Building the ‘18 Colts and beyond

[Oldcolt]

The issue I have is that there appear to be 4 players at the top of the draft with a dropoff afterwards. We need help at all four positions. To me it seems to depend on what is available after these 4. It seems that rb and guard are deep in this draft according to 'experts'. If I add that to what Polian once said (never pass on a qb or a pass rusher) I'm pulling for Chubb. If he is off the board then I hope it's Barkley. I'm hoping free agency can help with the interior line. We are on our way boys and girls. This is going to be a fun ride. Go Colts!!

[Indiana V2]

Listening to the radio today there's a lot of people saying that they think the Browns will take Barkley first overall.

[rcubed]

ok, lets say barkley and chubb go 1-2 and no one wants to trade up to 3 who do you take then?

nelson?
fitzpatric?

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Indiana V2

Listening to the radio today there's a lot of people saying that they think the Browns will take Barkley first overall.

I somewhat hope they do. If the top 2 picks are:

1) Barkley
2) Nelson

The Colts would essentially have the ability to auction off the #1 pick with all the QBs left on the board. At that point, unless the Browns sign Cousins between now and then, dropping down to 5 or 6 and making the Broncos or Jets pay a king's ransom to get their QB of choice while still getting Chubb makes all the sense in the world.

[DrSpaceman]

Originally Posted by rcubed

ok, lets say barkley and chubb go 1-2 and no one wants to trade up to 3 who do you take then?

nelson?
fitzpatric?

I'd go Nelson then if you truly can't take down.

I know its high for a OG, but it is a position of need and does solidify the line quite a bit. If you have a middle of Kelley, Nelson and Mewhort with Castonzo at one tackle, that's the best OL the COlts have had in about a decade.

[DrSpaceman]

I know it won't happen, but someone on the all knowing powerhouse of ideas of facebook suggested :

What if the Browns offer the 1 and 4 for Luck, Colts keep the third, then the Colts draft Barkely, Chubb and a QB at 1, 3 and 4.

It won't happen, but I did have to admit it was an interesting idea.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by DrSpaceman

I know it won't happen, but someone on the all knowing powerhouse of ideas of facebook suggested :

What if the Browns offer the 1 and 4 for Luck, Colts keep the third, then the Colts draft Barkely, Chubb and a QB at 1, 3 and 4.

It won't happen, but I did have to admit it was an interesting idea.

They would have to offer more.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

I somewhat hope they do. If the top 2 picks are:

1) Barkley
2) Nelson

The Colts would essentially have the ability to auction off the #1 pick with all the QBs left on the board. At that point, unless the Browns sign Cousins between now and then, dropping down to 5 or 6 and making the Broncos or Jets pay a king's ransom to get their QB of choice while still getting Chubb makes all the sense in the world.

I would be ok with that. If not trading down I prefer CHubb, but I have to admit being a bit more interested in Barkley after those combine numbers.

[jasperhobbs]

There is no way Barkley falls to number 3 in the draft. I bet the Browns take him at number 1 and then pick QB at number 4.

[1965southpaw]

good article on various free agent options..........

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nfl-fre...170112159.html