We Could Get Chase Minnifield In The 3Rd Round

[Andy]

That's right, I was kinda wrong. I thought that Chase Minnifield would go in the 2nd round, but looking at it now and watching countless tapes and looking at his stats, he looks like a mid to late 2nd round pick. Now, add in a knee injury and an unimpressive pro day due to that injury, and you could be looking at a slide. I say he's more of a early to mid 3rd round pick now. So, with all of this being said, let's get him in the 3rd round and maybe look at a NT or a OG in the 2nd round.

Thoughts?

[Andy]

I say the Colts target Jayron Hosley -- CB -- VT with the 2nd round pick to make the CB spot a non issue, and it's become a bigger need since the departure of Jacob Lacey.

[Nobody]

WR!!!!!!!!!

[Andy]

WR!!!!!!!!!

AJ JENKINS IN THE 4TH!!!!!

[CCH]

Jayron Hosley at 34 is a bit of a reach. I'd be all for going Kirkpatrick or Jenkins at 34 but that's about it at CB. At 65 we really need to get Alameda Ta'amu if he's there. There will be some good CBs in the 4th like Jamell Fleming and Leonard Johnson.

[Andy]

Jayron Hosley at 34 is a bit of a reach. I'd be all for going Kirkpatrick or Jenkins at 34 but that's about it at CB. At 65 we really need to get Alameda Ta'amu if he's there. There will be some good CBs in the 4th like Jamell Fleming and Leonard Johnson.

Kirkpatrick will not be there. Jenkins will probably not be there. Johnson will not be there in the 4th. Fleming may be. You've got me thinking though, because it is a CB heavy draft.....

I gotta take a serious look at every possible prospect that the Colts could take, look at all their tapes and then make a decision.

[Moncrief]

I've kind of already decided that the WR I want in this draft is Brian Quick

[Andy]

Jayron Hosley at 34 is a bit of a reach. I'd be all for going Kirkpatrick or Jenkins at 34 but that's about it at CB. At 65 we really need to get Alameda Ta'amu if he's there. There will be some good CBs in the 4th like Jamell Fleming and Leonard Johnson.

The Colts could take Josh Chapman with their (probable) 4th round compensatory pick. His draft stock is falling due to that knee injury he had, but he's still a very good NT.

[Moncrief]

So for CB I would look at Hosley, Boykin, Trumaine Johnson, Josh Norman, Shaun Prater

[CR91]

our second pick will be fleener. we have nothing right now at TE.

[CCH]

Kirkpatrick will not be there. Jenkins will probably not be there. Johnson will not be there in the 4th. Fleming may be. You've got me thinking though, because it is a CB heavy draft.....

I gotta take a serious look at every possible prospect that the Colts could take, look at all their tapes and then make a decision.

There are so many quality CBs this year that a 2nd round quality CB will be there in the 4th. It wouldn't even surprise me if Minnifield was available in the 4th after his injury and bad combine. Leonard Johnson has fallen to late 3rd early 4th because he had a disappointing combine and he is slightly undersized.

[Andy]

There are so many quality CBs this year that a 2nd round quality CB will be there in the 4th. It wouldn't even surprise me if Minnifield was available in the 4th after his injury and bad combine. Leonard Johnson has fallen to late 3rd early 4th because he had a disappointing combine and he is slightly undersized.

Morris Claiborne is undersized, but he's still going to be a top 5 pick. I just like to see the Colts eliminate CB from their list of needs and I think going CB-CB in rounds 2 and 3 would do that. Then, they could get Chapman and Jenkins in the 4th round. Then get a guy like Phil Blake in the 5th round.

[CCH]

The Colts could take Josh Chapman with their (probable) 4th round compensatory pick. His draft stock is falling due to that knee injury he had, but he's still a very good NT.

I like Josh Chapman but he won't be ready the beginning of the year, and he needs to add a little weight to be a 3-4 NT. I like Nicolas Jean-Baptiste from Baylor in the 5th or 6th round if he's there and we miss out on Ta'amu

[CCH]

Morris Claiborne is undersized, but he's still going to be a top 5 pick. I just like to see the Colts eliminate CB from their list of needs and I think going CB-CB in rounds 2 and 3 would do that. Then, they could get Chapman and Jenkins in the 4th round. Then get a guy like Phil Blake in the 5th round.

I wouldn't say Morris Claiborne is undersized. He's 5-11 188lbs which is pretty similar to Darrelle Revis. Leonard Johnson is 5-10 196lbs but had a 4.65 compared to Claiborne's 4.47. There are a number of CBs I think will be drafted ahead of Johnson. I don't think center is a need any longer with the signings of Setele, Kirkpatrick, McGlynn and Shipley.

[ReMeDy]

I've kind of already decided that the WR I want in this draft is Brian Quick

With the last name "Quick," if we also sign Usain "Bolt," we're set for life.

[Andy]

I wouldn't say Morris Claiborne is undersized. He's 5-11 188lbs which is pretty similar to Darrelle Revis. Leonard Johnson is 5-10 196lbs but had a 4.65 compared to Claiborne's 4.47. There are a number of CBs I think will be drafted ahead of Johnson. I don't think center is a need any longer with the signings of Setele, Kirkpatrick, McGlynn and Shipley.

He's 5'11? I thought he was 5'10. Either way, we've seen undersized CBs perform well in this league, Jerraud Powers, Brandon Flowers, and list goes on and on. Phil Blake can also play guard.

[Andy]

I like Josh Chapman but he won't be ready the beginning of the year, and he needs to add a little weight to be a 3-4 NT. I like Nicolas Jean-Baptiste from Baylor in the 5th or 6th round if he's there and we miss out on Ta'amu

Baptiste is a good prospect, but if everyone is scared about Chapman, then that means he'll just fall further and maybe we could snag him.

[CCH]

He's 5'11? I thought he was 5'10. Either way, we've seen undersized CBs perform well in this league, Jerraud Powers, Brandon Flowers, and list goes on and on. Phil Blake can also play guard.

Baptiste is a good prospect, but if everyone is scared about Chapman, then that means he'll just fall further and maybe we could snag him.

Leonard Johnson can be good in the league, I'm just saying he could fall in this draft because of a bad combine and the fact that it's a very CB heavy draft. I haven't heard much about Blake playing OG but that's interesting. Getting Chapman later in the draft would be a steal, I'd be happy with that.

And yeah Morris Claiborne measured in at 5-11 and Johnson at 5-10.

[BProland85]

AJ JENKINS IN THE 4TH!!!!!

He's a guy I REALLY want for the Colts. I really hope we can land him at the top of the 4th. If we cant, hopefully we can get some draft picks for Freeney and use one of them on AJ Jenkins.

[Andy]

He's a guy I REALLY want for the Colts. I really hope we can land him at the top of the 4th. If we cant, hopefully we can get some draft picks for Freeney and use one of them on AJ Jenkins.

I don't think Freeney is getting traded, there are no talks between the Colts and any other team for him.

[CCH]

I don't think Freeney is getting traded, there are no talks between the Colts and any other team for him.

Robert Mathis keeps saying on Twitter that he thinks Freeney will be back next season, so we just need to get his contract extended so we can bring in another FA.

[OllyDawes]

Casey Hayward in Round 3 for me, would be a great move. Jenkins in 4, Jean-Baptiste with 4th Comp, Fleener in 2nd...

[coltsfanej]

I also like Jenkins in the 4th, but I would like to take a WR in the 2nd as well. I would like Alshon or Randle or Wright if he was to fall. We need a number 2 and a future number 1 and a future number 2. Luck is going to need weapons and I would rather add those while they can learn from one of the best route runners ever in Reggie not to mention one of the hardest working WRs that isnt all about drama.

[Jay305]

No no no no Id rather have 5 guys before Minnifield.

[fvantagio]

I still like Casey Hayward in 4th, or trade down with our first 3rd round pick and grab him mid 3rd if there not sure he will be there at the top of the 4th. With that we could use the 2nd pick to grab the best defensive player that slides. With guys like Fleener, Wright, and hill all solidifying their stock at first round a quality defensive player or 2 could slide. Ive heard Devon Still might slide, which would be a great pick up. As well as Dont'a Hightower, personally i dont see that, but id be thrilled if he did.

[fvantagio]

I also like Jenkins in the 4th, but I would like to take a WR in the 2nd as well. I would like Alshon or Randle or Wright if he was to fall. We need a number 2 and a future number 1 and a future number 2. Luck is going to need weapons and I would rather add those while they can learn from one of the best route runners ever in Reggie not to mention one of the hardest working WRs that isnt all about drama.

I dont see what the fuss is all about with Alshon Jeffery. I see better talent then that in the 4th to 5th! Not worth a number 2 at all.

[coltnorth]

That's right, I was kinda wrong. I thought that Chase Minnifield would go in the 2nd round, but looking at it now and watching countless tapes and looking at his stats, he looks like a mid to late 2nd round pick. Now, add in a knee injury and an unimpressive pro day due to that injury, and you could be looking at a slide. I say he's more of a early to mid 3rd round pick now. So, with all of this being said, let's get him in the 3rd round and maybe look at a NT or a OG in the 2nd round.

Thoughts?

OG or WR in the second. Don't think theres a NT worth the 34 pick. I like Robinson, Boykins and Bentley better than Minnifield. He was a fringe first rounder when the season ended but stock has dropped hard. He is smaller than listed, bad pro day, injured. Maybe in the 4th

[coltnorth]

I dont see what the fuss is all about with Alshon Jeffery. I see better talent then that in the 4th to 5th! Not worth a number 2 at all.

If Jeffrey runs a great 40 at his pro day, he could move back into the first round. A month ago people had him as a top 10 pick. He wont get out of the second round. He is a big physical receiver who catches everything thrown his way. He might not get great separation from the best corners in the league but watch his tape. He needs very little space to make a catch. Amazing in traffic. Deadly in the redzone. I'd be happy with him at 34. He will be a quality #2 WR in the NFL. Maybe better.

[wig]

My hope all along is that Konz will drop to the second and Ta'amu is there in the third if nothing is done at NT in free agency.

[Jay305]

^Konz wont make it past the Packers and Ta'amu along with Poe are the only true NTs so if we want him heck have to be our 2nd rd pick. As for Minnifield and Hayward theyre zone guys only and not that great. If we take a corner theyll be versatile ones that can play man/zone outside and inside. Chuck likes guys he can move around send on blitzes etc etc.

[Andy]

Now this is my mock draft:

1. Luck (QB)

2. Fleener (TE)

3. Minnifield (CB)

4. Jenkins (WR)

4C. Blake (C/G)

5. Baptiste (NT)

5C. Owusu (WR)

6. Lindley (QB)

7. Dye (SS)

[fvantagio]

If Jeffrey runs a great 40 at his pro day, he could move back into the first round. A month ago people had him as a top 10 pick. He wont get out of the second round. He is a big physical receiver who catches everything thrown his way. He might not get great separation from the best corners in the league but watch his tape. He needs very little space to make a catch. Amazing in traffic. Deadly in the redzone. I'd be happy with him at 34. He will be a quality #2 WR in the NFL. Maybe better.

This isnt college anymore. If you dont get separation you dont get the ball. Period. Thats where int's come in. Id much rather get a guy 15 lbs lighter, maybe a couple inches shorter. But a guy that runs great routes, gets separation and has a work ethic to be the best. Those 3 things added with a great pair of hands makes a receiver. Not size. I hope a team grabs him in the first, it just increases our chance to have a star defensive player fall. *crosses fingers* Please be Stills or Hightower!!

[Blackhawk4]

Now this is my mock draft:

1. Luck (QB)

2. Fleener (TE)

3. Minnifield (CB)

4. Jenkins (WR)

4C. Blake (C/G)

5. Baptiste (NT)

5C. Owusu (WR)

6. Lindley (QB)

7. Dye (SS)

I like it, but unfortunately I see the giants taking Fleener at 32. Hopefully that doesn't happen because TE is now a very important hole to fill.

[Andy]

I like it, but unfortunately I see the giants taking Fleener at 32. Hopefully that doesn't happen because TE is now a very important hole to fill.

I see that too unfortunately, but there is the possibility they pass. They could use some D help, b/c their D wasn't great during the reg. season. If that's the case, then we should get Fleener. Also, history shows us they love taking D in the first.

[PrincetonTiger]

Now this is my mock draft:

1. Luck (QB)

2. Fleener (TE)

3. Minnifield (CB)

4. Jenkins (WR)

4C. Blake (C/G)

5. Baptiste (NT)

5C. Owusu (WR)

6. Lindley (QB)

7. Dye (SS)

I really like this

[Andy]

I really like this

But with the addition of Stanton, I guess we can disregard Lindley and change that for a CB. I'm looking at Cliff Harris of Oregon. Played in a good D, good ball skills and he is a punt returner too.

[coltnorth]

This isnt college anymore. If you dont get separation you dont get the ball. Period. Thats where int's come in. Id much rather get a guy 15 lbs lighter, maybe a couple inches shorter. But a guy that runs great routes, gets separation and has a work ethic to be the best. Those 3 things added with a great pair of hands makes a receiver. Not size. I hope a team grabs him in the first, it just increases our chance to have a star defensive player fall. *crosses fingers* Please be Stills or Hightower!!

I disagree. The best receivers make great catches in traffic. He can make separation. In the bowl game, he schooled Denard who shut down top receivers all year. Many receivers people on this board really like. If he runs a faster 40, he will be valuable.

[Tark The Shark]

I really like Chase Minnifield as our 3rd round pick. Maybe I am just biased because I live about an hour away from UVA where he played college football but he is a very good CB and would work well in our defense.