Very quick draft thoughts

[Coltsalr]

Originally Posted by Puck

GBB if you grillin for a group of Colts Fans You day is awesome

I think BB is the steal of this draft for the Colts. Best pick we made IMO which probably makes him a bust. Sorry BB

Nah, I’m skeptical on Banogu so that means he’s bound for Canton.

Great write-up as always, GB.

[Maniac]

Ballard during their post draft presser said that Banogu is going to be a DE. They said he was tried at other positions but they feel he's best at DE for them.

Ballard also mentioned how much they loved Willis. He siad they almost picked him in the 3rd round, that's how much they loved him. Basically he said the more film they watched on him, the more they fell in love with the kid, and they liked his intelligence and leadership. So while we may not like or understand the pick, the staff clearly REALLY liked this kid's film along with his character.

Ballard also mentioned during the presser about the team taking chances on guys with character issues, and he said basically what GBB is thinking, that they need to establish a strong locker room before taking a chance on any of those guys, that way if they do take a chance, that the locker room is strong enough to be able to handle it and not affect them negatively. He said he will be willing to take a shot here and there, but has to be the right guy.

I really like the Parris and Rock picks. I think those kids are going to be playmakers.

[YDFL Commish]

I will say this about the Willis pick; the guys on Sirius XM (Jim Miller i think) were raving about the pick. They were saying how the TE's at the senior bowl had high praise for Willis because they could n't get open against him.

Travis Kelce negater?

[Dewey 5]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

I will say this about the Willis pick; the guys on Sirius XM (Jim Miller i think) were raving about the pick. They were saying how the TE's at the senior bowl had high praise for Willis because they could n't get open against him.

Travis Kelce negater?

Keep in mind that Jim Miller played for Mich. St.

[GoBigBlue88]

Originally Posted by Maniac

Ballard during their post draft presser said that Banogu is going to be a DE. They said he was tried at other positions but they feel he's best at DE for them.

Ballard also mentioned how much they loved Willis. He siad they almost picked him in the 3rd round, that's how much they loved him. Basically he said the more film they watched on him, the more they fell in love with the kid, and they liked his intelligence and leadership. So while we may not like or understand the pick, the staff clearly REALLY liked this kid's film along with his character.

Ballard also mentioned during the presser about the team taking chances on guys with character issues, and he said basically what GBB is thinking, that they need to establish a strong locker room before taking a chance on any of those guys, that way if they do take a chance, that the locker room is strong enough to be able to handle it and not affect them negatively. He said he will be willing to take a shot here and there, but has to be the right guy.

I really like the Parris and Rock picks. I think those kids are going to be playmakers.

He said that about Green, FYI, not Banogu. Banogu is a SAM, but the idea is that Banogu/Okereke/Speed/Leonard/Walker can all play pretty interchangeably.

[Maniac]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

He said that about Green, FYI, not Banogu. Banogu is a SAM, but the idea is that Banogu/Okereke/Speed/Leonard/Walker can all play pretty interchangeably.

Oh ok, thanks. I missed that he was talking about Green there then.

[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

[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.