2025 NFL Draft

[apballin]

I’m still excited and hoping we get Warren somehow. It couldn’t be setup any better for the Colts this year. Sitting at 14 and 2 of the top players in this draft are tight ends.

[albany ed]

As I've gotten older, none of the sports get me as excited as they once did. I still get worked up about the draft, hoping that some of the later round selections hold a hidden gem, but all in all, the Colts are my team and I root for them without huge expectations.

[Mr. Session]

I can't look away from the Colts. The day I give up on this team will be the day I give up on sports entirely. I feel much of the same though, honestly.

The sport itself has lost some magic for me. I presume it's worse for you old guys here but now that I'm closer to 40 than 30 I see it more than I ever have before. In my youth I would roll my eyes at assertions that players of yesterday would have dominated today, but now I see a sport that just does not require the same type of men, durability, nor toughness and I kind of understand. I fell in love with this game because it wasn't like the other games, it required so much more than basketball, baseball, etc.

Of course some of that is still there but I have found myself watching a lot of vintage football recently. I don't find today's game nearly as interesting so I do not find myself digging through draft prospects like I may have in years past. Perhaps that has more to do with the apathy enabled by this franchise though, so there's that.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

I can't look away from the Colts. The day I give up on this team will be the day I give up on sports entirely. I feel much of the same though, honestly.

The sport itself has lost some magic for me. I presume it's worse for you old guys here but now that I'm closer to 40 than 30 I see it more than I ever have before. In my youth I would roll my eyes at assertions that players of yesterday would have dominated today, but now I see a sport that just does not require the same type of men, durability, nor toughness and I kind of understand. I fell in love with this game because it wasn't like the other games, it required so much more than basketball, baseball, etc.

Of course some of that is still there but I have found myself watching a lot of vintage football recently. I don't find today's game nearly as interesting so I do not find myself digging through draft prospects like I may have in years past. Perhaps that has more to do with the apathy enabled by this franchise though, so there's that.

And then you read a story about a draft prospect whose dad made him watch film on John Riggins and tell him that’s how you play football!!! And the colts have the potential to get that guy, yea it’s still gets me excited and I’m 43 years old now

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by apballin

And then you read a story about a draft prospect whose dad made him watch film on John Riggins and tell him that’s how you play football!!! And the colts have the potential to get that guy, yea it’s still gets me excited and I’m 43 years old now

fuck, you are old dude.

[njcoltfan]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

I can't look away from the Colts. The day I give up on this team will be the day I give up on sports entirely. I feel much of the same though, honestly.

The sport itself has lost some magic for me. I presume it's worse for you old guys here but now that I'm closer to 40 than 30 I see it more than I ever have before. In my youth I would roll my eyes at assertions that players of yesterday would have dominated today, but now I see a sport that just does not require the same type of men, durability, nor toughness and I kind of understand. I fell in love with this game because it wasn't like the other games, it required so much more than basketball, baseball, etc.

Of course some of that is still there but I have found myself watching a lot of vintage football recently. I don't find today's game nearly as interesting so I do not find myself digging through draft prospects like I may have in years past. Perhaps that has more to do with the apathy enabled by this franchise though, so there's that.

I'm one of the older posters on this site, 78 and counting. To me football is not about the game anymore, its about the money, and I blame Goodell for that. The changes that he has instituted, in my opinion, have ruined, or are ruining
the game. Kickoffs are not kickoffs anymore, you have to make appointments with the opposition for onside kicks, breathe on a QB and its a penalty. I to used to get excited when draft day approached, but Goodell has turned that into a circus also. Friday morning I'll check to see who the Colts drafted, but the excitement is long gone !!!!!

[apballin]

Originally Posted by njcoltfan

I'm one of the older posters on this site, 78 and counting. To me football is not about the game anymore, its about the money, and I blame Goodell for that. The changes that he has instituted, in my opinion, have ruined, or are ruining
the game. Kickoffs are not kickoffs anymore, you have to make appointments with the opposition for onside kicks, breathe on a QB and its a penalty. I to used to get excited when draft day approached, but Goodell has turned that into a circus also. Friday morning I'll check to see who the Colts drafted, but the excitement is long gone !!!!!

I have jumped up off the couch 3 times for Colts draftees, first time was Marshall Faulk, then Michael Pittman, then Anthony Richardson. If we’re able to get Warren… I’ll be jumping around like we won the superbowl

[CletusPyle]

I'm hoping Warren is available, I think he will be. I also hope Will Howard is available in the third round, I think he may be the sleeper in this draft. In fact, if we could trade up our 3rd for a late 2nd round I think we should and get Howard. I know we have other needs but I have very little confidence in Anthony and Howard has incredible potential to be a great QB.

If we pass on Howard, Dillion Gabriel from Oregon should be available in the 4th round, small in stature, but a great competitor and may also be a sleeper, kid can play!