Jim Irsay, now (23/08)

[ColtsLegacy]

Colts Insiders ‏@ColtsInsiders

I've been told the multiple draft picks are included in the deal but NOT a first rounder.

Well, I like this part.

[Jules]

I think people are speculating on Welker because he was scratched from NE's game tonight.

:hmm:

Of course Mike Wallace rumors also around.

Not much on the defensive front tonight.

I also read rumors about Freeney being sent to Baltimore to replace Suggs and we get DB help.

[Mr.Debonair]

I Would be extremely disappointed if all this trade talk was for Wes Welker....I hope these rumor are FALSE

[Jules]

I am not sure how I would feel. Wes is a great player but it all sounds a bit ODD to me.

Then again if Irsay is getting this hot and bothered maybe it has to be a Pats player or at least someone from a rival team. I guess Steelers would count too here.

I wonder if NE would want Freeney if we made a trade with them?

[Jules]

Damian Sharkey ‏@BradyMagic

@DamoJarrett seems unlikely to be Welker. Even guys like Mike Reiss are saying that

*shrugs*

Brad Wells (BBS) ‏@StampedeBlue

Plz note everyone: Nick is simply tweeting what he is hearing. It's all unconfirmed. @ProFootballTalk is still guessing M Wallace

[Mr.Debonair]

This is getting strange

https://twitter.com/ColtsInsiders

Colts Insiders ‏@ColtsInsiders

According to source Welker was held out of practice when talks heated up and was scratched from the game tonight.

Colts Insiders ‏@ColtsInsiders

With the Patriots playing tonight and the Colts playing tomorrow no deal is expected before Sunday.

Colts Insiders ‏@ColtsInsiders

I've been told the multiple draft picks are included in the deal but NOT a first rounder.

This guy isn't an insider. He seems to be just a fan posing as one. He also only has 200+ followers on twitter. He'd have way more if he was someone with credibility

[UKCOLT17]

i do not want welker hes getting on nd he wont improve us that much i prefer to give the younger players a chance and mike wallace want calvin johnson money so heck no dont want him i think should be a cb cause thats were we suck most

[Nadine]

Just checking in to this historically long thread

I wonder how bad all the media want to break this before @JimIrsay does?

That part of this whole thing makes me happy

[Jackie Daytona]

wow..... 27 pages, BEFORE any trade....if thias thing doesn't go down......lol

[Coltsman1788]

wow..... 27 pages, BEFORE any trade....if thias thing doesn't go down......lol

I know right? Believe it or not, I've seen longer on an Orioles baseball forum thread when they thought they had a chance of signing Texeira. In reality there was really no chance of this happenig but Tex was looked on as a hometown hero since he was from the area. That one went strong for well over a week. Unfortuately, the end result was let's just say disappointing in that one. Hopefully, I won't have to relive that feeling disappointment in this thread. Something needs to happen. lol

[Coltsman1788]

I am not sure how I would feel. Wes is a great player but it all sounds a bit ODD to me.

Then again if Irsay is getting this hot and bothered maybe it has to be a Pats player or at least someone from a rival team. I guess Steelers would count too here.

I wonder if NE would want Freeney if we made a trade with them?

Gotta be honest, if it is Welker I would feel kind of disappointed. He's good but I think he is more a product of Brady and that New England system than anything. Bellicheck would be getting over on us if we gave up a high pick for Welker imo. Hoping that those saying Welker rumor is false are right. Give me a stud corner or Mike Wallace.

[vtcoltsfan802]

I for one hope its not Welker, I'd be alright if it was Wallace if we didn't give up much. Its been a while since i checked this thread, but what happened to the Vontae speculation?

[Balzer40]

Well, I get up to check the news and now the there's rumors of it being Welker??? I don't want Wallace, but if its Welker, im going to be irate, and I just imagine the entire New England region will be too. 1st, Boston trades away their entire baseball team and then their football team trades away Welker. Fans in that area, will be ready to riot. Seriously though, it can't be Welker, please Lord, don't let it be Welker.

[StewieG]

I would lose my mind if it was Welker.

[Holden89]

I would too, but not in a good way....

[StewieG]

I didn't mean in a good way either lol.

[FireJimCaldwell]

I would lose my mind if it was Welker.

I would too, but not in a good way....

That might be something Tom Brady and this franchise would agree on.

[StewieG]

Yeah I'm sure the pats wouldn't be too happy. He is Bradys number 1 target lol.

[Restored]

Why pay that for Wallace when we have Avery? He's just as fast as Wallace, some say he's injury prone but he only got sidelined long term by 1 major injury and yes of course the latest thigh contusion. I think Avery will play well this season if he's not used as some form of trade bate and shipped out of here that is. If I were talking to another team like the Miami Dolphins I would possibly use him as trade bait. I think we should spend that money on a cornerback.

Avery hasnt proven to stay healthy, and if he did, why not have the best of both worlds? After this year, we in all likelyhood could just draft a good CB and pay Wallace. We can't fill all our holes this year but if we are to get a game changing player for years to come, I don't see why not.

[JoKeR]

Rumor Mill is spinning at maximum capacity

[austriancolt]

I read that it could also be an Offensive Lineman the Colts could be trading for. Colts showed some interest in OG Evan Mathis, who is now with the Philadelphia Eagles. Could he be a target for the Colts?

[ColtStrong]

Rumor Mill is spinning at maximum capacity

I'm done with this senseless speculation. When and if something happens, then we'll know. Until then, let's worry about who we do have.

[Gavin]

Personally I dont think Tom is so concerned about losing Welker. He wouldnt like it but he wouldnt throw a big stink about it. He would just turn some other younger wide receiver into the next Wes Welker, Toms a guy whos made quite a few average receivers look much better then they were. Besides Im sure it isnt him, I dont think Grigson is silly enough to trade for player at a position thats not a huge need at this time. Have to improve weakest areas of the team first

[HarassedOffTheSite]

we r not picking up wallace but i do think it will be an offensive player

I'd love an Olineman trade.

[Demon]

This thread, wow.

[StewieG]

Rumor Mill is spinning at maximum capacity

At this point, so is my head lol.

[MrNLM]

This thread, wow.

After having seen your avatar pic I realize now that a TON of people are going to have their jimmies rustled one way or another by this trade.

When its not the guy you want personally... you inevitably get your jimmies rustled. Jim Irsay is the new "Rustle King"

[Gavin]

I wonder if the trade scenario will be brought up in todays broadcast of the Colts vs Skins game, I'd bet it will be but actually wouldnt be surprised if the team said dont bring it up either. Of course I dont think the broadcasters would have to agree to it but I think they would out of respect since they will be Colts affiliated. Maybe they have names that we haven't brought up

[StewieG]

I wonder if the trade scenario will be brought up into todays broadcast of the Colts vs Skins game, I'd bet it will be but actually wouldnt be surprised if the team said dont bring it up either. Of course I dont think the broadcasters would have to agree to it but I think they would out of respect since they will be Colts affiliated. Maybe they have names that we haven't brought up

I think it will definitely be brought up pre game and maybe post game too. But during the game, not sure.

[MB-ColtsFan]

I think it will definitely be brought up pre game and maybe post game too. But during the game, not sure.

I'm more interested to see if we don't play someone. Not much has been mentioned about us giving up someone (other than D-Free), just the pick we're giving up. If we don't play someone it could be a hint as to whom we're talking with.

[StewieG]

Good point. Will definitely be checking to see who may not play tonight.

[Coffeedrinker]

My prediction is the Colts are going to trade a 2nd round pick for OT Chris Williams with the Chicago Bears. He has experience at LT, RT and LG and he's getting ready to lose his starting job at LT and the Bears have Carimi at RT. He's a proven vet, he's still on his rookie contract so if the Colts trade for him it will be with a new contract (thus the checkbook comment) and it will solidify (hopefully) a real position of need right now... the RT spot. Then the Colt could either have Justice as a back-up tackle (not a bad option) or ship him to the Jets for some New York city postcards or move him inside to RG where his slow feet would not be as noticeable.

[coltsfanatic24]

My prediction is the Colts are going to trade a 2nd round pick for OT Chris Williams with the Chicago Bears. He has experience at LT, RT and LG and he's getting ready to lose his starting job at LT and the Bears have Carimi at RT. He's a proven vet, he's still on his rookie contract so if the Colts trade for him it will be with a new contract (thus the checkbook comment) and it will solidify (hopefully) a real position of need right now... the RT spot. Then the Colt could either have Justice as a back-up tackle (not a bad option) or ship him to the Jets for some New York city postcards or move him inside to RG where his slow feet would not be as noticeable.

were not trading for an offensive linemen, most likely wr or cb. still believe it'll be mike wallace.

[JWF]

Please no to Welker. Trading for a guy on the beggining of the downward slope of his career makes no sense to me.

[Gavin]

My prediction is the Colts are going to trade a 2nd round pick for OT Chris Williams with the Chicago Bears. He has experience at LT, RT and LG and he's getting ready to lose his starting job at LT and the Bears have Carimi at RT. He's a proven vet, he's still on his rookie contract so if the Colts trade for him it will be with a new contract (thus the checkbook comment) and it will solidify (hopefully) a real position of need right now... the RT spot. Then the Colt could either have Justice as a back-up tackle (not a bad option) or ship him to the Jets for some New York city postcards or move him inside to RG where his slow feet would not be as noticeable.

Granted I know next to nothing about Williams but it appears there is a flaw in your post (being technical like I said I know next to nothing of him)but you just said that he is a proven vet (the vet part I understand) but if he was proven wouldnt the Bears want to hold onto him? And if he was proven why would he be losing his spot when they could move him to LG since that doesnt appear to be solidified yet either? I thought that they had Lance Louis at LG and he wasnt working out. Also since he was as you said losing his spot in Chicago my concern would be that he would be just a stop gap guy

[Coffeedrinker]

Granted I know next to nothing about Williams but it appears there is a flaw in your post (being technical like I said I know next to nothing of him)but you just said that he is a proven vet (the vet part I understand) but if he was proven wouldnt the Bears want to hold onto him? And if he was proven why would he be losing his spot when they could move him to LG since that doesnt appear to be solidified yet either? I thought that they had Lance Louis at LG and he wasnt working out

Good point, but two things; in the article I read it talked about Spencer securing the LG spot, and I'm sure Chicago would like to keep him as a low priced back up to three positions but he could force a trade, stating if he's not the starter to he predicts an injury and a season on IR in his future.

Like I said, it's just my prediction

[Coffeedrinker]

were not trading for an offensive linemen, most likely wr or cb. still believe it'll be mike wallace.

I must be behind on my reading. Can you please post the link or site source that stated it will be a CB or WR, I missed that one.

[Gavin]

Good point, but two things; in the article I read it talked about Spencer securing the LG spot, and I'm sure Chicago would like to keep him as a low priced back up to three positions but he could force a trade, stating if he's not the starter to he predicts an injury and a season on IR in his future.

Like I said, it's just my prediction

Oh I wasnt criticizing the opinion like I said I dont know much about Williams, mind if I see the article? I haven't seen it

[Coffeedrinker]

Oh I wasnt criticizing the opinion like I said I dont know much about Williams, mind if I see the article? I haven't seen it

I didn't think you were critisizing. Here's the article

[danlhart87]

I would love to have Mike Wallace. Dont wanna give up two high draft picks though. I could live with one.