Colts reportedly trying to sign Gilmore

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by nate505

Great signing. Ok, there's obviously some risk here, and I could be eating those words if he gets hurt a lot, but still. I like signings like this and Rhodes and for other guys who have proven talent in this league, where maybe just a change of scenery will let it shine again.

Worth the risk imo. If he plays well then big boost to our secondary. If not, the contract doesnt seem to strap us.

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by rcubed

Worth the risk imo. If he plays well then big boost to our secondary. If not, the contract doesnt seem to strap us.

If he doesn't get hurt, it's a pretty significant upgrade over Rock.

Risk for injury is real. His history isn't exactly stellar, but specifically since he turned the magic number 30... he's missed a lot of games with a strained knee, torn quad, and pulled groin. But if there's one thing about this FO, they do their due diligence. So medical must've looked good to them.

And I'm not terrified if he does end up going down for a couple games. Moore needs no explanation. Rodgers seems to be coming on. We know Gus Bradley really likes Facyson. Even lower end guys like Chesley and Tell have played a decent amount for us in the past.

All that considered, it seems like a good gamble that should pay off.

[apballin]

Great fuckin move fuckin love it

I can’t wait to see this Defense play!!!!

[Oldcolt]

Defense keeps getting better, at least on paper. I love it.
Build a complete team

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Al Breer of Sports Illustrated (who has also covered sports for the Boston area) had some thoughts about the signing:

https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/stat...56599054372865

Gilmore's a really interesting fit . . . with the Colts. . . May not be the shutdown man-to-man guy he was a few years ago, but 100% fits Gus Bradley's mold for the position. And showing his worth in a Seattle-type system could add years to Gilmore's career.

Watching this one.

https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/stat...69452235870212

Continues a Colts trend this offseason that mirrors what the Patriots and Ravens have done in the past—signing third-contract veterans. Logic is there's more track record to go on and an added leadership/intangible element.

Think this move works to extend Gilmore's career too.