Exactly.

Granted, Ballard is best when he has the pick in hand. His draft selections are just pure gold these past couple of years.

However, if you told him he could lock down two of the most important positions on an NFL team with KNOWN high-quality players (that is a projection on Wentz) instead of draftee hopefuls with his first 2 picks, he would do it every year.

From PFT

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ugh-for-colts/

Nelson has played tackle, I believe that was his first position at ND

Now that the Colts have traded for Wentz using only their 2021 third...I would consider a 1st for Brown. We might very well be picking LT with our 1st round pick anyway!

I disagree. Wouldn’t hate it but I say draft one . Benefit off the 1st round rookie contract. Unless pass rush is there which I doubt

My top option would be to sign one of the 33 year old veteran free agent left tackles (Trent Williams, Russell Okung or Alejandro Villanueva) on a 2 or 3 year deal and then draft an offensive tackle (2nd round or 4th round pick) to play swing / depth for the next season or two prior to (hopefully) becoming the starter.

We need a quality 3rd OT on this team. Employing the likes of Will Holder or Carter O'Donnell in that role sends shivers up my spine.

Pinter appears to be solid as depth on the O-Line interior but we need someone who can provide that same depth at OT.

I really like the idea of spending large on someone like Williams for 2-3 years and developing your next LT. Don’t think Ballard will do this as it goes counter to how he has done things so far. I have to believe that he has confidence in his ability (and the ability of his scouts to find and coaches to develop) to draft our next LT. I believe this is a big part of how he keeps this team financially so stable.

Azeez Ojulari will likely be available at 21, but I'd rather have Orlando Brown Jr. Pass rush is more plentiful than LT in both the draft and free agency.

They could move Smith over to LT, and find RT later in the draft

https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...es/4029529001/

Sounds like his ability to keep his weight on one foot may be what prevents this from becoming a reality. He would have to do the opposite of what is natural.

Thats what you do at ota’s and camp and practice. The is nothing natural about run and pass blocking. This guys is an athlete, I’m betting he can be taught a new dance step