Trade deadline moves for Colts

[Yoshinator]

Just now, cdgacoltsfan said:

Contrary to popular beliefs, the Colts have their sights on winning the division....this year.

Really? That's a shock. Wouldn't know it from Ballard's tenure here. I always thought he wanted to miss the playoffs by one game and go 9-8.

[cdgacoltsfan]

2 minutes ago, Yoshinator said:

Really? That's a shock. Wouldn't know it from Ballard's tenure here. I always thought he wanted to miss the playoffs by one game and go 9-8.

I don't doubt that's what you think. You're buddy Chris Ballard will be at the helm for at least a couple more years ...so hang in there .

[CoachLite]

20 minutes ago, Yoshinator said:

Really? That's a shock. Wouldn't know it from Ballard's tenure here. I always thought he wanted to miss the playoffs by one game and go 9-8.

That's pretty optimistic. I can see us going 8 - 9, if we are lucky.

[richard pallo]

23 minutes ago, Yoshinator said:

I would move him back to the 49ers for a 2nd round pick if they took his entire contract.

Fortunately Ballard is our GM and would not do that.  If anything we would be buyers not sellers at the deadline.  

[CoachLite]

17 minutes ago, cdgacoltsfan said:

I don't doubt that's what you think. You're buddy Chris Ballard will be at the helm for at least a couple more years ...so hang in there .

Ballard could be a good GM if it weren't for his misplaced over-self-confidence in his beliefs. He's an ideologue, and that's dangerous for anyone in a decision-making position.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Colts are 4-3 they aren’t sellers 

[richard pallo]

13 minutes ago, CoachLite said:

Ballard could be a good GM if it weren't for his misplaced over-self-confidence in his beliefs. He's an ideologue, and that's dangerous for anyone in a decision-making position.

Nothing wrong with believing in your principles and following them.  He’s the GM.  That’s what you expect from the good GM’s.  

[Yoshinator]

1 hour ago, richard pallo said:

Fortunately Ballard is our GM and would not do that.  If anything we would be buyers not sellers at the deadline.  

I would be perfectly fine with that if we beat the Texans. I just don't want to stand pat. The Buckner trade is just an option I would possibly consider if we lose to the Texans. He has a year and a half left on his contract, so whether anyone wants to do it or not, it's probably fair value.

[Yoshinator]

1 hour ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Colts are 4-3 they aren’t sellers 

Then I hope we are buyers. If Ballard thinks we have a shot at the playoffs, then trade for a piece. We desperately need a TE.

[richard pallo]

56 minutes ago, Yoshinator said:

Then I hope we are buyers. If Ballard thinks we have a shot at the playoffs, then trade for a piece. We desperately need a TE.

I agree.  If we are buyers I would have no problem giving up a 2nd or 3rd round pick to acquire a player that could help fill a hole and get us into the playoffs and be a contributor for the foreseeable future.  With so many teams being reported as sellers this would be the perfect time to strike and improve the team.

[OLD FAN MAN]

On 10/24/2024 at 4:06 PM, 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. 

would be great but ballard likes to keep his draft bank like it is money

[jskinnz]

2 hours ago, Yoshinator said:

Then I hope we are buyers. If Ballard thinks we have a shot at the playoffs, then trade for a piece. We desperately need a TE.

How can anyone truly make that judgement right now when the Colts have a woefully inaccurate QB. 
 

The thing they are most concerned about is developing Richardson. That is how they get better by standing pat. And that will be the thing that tells them if they need a new TE. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

3 hours ago, Yoshinator said:

Then I hope we are buyers. If Ballard thinks we have a shot at the playoffs, then trade for a piece. We desperately need a TE.

I think we won't sell or buy, I say we stand pat. That is the Ballard way 

[Yoshinator]

1 hour ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I think we won't sell or buy, I say we stand pat. That is the Ballard way 

I'm crying right there with you lol.  

[jvan1973]

1 hour ago, jskinnz said:

How can anyone truly make that judgement right now when the Colts have a woefully inaccurate QB. 
 

The thing they are most concerned about is developing Richardson. That is how they get better by standing pat. And that will be the thing that tells them if they need a new TE. 

Exactly.   They aren't bringing FA in until they know if the QB can figure it out.   Obviously I hope he can.   The next few weeks will tell us a lot

[Virtuoso80]

Rams are open to trading CB Tra'Davius White, should we trade for him?  A former all pro CB

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

It’s a double edge sword. You don’t want to spend a ton or give up draft picks until you’re sure you have the guy at QB. But it’s also true you want to give your young QB the best chance to win.  I don’t think bringing in one player that can fit a need is going to hurt the team. What you don’t want to do is do what titans did and spend the amount they did this offseason without knowing about QB.

 

Now saying that if they could get a TE like Njokue is would be smart move. 
 

A young guy who is going to be needing a second contract soon that can grow with the team would be smart too.

[richard pallo]

12 minutes ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

It’s a double edge sword. You don’t want to spend a ton or give up draft picks until you’re sure you have the guy at QB. But it’s also true you want to give your young QB the best chance to win.  I don’t think bringing in one player that can fit a need is going to hurt the team. What you don’t want to do is do what titans did and spend the amount they did this offseason without knowing about QB.

 

Now saying that if they could get a TE like Njokue is would be smart move. 
 

A young guy who is going to be needing a second contract soon that can grow with the team would be smart too.

Exactly right.  The Titans jumped the gun and in fact the Texans might have too.  They made a number of big moves as well.  The Colts on the other hand have been more cautious and deliberate.  Adding a quality player at the deadline might be a smart move at this time.  After all we are in a division and playoff race.  And a good young addition would become part of the team at an opportune time and could be a key player going forward.  A move now wouldn’t be the same as chasing players in FA.  This would be more like taking advantage of an opportunity that otherwise wouldn’t be there.  So I would think Ballard is at least seeing which players are actually going to be available.  There is always a first time for everything.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

7 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

Exactly right.  The Titans jumped the gun and in fact the Texans might have too.  They made a number of big moves as well.  The Colts on the other hand have been more cautious and deliberate.  Adding a quality player at the deadline might be a smart move at this time.  After all we are in a division and playoff race.  And a good young addition would become part of the team at an opportune time and could be a key player going forward.  A move now wouldn’t be the same as chasing players in FA.  This would be more like taking advantage of an opportunity that otherwise wouldn’t be there.  So I would think Ballard is at least seeing which players are actually going to be available.  There is always a first time for everything.

They went all in assuming Levis was going to be the guy. Texans did too but they won division and stroud proved he is the QB. It was stupid because they also had a new HC. This year should of been a evaluation year with a new HC.

 

But one player that can fit a need might be smart. TE is a need. A DE could be a need. Although Lewis might be back soon and then Samson would be the only one missing. Some CB depth could also be a need. Depending how these corners look next couple games they might be looking at a starter. But more likely just depth. We are hiring bad if Jaylon or Womack get hurt.

 

 

[CoachLite]

7 hours ago, richard pallo said:

Nothing wrong with believing in your principles and following them.  He’s the GM.  That’s what you expect from the good GM’s.  

Good decision making often requires circumspection, especially with regards to one's own beliefs.

[Patrick Miller]

Rumor has it that the 49ers are interested in trading for Buckner.