Very quick draft thoughts

[YDFL Commish]

Oh yeah, and FWIW, Kiper gave the Colts the only A grade of the draft. Maybe for once he will be right about something?

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Oh yeah, and FWIW, Kiper gave the Colts the only A grade of the draft. Maybe for once he will be right about something?

I don't like when the media likes the Colts drafts. They liked most of Grigson's drafts, hated last year's draft, and hated most of Polian's good drafts. That doesn't mean this year's draft is bad, but it makes me nervous.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

I don't like when the media likes the Colts drafts. They liked most of Grigson's drafts, hated last year's draft, and hated most of Polian's good drafts. That doesn't mean this year's draft is bad, but it makes me nervous.

I completely agree. Same with free agency. I am nervous when the 'experts' think we did great

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I completely agree. Same with free agency. I am nervous when the 'experts' think we did great

Reporters arent experts. The experts are the people running the teams. And the draft is a gamble. Its not just athletic ability. There needs to be a mix of intelligence, determination, ability and some good luck.

And some times shit happens. Thats where character matters, in the front office, coaches and players.

This all looks good now. By the first game we might have a clue how this draft class will work out

[DrSpaceman]

I openly admit I don't watch enough college ball to know how good many of the rookies and and picks are or will be

But based on the positions and what I have read about these guys, I like the draft overall.

I keep reading about Rock Ya Sin being a main coverage guy and the colts running a zone scheme, but I have to wonder if they plan to run more man coverage, they just felt they didn't have the personnel to do it.

The drafted players at least fit in principle with most of the needs of the team, other than DL. Yes some might be redundant and create for competition at some spots but that is not a bad thing.

Given how last year's draft went I trust Ballard and now just can't wait to see what these guys can do. Not all will work out, but they don't all have to work out for the team.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by DrSpaceman

I openly admit I don't watch enough college ball to know how good many of the rookies and and picks are or will be

But based on the positions and what I have read about these guys, I like the draft overall.

I keep reading about Rock Ya Sin being a main coverage guy and the colts running a zone scheme, but I have to wonder if they plan to run more man coverage, they just felt they didn't have the personnel to do it.

The drafted players at least fit in principle with most of the needs of the team, other than DL. Yes some might be redundant and create for competition at some spots but that is not a bad thing.

Given how last year's draft went I trust Ballard and now just can't wait to see what these guys can do. Not all will work out, but they don't all have to work out for the team.

Like you, I feel good about what we have added. However, I am sure fans of other teams feel the same way. This is why we have to wait until they actually play the games. I am excited to do so.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Like you, I feel good about what we have added. However, I am sure fans of other teams feel the same way. This is why we have to wait until they actually play the games. I am excited to do so.

It's NFL Christmas, everyone is happy. Except Jets fans... and maybe Giant fans as well now.

[Oldcolt]

My enthusiasm has a lot to do with the fact that this organization is finally running as a team. Our owner seems to be a nice guy who understands that his evaluation of players leaves a lot to be desired (remember him as GM) and is willing to give authority to whoever runs his team. With Ballard/Reich that is a very good thing. Ballard is picking up athletes of a certain ilk. It is looking like they are athletes of the kind that the coaching staff feels would work best in their particular style of football. Athletes that are raw and need molding by the coaching staff. Athletes that have a mental makeup that is conducive to being taught. If this staff can teach (and so far it seems like they can-the question is can they take it to the next level) things look pretty damn rosy for us Freaks. I'm pretty pumped to see what this team looks like on the field, especially in weeks 12-16 after a little seasoning.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

My enthusiasm has a lot to do with the fact that this organization is finally running as a team. Our owner seems to be a nice guy who understands that his evaluation of players leaves a lot to be desired (remember him as GM) and is willing to give authority to whoever runs his team. With Ballard/Reich that is a very good thing. Ballard is picking up athletes of a certain ilk. It is looking like they are athletes of the kind that the coaching staff feels would work best in their particular style of football. Athletes that are raw and need molding by the coaching staff. Athletes that have a mental makeup that is conducive to being taught. If this staff can teach (and so far it seems like they can-the question is can they take it to the next level) things look pretty damn rosy for us Freaks. I'm pretty pumped to see what this team looks like on the field, especially in weeks 12-16 after a little seasoning.

Athletes, the people we had been lacking lately!

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

It's NFL Christmas, everyone is happy. Except Jets fans... and maybe Giant fans as well now.

Perfect metaphor