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[IrsaysArmy]

59 minutes ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

Really?  Slight upgrade at QB ( Ballard lucked out there...no way was that his plan) Can you please let us uninformed fans know how we are better otherwise?

Thanks

We upgraded 2 very important positions. Yannick is a stud. Matt Ryan is a huge upgrade over Wentz 

[cdgacoltsfan]

2 minutes ago, IrsaysArmy said:

We upgraded 2 very important positions. Yannick is a stud. Matt Ryan is a huge upgrade over Wentz 

Can you list the other upgrades?

Thanks

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14 minutes ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

Oh..I didn't know you are on DC Bradley's staff. Thanks for sharing. I feel so much better now.

It’s called the LEO Position. It’s much harder to double team. Their job is just to rush the passer and not worry about the run so much. It’s not read and react. That’s why he had the reputation of not liking to stop the run.

[WoolMagnet]

I thought this thread was for rumors, not cat fights.

How bout you people take the nonsense “outside” and leave this thread for info.

I used to act like that too, then i went into middle school.

[cdgacoltsfan]

3 minutes ago, WoolMagnet said:

I thought this thread was for rumors, not cat fights.

How bout you people take the nonsense “outside” and leave this thread for info.

I used to act like that too, then i went into middle school.

[WoolMagnet]

3 minutes ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

$100 on the white one!

 

The old sleeper hold.

say nite-nite fluffy.

 

you can see the gray one thinking “oh crap.”

 

That white one could start for us at LT!

[IrsaysArmy]

31 minutes ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

Can you list the other upgrades?

Thanks

I listed 2 ways we upgraded. It doesn’t matter if our team got better from 1 move or 10 moves. We are a better team today then we were at Jacksonville.

[PrincetonTiger]

30 minutes ago, IrsaysArmy said:

I listed 2 ways we upgraded. It doesn’t matter if our team got better from 1 move or 10 moves. We are a better team today then we were at Jacksonville.

[LJpalmbeacher2]

1 hour ago, WoolMagnet said:

I thought this thread was for rumors, not cat fights.

How bout you people take the nonsense “outside” and leave this thread for info.

I used to act like that too, then i went into middle school.

 

What if there aren't any rumors???

[Colts1324]

1 hour ago, IrsaysArmy said:

I listed 2 ways we upgraded. It doesn’t matter if our team got better from 1 move or 10 moves. We are a better team today then we were at Jacksonville.

True. But, Jacksonville is a much better team themselves as well

[rjbalchusa]

It makes little difference who is playing QB unless we have some significant upgrades at wide receiver.

[WoolMagnet]

1 hour ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

What if there aren't any rumors???

Make some up.

They are rumors, after all.

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Next years draft colts will have their first and 2 seconds to move up for a QB. That will be a good haul to move up.

[PrincetonTiger]

1 hour ago, WoolMagnet said:

Make some up.

They are rumors, after all.

I prefer staying mum

  

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Teams are saying we are not paying that for a WR when I can replace you easily in the draft.

 

 

[JediXMan]

That Kirk deal really f’d up the WR market lol.

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1 minute ago, JediXMan said:

That Kirk deal really f’d up the WR market lol.

It did. It was already changing with WR coming out in the draft prepared but that Kirk deal changws everything.

[danlhart87]

 

 

What an absolute joke

[JediXMan]

8 minutes ago, danlhart87 said:

 

 

What an absolute joke

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This is probably why we just need to draft our own in the early rounds. No way am I paying a vet WR these prices.  Just go draft a couple early in the draft.

[DougDew]

24 minutes ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

This is probably why we just need to draft our own in the early rounds. No way am I paying a vet WR these prices.  Just go draft a couple early in the draft.

The contract works its way into the draft too.  Because more teams will want to look to the draft, now the prices of the draft picks elevate by probably 20 slots.  A players that was once a late second round pick might become an early second round pick just because teams want a rookie receiver instead of overpaying a vet.

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6 minutes ago, DougDew said:

The contract works its way into the draft too.  Because more teams will want to look to the draft, now the prices of the draft picks elevate by probably 20 slots.  A players that was once a late second round pick might become an early second round pick just because teams want a rookie receiver instead of overpaying a vet.

That  very well could happen. All I know is I am not paying a WR QB money. 

[cjwhiskers]

11 hours ago, rjbalchusa said:

It makes little difference who is playing QB unless we have some significant upgrades at wide receiver.

Who’s playing QB makes all the difference in the world. 

[Indyfan4life]

Landry is out of his mind if he thinks he’ll get that kind of money. 

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[richard pallo]

1 hour ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

That  very well could happen. All I know is I am not paying a WR QB money. 

This is why trading for DeVonte Parker makes sense for me.  He would only cost a day 3 pick and his contract is very team friendly.  He’s a very good player.  Sure he missed some last year but so have most of the remaining FA’s.  He’s not as good as Landry but he definitely would be a quality addition and we could still draft a WR.  

[BProland85]

15 hours ago, IrsaysArmy said:

I listed 2 ways we upgraded. It doesn’t matter if our team got better from 1 move or 10 moves. We are a better team today then we were at Jacksonville.

I will say though that Indy also got worse at CB, TE, WR, and arguably LT, at least until Ballard addresses those areas with good options. 

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6 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

I will say though that Indy also got worse at CB, TE, WR, and arguably LT, at least until Ballard addresses those areas with good options. 

The guy colts signed at CB is probably in same level as Rock. We still need another vet though. We are probably going to have to have a offensive draft. Which I am fine with if that is the direction they go.

[Fisticuffs111]

5 minutes ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

The guy colts signed at CB is probably in same level as Rock. We still need another vet though. We are probably going to have to have a offensive draft. Which I am fine with if that is the direction they go.

I disagree with that. Rock had a much better year than Facyson did going by the numbers.

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 hours ago, danlhart87 said:

 

 

What an absolute joke

[2006Coltsbestever]

It's funny I rarely seen 1 person praise Rock in here - he got bashed a lot, then we trade him for a good Pass Rusher which is more important, then all the sudden Rock is Deion to some in here

[throwing BBZ]

7 minutes ago, Fisticuffs111 said:

I disagree with that. Rock had a much better year than Facyson did going by the numbers.

 

 Facyson had many more passes defended and many more tackles.

 And an int. where Rock had zero.

 Rock started 8 games and we all saw the improvment. He stayed with guys downfield and quit grabbing. He was solid and i was very much looking forward to having him next season.
 People will look forward to picking at Facyson next season. He is going to enjoy a better pass rush than Rock had. Today, i am tickled with our position.

 Trust in Bradley ya know.

[BProland85]

22 minutes ago, TaylorTheStudMuffin said:

The guy colts signed at CB is probably in same level as Rock. We still need another vet though. We are probably going to have to have a offensive draft. Which I am fine with if that is the direction they go.

How would you determine that Facyson is as good as Rock? I'm not saying Rock is great by any means, but he had a very good year last year, and could be even better once he has a consistent pass rush helping him. 

[dw49]

1 minute ago, BProland85 said:

How would you determine that Facyson is as good as Rock? 

 

The Raiders certainly didn't think so....

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9 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

How would you determine that Facyson is as good as Rock? I'm not saying Rock is great by any means, but he had a very good year last year, and could be even better once he has a consistent pass rush helping him. 

Because I don’t think Rock is elite. Is he solid yes. From what I have heard about this other guy he is also solid. The better pass rush is going to help all the secondary.

 

The NFL Is a passing league and it’s so hard to find lock downs corners anymore. 

[throwing BBZ]

28 minutes ago, BProland85 said:

I will say though that Indy also got worse at CB, TE, WR, and arguably LT, at least until Ballard addresses those areas with good options. 

 

 Rhodes was pretty decent when healthy. That is an issue with him.

 Rodgers was playing better than him IMO, at seasons end so one could project him as an upgrade. 
 Rock made us happy last season, but Gus got enough out of Facyson last season to want him. This could be a wash.
 I think the 2nd year growth for Granson, the signing of MO and the add of Ryan makes us project as more production at TE is coming so we are better off already at TE.
 Again, Pittman- the influence of Reggie and Ryan should be exciting. We get to see the whole route tree, those great curls and outs that Wentz couldn't do. We have a 2nd rd draft talent coming back and it would be silliness to discount that. We had two rookies that folks here were salivating over last pre-season. You think Reggie joined us thinking he CAN'T make something out of at least one of them? I bet he 100% believes he can.
 NO, and with Ryan, we are BETTER at WR right now than where we ended last season.  

[2006Coltsbestever]

If Ballard can just get Jarvis Landry than he will get an A in this offseason so far. I think we will draft a LT in the 2nd round. Maybe a CB in the 3rd if we get a guy like Landry. 

[Hoose]

18 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

 Rhodes was pretty decent when healthy. That is an issue with him.

 Rodgers was playing better than him IMO, at seasons end so one could project him as an upgrade. 
 Rock made us happy last season, but Gus got enough out of Facyson last season to want him. This could be a wash.
 I think the 2nd year growth for Granson, the signing of MO and the add of Ryan makes us project as more production at TE is coming so we are better off already at TE.
 Again, Pittman- the influence of Reggie and Ryan should be exciting. We get to see the whole route tree, those great curls and outs that Wentz couldn't do. We have a 2nd rd draft talent coming back and it would be silliness to discount that. We had two rookies that folks here were salivating over last pre-season. You think Reggie joined us thinking he CAN'T make something out of at least one of them? I bet he 100% believes he can.
 NO, and with Ryan, we are BETTER at WR right now than where we ended last season.  

I would agree that Ryan makes the receivers better just by his mere presence. That said, it’s a weak group at TE and WR. An injury to Pitt and Mo and what’s left but a lot of question marks? Which is why I expect Ballard to make some moves to shore things up.

 

Hoping a draft pick works out is always a crap shoot. Exhibit A: Paris Campbell. Who, once again, is somehow being counted on not to break down after one game. Good luck with that. 

 

Some veteran talent has to be brought in at WR….. and perhaps there is a scrap heap where a serviceable TE is still available. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

TY made 10 mill last year, and many are against this but of he would be willing take like a 1 yr 6 Mill deal (pay cut) I would do that as well. He's worth 6 Mill or so and with Ryan at QB he will produce.