micah hyde isn't very good. i take butler all day over him.

Here is an interview Appears to me he would lean toward not spending a lot on anyone person and his reasons are well reasonable.

http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/...3-162c3e42a99a

Zak Keefer‏ @zkeefer
On #Colts free agent front, was told yesterday team has had “zero discussions” with safety Mike Adams.

ESPN's Josina Anderson reports the 49ers, Titans, and Eagles will be "potential suitors" for free agent Alshon Jeffery if he hits the open market.
Anderson adds the Bears are interested in bringing Jeffery back, but it seems like that ship has sailed. The reality is most teams will be interested in Jeffery, who is easily the best receiver available in free agency. Jeffery could push A.J. Green ($15 million AAV) to be the second-highest paid receiver in the league.
Related: Eagles, 49ers, Titans
Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter



Good, those are the sort of teams you would expect to be after him and I'm glad we're not one of them!

Impending free agent DE Calais Campbell will meet with the Cardinals at the combine.
After using the franchise tag on OLB Chandler Jones, it seems unlikely the Cardinals will be able to retain Campbell as well, but they certainly should give it a shot. Even going on 31, Campbell is the most impactful defensive lineman available on the market and should land a massive deal. With S Tony Jefferson also headed to free agency, Arizona's defense could take a big hit this offseason.
Source: ESPN



Certainly wouldn't be opposed to bringing him onboard. Kick the tires, Ballard!

Jets coach Todd Bowles was non-committal on the future of DE Sheldon Richardson.
The Jets are fully expected to attempt to trade Richardson this offseason, but they might not like what they are offered. Richardson is undoubtedly talented, but he has a history of off-field issues and everyone knows the Jets want to trade him. ESPN's Rich Cimini has speculated they may have to settle for a third round pick.
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter



Who here would give up a 3rd rounder for Sheldon Richardson?

He seems like a player that is going to be suspended indefinitely sometime in the next two seasons. I'd rather sign Campbell. We don't need to add knuckleheads.

i agree

although richardson would sure be a good fit

bbbboooooooooo fuck you ballard


you piece of shit


damn you alr.

Just saw that and came to post it. Sounds like a youth movement for real.

As it should be.

Love what Mike has done for us but if he is higher than 4th on our safety depth chart signed for vet min then we did something wrong.

You just cannot sign a non-kicker 35 year old player early in free agency.

Cheers,

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qb? brady might be available soon to be Lucks backup

You know, I almost added QB to kicker in my post and then decided to not in order to give someone the righteous feeling of correcting me

You, Sir, win the prize. Well done.

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http://www.stampedeblue.com/2017/3/2...p-quarterbacks

Interesting, though I'm liking this.

I'll take an insanely good OL in front of Luck.

I never complain with adding oline talent

Thanks shrek.

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Great player. Better than I thought he'd be. I don't trust him to not make bad decisions though.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...jets-veterans/

Anyone want anybody from the Jets purge?

Brandon Marshall is a pain in the ass and he's lost a step. Pass.

Nick Mangold would've been fine in years past, but has he ever played a position besides Center? If they think he'll play Guard well then sure, but there's robust enough of a Guard market that moving him to there seems like a move that would probably be too much work when I'm sure he could find a Center position elsewhere.

Darrelle Revis is completely done as a CB and might only work as a Safety. We do have a need at Safety and we have been trotting out older than average Safeties for the past couple years but does anyone trust Revis to totally buy into Pagano's program? Neither do I.

I'll take Decker if he can clear a physical. Yes, I know we have ample investment in Hilton/Moncrief/Dorsett. But what did Moncrief really show in 2016? What has Dorsett ever shown ever? Having a WR that knows where he's supposed to be would be kind of nice. It's moot, however, because it's not going to happen. Decker's not coming to a team with a WR room as crowded as ours and Ballard certainly isn't investing enough money in Decker to sway him otherwise.

Dude, the jizz is still not dry on your chin from last time Decker was a FA. He is not going to be a Colt. He is not worth what he is getting paid now. Let it go.

Which I freely acknowledged in my post.

He would've better than Hakeem Nicks/Andre Johnson/Dorsett, that's for sure.

It doesn't take much to be smarter than Grigson, but those that blindly trusted in him are the ones that deserve even more scrutiny, not those that could point out that he sucked.

Leave Omaha's Grigsy alone.

His obsession with Grigson has neared Mike Doss levels. I don't know why he likes to idolize people who are terrible at their jobs.

you fucking idiots think i idolize grigson but i don't. not even close.


haven't complained once that he was fired.

I agree... never saw anything that said Omaha was pro Grigson... He has said that Pagano was as much to blame for the bad performances...

Omaha... listen Dam has become as big of a turd as Tom Simpson. Actually I would prefer TomSimpson at this point.

Amongst the defenders that weren't tagged that are expected to hit the open market, they're also expected to get PAID:

PFT's Mike Florio reports free agent CB Stephon Gilmore is aiming for $14 million-plus annually on the open market.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports Mar 5 - 1:17 PM

FA Calais Campbell atop Broncos' wish list?
9 News Denver's Mike Klis reports free agent DE Calais Campbell is high on the Broncos' wish list, perhaps No. 1 if they don't pursue Tony Romo.
The Broncos have made it known that fixing both their defensive and offensive lines is a priority for 2017. Campbell might be the top 3-4 end available and went to high school in Denver. He's entering his age-31 season, but Campbell remained one of the best at his position last season, recording 12 tackles for loss and eight sacks. Campbell could command $12 million-plus per year.
Source: 9 News Denver Mar 5 - 9:47 AM

Omaha outright posted on the other board that Grigson was a "great GM". How is that not pro Grigson?

I always think back to this thread where Omaha basically defended everything Grigson ever did:

http://coltfreaks.com/phpbb/viewtopi...t=2069&p=71736

In fairness, by the time the start of the 2016 season rolled around, Omaha had walked back his defend at all costs approach, but that's where I'm always referencing.

You forgot to add that he would be cost more than all three of those guys combined.

Sarcasm you twat

Okay, you forgot to add that most people on this board would probably do better than Nicks/DHB/Johnson combined.

That's dumb

Just like most of Grigson's acquisitions.

Weren't most people here happy with all of those guys?

I know I was excited about Johnson

About Free Agency time, we definitely need a lot of help, but can't be foolish with our spending either. It will be interesting to see how Ballard mixes things up, without messing things up.

According to Yahoo's Charles Robinson, "multiple NFL sources" anticipate free agent Mike Glennon landing a deal worth $14-15 million per year.
It's only $3-4 million short of last year's Brock Osweiler benchmark. (Osweiler landed $18 million annually from the Texans.) Glennon showed plus decision-making skills as an 18-game starter his first two years in the league, but he is timid in the pocket and a poor downfield passer, offering what amounts to a game-manager skill set. He may end up as 2017's most overpaid free agent.
Source: Charles Robinson on Twitter Mar 5 - 10:22 PM


It is amazing how much teams struggle and how desperate they get to fill the quarterback position. We've been extraordinarily fortunate to have the QB that we've had. The fact that we were 8-8 last year is a testament to how incompetent our brass truly was.

The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec believes the "ship has sailed" on the Ravens re-signing free agent RT Rick Wagner.
The Ravens probably offered Wagner a Mitchell Schwartz-level deal, but he's going to push to become the NFL's highest paid right tackle, if not command low-end left tackle money. Zrebiec also believes free agent NT Brandon Williams will walk. The Ravens have a potential in-house replacement for Williams in second-year NT Michael Pierce, but there is a huge hole at Wagner's position.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter Mar 5 - 5:58 PM


And I'll take both!

I'd rather grab a guard and let Clark grow into the RT job. The whole point of drafting him is that he was a 1st round talent that needed experience. This year and next year are when picks like that are supposed to start paying off. No reason to push him down the bench with a $10M/year right tackle.

I'd probably take Williams though.

I will literally never complain about adding OL talent. If Clark shows that he's literally come a million miles, then he can be the swing tackle for 2017 and then take over Castonzo at LT in 2018.

That said, I do agree that I'd prefer to add a stud at Guard and then hopefully let Clark win a camp battle of him/Haeg/Good/Reitz(?). That'd be ideal, but like I said, anything that fortifies the OL is good by me.

I won't gripe much if we were to buy an expensive RT. I don't think it's the right way to go. But protecting Luck means more points and more wins and a more secure future for our QB. He has been hit enough in his first 5 years, the next 5 he needs to have a clean pocket.

Charles Robinson‏ @CharlesRobinson 6m6 minutes ago
Multiple #NFL sources are expecting free agent contract of #Lions guard Larry Warford to land around $8 million per season.

Charles Robinson‏ @CharlesRobinson 4m4 minutes ago
Multiple #NFL sources expecting free agent contract of #Cowboys guard Ron Leary to land around $8-$9 million per season. Medical will matter

I'll take either at those prices. Charles Robinson reported last week that we're looked into high-priced Guards. Hopefully we're ponying up the dough for one.