Braden Smith

[hoosierhawk]

Is he back to practice or is he still out?

[DynaMike]

Yes he is back to practicing. 

[ProblChld32]

He’s been back for atleast temp days I believe 

[GoColts8818]

Being worked back into camp.  Good sign for hoping he will be ready for opening day.

[throwing BBZ]

 

 Braden Smith might have been All-Pro a couple times at G. Right there as the best run blocker year in and year out. And in the tighter space at G, I believe he would have been extremely good against the bull rush and at maintaining contact.

 Instead, no Pro Bowls. 

 

[richard pallo]

33 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

 Braden Smith might have been All-Pro a couple times at G. Right there as the best run blocker year in and year out. And in the tighter space at G, I believe he would have been extremely good against the bull rush and at maintaining contact.

 Instead, no Pro Bowls. 

 

One of the top RT in the league nonetheless.  

[DynaMike]

33 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

... Instead, no Pro Bowls. 

 

True, but he does get paid like a tackle. I wonder which he would prefer, Pro Bowls or tackle money?

[richard pallo]

26 minutes ago, DynaMike said:

True, but he does get paid like a tackle. I wonder which he would prefer, Pro Bowls or tackle money?

I’ll guess.  Tackle money.

[AKB]

1 hour ago, richard pallo said:

One of the top RT in the league nonetheless.  

Top 10 Right Tackles by Sack Rate (2023 Season)

 

1. **Lane Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)**
   - **Sack Rate**: 1.1%

 

2. **Braden Smith (Indianapolis Colts)**
   - **Sack Rate**: 2.5%

 

3. **Tytus Howard (Houston Texans)**
   - **Sack Rate**: 2.6%

 

4. **Mike McGlinchey (Denver Broncos)**
   - **Sack Rate**: 2.7%

 

5. **Penei Sewell (Detroit Lions)**
   - **Sack Rate**: 2.8%

 

6. **Rob Havenstein (Los Angeles Rams)**
   - **Sack Rate**: 2.9%

 

7. **Jack Conklin (Cleveland Browns)**
   - **Sack Rate**: 3.1%

 

8. **Andrew Wylie (Kansas City Chiefs)**
   - **Sack Rate**: 3.2%

 

9. **Cameron Fleming (Denver Broncos)**
   - **Sack Rate**: 3.3%

 

10. **Isaiah Wynn (New England Patriots)**
    - **Sack Rate**: 3.4%

 

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Top 20 Right Tackles by Pressure Rate (2023 Season)

 

1. **Lane Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)**
   - **Pressure Rate**: 2.9%

 

2. **Penei Sewell (Detroit Lions)**
   - **Pressure Rate**: 3.0%

 

3. **Braden Smith (Indianapolis Colts)**
   - **Pressure Rate**: 4.6%

 

4. **Tytus Howard (Houston Texans)**
   - **Pressure Rate**: 4.7%

 

5. **Mike McGlinchey (Denver Broncos)**
   - **Pressure Rate**: 4.9%

 

6. **Rob Havenstein (Los Angeles Rams)**
   - **Pressure Rate**: 5.0%

 

7. **Jack Conklin (Cleveland Browns)**
   - **Pressure Rate**: 5.6%

 

8. **Andrew Wylie (Kansas City Chiefs)**
   - **Pressure Rate**: 5.7%

 

9. **Cameron Fleming (Denver Broncos)**
   - **Pressure Rate**: 5.9%

 

10. **Isaiah Wynn (New England Patriots)**
    - **Pressure Rate**: 6.0%

 

 

So if Lane Johnson didn't exist, he'd arguably be the best RT. An argument could be made for Penei too

 

[AwesomeAustin]

Braden Smith has been an outstanding value for a 2nd round pick. He is one of the best RTs in the league and I’m glad he is on this team. Only knock on him are injuries which are unfortunately part of the game. I wish him health this year and hope the younger players learn from him. This team needs Braden Smith.