Colts cuts to 53

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Simon cut

I suspected this when I saw him playing late on special teams against the 49ers.

It’s a bullshit move, just like the Hankins and Anderson moves. Who will start now? And if they trot Basham out there, I’ll be pissed.

[daedge]

Fountain cut.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I suspected this when I saw him playing late on special teams against the 49ers.

It’s a bullshit move, just like the Hankins and Anderson moves. Who will start now? And if they trot Basham out there, I’ll be pissed.

Getting more and more obvious Ballard sees this as a throwaway (developmental) year. He’s building for 2-3 years from now and isn’t worried about competing this year or next. I disagree with the approach, but not sure how anyone can claim that’s not the case.

[rm1369]

They also traded TE Daniels to Seattle for WR Marcus Johnson.

[Indiana V2]

Beginning to question Ballard's ability to build a roster.

[Oldcolt]

I disagree that these moves (cutting Simon etc) means Ballard is playing a waiting game. First, he has always said that this rebuild will take time. So from that perspective, yes it is a waiting game. But I believe that he keeps the players that he thinks will help him now. He cut Fountain, a 5th round pick. The guy doesn't seem to have his ego wrapped up in any particular player, which bodes well for us.

[FatDT]

What doesn't bode well for us is Ballard cutting superior players and making the team worse.

[Dam8610]

Ballard is being way too scheme rigid on the defensive side of the ball. I don't like that.

[Brylok]

Simon, Hankins, and Anderson. All could start over the current roster. WTF Ballard?

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

I disagree that these moves (cutting Simon etc) means Ballard is playing a waiting game. First, he has always said that this rebuild will take time. So from that perspective, yes it is a waiting game. But I believe that he keeps the players that he thinks will help him now. He cut Fountain, a 5th round pick. The guy doesn't seem to have his ego wrapped up in any particular player, which bodes well for us.

So do you believe the defense will be better with Basham on the field this year than it would with Simon? I don’t see how that’s arguable. If Ballard thinks the team is better this year without Simon then I seriously question his player evaluations. I’d say it’s more likely he thinks in 2-3 years guys like Basham will be better than Simon. That’s the only reason to cut what is currently a superior player. He wants to get the young guys reps.

If Ballard was seriously trying to compete this year then the WR core would not look like it does - where losing a 6th round rookie is considered a major loss. Not with the cap space available. I can understand the argument he’s doing the right thing, I just happen to disagree. But I can’t understand how some can’t see that he’s throwing away the next year or to and building for 2-3 years down the line. The roster and cap space are screaming it. And Ballard has pretty much said it when you look past the GM speak.