L'Jarius Sneed

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

I think this cements a corner (Mitchell/Arnold) in round one now. I’m fine with that but am still a bit miffed that we haven’t brought in some more outside talent to start, provide depth, or provide a solid veteran presence. I wonder if one of Simmons, Blackmon, Clowney, or Gilmore is still within the budget.

The CBs that fit the profile of what they've drafted recently are in mid-late Day 2. I wouldn't be upset with Mitchell or Arnold, only mildly disappointed at the opportunity cost, but I still think they're going to trade back and draft a WR. I also wouldn't mind trading back and drafting an elite edge rusher, or just outright drafting an elite edge rusher, but that doesn't seem to be the direction they want to go.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by ChoppedWood

I characterize it as- playing as if every year offers a chance. Injuries to opponents, lack of chemistry, etc... this is the NFL, you just never know- and the Colts of 23-24 are a prime example with the loss of AR but right there until the very final play of their season with a career backup.

To me, that's the difference betwen a good GM and a bum, not planning 27 fucking years downstream, instead putting all the eggs in a basket looking to win each year. Ballard's still strategizing for 2027 being "the year" --- his strategy fucking doesn't work, the proof is in the results. 1 PO win in 8 years, no division titles.... he fucking sucks.

Ah, you're one of those. Simple question for you: who is the better GM, Chris Ballard or Ryan Grigson?

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by ukcolt

I also wonder if i am actually in the minority with my opinion that the roster is good. Or if it just the whiney bitchy community who complain when the sun rises in the east each day, and that they just shout the loudest.

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Substitute a healthy Anthony Richardson for Gardner Minshew for the entire 2023 season, and I believe that the Colts would have won the AFC South ...... and that's a raw, inexperienced rookie Anthony Richardson ...... it's quite possible that an Anthony Richardson with 2 or 3 years of NFL experience under his belt may have had the Colts competing with the Bills, the Chiefs, and the Ravens for a spot in the AFC championship game. ) *


* ) The above statement is my rat's ass of an opinion, which along with $18 will get you a one-way ticket from Brewster, NY to Grand Central Station in New York City.

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[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

Who cares? The point is that we're not.

How exactly are we not? Why does the boatload of free agents we re-signed not count? Because we drafted them? They were free agents, they could have left the team. Something a lot of teams have to deal with more than us.

Take off the "already on the team goggles" and you see that we signed:

-One of the best WR available in FA
-One of the best DT in FA (possibly the best NT specifically?)
-One of the best CB in FA (possibly the best Slot specifically?)
-By way of extension, one of the best MLB that would have been a FA
-A bunch of quality depth pieces that have continuity on the team.

Those top four in particular... if another team swooped in and signed them away from us, that's a headline-worthy FA-splash for that team. For some reason, we don't want to look at it the same when it's a "re-signing."

[Dewey 5]

https://www.stampedeblue.com/2024/3/...ng-him-the-job

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

https://www.stampedeblue.com/2024/3/...ng-him-the-job

Maybe you'll answer: Who is the better GM, Chris Ballard or Ryan Grigson?

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

The CBs that fit the profile of what they've drafted recently are in mid-late Day 2. I wouldn't be upset with Mitchell or Arnold, only mildly disappointed at the opportunity cost, but I still think they're going to trade back and draft a WR. I also wouldn't mind trading back and drafting an elite edge rusher, or just outright drafting an elite edge rusher, but that doesn't seem to be the direction they want to go.

What’s your take on Austin Booker?

[Dewey 5]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Maybe you'll answer: Who is the better GM, Chris Ballard or Ryan Grigson?

Ballard by a hair.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by apballin

What’s your take on Austin Booker?

More traits than substance, Ballard I think will like both he and Jalyx Hunt for their traits, and I wouldn't be surprisedif the Colts end up drafting one of them. If the Colts are going to take a Day 2 or Day 3 edge rusher, my hope is it's Mo Kamara. He looks so very much like Robert Mathis. 6'1" 250 sub 4.6 40 and just gets after the QB, causes a lot of fumbles as well.

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

Ballard by a hair.

It's Ballard by leagues, and if you want proof, you need look no further than the Colts last 12, soon to be 13 drafts. You'll start seeing the good classes when Ballard took over.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

It's Ballard by leagues, and if you want proof, you need look no further than the Colts last 12, soon to be 13 drafts. You'll start seeing the good classes when Ballard took over.

Definitely look at Ballards drafts and not his results, because nothing in the results say he’s anything but mediocre. I guess you are technically correct though - better than Grigson. Not exactly high praise. The single smartest decision Ballard has ever made was following Grigson. 8 years in to a rebuild where he’s had more coaching searches than playoff appearances and many fans think he’s doing good because he’s not Grigson.