2019 Draft - Interior DL

[smitty46953]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

I personally wouldn't invest a 3 in Zach Allen, but it seems like we have similar grades on him. Most draft rankings I've seen have Allen in that Round 1 tier, and he's absolutely not that to me.



1) Two of DeMarcus Lawrence, Frank Clark, and Dee Ford, and 2) Grady Jarrett would be my ideal free agency signings for the Colts. Picking up those three players would allow Ballard to draft exclusively BPA in the draft, even if it meant a WR at 26.

It is conceivable all 4 (Lawrence, Clark, Ford, Jarrett, and I'll add L. Collins)could all be hit with the franchise tag.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

I’d also like to sign Landon Collins in my dream offseason and then yes, I’d honestly go WR in the 1st round. Particularly if we could get DK Metcalf (less likely) or AJ Brown (more likely) out of Ole Miss.

It's a great idea, but I doubt Ballard shells out that much in free agency, and he already seems to be prepping the fanbase to not expect a WR early in this draft. I think Ballard is looking at DL early and often.

Originally Posted by smitty46953

It is conceivable all 4 (Lawrence, Clark, Ford, Jarrett, and I'll add L. Collins)could all be hit with the franchise tag.

Unfortunately that's true, and we'll know whether or not they are in 11 days. There's already been reports that the Chiefs won't franchise Dee Ford. If any of them aren't, they'd likely be Ballard's top free agent target(s).

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Unfortunately that's true, and we'll know whether or not they are in 11 days. There's already been reports that the Chiefs won't franchise Dee Ford. If any of them aren't, they'd likely be Ballard's top free agent target(s).

More recent reports out of KC suggest that they will franchise Dee Ford. Here is an article from 3 days ago:

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nf...226472890.html

[Coltsalr]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

It's a great idea, but I doubt Ballard shells out that much in free agency, and he already seems to be prepping the fanbase to not expect a WR early in this draft. I think Ballard is looking at DL early and often.



Unfortunately that's true, and we'll know whether or not they are in 11 days. There's already been reports that the Chiefs won't franchise Dee Ford. If any of them aren't, they'd likely be Ballard's top free agent target(s).

Where did you get where Ballard is prepping the fan base for no WR in the 1st round? I saw Kiper and MMQB give us AJ Brown just this week. Kiper for sure is quite connected around the league and MMQB definitely does a lot of educated guesses in their Mocks.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

Where did you get where Ballard is prepping the fan base for no WR in the 1st round? I saw Kiper and MMQB give us AJ Brown just this week. Kiper for sure is quite connected around the league and MMQB definitely does a lot of educated guesses in their Mocks.

1) Holder had an interview last week where he said the Colts weren’t as down on their WRs as the fans.

2) Ballard gave an interview a couple weeks ago. When asked what he saw as biggest area of weakness, he said fans would answer WR, but he saw it as pass rush.

3) Ballard has been very clear that he wants to build the trenches. I would be shocked if 26 and 34 aren’t defensive linemen.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

1) Holder had an interview last week where he said the Colts weren’t as down on their WRs as the fans.

2) Ballard gave an interview a couple weeks ago. When asked what he saw as biggest area of weakness, he said fans would answer WR, but he saw it as pass rush.

3) Ballard has been very clear that he wants to build the trenches. I would be shocked if 26 and 34 aren’t defensive linemen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUCc9bOtWrs

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUCc9bOtWrs

Yep. That’s the interview with #2. He’s said #3 several times.

[Coltsalr]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

1) Holder had an interview last week where he said the Colts weren’t as down on their WRs as the fans.

2) Ballard gave an interview a couple weeks ago. When asked what he saw as biggest area of weakness, he said fans would answer WR, but he saw it as pass rush.

3) Ballard has been very clear that he wants to build the trenches. I would be shocked if 26 and 34 aren’t defensive linemen.

Gotcha, I hadn’t seen any of that, so thanks.

Still, this time of year there’s the cliche that everyone is lying but in light of that my hope for them drafting a WR has certainly diminished some.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

Gotcha, I hadn’t seen any of that, so thanks.

Still, this time of year there’s the cliche that everyone is lying but in light of that my hope for them drafting a WR has certainly diminished some.

I’ve learned to take Ballard at his word. When was the last time he intentionally mislead in an interview?

I’ve also come around to the fact that this draft class is deep at WR. They’ll get a really good player in Rd 3 or 4.

[FatDT]

I know our WRs looked bad vs KC. But people forget just how injured TY was. They forget Doyle is coming back, and that Inman will improve with a full team offseason, and that Deon Cain is the baddest motherfucker on the planet. We don’t need a 1st round WR to have a great offense.