Quick thoughts on Dolphins-Colts

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Chaka

And by the way, this is a cop out

I don’t care. Ballard should know what vets are better than Arthur Maulet and fit the locker room.

[Luck4Reich]

Stop saying this was Ballards plan. He was hesitant to pull trigger on Free agents because he didn't know what Luck was going to do.

When you have the great QB you are never rebuilding and always reloading because you cant afford to waste their years.

[Luck4Reich]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

I don’t care. Ballard should know what vets are better than Arthur Maulet and fit the locker room.

Exactly! This is what he and his staff get paid to do.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

I don’t care. Ballard should know what vets are better than Arthur Maulet and fit the locker room.

I don't pay much attention to it, but who was available that you would have suggested over Maulet? I know he is terrible, but I am looking for someone who fits the mold of Mitchell and Inman, guys who are on the street now that could come in and contribute. Heck, I would accept a name of a guy who was unsigned going into training camp.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

I don't pay much attention to it, but who was available that you would have suggested over Maulet? I know he is terrible, but I am looking for someone who fits the mold of Mitchell and Inman, guys who are on the street now that could come in and contribute. Heck, I would accept a name of a guy who was unsigned going into training camp.

Breeland was a guy they kicked the tires on. I think he is a starter for the packers.

[sherck]

Originally Posted by rcubed

Colts lead the league in snaps by 1st and 2nd year players at 42% (next is 39% in SF)

Where did you find that stat?


Walk Worthy,

[Pez]

Originally Posted by FatDT

Then why has Ballard pursued top-end free agents at all?

I don't think he's outright against free agents, obviously, he just takes a very measured approach. From the quote:

"...Then you feel better about dipping into free agency and getting a guy. Not just good players, they need to be able to influence the locker room with their character...."

Bell sits out a season and leaves his team hanging. Over money. Then makes a comment on Twitter that is essentially, "Just imagine [how good the Colts would be If I was on the team]"

Right or wrong, how do you think Bell would "influence the locker room with his character?" Positively or negatively?

[falloutboy14]

Originally Posted by sherck

Where did you find that stat?


Walk Worthy,

Pretty sure it's this.
https://i.redd.it/n0gdun8l5x021.jpg

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by Pez

I don't think he's outright against free agents, obviously, he just takes a very measured approach. From the quote:

"...Then you feel better about dipping into free agency and getting a guy. Not just good players, they need to be able to influence the locker room with their character...."

Bell sits out a season and leaves his team hanging. Over money. Then makes a comment on Twitter that is essentially, "Just imagine [how good the Colts would be If I was on the team]"

Right or wrong, how do you think Bell would "influence the locker room with his character?" Positively or negatively?

I'm undecided on Bell. I don't necessarily see it as him leaving his team hanging. He didn't sign a contract and then hold out. He didn't want to sign Pittsburgh's contract offer, so he didn't. He was a top 3 RB for several seasons, and by all accounts he was a good locker room guy before all this. My problem with him would be the money and the potential for suspensions.

I also don't want this to seem like I am killing Ballard unnecessarily. I like Ballard. He's done some very good things. And I think he's been pretty humble, he's admitted mistakes and said he wants to learn from them. I don't have a big problem with Ballard. I just see some people (and it is possible I am conflating opinions I read here with things said elsewhere) wanting to encompass all outcomes and say "See, it was all according to Ballard's plan, what a genius, anyone that doubts is not a true fan, blah blah blah."

I'm not into hero worship. It's absurd. I hated it when Polian was here. I don't want that nonsense again.

[Oldcolt]

Ballard has a plan

Ballard has a plan

Ballard has a plan