Quick thoughts on Dolphins-Colts

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Originally Posted by Pez

I don't think he's outright against free agents, obviously, he just takes a very measured approach. From the quote:

"...Then you feel better about dipping into free agency and getting a guy. Not just good players, they need to be able to influence the locker room with their character...."

Bell sits out a season and leaves his team hanging. Over money. Then makes a comment on Twitter that is essentially, "Just imagine [how good the Colts would be If I was on the team]"

Right or wrong, how do you think Bell would "influence the locker room with his character?" Positively or negatively?

I'm undecided on Bell. I don't necessarily see it as him leaving his team hanging. He didn't sign a contract and then hold out. He didn't want to sign Pittsburgh's contract offer, so he didn't. He was a top 3 RB for several seasons, and by all accounts he was a good locker room guy before all this. My problem with him would be the money and the potential for suspensions.

I also don't want this to seem like I am killing Ballard unnecessarily. I like Ballard. He's done some very good things. And I think he's been pretty humble, he's admitted mistakes and said he wants to learn from them. I don't have a big problem with Ballard. I just see some people (and it is possible I am conflating opinions I read here with things said elsewhere) wanting to encompass all outcomes and say "See, it was all according to Ballard's plan, what a genius, anyone that doubts is not a true fan, blah blah blah."

I'm not into hero worship. It's absurd. I hated it when Polian was here. I don't want that nonsense again.