2023 Colts and NFL free agency news, rumors, discussions

[Archer]

I thought we’d keep Campbell, and I thought it’d cost a bit more than that.  Honestly, I’d like to give our new QB a little more of a veteran wr corps…

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I’m 

[krunk]

Id like to have something like Philly has with Smith and Brown on the outside.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Paris isn’t a vertical threat? SMH

 

 

[Solid84]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Paris isn’t a vertical threat? SMH

 

 

He was, Reich was just using him wrong.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Welp

 

 

[hoosierhawk]

54 minutes ago, Solid84 said:

I agree. Ballars can’t have wanted him if he wouldn’t match that price. 
 

Ballard has consistently undervalued WRs in my opinion. 

Ballard isn't working in a vacuum here. They just hired a new coach that most seemed high on and I am !00% sure the new coach has a great deal of influence in the offense decisions being made. Many point to Campbell's small contract but 30 other teams had a shot at him and passed. I really was hoping  we would resign him but they are the ones getting paid to make these decisions and I have faith they have a plan.

[RollerColt]

7 hours ago, chad72 said:

@RollerColt - good signing with Orlando Brown Jr. for the Bengals from a run blocking point of view. He does well upright vs bull rushers but struggles against speed rushers with bend. Ossai of Bengals handily beat him several times, and one has to be scared of that vs Ravens and Steelers who have those kinds of rushers. Hopefully it works out for Burrow.

 

Orlando Brown was offered a 6 year $139 million contract with the Chiefs with more guaranteed money during the season that would have made him the highest paid tackle. He refused it and he ended up low balling himself in the process now while the Chiefs moved on. The same thing will happen to Lamar Jackson too, and other players if they think a team would be SO DESPERATE to sign them that they can refuse that team's best offer, and that team will even exceed their best offer several times to bend over backwards to sign them.

This is a good signing as it allows the team some options at the line. Collins will be ready by mid season it sounds like so it will be interesting to see what happens. The Bengals are at a similar point that we were at with Luck’s career. Let’s hope Joe stays healthier…

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

With as bad as the Oline was last season I am shocked they haven’t addressed it yet. Not even with depth pieces.

[richard pallo]

3 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I’m 

This is a poor take.  Last year was the only year he wasn’t injured.  And when he’s finally healthy the new poster boy receiver comes in in Pierce.  Our new deep threat.  They never even tried to target Campbell deep.  We didn’t have a quarterback who could hit anyone deep regardless even if they had the time which they didn’t.   Good grief.  Zach you don’t know what you’re talking about.  You look like a Shane apologist.  

[TimetobringDfence!]

1 hour ago, El Potro said:

Chark, Pascal, Hardman, or Zaccheaus 

I like DJ Chark alot, if we could get him for a good deal that would be amazing. I wanted him in the draft but Jags got him.

[krunk]

Me i would have kept Campbell as the versatle slot bc of the cheap contract and gotten a true #1 speed receiver to play on the outside. I think Pierce is a solid #2. Problem is what to do with Pittman. Dulin would be #4 and whoever else #5

[NFLfan]

Earlier I wrote that I thought the Giants should have re-signed Slayton who has a great relationship with Daniel Jones.

 

They have re-signed him. Giants still need a #1 WR.

 

 

[Indeee]

25 minutes ago, Indyfan4life said:

I'm not drinking any kool-aid, buddy. I'm just not stating a personal opinion as fact, when it's obvious that Campbell when healthy and having an actual QB that can push the ball downfield consistently is a good receiver.

Well, he in NY now, so?

[Indyfan4life]

11 minutes ago, Indeee said:

Well, he in NY now, so?

So, we'll see how he does if no injuries happen.

[NewColtsFan]

1 hour ago, El Potro said:

Chark, Pascal, Hardman, or Zaccheaus 

Pascal?    Pascal?!?

 

I’d like to think that chapter is closed.

 

People here want a more explosive receiving group and some float the name Zack Pascal?!?  The opposite of explosive.
 

Strange.   

[Indyfan4life]

Just now, NewColtsFan said:

Pascal?    Pascal?!?

 

I’d like to think that chapter is closed.

 

People here want a more explosive receiving group and some float the name Zack Pascal?!?  The opposite of explosive.
 

Strange.   

Pascal was a good blocking receiver for us. That's all.

[NewColtsFan]

And now I’ve read that Slayton is staying in New York.   He re-signs.    2-year contract, no other terms. 
 

Sigh…….         

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28 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Paris isn’t a vertical threat? SMH

 

 

Any receiver can have a deep reception. The question is what dominates his film. His yards per reception is about 10, which is well below average for the league.

 

 

[cdgacoltsfan]

26 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Paris isn’t a vertical threat? SMH

 

 

Unfortunately, that was his last play that year.

[richard pallo]

It’s day 4 and we still haven’t signed a FA OL who is not one of our own.  I find that surprising given the need.   

[cdgacoltsfan]

22 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

With as bad as the Oline was last season I am shocked they haven’t addressed it yet. Not even with depth pieces.

Very strange for sure.

[RNGDShobby]

30 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Paris isn’t a vertical threat? SMH

 

 

Was thinking the exact same thing. His most memorable plays are deep shot TD 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

If I was colts I would give up 35 if he didn’t need extended soon. That’s where colts won’t do it.

 

 

[cdgacoltsfan]

10 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

Pascal?    Pascal?!?

 

I’d like to think that chapter is closed.

 

People here want a more explosive receiving group and some float the name Zack Pascal?!?  The opposite of explosive.
 

Strange.   

Welcome to year 6 of Ballards 3 year rebuild. Enjoy!

[RNGDShobby]

With the way things have played out so far... we have a lot of needs for #35...
CB
OG/OT
WR

Might be time to make a signing Ballard!
FA WR I'd like to sign... Chark or Hardman
 

[Yoshinator]

Minshew + Seumalo would make this a really good FA period if we signed both today. 

 

Still possible.

[RNGDShobby]

Cutting Moore and Kelly (designated as post June 1st) would leave us around $41m in space. Plenty of room to make moves. But obv doing so also adds more needs... 

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

What do Texans do if panthers take their guy?

 

[stitches]

12 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

And now I’ve read that Slayton is staying in New York.   He re-signs.    2-year contract, no other terms. 
 

Sigh…….         

Disappointed with Ballard or.. ?

[Yoshinator]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

What do Texans do if panthers take their guy?

 

Either pivot to their next QB, or trade down with Indy possibly?

[RNGDShobby]

Just now, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

What do Texans do if panthers take their guy?

 

'I think Bryce Young is to the Panthers, what Mac Jones was to the 49ers when they traded up.'

So... the guy they told everyone they wanted only to draft someone else?

[BeanDiasucci]

7 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

It’s day 4 and we still haven’t signed a FA OL who is not one of our own.  I find that surprising given the need.   

Don't worry. Ballard exercises his trademark patience farther into the free agent period before he plucks gems like Dennis Kelly and Julien Davenport. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Panthers probably trying to bait Texans to trade up.

1 minute ago, RNGDShobby said:

'I think Bryce Young is to the Panthers, what Mac Jones was to the 49ers when they traded up.'

So... the guy they told everyone they wanted only to draft someone else?

Rumor was Kyle wanted jones. They went against his wishes.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

2 minutes ago, Jared Cisneros said:

Either pivot to their next QB, or trade down with Indy possibly?

Take Anderson.

[Indyfan4life]

1 minute ago, BeanDiasucci said:

Don't worry. Ballard exercises his trademark patience farther into the free agent period before he plucks gems like Dennis Kelly and Julien Davenport. 

Kelly was...not the worst we've thrown out there.

[IinD]

1 minute ago, BeanDiasucci said:

Don't worry. Ballard exercises his trademark patience farther into the free agent period before he plucks gems like Dennis Kelly and Julien Davenport. 

[richard pallo]

1 minute ago, BeanDiasucci said:

Don't worry. Ballard exercises his trademark patience farther into the free agent period before he plucks gems like Dennis Kelly and Julien Davenport. 

I think we traded a 5th for Pryor and now we have an extra 5th from the Gilmore trade.  Look out!  He has the ammo.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I’m 

[cdgacoltsfan]

8 minutes ago, Jared Cisneros said:

Minshew + Seumalo would make this a really good FA period if we signed both today. 

 

Still possible.

I would agree with that and Minshew is possible but I doubt they sink any more top $ into an already overpaid OL.