Free Agents Discussion

[Coltsalr]

Originally Posted by sherck

The only two Colts free agents that, for me, were "must re-sign" were Doyle and Butler (as safety and emergency CB). Turbin is an 'whatever" for me so idk about him but if we sign him cheap, cool.



2014 / 16 games played / 47 tackles / 3 TFL / 0.5 sacks
2015 / 16 games played / 53 tackles / 8 TFL / 2.0 sacks
2016 / 16 games played / 51 tackles / 3 TFL / 1.0 sacks

2014 / 16 games played / 46 tackles / 1 TFL / 6.0 sacks
2015 / 15 games played / 39 tackles / 2 TFL / 1.0 sacks
2016 / 16 games played / 27 tackles / 1 TFL / 1.5 sacks

Which of those two stat lines do you want to give a big NT contract to? Which one is trending down?

Brandon Williams, BAL is the top one.
Dontari Poe, KC is the bottom one.

I am concerned that Poe is never again going to be the guy he was in 2013/2014 so that we will end up overpaying him.

If he wants a one year "show me" contract for $6m in order to ramp up his value, then okay but if we end up signing him for $9m a year for multiple years, I don't think we will get the value.

I am a fan of signing Perry because we need a veteran starting LB somewhere on the team. We cannot start all rookies, 1st or 2nd year players and be effective.

Cheers,

Yeah, I probably would've preferred a bit more of a "name" at RB, but as long as they're not giving him some ridiculous contract, then fine. He made $700K last year. Maybe they bump it to $1M just to make him happy? If so, that hardly precludes drafting a guy with fresher legs and potentially even making Turbin a training camp cut if it comes down to it.

I too love the idea of Poe in a show-me contract, but Ballard has to be very aware of what's going on with him. If he thinks that Poe is somehow a great candidate for a hefty contract, last two seasons be damned, then I'm gonna have to trust him (for now, anyway).

Parry, by all accounts, they weren't 11 empty sacks, ala Erik Walden this year. He's probably our most realistic bet to be a guy to bring in that can do the most for us where we most desperately need it.

[Puck]

Ravens Nation @RavenNationLIVE BREAKING: Ravens have released 5-time Pro Bowl LB Elvis Dumervil.

[Coltsalr]

Originally Posted by Puck

Ravens Nation @RavenNationLIVE BREAKING: Ravens have released 5-time Pro Bowl LB Elvis Dumervil.

At 33 years old and declining numbers, he sounds a bit too much like Trent Cole redux, I think.

[Puck]

There was another rumor that has been taken down now that the Colts and Eagles are working on a deal for LB Kendricks for Colts 5th round pick

[smitty46953]

Originally Posted by Puck

There was another rumor that has been taken down now that the Colts and Eagles are working on a deal for LB Kendricks for Colts 5th round pick

Had not heard that one ?

[Coltsalr]

Falcons, Colts pursuing free agent Nick Perry
In addition to the Jets, the Falcons and Colts are reportedly showing interest in free agent OLB Nick Perry.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Tom Silverstein adds that the Packers "want (Perry) back." The top pure edge pass rusher left on the market, 26-year-old Perry set a career high with 11 sacks last season, and also lived in opposing backfields in the running game. He should flirt with $10 million per year.
Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter Mar 8 - 9:36 PM



Definitely sounds like Ballard REALLY likes Nick Perry.

[Coltsalr]

@JasonLaCanfora
Several teams pushing for DT Dontari Poe - Colts, Falcons, 49ers among them. Quite possible he opts for 1 year deal; hit market again in '18

Poe for just one year sounds perfect to me. Get him motivated.

[Coltsalr]

Report: Colts looking at pass rusher Sheard
The Indianapolis Star reports the Colts are "genuinely interested" in free agent OLB/DE Jabaal Sheard.
The Patriots reduced Sheard's role in favor of breakout player Trey Flowers last year, but he remained effective as a situational rusher, and has always held his own against the run. Going on age 28, Sheard has 13 sacks and four forced fumbles over the past two seasons. The Colts are desperate for edge-player help.
Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter Mar 8 - 9:59 PM


Whoo, former Patriot!

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

Report: Colts looking at pass rusher Sheard
The Indianapolis Star reports the Colts are "genuinely interested" in free agent OLB/DE Jabaal Sheard.
The Patriots reduced Sheard's role in favor of breakout player Trey Flowers last year, but he remained effective as a situational rusher, and has always held his own against the run. Going on age 28, Sheard has 13 sacks and four forced fumbles over the past two seasons. The Colts are desperate for edge-player help.
Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter Mar 8 - 9:59 PM


Whoo, former Patriot!

Pass. Simon or Perry, please.

[sherck]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Pass. Simon or Perry, please.

I like Simon and Perry both. Either would be a good addition if paired with a pure pass rusher from the draft.

Cheers,

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