Delone Carter on his way out?

[PatMcAfeeFan]

I was on twitter looking for Colts news about the trade and this article caught my eye. http://www.rantsports.com/indianapolis-colts/2012/08/24/nfl-rumors-is-colts-running-back-delone-carter-on-the-verge-of-getting-cut/

[JustAColtsFan]

I am not sure how his contract is loaded but it could cost the Colts more to cut him. If we listned to all the articles written about players that will be cut half the team will be gone come Monday

[Coltswarriors]

I can't see it, but I also wouldn't be that shocked.

We have a lot of capable players at the RB position.

[21isSuperman]

I hope he doesn't get cut. I think he should be our number 2 back behind Carter

[IndyD4U]

Moore hasn't done anything this preseason...I can see him being cut before Carter

[Gavin]

Im cuttin Karim, Moore and Evans before I cut Carter

[ColtJ82]

I can't see us only carrying 3 backs.

[FightLikeSin]

I think that would be a huge mistake. He's a great short yardage back.

[Nobody]

I think that would be a huge mistake. He's a great short yardage back.

I feel like Ballard is better in pretty much every aspect, but I don't see us cutting him. Evans, Karim, and Moore will get cut before he does.

[The Peytonator]

He should be the short yardage specialist. Didn't he have a high percentage of conversions on 3rd and short last year? I know people seem to like Moore, but I think Carter has more value to the team. Although I would keep all 4; Brown, Ballard, Carter, Moore. Carter could be more of a FB anyway....or whatever the terminology for his position is these days.

[Gavin]

I have us carrying 3 backs, Brown, Ballard, Carter, if we really need a 4th (due to an injury) then we can pick 1 up from free agency during the season

[BrentMc11]

Brown, Carter Ballard and Moore.......Moore is exceptional at 3rd down receiving back...Evans may be the man out...but is a true monster on special teams.....may that be the difference-maker?

[ColtsLegacy]

That is a terribly written article.

I feel like Ballard is better in pretty much every aspect, but I don't see us cutting him. Evans, Karim, and Moore will get cut before he does.

I agree. Vick Ballard looks like a superior version of Carter.

[southwest1]

Brown, Carter, and Ballard. I really like that RB triple threat myself. Grigson, don't be foolish. Carter stays put on our roster. He's strong, tough, and runs well between the tackles. Too many people get obsessed with speed, which has it's place, but you can't put a premium on grid it out chain movers. This is what wins games in November and December--Not speed, but strength, tenacity, and toughness on the ground. Pound the pigskin over and over again. Football is a war of intimidation, endurance, and attrition plain and simple IMO.

[Nobody]

I feel like Ballard is a mix of Carter and Brown, just not as fast as Brown.

[krunk]

Im cuttin Karim, Moore and Evans before I cut Carter

I guess I'm a bit different than you. I think Carter and Ballard are the same type of back so I'm okay with letting Carter go.

I actually would keep Karim because he could be a goaline back, but he's also a speed back running a 4.3 40 so there's

some versatility there that Carter doesn't have. I like both of them don't get me wrong, but that's what i'd do.

Just my opinion. All things aside Karim will probably get cut though

[cbear]

I remember how high everyone was on Carter last year. I wouldn't give up on him so quickly. I think we keep four backs and he's one of them.

[Kenny]

Carter did not look bad at all last year, fumbles aside of course. I will be shocked if he is cut honestly.

[CR91]

wont happen unless karem or evans out preform him which i doubt

[Gavin]

Of course I dont know for a fact but I'd say its a very good guess that Karim wasnt actually brought in to be a running back at all unless it was in an emergency. I think he was brought in more for kick return duty, If he sticks which I dont think is likely then thats where it will be for the most part is my bet

[braveheartcolt]

Carter did not look bad at all last year, fumbles aside of course. I will be shocked if he is cut honestly.

I prefer my RB's to hold onto the ball. Don't care either way though. I'm happy with the Brown / Ballard 1-2. I cannot get remotely excited about which third stringers we keep, but that's just me.

[Superman]

Carter's job is by no means safe, but there's so much wrong with that article that it's impossible to take it seriously.

[MR. Blueblood]

The fact that Moore has time in Arians system might give him a leg up on some of the others on the bubble, and I think it does give him an advantage over Carter too. If Carter had held on to the ball a little better last year I don't think this conversation is happening. But fumbles + Moore just might = Carter no longer a Colt. Especially when you have Ballard that can do Carter's job.

[Smonroe]

I guess I'm a bit different than you. I think Carter and Ballard are the same type of back so I'm okay with letting Carter go.

I actually would keep Karim because he could be a goaline back, but he's also a speed back running a 4.3 40 so there's

some versatility there that Carter doesn't have. I like both of them don't get me wrong, but that's what i'd do.

Just my opinion. All things aside Karim will probably get cut though

I've always said the same thing, carter and Ballard bring the same thing, solid short yardage carries. Ballard appears to be a bit better.

I won't be surprised if they keep Brown, Ballard, and Moore. Evans has another year of PS eligibility, I think.

[FightLikeSin]

I feel like Ballard is better in pretty much every aspect, but I don't see us cutting him. Evans, Karim, and Moore will get cut before he does.

I don't see Ballard plowing through the tackles like Carter does. Ballard has escapism on the outside kinda of similar to Brown. But I think Carter is too valuable to let go this early.

[Jay Kirk]

I don't see Ballard plowing through the tackles like Carter does. Ballard has escapism on the outside kinda of similar to Brown. But I think Carter is too valuable to let go this early.

Reason he put 2 steelers on there hind end when he plowed the line

[BrentMc11]

Reason he put 2 steelers on there hind end when he plowed the line

Totally agree...I am amazed by Ballard's combination of speed and power....As you know I like Carter too....

Once again finding myself with "like' difficulties....could not like you comment so I responded...

[Kenny]

I prefer my RB's to hold onto the ball. Don't care either way though. I'm happy with the Brown / Ballard 1-2. I cannot get remotely excited about which third stringers we keep, but that's just me.

He wasnt known as a fumbler in college im pretty sure it was just rookie mistakes.

[FightLikeSin]

Reason he put 2 steelers on there hind end when he plowed the line

Didn't say I didn't see him doing that at all, said he doesn't do it like Carter. Which so far I find to be true. Carter plows through and gets 4-6 yards like it's nobody's business.

[BrentMc11]

Didn't say I didn't see him doing that at all, said he doesn't do it like Carter. Which so far I find to be true. Carter plows through and gets 4-6 yards like it's nobody's business.

Where is Nobody today...Nobody likes this.....

I like em both...Ballard has WAY more power than I thought.....and I still think Carter can be a beast...

[FightLikeSin]

Where is Nobody today...Nobody likes this.....

I like em both...Ballard has WAY more power than I thought.....and I still think Carter can be a beast...

I hate when "Nobody" likes my post . I"m a big Carter fan. I think Ballard is a great RB and could probably even eventually start over Brown, but I think you need Carter in there for short yardage to be the "Bruiser". Let him go in there and take the punishment in between the tackles and keep Brown/Ballard fresh.