Colts offseason discussion / Ballard Grievances (merge)

[1959Colts]

Just now, NewColtsFan said:

Superman just made a post showing that White has been wanting $20 mill a year from Tampa.   They said goodbye and now the best deal he could get is 1/$7.5.  I think the NFL has spoken about just how good White really is.  

Yeah I just finished reading it. Glad we didnt pay him the 20mil

[NewColtsFan]

1 minute ago, 1959Colts said:

I see. But 7.5 isnt too bad still

It isn’t good when you think you’re worth $20m.  

[1959Colts]

3 hours ago, w87r said:

nice landing spot.

 

 

 

 

[csmopar]

4 minutes ago, 1959Colts said:

 

And they’ll probably waste all of them

[NewColtsFan]

2 minutes ago, csmopar said:

And they’ll probably waste all of them

FWIW:   Wash has a new GM.  He’s from the 49ers, so maybe the Commanders won’t screw things up too badly.   

[csmopar]

7 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

FWIW:   Wash has a new GM.  He’s from the 49ers, so maybe the Commanders won’t screw things up too badly.   

Maybe lol

[coltsfanej]

8 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

FWIW:   Wash has a new GM.  He’s from the 49ers, so maybe the Commanders won’t screw things up too badly.   

Plus I’m the GM in our mock draft this year so at least in make believe land they will kill it lol. 

[Lifetime Colt]

I think Ballard has handled, and shown some of his cards, on how this offseason will develop. Signing the productive home grown FA's has eliminated him chasing after overpriced free agents just to fill the gaps that known quantities will occupy. This approach allows the draft to bring in the expensive position ( WR,CB, S, edge, OL/DL)  talent for 4 years on affordable contracts while filling the other gaps. by "showing his cards" I think it will be a heavy offensive draft, how will depend on how the first round falls. I would expect a trade back or two to get 9 picks instead of the current 7, with the mix to be 5-6 offensive and 3-4 defensive picks. The FA approach gives a lot of flexibility on how the Colts can draft and build to the future championships and the golden ring!

[richard pallo]

Onto tomorrow morning.  Evening are always quiet in Colts nation.

[Hoose]

10 minutes ago, Lifetime Colt said:

I think Ballard has handled, and shown some of his cards, on how this offseason will develop. Signing the productive home grown FA's has eliminated him chasing after overpriced free agents just to fill the gaps that known quantities will occupy. This approach allows the draft to bring in the expensive position ( WR,CB, S, edge, OL/DL)  talent for 4 years on affordable contracts while filling the other gaps. by "showing his cards" I think it will be a heavy offensive draft, how will depend on how the first round falls. I would expect a trade back or two to get 9 picks instead of the current 7, with the mix to be 5-6 offensive and 3-4 defensive picks. The FA approach gives a lot of flexibility on how the Colts can draft and build to the future championships and the golden ring!

I keep reading that this draft is very weak after Round 4. If true, the value in accumulating more Day 3  picks won’t be there this year. 

[Yoshinator]

6 minutes ago, Hoose said:

I keep reading that this draft is very weak after Round 4. If true, the value in accumulating more Day 3  picks won’t be there this year. 

It is. I remember hearing from someone that day 3 picks are like UDFAs in this draft.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

3 minutes ago, Yoshinator said:

It is. I remember hearing from someone that day 3 picks are like UDFAs in this draft.

I heard one of the reasons the draft was deep last year was because of Covid and kids getting a extra year of eligibility.

[w87r]

 

Edit: Chloe was typing. 

[Lifetime Colt]

2 minutes ago, Hoose said:

I keep reading that this draft is very weak after Round 4. If true, the value in accumulating more Day 3  picks won’t be there this year. 

Have seen that too. this years draft has an overly proportion of 5th year players due to the covid years, don't see how it could be a blanket label of weak. There are players in the 5th-7th round that can be worthwhile.

[Yoshinator]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I heard one of the reasons the draft was deep last year was because of Covid and kids getting a extra year of eligibility.

Yeah I agree. I believe there was a lot of seniors and even 5th year players that declared last year. This year there are significantly less players.

Just now, Lifetime Colt said:

Have seen that too. this years draft has an overly proportion of 5th year players due to the covid years, don't see how it could be a blanket label of weak. There are players in the 5th-7th round that can be worthwhile.

Beat me to it by a few seconds lol.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

22 minutes ago, Yoshinator said:

Yeah I agree. I believe there was a lot of seniors and even 5th year players that declared last year. This year there are significantly less players.

Beat me to it by a few seconds lol.

Ballard was asked  during his combine presser about the older players in draft

[ArmchairQB]

1 hour ago, NewColtsFan said:

You're not alone.   Certainly not this year and quite honestly pretty much every year.  
 

The majority if the community gets upset as Ballard mostly sits out week one and then makes his move on week two. 
 

Quite honestly, I think this year is the most active Ballard has been in week one as he has re-signed his own. 

Generally speaking week one is where all the sexy FA’s get overpaid.  Unless he sees something so important he needs to throw all caution to the wind I think it’s not terrible to let the dust settle.

[VikingsFanInChennai]

4 hours ago, CardiacColts said:

I just got a new phone, and it logged back in no problem. It’s saved somewhere, and that works for me lol. 

@jskinnz It's saved in your browser... If you're using Google Chrome in your phone (if Android, not iPhone), Chrome does a great job remembering your passwords across different phones, computers, laptops, tablets. You should've no problem signing back in a new phone. Other browsers should do the same ideally, but I've not checked much. 

[1959Colts]

 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

1 hour ago, coltsfanej said:

Plus I’m the GM in our mock draft this year so at least in make believe land they will kill it lol. 

Considering his worldwide appreciated success last year as Colts GM, I'd say he's already on Hall of Fame trajectory for GMs! 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

4 minutes ago, 1959Colts said:

 

Hot Take: They're gone next year... 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

1 hour ago, richard pallo said:

Onto tomorrow morning.  Evening are always quiet in Colts nation.

Ballard is exhausted with talks for players that drives up the price for the division rivals who end up paying for these free agents 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

1 hour ago, 1959Colts said:

 

Biggest mover in free agency

Congrats @coltsfanej

[NewColtsFan]

13 minutes ago, ArmchairQB said:

Generally speaking week one is where all the sexy FA’s get overpaid.  Unless he sees something so important he needs to throw all caution to the wind I think it’s not terrible to let the dust settle.

I agree….  And I’m with ya.  
 

But in our community this is a very unpopular opinion.   People think Ballard’s approach is wrong.   They see what most teams do and think Ballard’s process is deeply flawed.   And it’s been that way since he became the GM.  

[chad72]

4 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

I agree….  And I’m with ya.  
 

But in our community this is a very unpopular opinion.   People think Ballard’s approach is wrong.   They see what most teams do and think Ballard’s process is deeply flawed.   And it’s been that way since he became the GM.  

He does believe in delayed gratification  j/k

 

The slightly longer you go, FA safeties, CBs, WRs etc. get antsy and that’s how the playoff teams cash in, so why not us??

[2006Coltsbestever]

Maybe Ballard will blow everyone's mind and land Sneed 

[chad72]

Keenan Allen traded to The Bears

[chad72]

11 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Maybe Ballard will blow everyone's mind and land Sneed 

I would love that because to deal with good QBs and WRs, you need good CBs and safeties.

 

There is going to be plenty of slinging in the AFC South, IMO

[Colts.sb41]

4 minutes ago, chad72 said:

Keenan Allen traded to The Bears

Details?

[chad72]

Just now, Colts.sb41 said:

Details?

 

[Colts.sb41]

1 minute ago, chad72 said:

 

The bears have two excellent WR now. Curious to see how the draft goes for them.

[IndyEV]

1 minute ago, chad72 said:

 

Hope this will take them out the MHjr sweepstakes!

[chad72]

Marquise Brown to Chiefs

 

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Chiefs using cap space for a WR. Maybe they don’t keep Sneed.

 

 

8 minutes ago, IndyEV said:

Hope this will take them out the MHjr sweepstakes!

This is such a weird trade for Chicago if they are drafting a rookie WB. He is 31. Bears aren’t winning a SB anytime soon.

[chad72]

9 minutes ago, IndyEV said:

Hope this will take them out the MHjr sweepstakes!

If that means Brian Thomas Jr. or Rome Odunze falls to us, I’d be fine with that too 

[Patrick Miller]

Good grief. We need another wr. Surely we aren’t going into the season with just Pitt, Downs and scrubs…..

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Just now, Patrick Miller said:

Good grief. We need another wr. Surely we aren’t going into the season with just Pitt, Downs and scrubs…..

You realize the draft class is loaded. We will get one at 15 or with our second or third round pick. We are fine.

1 minute ago, Patrick Miller said:

Good grief. We need another wr. Surely we aren’t going into the season with just Pitt, Downs and scrubs…..

You forgot Pierce lol.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

This is interesting. Is the sneed trade done.

 

[joecolts]

2 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

You realize the draft class is loaded. We will get one at 15 or with our second or third round pick. We are fine.

You forgot Pierce lol.

No.  He mentioned him…”Scrubs.” 🤣

[chad72]

1 minute ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

This is interesting. Is the sneed trade done.

It’s looking like the next domino to fall