Colts Salary Cap Update – Regular Season 2018

[DrSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Colt Classic

I don't think anyone expects spending all the way up to the cap in a transition year, but it seems like another 15 mi on a few short-term contracts might've filled a position or two with a bit more leadership, play-making ability, positional stability...any and all of that and still left the team with 30 mil. If a reasonable expectation is currently 7-9 wins, then the spending mentioned above would seem to move the needle into being more seriously in playoff contention--and isn't playoff experience a great thing for a young team? Has Ballard mentioned any goals for this team beyond growing, gelling, or nebulous "be patient" terms?

I can even live with the DL, even though I don't like it this way. Its a new DC, new scheme (or back to the old scheme), young players, given them a chance. OK, fine

But you have a QB coming off basically two missed seasons and a near career ending shoulder injury, you can't tell me with that much free agent money you couldn't find SOMEONE to pay, even if you overpay for a few years while you develop someone, to play right tackle.

There is no more time to be patient with the OL. Its been a decade and now two injured all pro level QBs that almost ended their careers over playing behind this OL.