2023 Colts and NFL free agency news, rumors, discussions

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, Indyfan4life said:

Rodgers will still be a force to deal with, I'd say for another 2–3 years, IF the Jets can find and maintain some success.

He makes the Jets a playoff team no doubt, they are in a tough division but I could see them 10-7 or so as of now. Pats are the worse team in that division = too funny.

[Mr. Irrelevant]

18 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

… they were good enough workers to keep and not be fired because they did just enough to keep their jobs .

That is an art form in itself to accomplish! 

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Mr. Irrelevant said:

That is an art form in itself to accomplish! 

Well he did draft Nelson, Leonard, and Taylor and signed Rivers in 2020 = the good. Then there are other things that will drive one nuts about Ballard  . Just like in the workplace, some will goof around for 4 hours then bust tail for 4 hours to make up for it and at least look good  .

[NFLfan]

I just read that Stanford Cardinal Dalton Schultz signed with the Texans. That is a good signing. Cardinal to Cardinal: Davis Mills to Dalton Schultz.

[richard pallo]

8 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

He makes the Jets a playoff team no doubt, they are in a tough division but I could see them 10-7 or so as of now. Pats are the worse team in that division = too funny.

LaMar would also make the Colts contenders and relevant again immediately upon signing.  He had the Ravens in the playoffs 4 out of 5 years there.  Hearing now that teams would prefer going the straight sign and trade route.  That protects them from the Ravens matching.  It would probably cost more than two 1sts but at least you know you didn’t do the work for nothing.  He is one of the true difference makers in the league.  An opportunity like this doesn’t happen every day.  Difference makers get paid.  So will LaMar.  I want us to be contenders for the next decade.  He gives us the best chance to do that over any quarterback we take with our 4th pick. So I hope we find a way.

[2006Coltsbestever]

5 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

LaMar would also make the Colts contenders and relevant again immediately upon signing.  He had the Ravens in the playoffs 4 out of 5 years there.  Hearing now that teams would prefer going the straight sign and trade route.  That protects them from the Ravens matching.  It would probably cost more than two 1sts but at least you know you didn’t do the work for nothing.  He is one of the true difference makers in the league.  An opportunity like this doesn’t happen every day.  Difference makers get paid.  So will LaMar.  I want us to be contenders for the next decade.  He gives us the best chance to do that over any quarterback we take with our 4th pick. So I hope we find a way.

I agree 100%.

[Defjamz26]

Still no corners signed yet. Byron Jones, Marcus Peters, William Jackson, and Shaquill Griffin are some of the top names still available.

[krunk]

12 minutes ago, Defjamz26 said:

Still no corners signed yet. Byron Jones, Marcus Peters, William Jackson, and Shaquill Griffin are some of the top names still available.

Oh Will Jackson is out there?  Took a while last year too but we eventually got Gilmore. Prob. price related

[cdgacoltsfan]

1 hour ago, richard pallo said:

LaMar would also make the Colts contenders and relevant again immediately upon signing.  He had the Ravens in the playoffs 4 out of 5 years there.  Hearing now that teams would prefer going the straight sign and trade route.  That protects them from the Ravens matching.  It would probably cost more than two 1sts but at least you know you didn’t do the work for nothing.  He is one of the true difference makers in the league.  An opportunity like this doesn’t happen every day.  Difference makers get paid.  So will LaMar.  I want us to be contenders for the next decade.  He gives us the best chance to do that over any quarterback we take with our 4th pick. So I hope we find a way.

Not going to happen thank God. In the end he will remain a Raven. He has played like 2 games in 2 years in December and January. You're crazy if you think Ballard is going mortgage the future on him.

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[Patrick Miller]

3 hours ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

Not going to happen thank God. In the end he will remain a Raven. He has played like 2 games in 2 years in December and January. You're crazy if you think Ballard is going mortgage the future on him.

Ole

Dan Dakich thinks Ballard should go after Jackson but doesn’t have the “sack” to pull the trigger.

[richard pallo]

1 minute ago, Patrick Miller said:

Ole

Dan Dakich thinks Ballard should go after Jackson but doesn’t have the “sack” to pull the trigger.

Yesterday Irsay liked a tweet suggesting the move.  So maybe he does have the “sack”.

[Patrick Miller]

Frank looks like he’s smitten.

 

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Probably will use these picks to finish the Rodgers deal.

 

 

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[TimetobringDfence!]

Ballard should really look into FA G Risner before someone else snags him.

[NewColtsFan]

17 minutes ago, TimetobringDfence! said:

Ballard should really look into FA G Risner before someone else snags him.

Since the Colts look like they’re keeping Kelly, my hunch is the team will fill the RG spot via the draft and NOT free agency.   
 

That’s my guess. 

[NewColtsFan]

5 hours ago, Defjamz26 said:

Still no corners signed yet. Byron Jones, Marcus Peters, William Jackson, and Shaquill Griffin are some of the top names still available.

Byron Jones is highly likely to retire.   He recently wrote about his body breaking down badly and he’s very worried about his quality of life at a very young age.   

[chad72]

Jets signed Mecole Hardman and turned around and traded Elijah Moore to the Browns:

 

https://www.ganggreennation.com/2023/3/22/23652288/jets-trading-elijah-moore-and-pick-74-to-browns-for-pick-42

 

[TimetobringDfence!]

1 hour ago, NewColtsFan said:

Since the Colts look like they’re keeping Kelly, my hunch is the team will fill the RG spot via the draft and NOT free agency.   
 

That’s my guess. 

Very possible I see a Tackle and Gaurd being two of our top 5 picks.

[DaColts85]

3 hours ago, TimetobringDfence! said:

Ballard should really look into FA G Risner before someone else snags him.

With the money already tied to our online I don’t see FA additions being realistic. Maybe low dollar depth but rather a draft pick. 

[TimetobringDfence!]

29 minutes ago, DaColts85 said:

With the money already tied to our online I don’t see FA additions being realistic. Maybe low dollar depth but rather a draft pick. 

Definately have to land at least two lineman via the draft.

[NewColtsFan]

3 hours ago, TimetobringDfence! said:

Very possible I see a Tackle and Gaurd being two of our top 5 picks.

Tackle?   
 

Raimann is the LT. 
Smith is the RT.

 

I think the only way that changes is if either gets hurt.   
 

The Colts will likely look for a swing tackle.  A solid backup.   But my guess is that will be in free agency. 

[MikChiken]

Idk what you guys think.. but I think signing Chark would be sweet

[Defjamz26]

15 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

Byron Jones is highly likely to retire.   He recently wrote about his body breaking down badly and he’s very worried about his quality of life at a very young age.   

That’s sad to hear. He’s only 30 years old. Football really is a brutal sport.

[Defjamz26]

Wonder when Kenny Moore gets traded.

[Archer]

10 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

Tackle?   
 

Raimann is the LT. 
Smith is the RT.

 

I think the only way that changes is if either gets hurt.   
 

The Colts will likely look for a swing tackle.  A solid backup.   But my guess is that will be in free agency. 

I agree with the original post, that OG and OT may be two of our first five picks.  We currently have no depth at all at OT, and I’d argue it would be perfectly good use of a 3rd or 4th round pick to add an OT who’ll be a swing tackle for his first couple of years…

[richard pallo]

51 minutes ago, Defjamz26 said:

Wonder when Kenny Moore gets traded.

Yesterday Bleacher Report had him as part of a proposed trade for LaMar.  I’ve also  seen him included in a number of other proposed trades.  So it’s certainly seems like there is a very good chance it happens.  He is probably our most attractive trade piece.  

[BeanDiasucci]

23 hours ago, richard pallo said:

LaMar would also make the Colts contenders and relevant again immediately upon signing.  He had the Ravens in the playoffs 4 out of 5 years there.  Hearing now that teams would prefer going the straight sign and trade route.  That protects them from the Ravens matching.  It would probably cost more than two 1sts but at least you know you didn’t do the work for nothing.  He is one of the true difference makers in the league.  An opportunity like this doesn’t happen every day.  Difference makers get paid.  So will LaMar.  I want us to be contenders for the next decade.  He gives us the best chance to do that over any quarterback we take with our 4th pick. So I hope we find a way.

Why do you call him LaMar instead of Lamar, RicHard? 

[NewColtsFan]

49 minutes ago, Archer said:

I agree with the original post, that OG and OT may be two of our first five picks.  We currently have no depth at all at OT, and I’d argue it would be perfectly good use of a 3rd or 4th round pick to add an OT who’ll be a swing tackle for his first couple of years…

Well….  Your argument doesn’t add up to me.    Because first you say the Colts would use two of they’re first five picks on a guard and a tackle.    And add that tackle would be good for a 3 or a 4.   So are you saying guard be a 5th round pick?    That doesn’t make sense to me.  
 

I think if the Colts want a starting guard it had better be a day 2 pick, rounds 2 or 3.   And I wouldn’t draft an Offensive tackle to be a backup.   That’s a waste of a pick to me.   Because he’s not going to be ready to play at a high level as a rookie tackle. That’s why I’ve been advocating for a free agent signing.   That’s my hope at least. 

[richard pallo]

6 minutes ago, BeanDiasucci said:

Why do you call him LaMar instead of Lamar, RicHard? 

That’s how I saw his name spelled in an article and it stuck.  Simple as that.

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[richard pallo]

6 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

 

Well if it’s the best player in the draft it’s not going to be a quarterback that’s for sure.

[Indyfan4life]

5 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

Well if it’s the best player in the draft it’s not going to be a quarterback that’s for sure.

And that's YOUR assumption and subjective take.

[richard pallo]

Just now, Indyfan4life said:

And that's YOUR assumption and subjective take.

Yes it is based on Ballard’s statement.  Best player in the draft will not be a quarterback with pick 4.

[Archer]

1 hour ago, NewColtsFan said:

Well….  Your argument doesn’t add up to me.    Because first you say the Colts would use two of they’re first five picks on a guard and a tackle.    And add that tackle would be good for a 3 or a 4.   So are you saying guard be a 5th round pick?    That doesn’t make sense to me.  
 

I think if the Colts want a starting guard it had better be a day 2 pick, rounds 2 or 3.   And I wouldn’t draft an Offensive tackle to be a backup.   That’s a waste of a pick to me.   Because he’s not going to be ready to play at a high level as a rookie tackle. That’s why I’ve been advocating for a free agent signing.   That’s my hope at least. 

No, I’m not saying a Guard would be a 5th round pick.  I have it as our 2nd round pick - so I agree with you 100% on that.  I was just making the point that I believe the next three rounds are not too early to bring in an OT who will likely be an initial back-up, swing tackle-type.  Looks like we disagree on that, but I don’t see us necessarily getting instant starters after the 2nd round this year.  Maybe someone like a Darius Rush at CB could start Day 1 if he had a good camp (and we don’t bring in a veteran)…

[richard pallo]

I’m surprised we haven’t seen McKenzies contract details by now.

[cdgacoltsfan]

33 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

Well if it’s the best player in the draft it’s not going to be a quarterback that’s for sure.