RollerColt Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twfish Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Love this one. We need a center for the future, this guy is going to be it 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyfan4life Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Missed it completely because the commercial playing overrode ESPN. Had to see it on my phone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Miller Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Seems like a good pick to me. Especially since our Center is concussion prone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IinD Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Kelly isn't a spring chicken anymore so I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w87r Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Great pick Trenches are stacked up 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedishColt Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Ballard wasnt kidding when he said that protecting AR is of utmost importance. O-line depth is always good and this guy gets to learn from Big Q so could be great 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosejawcolt Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Just now, twfish said: Love this one. We need a center for the future, this guy is going to be it Best way to protect a D is to run the ball. These last two picks are also in the even they don't resign Kelly and Smith. I think we're going to a little old school. We r going to maul teams, go play action, and air it out. I wanted some corners, but I think this team is going to pound teams. Love the approach. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbinblitz Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Over 1900 college snaps. 9.77 RAS.. Bortolini grades out as a priority Day 3 prospect who could also field interest inside the top 100 as a versatile interior offensive lineman with schematic flexibility and impact starter upside. Two things will stand out immediately as evaluators look at Bortolini’s profile: His hyper-elite athleticism and flexibility, and his in-built positional versatility. Bortolini’s size profile fits best at center, but he has experience across the front. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard pallo Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Great pick at this spot. Have to be ready with Kelly’s recent injury issues. This roster is getting even better as the backups are getting stronger. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shive Posted April 27 Popular Post Share Posted April 27 He was on my "My Guys" list and will be an absolute stud. Fits the demeanor of our OL group and if he can just be more consistent, he'll be our C of the future and could even push Fries in the meantime. Ballard is making sure that we have SOLID OL depth with plus starter potential. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restinpeacesweetchloe Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Beefing up the Oline is always good. Draft your depth at Oline. Oline is scarce in the nfl so just go get your own instead of really on FA. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCurtis Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 The Franchise Guy whom I am watching a bit today loves the pick Put some NFL muscle on him and train him and he should be our starting C in 1-2 years Great Pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerColt Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 This is how you counter Stroud and Houston. Create a strong front on both sides and let them dictate the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo2202 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Love the last two picks. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twfish Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Just now, MikeCurtis said: The Franchise Guy whom I am watching a bit today loves the pick Put some NFL muscle on him and train him and he should be our starting C in 1-2 years Great Pick He’s loving the entire draft thus far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelt Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 3 minutes ago, SwedishColt said: Ballard wasnt kidding when he said that protecting AR is of utmost importance. That and stop calling designed run plays for him. That should help too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shive Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 2 minutes ago, MikeCurtis said: The Franchise Guy whom I am watching a bit today loves the pick Put some NFL muscle on him and train him and he should be our starting C in 1-2 years Great Pick I've been watching the Bootleg Football live feed on my phone with the draft on the TV. Love their draft content and their live draft stream feels like you're just hanging out with fellow draft fiends. They love the pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restinpeacesweetchloe Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColts8818 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Backup center who can maybe develop into more. Can also play other positions on the line if you need him too. Perfect fourth round pick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitches Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Total Ballard pick. RAS monster: Notice the shuttle and 3-cone! Insane numbers. Those are usually two of the tests that translate really well for Olinemen. Also... positionally versatile: 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two_pound Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 I suggested we would go O-line with our first round pick, which wouldn't have been a bad idea. Now we've taken 2 really strong solid linemen, one of which could supplant Fries at right guard. Now we need to beef up the linebackers and db's. Go get 'em Ballard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twfish Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 3 minutes ago, Moosejawcolt said: Best way to protect a D is to run the ball. These last two picks are also in the even they don't resign Kelly and Smith. I think we're going to a little old school. We r going to maul teams, go play action, and air it out. I wanted some corners, but I think this team is going to pound teams. Love the approach. Steichans own words were throw to score but run to win. Absolutely going to play some smash mouth football with some passing finesse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoColts8818 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 minute ago, Pelt said: That and stop calling designed run plays for him. That should help too They aren’t going too, that’s what makes Richardson special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerColt Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 Brian Baldinger has got to be elated thinking about how our trenches will look this coming season. He should have plenty of content to discuss lol… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock8591 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Much better than French and Pinter IMO. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeAustin Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 No idea who this guy is but I’m always a fan of OL. There aren’t enough OL starters for every team in the nfl and we may have 6-7 starters by mid season. Keys to winning in the NFL: Protect your QB Get to their QB Take the ball away and give it back to your QB 2 down and one to go!! Loving this draft!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard pallo Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 I hope we trade back into the 4th. Good value here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restinpeacesweetchloe Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Ballard said the Oline and WR class is where the depth is and he is drafting where the value is. With Fries set to be a FA and Kelly getting older setting this team up for the future is a good thing. Didn’t make sense to go safety and CB here because draft just isn’t that deep here in the fourth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbear Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 I think this is the best shape this oline has been in a looonnggg time. Starters, depth, potential, versatility. I'd say that about the dline as well. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelt Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 8 minutes ago, GoColts8818 said: They aren’t going too, that’s what makes Richardson special. If missing playing time is special, then I can do without it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad72 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 15 minutes ago, w87r said: Great pick Trenches are stacked up Not as much on the DT side though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKB Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 now that we got our trenches secured for the next couple years, I can see us grabbing a corner here soon Just now, chad72 said: Not as much on the DT side though. i think adding Davis was a good step forward to solidifying DT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 3 minutes ago, cbear said: I think this is the best shape this oline has been in a looonnggg time. Starters, depth, potential, versatility. I'd say that about the dline as well. Our trenches are stacked! We will be letting some decent players go when final cuts are said and done. It's a good thing tho. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shive Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colts1324 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 25 minutes ago, Indyfan4life said: Missed it completely because the commercial playing overrode ESPN. Had to see it on my phone. Yes, that was annoying. Happy with the pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitches Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 4 minutes ago, Shive said: Dane is really good 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbinblitz Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 In terms of wins and losses, and what this team really needs. This may be Ballard’s most impactful draft since he has been with the Colts Ballard is doing very well here. You have to like the college production and experience behind some of these RAS scores. Three fifth rounders on deck. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR91 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Very trench heavy draft. Ballard must really trust the secondary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w87r Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 11 minutes ago, chad72 said: Not as much on the DT side though. Buckner Stewart Davis Lewis Dayo Not many snaps after that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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