2021 NFL Draft thread - Day 2 discussion - Rounds 2 and 3

[Ironshaft]

Originally Posted by njcoltfan

Does doubling down on DE mean he's given up on Banogo and Lewis,two of his worst draft picks ?

I don't think so.

The Colts now have nine guys on the defensive line that they have expended capital on in either high draft picks or free agency money:

Buckner
Stewart
Turray
Paye
Lewis
Odeyingbo
Muhammad
Banogu
Rochelle

On the Colts defense, they will typically have 8 defensive linemen active on game day with 9 on the roster.

Now the only competition for the bottom spots are undrafted street free agents (Brown, Stallworth, Cline, Wilson) or a low round pick (Windsor).

All part of Ballard's game plan. More competition.