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AlwaysSunnyinIndy 03-16-2020 04:04 PM

Colts Acquire DT DeForest Buckner
 
No longer have to worry about who the Colts will draft at 13.......I guess Ballard loves DT's more than his draft picks.

Pick 13 for DeForest Buckner.


https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...43423256317957

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Trade AND deal: Colts trade first-round pick (13th overall) to 49ers for All-Pro DT DeForest Buckner, who already has agreed to a massive contract that pays him $21 million a year and makes him the second-highest paid DT in NFL history behind only Aaron Donald, sources tell ESPN.

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...45870016077825

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Can confirm the Colts traded a first-round pick for DeForest Buckner, per source. 5-year deal at $21 million per year.
https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1239643991731318786

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Been saying for weeks the Colts have been targeting the defensive line. This is a BIG move that means the Colts likely won't have a shot at one of the top QBs in April's draft.
https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1239644357776588801

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Timely quote from Colts GM Chris Ballard, just a month ago: "I’m always going to be obsessed with the (defensive) front. I just believe that that’s how you win and that’s how you have sustained success over time."
https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1239645036884758529

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"The 3-technique drives this thing. It does. Every time I've been a part of this (defense), the 3-technique drives this." — Chris Ballard in January
https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...47501055123459

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Add a Buckner to this defensive line, and everybody gets better. Everybody. It's easier for edge rushers to get home when there's no place to escape to.

Chaka 03-16-2020 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy (Post 156208)
No longer have to worry about who the Colts will draft at 13.......


https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...43423256317957

Now THAT is a big move. Former 2016 1st Round (7th overall pick) out of Oregon. Will be 26 tomorrow. Here's a brief summary from http://www.sportsforecaster.com/nfl/player/21039:

"A monster inside: collapses the middle for copious sacks, and is prolific for a D-lineman making tackles. A towering talent on the D-line: jumbo-sized, yet also quick and explosively athletic. Has a truly elite wingspan with huge hands, and uses those gifts to really manhandle opponents. Knows how to get inside blockers and will move his man around. Must learn to play with more leverage and balance to get the most from his amazing size and athleticism. Gets stood up at times by mauling blockers, and sometimes gets off his feet two quickly reaching for tackles. A bit of a late bloomer who's still learning to maximize his gifts."

Racehorse 03-16-2020 04:15 PM

I love it!

rm1369 03-16-2020 04:18 PM

Not sure how I feel about this. I don’t typically like giving up a high pick and immediately having to pay a guy top money. I’m not sure they wouldn’t have been better off in the long run taking a DT in the draft with one of the top two pics. Damn good player though.

Chaka 03-16-2020 04:19 PM

Obviously Ballard not sold the QBs - at least at 13 - but I suppose he could always trade back into Round 1 with our seconds.

Luck4Reich 03-16-2020 04:21 PM

Pick up a couple more strong Defensive players in draft and this is a very good Defense.

Will be interesting to see what Ballard does with the pair of 2nd rounders now.

JAFF 03-16-2020 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rm1369 (Post 156219)
Not sure how I feel about this. I don’t typically like giving up a high pick and immediately having to pay a guy top money. I’m not sure they wouldn’t have been better off in the long run taking a DT in the draft with one of the top two pics. Damn good player though.

How did the Colts do with Booger McFarland?

apballin 03-16-2020 04:30 PM

Monster and is already established as opposed to an unproven guy at 13

Luck4Reich 03-16-2020 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 156222)
How did the Colts do with Booger McFarland?

Slow down...... We had Peyton Manning too.


Ballard might be ready to roll the dice this year. He HAS to add a QB and I'm sure he knows this. Colts Defense just got better while the Texans offense took a huge blow.

Dam8610 03-16-2020 04:34 PM

I hope this doesn't mean Ballard is going to give Rivers a blank check. I hope this does mean Ballard is pursuing Bridgewater.


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