Remaining available free agent OTs

[Ironshaft]

Colts have $24m in free cap space.

However, $4m is reserved for rookies, $2m for the practice squad, $2m for spots 52 and 53 on the roster and around $3m for in season churn space leaving around $13m available to sign a free agent left OT.

Still available:

Russell Okung, 33 years old, started 131 games, last 3 years PFF grades: 73.0/62.4/78.4, previous contract averaged $13.250m annually

Eric Fisher, 30 years old, started 113 games, last 3 years PFF grades: 80.0/64.5/73.4, previous contract averaged $12.000m annually

Alejandro Villanueva, 33 years old, started 90 games, last 3 years PFF grades: 74.6/74.0/81.2, previous contract averaged $6.000m annually

For comparison, Anthony Castonzo's last 3 years PFF grades: 73.4/81.3/77.7

Whomever we would sign, I would try to sign a two year deal because without a 1st round pick next year (assuming Wentz works out), then our ability to get a "ready to start from day one" OT goes down a lot. We would need a bridge year for the pick to be able to learn and grow before taking over in 2023.

As an alternative scenario, at right OT we could sign Ricky Wagner and slide Smith to left side but I would prefer to keep Smith where he is playing well at.

Come on Ballard, sign one soon! Don't put Wentz's health on the line!

[Chromeburn]

From Zac Keefer

This was important, from late last night: Ballard said the Colts' plan as of right now is to "probably leave the four guys alone" on the o-line.

Been saying all along you don't move Quenton Nelson out to tackle unless its in a pinch. Keep him where he's best.

My bet is on Fischer because of the KC connection.

[Puck]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

From Zac Keefer

Yep posted the video of him saying it so this is true. And I 100% agree with that

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

From Zac Keefer



My bet is on Fischer because of the KC connection.

As long as Fischer's healed up and ready to go to start the season then that will work.

[Thorgrim]

I’m gonna be royally pissed if Ballard doesn’t have one of these guys signed quick. You bet your ass that other teams will be courting their services now.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

I’m gonna be royally pissed if Ballard doesn’t have one of these guys signed quick. You bet your ass that other teams will be courting their services now.

Don’t you have faith in Sam Tevi?

[YDFL Commish]

Fisher is the only guy I would take a flyer on.

[apballin]

Fuckin bullshit it came to this I’m still fuckin pissed

All those free agents were washed which is why they’re sitting there in the first place now we’re forced to resort to some unwanted leftovers to protect the blindside of a qb with confidence issues sounds fucking fantastic

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by apballin

Fuckin bullshit it came to this I’m still fuckin pissed

All those free agents were washed which is why they’re sitting there in the first place now we’re forced to resort to some unwanted leftovers to protect the blindside of a qb with confidence issues sounds fucking fantastic

No, they are sitting there because of the reduced salary cap. That could actually play into our favor.

[smitty46953]

Just something to ponder, we gotta be better off than we were in 2013


Colts O-Line starters in 2013
Anthony Castonzo
Hugh Thornton
Samson Satele
Mike McGlynn
Gosder Cherilus