Trade deadline moves for Colts

[BProland85]

If this team gets back healthy for the most part, they could be players for a wildcard spot. That said, who are some realistic guys you’d like them to go trade for from other tanking teams? 
 

I’d like to go get David Njoku from the Browns. Fills a big need as this team hasn’t had a top all around TE since at least Doyle. And Njoku is much better in space than Doyle. He shouldn’t cost much either. I’d expect maybe around a 5th or 6th. He’d be a big help for AR. 

[Solid84]

It depends on the cost I guess regarding Njoku. I don't think Steichen has used our TEs much in the passing game even last season. I think our TE averaged around 5 targets per game total last season.

 

I like it if we got a good FS, but I don't think that's happening anymore.

[ProblChld32]

7 hours ago, BProland85 said:

If this team gets back healthy for the most part, they could be players for a wildcard spot. That said, who are some realistic guys you’d like them to go trade for from other tanking teams? 
 

I’d like to go get David Njoku from the Browns. Fills a big need as this team hasn’t had a top all around TE since at least Doyle. And Njoku is much better in space than Doyle. He shouldn’t cost much either. I’d expect maybe around a 5th or 6th. He’d be a big help for AR. 

Idk that a 5th or 6 gets that done if you look at the TJ Hockenson trade to Minnesota they had to give up a 2 and 3 and got Hock along with a 4th and conditional 5th. I would assume at minimum the Browns would be seeking a 4th for him if not a 3rd.

[ProblChld32]

If I had to pick a position to address it most certainly would be CB. And I’d see what it would take to get Greg Newsome from Cleveland he’s about to play on his 5th year option so you’re not pressed to get a deal done right away. He’s only 24 so he still has ALOT of football left in him. I think he could be had for a 3rd round pick and that would be a hell of a win IMO. He doesn’t have the normal height profile that they have been drafting recently . But he has a Lengthy profile file that they have been looking for.  he is 6,0 192 lbs with a 74” wing span. He is quick , twitchy, moves well in space and has the ability to play both man and zone. He came from a scheme at Northwestern where they played a ton of Cover 3 , Quarters coverage and press man, he also played a ton of man coverage with Cleveland. He should be able to come in and be comfortable within the defensive system almost immediately. 

[DougDew]

Would the player help next year?  Or is the question focused on advancing to the playoffs this year?

[Patrick Miller]

16 hours ago, BProland85 said:

If this team gets back healthy for the most part, they could be players for a wildcard spot. That said, who are some realistic guys you’d like them to go trade for from other tanking teams? 
 

I’d like to go get David Njoku from the Browns. Fills a big need as this team hasn’t had a top all around TE since at least Doyle. And Njoku is much better in space than Doyle. He shouldn’t cost much either. I’d expect maybe around a 5th or 6th. He’d be a big help for AR. 

Doesn’t seem like the Colts use their tight ends in the passing game much. I’d like to see them trade for an impact DT or LB.

[lollygagger8]

I just can't see Ballard making any moves. 

 

He didn't do it before the season, and I don't see him doing it during. 

[throwing BBZ]

9 hours ago, ProblChld32 said:

If I had to pick a position to address it most certainly would be CB. And I’d see what it would take to get Greg Newsome from Cleveland he’s about to play on his 5th year option so you’re not pressed to get a deal done right away. He’s only 24 so he still has ALOT of football left in him. I think he could be had for a 3rd round pick and that would be a hell of a win IMO. He doesn’t have the normal height profile that they have been drafting recently . But he has a Lengthy profile file that they have been looking for.  he is 6,0 192 lbs with a 74” wing span. He is quick , twitchy, moves well in space and has the ability to play both man and zone. He came from a scheme at Northwestern where they played a ton of Cover 3 , Quarters coverage and press man, he also played a ton of man coverage with Cleveland. He should be able to come in and be comfortable within the defensive system almost immediately. 

 

 It only makes sense if you sign him to a sizeable long term deal, obviously. So you are pushing out either Brents (I'm all-in on that), and declaring you want him ahead of Womack or Jones.

 Maybe. Is he that guy? 

 Grade.

About zero chance Ballard and his Pro personnel staff come up with that assessment. 

 We need Myles Garrett. lol

[Yoshinator]

Bottom line, we need to either buy or sell. The worst thing you can do is stand pat. If you think you are a contender, trade for a piece or two to try and make the playoffs. If you feel the team isn't ready yet, sell a piece or two and get a couple draft picks for the future. The only bad move is doing nothing. Hopefully we do something.

 

I'd personally like to trade for Greg Newsome or Azeez Ojulari. 

[tweezy32]

yeah give me Myles Garret!!

[MikeCurtis]

16 minutes ago, Yoshinator said:

Bottom line, we need to either buy or sell. The worst thing you can do is stand pat. If you think you are a contender, trade for a piece or two to try and make the playoffs. If you feel the team isn't ready yet, sell a piece or two and get a couple draft picks for the future. The only bad move is doing nothing. Hopefully we do something.

 

I'd personally like to trade for Greg Newsome or Azeez Ojulari. 

Maybe

 

From my perspective

 

CB makes very few, VERY FEW trades for top level players 

 

If we win the next 2 weeks,

 

I would be tempted to trade for a CB from another team

 

If we lose the next 2 weeks

 

I would be open to a trade, but what are we going to give up?

This team has a good OL (I wouldn't trade anyone)

This team now has some decent WRs (I wouldn't trade anyone)

 

The ONLY trade I would do would be for (IF WE WIN) a 3rd or 4th round pick for an available improvement at LB,CB, DE

[Yoshinator]

27 minutes ago, MikeCurtis said:

Maybe

 

From my perspective

 

CB makes very few, VERY FEW trades for top level players 

 

If we win the next 2 weeks,

 

I would be tempted to trade for a CB from another team

 

If we lose the next 2 weeks

 

I would be open to a trade, but what are we going to give up?

This team has a good OL (I wouldn't trade anyone)

This team now has some decent WRs (I wouldn't trade anyone)

 

The ONLY trade I would do would be for (IF WE WIN) a 3rd or 4th round pick for an available improvement at LB,CB, DE

If we lose the next two weeks, I would honestly trade Ryan Kelly to a contender that needs a C. I think Bortolini is good enough to start and be our C of the present and the future. Might be able to get a 3rd or 4th round pick for Kelly.

[richard pallo]

Baker, Njuko or Okeroke would be my choices.  I think if we win Sunday he will definitely bring a player in.  Might not be a big name but I think he will try to add some help.  Even at 4-4 I think there is a good chance.  I think he feels good about this team and it’s chances.

[tweezy32]

if we lose the next 2 weeks i would be okay that they trade Ryan. I wouldn't trade anyone that is good or that we need. We are a few players away on defense and a qb away from being really good. we have a great offense. just need consistency at qb. Defense yeah, hopefully we draft defense and pick up 2 players in FA that are good or decent. If we win these couple weeks, I'm going after some secondary players that we can get. Also give me Myles Garrett! imagine Buckner Garrett, Latu. No ones getting double teamed!! I know we not getting him, just dreaming about it lol

[Solid84]

18 hours ago, Solid84 said:

It depends on the cost I guess regarding Njoku. I don't think Steichen has used our TEs much in the passing game even last season. I think our TE averaged around 5 targets per game total last season.

 

I like it if we got a good FS, but I don't think that's happening anymore.

I don't think Ballard makes any trades though. This is probably not the year for it, but even if it was it's never beens Ballard's style.

[AwesomeAustin]

1 hour ago, Yoshinator said:

If we lose the next two weeks, I would honestly trade Ryan Kelly to a contender that needs a C. I think Bortolini is good enough to start and be our C of the present and the future. Might be able to get a 3rd or 4th round pick for Kelly.

I understand the business approach to this but I feel the Colts will let Kelly decide his fate. They may not want to resign him after this season but I see them letting him walk and choose his team over being traded as a rental.  He very well may retire at the end of the year as well. The Colts typically don’t ship out long term players on trades unless they request it