Colts sign RB Spencer Ware

[KB]

https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-free-agent-running-back-spencer-ware

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I think this is a good signing. Will keep Mack’s legs fresh.

[throwing BBZ]

A good veteran was needed. 

[Hark]

A very Ballard signing. Curious about the contract terms, but I really like this.

[krunk]

Something in my mind told me this one was coming.

[chad72]

It is a very good signing, he is a well rounded back that is big enough to run between the tackles and catch out of the backfield. He is definitely our Mack insurance. 

[ÅÐØNϧ 1]

The offense is really taking shape Chris Ballard has filled holes & added quality depth .

 

[Barry Sears]

Woo Hoo!!

[CR91]

Guess Ajayi just wasn't healthy enough

[Colts1324]

Does this mean Wilkins and Williams will be cut/traded? I would expect us to only carry 3 RB's week 1. 

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1 minute ago, Colts1324 said:

Does this mean Wilkins and Williams will be cut/traded? I would expect us to only carry 3 RB's week 1. 

One of them will have to be cut. I think Wilkins can still go to the practice squad.

[PhillyCOLTSfan]

Glad we signed ware and not ajay 

[Colts1324]

1 minute ago, Chloe6124 said:

One of them will have to be cut. I think Wilkins can still go to the practice squad.

But at that point, I would expect other teams to snag him off our practice squad. I guess we'll see! 

[Barry Sears]

4 minutes ago, Colts1324 said:

Does this mean Wilkins and Williams will be cut/traded? I would expect us to only carry 3 RB's week 1. 

 

Why 3?  And, you forgot Hines.

 

Nyheim Hines

 

Marlon Mack

 

Spencer Ware

 

Jordan Wilkins

 

Jonathan Williams

 

[Pacergeek]

The best off season in Colts history, has somehow became even better. Ware gives the Colts, by far, the best RB group in the NFL.

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4 minutes ago, Barry Sears said:

 

Why 3?  And, you forgot Hines.

 

Nyheim Hines

 

Marlon Mack

 

Spencer Ware

 

Jordan Wilkins

 

Jonathan Williams

 

Because most people don’t think of Hines as really a RB. He is more of a gadget guy I think.

[il vecchio]

3 minutes ago, Barry Sears said:

 

Why 3?  And, you forgot Hines.

 

Nyheim Hines

 

Marlon Mack

 

Spencer Ware

 

Jordan Wilkins

 

Jonathan Williams

 

 

Because the team can carry only 53, and with an emphasis on having a good rotation of pass rushers, for example, something has to give in terms of what your ideal number would be at some other position, and that might easily be RB.

[lollygagger8]

[NewEra]

Embarrassed to say I don't know anything about him. Had to google him heh. Had good size. Is he a power back. Look like he's been a career backup. 

[w87r]

12 minutes ago, Barry Sears said:

 

Why 3?  And, you forgot Hines.

 

Nyheim Hines

 

Marlon Mack

 

Spencer Ware

 

Jordan Wilkins

 

Jonathan Williams

 

Pretty sure by his comment, he doesn't anticipate Hines going anywhere.

 

Mack

Hines

Ware

 

=3 RB's

[ColtsAC]

25 minutes ago, CR91 said:

Guess Ajayi just wasn't healthy enough

I guess, or contract terms. Was hoping for Ajayi but Ware seems ok too.

[csmopar]

A little bit out of the blue but not bad. Wonder what terms were/are

[Colts1324]

21 minutes ago, Barry Sears said:

 

Why 3?  And, you forgot Hines.

 

Nyheim Hines

 

Marlon Mack

 

Spencer Ware

 

Jordan Wilkins

 

Jonathan Williams

 

I don't expect Hines to be going anywhere. Wilkins would be the most likely candidate to get cut, as it's a given Williams is probably gone now after camp. 

[w87r]

18 minutes ago, Colts1324 said:

I don't expect Hines to be going anywhere. Wilkins would be the most likely candidate to get cut, as it's a given Williams is probably gone now after camp. 

Williams definitely the odd man out imo. I actually think Wilkins might still take thd spot over Ware. We shall see how camp turns out.

 

Good signing regardless. Competition everywhere.

[CR91]

Colts also waived three players Deshawn Williams, Isiaiah Johnson, and James Wright

[runthepost]

44 minutes ago, Pacergeek said:

The best off season in Colts history, has somehow became even better. Ware gives the Colts, by far, the best RB group in the NFL.

I’ll have to slow you down there bud

[Indyfan4life]

I approve. 

[Steamboat_Shaun]

37 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Embarrassed to say I don't know anything about him. Had to google him heh. Had good size. Is he a power back. Look like he's been a career backup. 

 

Jamaal Charles & Kareem Hunt made it pretty difficult to get carries in KC.

[CR91]

38 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Embarrassed to say I don't know anything about him. Had to google him heh. Had good size. Is he a power back. Look like he's been a career backup. 

 

Ware is a good back. Hes just been injured and/or in between carries to Charles and Hunt

[SouthernIndianaNDFan]

Wow, the additions to the offense this offseason are really piling up. What great, strategical signings too, Funchess is the only guy you can halfway say was overpaid, and at that price, and their cap space, even that's a stretch. Man, man, man, I'm excited to what they look like next season! Mack, Hines, and Ware in the backfield, TY, Funchess, Campbell, Cain, Ebron, and Doyle catching passes, and Luck as our QB (o line needs no introduction). Plus Hines catching passes, and Campbell getting hand offs haha, so many possibilities! Here's to hoping they stay healthy, and that this is a magical season boys! 

[chad72]

14 minutes ago, runthepost said:

I’ll have to slow you down there bud

 

Yeah, the SB champs that had Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead and James White just got Damien Harris for Burkhead insurance, they are still the front runner in the league. 

[ColtsArmy84]

1 Year 1.3M

 

up to 2 million in incentives

 

Pet NFL Tom Pelissero

[stitches]

 

[LJpalmbeacher2]

Another in a long list of ho- hum rb's for the Colts. If/when Mack goes down the dropoff in talent will be significant.

[Valpo2004]

I'm ok with this.  Spencer Ware is good depth.  

[PrincetonTiger]

Good Signing

[Pacergeek]

26 minutes ago, chad72 said:

 

Yeah, the SB champs that had Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead and James White just got Damien Harris for Burkhead insurance, they are still the front runner in the league. 

Those are all system guys. Any list for best RB's that includes Burkhead is LOL

[Smonroe]

43 minutes ago, CR91 said:

 

Ware is a good back. Hes just been injured and/or in between carries to Charles and Hunt

 

Definitely injury concerns for him.  I'm sure will keep 4 RBs, and hopefully put one of the guys cut (Wilkins or Williams) on the PS.

[Lucky Colts Fan]

1 hour ago, csmopar said:

A little bit out of the blue but not bad.

 

Out of the red and into the blue. 

 

Yet another KC departure.

 

We got Houston and now Ware from the team that beat us in the playoffs. 

[Creekside]

He had a very good 2016 season.....almost 1000 yds rushing  and over 400 yds receiving. (In 14 games)

 

Missed all of 2017 with major knee surgery.

 

Played sparingly in 2018 season until later in the season when he started two games.

 

Injuries then sidelined him for the last few games of the 2018 regular season, and into the playoffs.

 

Per Rotoworld, his recent injuries were hamstring, shoulder, knee....

 

Obviously injuries are a major concern, but at 5-10 and 230 pounds, if he can get healthy, and stay healthy, he would be an excellent compliment to the Colts running backs.