colts reach 1 year deal with Rivers

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

I almost agree 100%

So is that somewhere between 96 - 99 %.

[indcolts18288]

Originally Posted by Ironshaft

From the actions of the last couple of days, I cannot help but think that Bill Polian is smiling right now.

What were the three guys that Bill said you never pass on?

Passer. Check!
Pass Rusher. Check!
Pass Protector. Check!

Rivers, Bruckner and Castonzo.

From my looking at the cap, it appears we have about $17m to spend on free agents.

Cutting Jacoby Brissett saves another $9m but I guess we are not doing that.
Cutting Brian Hoyer saves another $5m.

Cutting anyone else would shock me as we don't have much dead wood so the Colts probably have $22m more to spend on free agents.

Wish List:

- WR
- NT
- O-Line Depth

Get a couple of those guys in the "value" period of free agency and I think we will roll into the draft in really good shape to pick BPA in all rounds.

Like I said, Ballard is like Polian, but with much bigger balls and an executive strength for finding linebacker talent. Whereas Polian didn’t seem to value that position nearly as much. They’re both masters of the salary cap.


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[Hoopsdoc]

I think Ballard has someone targeted in the draft. That’s the only way a one year deal with Rivers makes sense.

They say they’re keeping Brissett to drive up his price tag. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he’s traded between now and the draft. I don’t think you can keep him as a backup with an eye for him being a contingency plan for next year, in case Rivers is done. I don’t think Jacoby would go for that.

Ballard has something else in the works I think.

Edit-if they release Hoyer or Kelly in the next few days, I’ll be more inclined to believe they’re actually keeping Brissett.

[Chaka]

Still a bit surprised by this move, all things considered. This is basically an admission that the Brissett extension last year was a mistake, though i like that Ballard is willing to accept the mistake and move on without being stubborn. Sends a message to everyone that their job is not safe, regardless of how much they're being paid.

[Brylok]

Originally Posted by Chaka

Still a bit surprised by this move, all things considered. This is basically an admission that the Brissett extension last year was a mistake...

It wasn't a mistake. Their hands were tied because Luck unexpectedly quit right before the season. Luck torpedoed the season. Deep down, everybody knew that Jacoby couldn't replace Luck. Even if they lie and say otherwise...they knew. Most of the people on this board aren't dumb. If we were, we'd be over at dotcom. The Colts brass had to talk JB up and boost his confidence in order to even have a chance. Jacoby, ultimately, failed as was expected. Rivers is at least competent and can throw downfield. Has a quicker release. Luck, who is entirely to blame for last year and this whole situation, took $24M to walk away and quit. At least Phil (who I've always hated) is going to play and try for his salary. I just hope we get a good kid we can train to be a starting QB.

[Brylok]

I'm not ripping your post or anything, Chaka. Just stating my opinion.

[njcoltfan]

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

In this qb starved league I doubt it. I think our best case scenario at this point is Eason. Not sure if he’s the long term answer but give him a year or two under Rivers and we should know. I just don’t know what to make of carrying 3 qbs on the roster.

I think under the new CBA game day rosters will be increased by 2.

[smitty46953]

I seriously think Ballard has got to try to trade Jacoby Brissett for cap savings. Great team guy, but with Rivers signing I believe Ballard is in a win now mode and could use the $15,875,000 better elsewhere.

I just don't see the Colts carrying his $21,375,000 Cap hit along with Rivers $25,000,000
If he is released or traded Brissett will have following impact:

Released:
Dead Cap: $12,500,000 Cap Savings of $8,875,000

Traded:
Dead Cap: $5,500,000 Cap Savings of $15,875,000

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by JAFF

So is that somewhere between 96 - 99 %.

Well, most likely.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

I don't think it would work out. BO'B would probably want 2 or 3 bad contracts that you could salary dump on the Texans and the Colts can't meet his demands.

Too bad we released TRich years ago.