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Old 03-18-2020, 12:47 AM
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They said it was. The Colts believe they are close to winning a SB. They thought a vet could hit the ground running better than a rookie.
Makes sense. An established disruptive beast in Buckner or a rookie that has yet to prove he is ready for the NFL.

Ballard isn’t done adding pieces... I’m gonna enjoy the ride.
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Old 03-18-2020, 08:11 AM
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They said it was. The Colts believe they are close to winning a SB. They thought a vet could hit the ground running better than a rookie.
I guess it makes more sense if you believe this is your year. I’m not sure I agree. They must have more confidence in Rivers than I do. May also mean they aren’t done in Free Agency. Would also explain the rumored interest in Berry. Vet presence, can get up to speed quickly.
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Old 03-18-2020, 08:33 AM
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Out of the 32 ranked offensive lines the Chargers ranked 29th. Last year. The Colts ranked 3rd.

I like our chances that Rivers will perform well behind the Colts line compared to the bad one he had.
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Old 03-18-2020, 09:05 AM
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Out of the 32 ranked offensive lines the Chargers ranked 29th. Last year. The Colts ranked 3rd.

I like our chances that Rivers will perform well behind the Colts line compared to the bad one he had.
In addition:

IND = 133.1 ypg rushing = 07th in NFL

LAC = 090.8 ypg rushing = 28th in NFL

If we can add:
- Veteran FA wide receiver
- Rookie wide receiver picked in 2nd or 3rd round
- Rookie tight end picked in the middle rounds
- Quality offensive line depth

Then I think that Rivers will have the line, running game and receiving options to do some real damage in 2020.

And none of that precludes us from continuing to add pieces to the defense via free agency (come on D.J. Reader! Come to Indy!), another 2 picks in the 2nd / 3rd rounds and depth pieces with lower round picks.
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Old 03-18-2020, 10:30 AM
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come on D.J. Reader! Come to Indy!

Rapoport tweeted yesterday that DJ Reader agreed to terms with Cincinnati

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1240014796948484097

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IND = 133.1 ypg rushing = 07th in NFL

LAC = 090.8 ypg rushing = 28th in NFL

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It doesn't seem like that long ago the Colts would go weeks/months without rushing for 100 yards/game. The team is definitely improving.
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These guys have been playing football since they were in middle school. And thinking that college kids are amateurs doesn’t make them less football players. Everybody has the same disadvantage a short in season. It’s a crapshoot but these guys except for rivers I’m going to have a long contract
Its not that simple. Gil Brandt said going from college to the pros is like going from 3rd grade to MIT grad school.
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Rapoport tweeted yesterday that DJ Reader agreed to terms with Cincinnati

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1240014796948484097
We can get a 1-tech in the draft. A guy like Raekwon Davis will be around.
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It doesn't seem like that long ago the Colts would go weeks/months without rushing for 100 yards/game. The team is definitely improving.
Seems more like they would go entire seasons.
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Seems more like they would go entire seasons.
I'm too lazy to look it up but I think maybe they did. Running game was dreadful mainly because of the line. McGlynn and Satelle days... smh
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