrNLM]

When you make that much money you can sign wherever you like. If he wants to keep that money... he needs to play for us. We have a much lower income tax rate than CA or NY. The initial contract signing will net him more money than the other two states even if offered the same compensation. Also, each player in the league is taxed according to the state they are playing in on game days. Having said that, the AFC South is the best division to play in when it comes to state income tax considerations. Indiana is the only state in the division that actually collects income tax. Florida, Tennessee, and Texas have no income tax at all.

 

I certainly hope Norwell is told this by his agent and by the Colts organization until he is blue in the face.

Edited March 13, 2018 by MrNLM
wording.

[LJpalmbeacher2]

1 hour ago, Boiler_Colt said:

We're one of three finalists and if he chooses to sign elsewhere, some will still curse Ballard for not trying hard enough.

This isn't horse shoes, no pun intended. Close don't count. You either get your man or you don't.

But yeah we're in the Final 3.

[shasta519]

I imagine we will be seeing the Colts as finalists for more than one FA. They have a ton of cap space and have a lot of needs. I imagine agents will use them as leverage and it will leak out. That doesn't mean they won't land any FAs...just that they will be a popular landing spot.

[Boiler_Colt]

1 minute ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

This isn't horse shoes, no pun intended. Close don't count. You either get your man or you don't.

But yeah we're in the Final 3.

The money will be equal from all 3 parties most likely. It's on the player to choose where he wants to play and live for the next 5 years. Unless Ballard makes a sub par offer, Norwell should be the one to be ticked at, not Ballard.

[Shive]

I honestly think we have the advantage over NYG and SF.

 

• The money would be better (tax rates and cost of living).
• He's from OH and as an UDFA, signed with Carolina. He may not have had any other choices, but I think Indy is way more like Charlotte, Cincinnati, and Columbus (OSU) than SF or NYC/NJ.
• We have a better overall situation than NYG. The Giants have a declining Eli that went 3-13 WITH HIM, a prima donna WR in OBJ, and a general lack of talent.
• SF has a decent, stable situation with a bright offensive mind, new franchise QB, and is a team on the rise. It's just so ungodly expensive to live there, so hopefully that helps....lol

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, Boiler_Colt said:

The money will be equal from all 3 parties most likely. It's on the player to choose where he wants to play and live for the next 5 years. Unless Ballard makes a sub par offer, Norwell should be the one to be ticked at, not Ballard.

Agreed

   The advantage the Colts May have is his Ohio Roots

[csmopar]

1 hour ago, BPindy said:

 

Over/under on “why didn’t Ballard lock up Norwell?” threads?

 I don't know, how many freak out threads on Luck have there been? My guess is the Norwell threads will be up there win or lose

[buccolts]

1 hour ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Too many 

 

I'll take the over.

[Coltsman1788]

2 hours ago, Weslo#18 said:

The Giants are all in to make sure they get Norwell, sounding like they are gonna do what it takes to get it done.

The Colts need to be all in too.  Do the Giants have more cap room than we do? 

[runthepost]

7 minutes ago, Coltsman1788 said:

The Colts need to be all in too.  Do the Giants have more cap room than we do? 

I don’t think so. 

[Virtuoso80]

30 minutes ago, Coltsman1788 said:

The Colts need to be all in too.  Do the Giants have more cap room than we do? 

No, they have about 20 mil and we have about 72 mil according to overthecap.com https://overthecap.com/salary-cap-space

[Dark Superman]

Man if Chris Ballard can get Norwell to sign here I know that #12 guy will be doing cartwheels.

[strt182]

18 minutes ago, King! said:

Man if Chris Ballard can get Norwell to sign here I know that #12 guy will be doing cartwheels.

Id just rather him stick to throwing footballs in an upright position.

[Luck 4 president]

We need to resign Mewhort and play the “you can reunite with your old teammate” card 

[IndyScribe]

Remember when people were freaking out over nothing happening? Be patient.

 

Let's see if he chooses the Colts or someone else.

[stitches]

4 hours ago, BPindy said:

 

Over/under on “why didn’t Ballard lock up Norwell?” threads?

Why did he let him leave Indy? Should have locked him until he signs. 

[Dark Superman]

1 hour ago, strt182 said:

Id just rather him stick to throwing footballs in an upright position.

Well, Norwell would certainly help with that.

[WoolMagnet]

1 hour ago, King! said:

Man if Chris Ballard can get Norwell to sign here I know that #12 guy will be doing cartwheels.

Maybe he'll even throw some footballs around.

wouldn't that be something?

[Virtuoso80]

 

[Virtuoso80]

 

[Coltsfanforlife12]

They are paying a guard LT tackle money... 13.3 mil a year... it’s nuts...  Watkins is getting paid like a top 5 WR

[El Potro]

We might get screwed at guard now. Denver just signed Case Keenum according to Adam Schefter. So Denver looks like the Prime spot for Nelson to go. 

[El Potro]

20 minutes ago, Coltsfanforlife12 said:

They are paying a guard LT tackle money... 13.3 mil a year... it’s nuts...  Watkins is getting paid like a top 5 WR

Colts better not be the ones to she'll out that kind of money for an injury prone WR. The Bills & Rams decided he was best elsewhere. We need to realize they're right and do the same. 

[Coltsfanforlife12]

1 minute ago, Luckuania said:

Colts better not be the ones to she'll out that kind of money for an injury prone WR. The Bills & Rams decided he was best elsewhere. We need to realize they're right and do the same. 

It’s not the colts we haven’t signed anyone yet.  Just a general statement in how these contracts are playing out.

[Coltsman1788]

8 hours ago, Virtuoso80 said:

No, they have about 20 mil and we have about 72 mil according to overthecap.com https://overthecap.com/salary-cap-space

Well there should no excuses why the Colts don't get this guy.  We need to outbid whoever we need to.  Given all we have been through with Luck's injuries...Ballard has to get this one done.

 

Edit- Dang...nevermind looks like we are going to let Jax beat us for him.  Totally ridiculous.  They swooped in out of nowhere.  The best team in our division...no less.  Great.

[El Potro]

8 minutes ago, Coltsfanforlife12 said:

It’s not the colts we haven’t signed anyone yet.  Just a general statement in how these contracts are playing out.

Yeah, you were right though. He signed a $16 a year deal with the Chiefs apparently. Definitely not worth that money in my mind.