Kyle Pitts instead of Michael Pittman?

[Puck]

It would have been nice to see Jelani Woods healthy and in this system with Warren

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by Puck

It would have been nice to see Jelani Woods healthy and in this system with Warren

He only played in 4 games w/ NYJ with 1 start, where he only had 1 catch for 4 yards. Not sure if his lack of playing time was due to injury or performance, but either way we should be able to bring him back at or close to the vet minimum if we want.

As for replacing MPJ w/ Pitts - it's a really intriguing out of the box thought. Guessing since Ballard likes to keep his own that we end up extending MPJ to lower his cap hit.

[Mr. Session]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

I wonder, regarding his up and downs... is he an attitude/work ethic problem? I know QB hasn't been too stable and he had the MCL.

You know how it is, everyone always speculates and everybody has an opinion. I don't get to hear Indy media all that much so I can't say for sure how it compares. Their takes are never really that much deeper than what you'd read here.

I can tell you this. They talk about him the same way they talked about Vic Beasley. Beasley was always underproductive and didn't come close to matching his draft value until his contract year.

[apballin]

I get the feeling they’re gonna cut him in order to sign Jones and Pierce

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

You know how it is, everyone always speculates and everybody has an opinion. I don't get to hear Indy media all that much so I can't say for sure how it compares. Their takes are never really that much deeper than what you'd read here.

I can tell you this. They talk about him the same way they talked about Vic Beasley. Beasley was always underproductive and didn't come close to matching his draft value until his contract year.

This is why I say no on Pitts. Up until this season, he was a borderline bust. Then he has career highs across the board in a contract year.

I’d be wary of giving this dude a massive contract. Could be an Albert Haynesworth type situation.

[Hoopsdoc]

Besides, we have Warren. Signing another number one tight end would be a waste. Spend that money on Pierce.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Besides, we have Warren. Signing another number one tight end would be a waste. Spend that money on Pierce.

We all agree that we have to create cap space to sign Pierce and most probably DJ.

What the OP is suggesting is that, one way to do that is to trade Pittman for what ever we can get, therefore, eliminating his $29 mil cap hit, and acquiring the same production from an elite TE, at roughly half of Pittman's salary.


Pittman has averaged 87 catches for 940 yds, and 10.8 yds. per, and a paltry 4 tds. Per season. Those numbers have been found down over the last few seasons. He will be 29 when the season starts.

It would not be difficult to find a TE who's younger, faster, cheaper, and just as productive.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

We all agree that we have to create cap space to sign Pierce and most probably DJ.

What the OP is suggesting is that, one way to do that is to trade Pierce for what ever we can get, therefore, eliminating his $29 mil cap hit, and acquiring the same production from an elite TE, at roughly half of Pittman's salary.


Pittman has averaged 87 catches for 940 yds, and 10.8 yds. per, and a paltry 4 tds. Per season. Those numbers have been found down over the last few seasons. He will be 29 when the season starts.

It would not be difficult to find a TE who's younger, faster, cheaper, and just as productive.

I think you meant Pittman, not Pierce

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

I think you meant Pittman, not Pierce

Thanks, fixed it!

[Oldcolt]

Why on earth would anyone trade for Pittman? Maybe if we are going to throw in some draft picks or pay 14 million of his contract. We will redo his contract or cut him. If he wants to stay here it will be worked out, if not he is gone. It is up to him.