Free Agents Discussion

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

Aiken is by far the best free agent WR we've ever brought in, that I can remember.
Grigson's guys were all problematic in various ways or had been injured. Avery, DHB, that other guy. Aiken is starter level who was def just a forgotten guy in Baltimore.

And he fills a real need. Very smart signing.

[Maniac]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

Two very reasonable explanations for not firing Pagano:

1) It was so late in the offseason that the new coach would not have his pick of assistants. Also, it would be hard to put in a new offense when the QB is out the entire offseason.

2) Irsay could be stalling until PM is on board so that he can pick the coach.

I was kidding because if they were going to fire him, they would have done it far earlier. I just meant that if you are wasting a year hiring nobodies just to get rid of the coach, then that is a horrible way to run a team. No way would Ballard be doing that. That scenario doesn't make sense.

If Peyton does come on board at some point, why would he be the one picking the coach? It's usually the GM who does that isn't it? That would be awkward to undercut a newly hired GM's authority.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by JesusChrist

I was kidding because if they were going to fire him, they would have done it far earlier. I just meant that if you are wasting a year hiring nobodies just to get rid of the coach, then that is a horrible way to run a team. No way would Ballard be doing that. That scenario doesn't make sense.

If Peyton does come on board at some point, why would he be the one picking the coach? It's usually the GM who does that isn't it? That would be awkward to undercut a newly hired GM's authority.

Again, I have not said that Ballard is signing "nobodies" or bums or however you want to say it.

What I have said is that he has seemingly gone out of his way to not put any more guaranteed money on the books past 2017. Yes, that fits with his stated strategy of prioritizing the draft, but I believe it's also indicative of a low risk approach to UFA specifically for this season.

There are some important reasons why Ballard may be taking that approach, which I have outlined previously.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

This defensive system is supposed to have a DT position that is akin to the 4-3 UT as I understand it. He would fit that position fine.

As a 3 tech?

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by Puck

As a 3 tech?

Yes. Generally speaking our odd front look features a 5 tech DE, 0 tech NT, and 3 tech DT.

[Wyatt]

@ColtsConti 28m28 minutes ago
Updated @Colts Jersey #'s:

Hunt-94
Locke-9
Mingo-52
Schwenke-66
Sheard-93
Simon-51
Spence-55
Williams-85
Woods-68

Looks like Sheard has some big shoes to fill wearing the #93 (more so for Dwight, not the most recent 93 wearer)

[Wyatt]

@KBowenColts 1h1 hour ago
The #Colts have signed 10 free agents in 2017:

-Most in history (signed 8 in 2013)

-From 2003-11, the Colts signed 10 total free agents

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Wyatt

@KBowenColts 1h1 hour ago
The #Colts have signed 10 free agents in 2017:

-Most in history (signed 8 in 2013)

-From 2003-11, the Colts signed 10 total free agents

Guaranteed money past 2017 on each deal:

Sheard = $0 (unless he's hurt and can't play in 2018, then he would receive an injury guarantee of $3.5MM)
Simon = $0
Locke = $0
Turbin = $0
Woods = ??
Hunt = $0
Mingo = $0
Schwenke = $0
Butler = $0
Williams = $0
Aiken = $0

I don't know about anyone else, but I detect a trend here.

[Wyatt]

@AdamSchefter 13s13 seconds ago
Former Raiders' TE Mychal Rivera has agreed to terms with the Jaguars, per @JeffDarlington.

Welp, so much for that one

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Wyatt

@AdamSchefter 13s13 seconds ago
Former Raiders' TE Mychal Rivera has agreed to terms with the Jaguars, per @JeffDarlington.

Welp, so much for that one

Damn, now the Jags are sure to win the Superbowl.