Are The Colts Going To Make Any Free Agent Moves At Hb?

[ReMeDy]

I'm disappointed by the lack of HB free agent moves for the Colts. If we're serious about a more smash-mouth run game - especially to help ease Andrew Luck into an NFL transition - then we need a big bruising talented HB.

Few notably recent HB acquisitions:

- Benjarvus Green Ellis signed with the Bengals

- Mike Tolbert signed with the Panthers

- Peyton Hillis signed with the Chiefs

Our options are dropping. I think we need to make a push for Brandon Jacobs, who as of now is still available. Possibly even go Cedric Benson, who for obvious reasons hasn't received much interest and his demand is plummeting. I'm not sure how I feel about Donald Brown starting for us. He works great in space, but if a defender so much as touches him, he falls down. Luck can dig us out of those passing down situations, but we need a tough RB for those short down distances who's prepared to fight for every six inches.

[Gavin]

I would have loved to get Tolbert or Ellis, Brandon Jacobs has fumble issues still

[Brooklyn Colt]

ewww did you say Brandon jacobs and Cendric Benson, no thanks..I'd rather leave our rb situation the way it is than go after those guys..

[Gavin]

Id still rather would have went Jacobs then Brown even with fumble problems, Brown is only good in space

[Fx Stryker]

Nope, they seem to like Brown.

[The Peytonator]

I didn't know the 'Law Firm' went to Cinci....good move on their part. I like the stuff they've been doing, and I see Pburgh taking a step back next year, along with Bmore. I'll say it now, Cinci wins the AFC North this year.

For us though, I could see us bringing one in but I wouldn't want it to be Jacobs or Benson. Don't really know who's available, but I wouldn't want to spend much on it unless his name's Jonathon Stewart, and we'd have to get him in a trade.

[Andy]

I think there are a couple of options out there; that is is we even want to get a RB. Kevin Smith and Tashard Choice would be good signs just because I'd like to see how they perform in training camp. If they do well then keep em, if they dont then dump em. It's kinda like what we did with Tommie Harris last year. We signed him, tested him out, didnt do anything and dumped him.

Im not saying we should do the Kevin Smith or Tashard Choice thing, but I wouldn't be against it.

[Gavin]

would LOVE to get Bradshaw but hes young and talented and not going anywhere, Brandon I believe is 29 and thats on the verge of getting old for that position, he will be thirty before the beginning of the season

[Malakai432]

They could draft Robert Turbin in the later rounds (maybe). The guy is a mini version of the incredible hulk. I'm really sure he could bruise some people.

[Gavin]

any footage on Robert Turbin Mike?

[The Peytonator]

They could draft Robert Turbin in the later rounds (maybe). The guy is a mini version of the incredible hulk. I'm really sure he could bruise some people.

Man I love that guy. I don't know why but when I was doing my scouting for the mock he really stuck out. Dude's got some guns.

[CR91]

They could draft Robert Turbin in the later rounds (maybe). The guy is a mini version of the incredible hulk. I'm really sure he could bruise some people.

the guy is juicing

[CR91]

might not be a popular pick but why not take a look at LT. i know hes not the same LT and hes on the wrong side of 30, but he can help our rbs get better and provide some leadership to our offense.

[21isSuperman]

They could draft Robert Turbin in the later rounds (maybe). The guy is a mini version of the incredible hulk. I'm really sure he could bruise some people.

WOW!!

Personally, I don't think we need another RB. If we do go after one, I would only want one as an undrafted rookie. I don't want to see us spend a lot of money on a RB when we already have Carter and Brown. I think the priority should be fixing the offensive line, which Grigs seems to be working on

[GoColts8818]

I would highly doubt it. We have a lot of holes to fill and frankly RB is one of the few spots left on the roster where we have some good depth. We have Brown and Carter back plus Evans back who was impressive last year in camp and the pre-season and was off and on the Colts roster last year and will probably work very well in the new offense that the Colts are going to put in. I am not saying it'll be the best stable of backs in the NFL but on a team with this many needs I could see how the Colts don't address it in free agency.

[Gavin]

Id like to see Evans play more and actually less of Brown, he had spurts last year of being decent FINALLY but we need a physical running game, I dont know if Evans would provide that with Carter but Id like to see

[Gavin]

all just ideas and thoughts and possibilties going through my head right now, but Evans I think needs his shot especially considering were going to be a running back by committee in my opinion anyway

[Gavin]

I just watched some Turbin highlights I couldnt find much on youtube only about a minute or so, I wasnt impressed he looked to indecisive at times and to me didnt have that burst

[Brooklyn Colt]

I think there are a couple of options out there; that is is we even want to get a RB. Kevin Smith and Tashard Choice would be good signs just because I'd like to see how they perform in training camp. If they do well then keep em, if they dont then dump em. It's kinda like what we did with Tommie Harris last year. We signed him, tested him out, didnt do anything and dumped him.

Im not saying we should do the Kevin Smith or Tashard Choice thing, but I wouldn't be against it.

Kevin Smith is an appealing option..too bad he couldn't stay healthy last year..he showed some spurts that he can be a valuable RB..

[buccolts]

Kevin Smith is an appealing option..too bad he couldn't stay healthy last year..he showed some spurts that he can be a valuable RB..

If it was just last year I wouldn't think much of it, but it's been most all of his career, hasn't it?

[Brooklyn Colt]

If it was just last year I wouldn't think much of it, but it's been most all of his career, hasn't it?

true indeed..on second thought nevermind..

I'm sticking to my guns that the Colts should get Jonathan Stewart..The Luck and Daily Show..ahhh i can see it now.

[Gavin]

I say we take a big bruising back in the late rounds and point and say hit the hole big man lol

[CashMoney]

They could draft Robert Turbin in the later rounds (maybe). The guy is a mini version of the incredible hulk. I'm really sure he could bruise some people.

Reminds me of Thomas Jones... He has huge arms like that.

[Malakai432]

I'm glad people are bringing up Evans. I really wanted to see him play and hopefully if he makes the final cut this year, we will see that. I expect a big dose of Carter & Evans in the preseason.

[GAColt]

Getting retread RB's with prior injury problems never work out. Once a RB starts getting hurt, he never seems to get off the injury train. Anyone remember that Addai dude we used to have? Started missing a lot of games and never did stay healthy for long.

[coltsray]

Got the draft coming boys! This Ryan Guy is in the know about how to WIN in this "NFL"! Spend some money but make sure you can get all of your TOP Draft picks signed. The Colts will keep just a little room in the CAP after their picks are signed just in case that big, strong, fast OL or DL comes available. It's not about the RB's because any idot can run through a giant hole. Bigger, Stronger and Meaner is the tone for the Colts and were gona do it one player at a time! With Chuck and Ryan together the Colts will win MANY SB's!

[PrincetonTiger]

Draft

[Scott Pennock]

We have Donald Brown, Darren Evans and Delone Carter with TWO fullbacks on the roster in Chris Gronkowski and Ryan Mahaffey AND a blocking tightend in Brody Eldridge AS WELL AS we have added Samson Satele, Mike McGlynn and Winston Justice to our offensive line.........just a hunch, but I am pretty sure that is the crew they are sticking with and collectively the sum is greater than the parts fella's!

[Jason_]

I think they're more likely to add to the RB stable through the draft than FA. I think we'll draft a RB in the mid/late rounds and then also look at the UDFA market as well.

[Mameluc]

I would highly doubt it. We have a lot of holes to fill and frankly RB is one of the few spots left on the roster where we have some good depth. We have Brown and Carter back plus Evans back who was impressive last year in camp and the pre-season and was off and on the Colts roster last year and will probably work very well in the new offense that the Colts are going to put in. I am not saying it'll be the best stable of backs in the NFL but on a team with this many needs I could see how the Colts don't address it in free agency.

I agree lets see how brown does with the new blockign scheme, and i know Carter had some fumbles but overall i tought he was better to have more opportunities that the coaches were giving him. i think we are set there, and as you said we have evans..heck we might even bring back chad spann

[JoKeR]

With all the other needs I think Grigs will give our current stable a chance by giving them a better line.

[Flash7]

Robert Turbin played football at my high school and played both offense and defense. He was a very solid player. I think he had a knee injury in college, which might explain some of his hesitation. But he definitely has burst, and is really fast. I think he ran the 40 during the combine and had impressive numbers for his size.

[oldunclemark]

I'm disappointed by the lack of HB free agent moves for the Colts. If we're serious about a more smash-mouth run game - especially to help ease Andrew Luck into an NFL transition - then we need a big bruising talented HB.

Few notably recent HB acquisitions:

- Benjarvus Green Ellis signed with the Bengals

- Mike Tolbert signed with the Panthers

- Peyton Hillis signed with the Chiefs

Our options are dropping. I think we need to make a push for Brandon Jacobs, who as of now is still available. Possibly even go Cedric Benson, who for obvious reasons hasn't received much interest and his demand is plummeting. I'm not sure how I feel about Donald Brown starting for us. He works great in space, but if a defender so much as touches him, he falls down. Luck can dig us out of those passing down situations, but we need a tough RB for those short down distances who's prepared to fight for every six inches.

I think you can draft shovel-ready halfbacks and fullbacks...outside the 1st round

they're not hard to find..

plau my man Donald Brown is going to bank 1,000 yards....so no worries there!

[dgambill]

I would be very disappointed if we signed any running back to a contract much higher than the min. Running backs are the easiest position in the NFL to replace. We have plenty of talent at that position as it is. I was extremely upset we drafted brown and addai. We could have taken backs much later and/or signed a cheaper free agent and done so much more.

[Gavin]

Id like to see Evans get some time

[BleedingBlue]

i was a huge Jacobs fan when he got here in NY. I haven't been impressed. He has fumble issues and he just underachieves.

[Tark The Shark]

I think at least this year we are set with Brown, Carter, and Evans. We might pick up another HB, preferably a cheap one like a undrafted rookie FA.

Maybe next year when we have a lot more cap room, we can go out and get a big name RB

[Ryan Pelley]

They could draft Robert Turbin in the later rounds (maybe). The guy is a mini version of the incredible hulk. I'm really sure he could bruise some people.

I believe that was the same thing said last year about Delone Carter.

[Gavin]

were set an running back for this year anyway not long term

[Malakai432]

I believe that was the same thing said last year about Delone Carter.

Hah yeah, same here Carter is a big boy. Hopefully he will smash it up this year, he just needs holds the hold the darn ball!