2008 NFL Draft: Colts select TE Tom Santi at pick #196
by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 4:26 PM EDT
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So, in the 4th round, the Colts took TE Jacob Tamme. Now, in the 6th round, where the Colts have four picks, they take TE Tom Santi. Santi is a better blocker than Tamme.
Good effort as an inline and second-level blocker. ... Good use of hands and fights to sustain. ... Can track defenders at the second level and works to keep his man from making the play.This is your 6th round open thread.
UPDATE: Colts draft another OC, Steve Justice, and Michigan RB Mike Hart.
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still there when colts pick again?
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
giants and philly
left to pick. philly may take him
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The 2 TE set is alive and well in Indy
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dont think so
philly got larenzo booker day 1 and I think another back earlier today
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
giants take Woodson
andre woodson backing up Eli
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two things:
1. Mayock giving much respect to Polian. Awesome.
2. Why is it that the NFLN is at commercial during every single pick of the Colts? Why???
by Picky on Apr 27, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Colts are boring
everyone that covers the Colts has decided it
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colts go back to back
I want Hart and Henderson/Dunbar
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds good to me
Then titus brown with the last pick of the 6th
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santi a starter
Do we really think he can step in and start in the two-TE set? Or are we looking at Tamme or Fletcher starting alongside Dallas?
by BSanders37 on Apr 27, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The O is flexable now
I think they’re going to try it all in camp and see what sticks
3WRs
2 TE/Slot
1 true TE
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about this
dallas in the slot, gonzo in slot, reggie and marvin out wide…
by yellowsnow on Apr 27, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah that's the base
Then if one of the top for is hurt/resting it’s
Tamme on passing downs
Satini on runs
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then the TE's
could be using dallas more as a slot wr this year?
by yellowsnow on Apr 27, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we don't pick Mike Hart
Does it means more of that KK next season?
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by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 27, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope not and Rhodes...
will get unloaded by the raiders. getting him back would be sweet
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoping for line help
Either O or D-line I think would be the best bet.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’re at commercial…must be time for the Colts to pick Grrrr.
by Picky on Apr 27, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Steve Justice
Another center, I assume he can also play guard.
One way or another, we’ll be set on the line. Good to know.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why would we pick a blocking TE. Tamme is our style of TE.
by free on Apr 27, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A center?
I hope he can play OG as well…
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by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 27, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Hart
Are you all happy now? ;)
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Hart. Wonder how much he gets in against Keith.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH, A RB
FUCK YOU, KK!!!
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by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 27, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as far as o-line
more depth is always good but i figured we’d try to find someone who could play tackle
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here’s the info on Justice
Athletic and quick…Extremely smart with terrific awareness..Is mobile and can get out in space…Technically sound…Uses his hands well…Light on his feet and slides well…Offers some versatility…Has a lot of experience…Great motor…Hard worker.
Seems like he fits the scheme.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it also says the following
..Can also project to guard at the next level…He doesn’t have all of the physical tools you look for but compensates by doing the little things…Best fit in the pros will be with a team that zone blocks.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rudolph Hardie next
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still waiting to see a defensive tackle, it’d be nice to have some depth there.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Titus Brown
or Hardie should be next
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WR taken
From Mount Union.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who is the reciever?
anyone mind getting the scout info on him?
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we added some speed to the WR corps.
He was on the track team. Anyone know anything more?
by the21eraser on Apr 27, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
D-III guy
Strengths:
Very good size and bulk…Above average timed speed and quickness..Has reliable hands…An outstanding leaper…Great body control and ball skills…Runs well after the catch…Strong & physical…Solid blocker…Worked as a return man…Productive.
Weaknesses:
Did not play against top competition…Might not play quite as fast as he times…Is not a great route runner…Not real elusive…May have trouble beating the jam and separating from pro corners..Will he still be a big play and deep threat in the NFL?
Notes:
Division III standout….Was a member of the Purple Raider ‘06 National Champion 4×100 outdoor track relay squad…Missed time with a leg injury in 2005…Played in the Texas vs. the Nation game and led the North in receiving..An underrated small school sleeper who dominated his level…Has the physical tools to play in the NFL.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I suppose he might make a decent return guy
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Last pick
Late 7th round, if there is a promising kicker out there, I’d love to see us give him a shot. Vinatieri is old and not that great anymore, if there is someone, might as well give him a shot.
Plus, we could use a kickoff guy.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I must have missed the Vinatieri decline...
by the21eraser on Apr 27, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was awful last year
Ranked 27th in FG percentage, and he has no leg strength. At least we could get someone who can get 50+ kicks there.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you suggesting we cut him? because I seriously doubt the Colts have roster space for two kickers.
by the21eraser on Apr 27, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't cut him
We paid too much for him, but I think we should look at young guys, because Vinatieri is WELL past his prime.
We’ve had 2 kickers a couple years, remember Gramatica and Raynor used to kickoff?
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats the question
Still has the reputation as a great clutch kicker but that can only get you so far…he’s gotta have the physical abilities to still kick
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The rumors were that he was hurt
and he looked great in the playoff game after a few weeks off
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would make more sense to me
He’s 35, right? A little young to be so far out of his prime for a kicker
by jochexum on Apr 27, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have to agree there;
He must have had some temporary problem that he subsequently got over. Remember he injured his back at the Pats (though was not allowed to talk about it) and had a brief rough patch there too before returning to his perfectionist form.
The reg season game against the Chargers was the only game in my recollection in which Vinatieri actually failed a FG resulting directly in a team loss.
He’s still got a lot of great stuff left in him. One of the reasons we haven’t see tons of phenomenal kicks from Vinatieri as a Colt is that there are many times when Dungy doesn’t choose to use a kicker, period.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
by juperee on Apr 27, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And don't tell me you've already forgotten the Ravens game in the playoffs leading to SB XLI?!
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
by juperee on Apr 27, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
horaaay
I’m happy the Colts picked up a running back.
by KingRichard on Apr 27, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
go DE
Hardie or Titus
there’s some some LBs still on the board too
Dunbar
Henderson
Highsmith
Woodyard
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trey Wingo
says Mike Hart a “perfect fit” in Indy
by skywalker on Apr 27, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maby some of those
DE’s can be picked up in free agency
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What about Pierre?
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Garcon might be a returnman
as well as a WR.
he dominated D3, all the knocks on him are competitiion level
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope
that he returns to form. But if he doesn’t, he should be out. Because we’re paying him the money to be the best kicker in the NFL, and he hardly has any leg strength. If his accuracy is done too, he’s of no use.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
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by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 27, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Point by Deshawn Zombie
The Colts haven’t taken a DB yet. Polian loves drafting DBs, especially corners. It’s a lock. 7th rounder’s a DB
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok
Adam Shada it is… :)
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by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 27, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
god no
I’d cry. The only solace is that the Colts coaches are competent enough that he’d never see the field.
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol
We could use him in suicidal situations.
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by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 27, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so frustrating
he started for years. It got to the point where every time there was a flag on the field after an opposing team passed against Iowa I knew it was PI on Shada. he could never keep up so had his hands all over his guy.
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jonathan Hefney?
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the way this draft has been
nothing is a lock
by coltsfan21 on Apr 27, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god... NFL Network is profiling Marcus Howard
He’s exactly what I wanted. Man he’s quick.
Polian nailed this draft. Backup RB, Interior OL help, Someone who can rush the passer. Can’t wait to see the last pick and the UDFAs.
by the21eraser on Apr 27, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
told yeah
he fits the colts pass rushers perfectly
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you seen Polians draft history?
multiple DBs in 7 of his 9 drafts with the Colts
4 of then in 7 picks in 2001
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Over under
DB or someone like Hardie?
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They picked up one
maybe two DEs with Wheeler, already. I love Hardie though.
How about Bernard Morris so I can have one pick in my Colts mock right?
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wheeler
I was doing a bit more research on him
According to several sites, wheeler does struggle in coverage but it is only man coverage he struggles with.
They also note that he exceeds in a zone coverage and should flourish in a cover 2.
With that im thinking Polian and Dungy will keep him at LB
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
the guys on the NES chat have spent all weekend drinking and now it’s getting ugly. Hahaha.
Heated argument about the safety from Army. Suggestions of what the other guy likes to suck.
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alcohol, Politics and Sports
not a good mix
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Hart knocks out Jake Long
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jJsrTYcPbYI&feature=related
Pretty funny :)
by pukcab on Apr 27, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7th
Hardie
Brown
Dunbar
Morris
Helfrey
Henderson
Highsmith
Woodyard all still there
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, we're close to our last pick
Man, I love the draft, but I just hate how it ends so quickly…
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by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 27, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Such a quick draft this year. I do want them to put round 3 back in day 1 though.
by MrNFL on Apr 27, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Colts on the clock
Last pick.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
last pick
I want Hardie
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel so bad for Colt Brennan after watching this
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FjFgNP394XY&feature=related
Ouch…that is all I can say
by MarkFive05 on Apr 27, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another Center?
WTF?
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by Bullard47 on Apr 27, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER CENTER
Jamey Richard, Buffalo.
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by BigBlueShoe on Apr 27, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
how many times do you guys think a team has drafted 3 centers?? hahaha..
by yellowsnow on Apr 27, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
Are the Colts trying to set a record on most Centers took in a draft?
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by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 27, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What?
It’s becoming hard to trust in Polian at this point. I want an explanation.
by Aerostar193 on Apr 27, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think it's safe to say
polian expects better OL play.
and charlie johnson may be referred to in the past tense at some point.
by yellowsnow on Apr 27, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
Start it the way you end it. I guess the Colts really want to find Saturdays replacement. Not a bad way to go, get 3 guys that can probably slide over to guard and hopefully one steps up and provides an adequate Saturday replacement. I love the fact that the Colts are smart enough to build from the line first and not go after the sexy picks that us fans generally want.
In Polian We Trust.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Apr 27, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN said he projected as a fifth rounder
So we drafted three of the top-five centers. Guess there weren’t many teams in the market.
by BSanders37 on Apr 27, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, I don't get it...
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by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 27, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UFAs
It’ll be interesting to see who the Colts have lined up as undrafted FAs—like, hopefully, more pass rushers like Hardie. My guess is that they already have some candidates lined up. The selection of three centers must mean the Colts (by that I mean Polian) decided that this was the year to get O-Line depth and Saturday’s replacement.
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by Coltsfan58 on Apr 27, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Polian found a new hobbie
instead of DB’s he wants centers
by metal_militia on Apr 27, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well top centers are cheaper than top DBs
The Colts centers rankings
NES #1,#2,#8
about.football #2,#4,#9
thefootballexpert #1,#2
Rivals.com #2,#3,#5
walterfootball #1,#2,#6
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by shake n bake on Apr 27, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kiper just said
He expects them to move Richard to guard. I’m assuming one of these guys is Saturday’s replacement, but who knows which.
by BSanders37 on Apr 27, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
eh?
I don’t get why you guys don’t get it. The O-line, for the most part, blew ass last year. Granted it was due to injury, but I don’t trust hacks like Charlie Johnson. Just because they carry the title center in the draft, that doens’t mean the Colts are going to use them as such. Moving a guy from center to guard isn’t as big of a deal as taking a left tackle and putting him in at right tackle, and vice versa.
I’m glad, esctatic even, that they went out and got some depth. Doesn’t hurt that these picks will be easy on the wallet either.
by KingRichard on Apr 27, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm worried
I think this signals that Saturday may be considering retirement a la Tarik Glenn.
by Aerostar193 on Apr 27, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well...
He is 32 years old, going into his 10th season in the NFL.
by KingRichard on Apr 27, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drafting centers
I think Pollian drafted centers because they offered the best value in offensive lineman that were left. it didn’t seem as if anybody else had a need for centers.
by Blueisgood on Apr 27, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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