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The Indianapolis Colts 53 man roster is set, maybe

Probably the biggest surprise cuts were DT Colin "Not the sh*tty actor" Ferrell and Brannon Condren. Condren was the one that shocked me the most. He had an excellent training camp, and really looked like he was developing into a good safety. But, it seems rookie free agent Jamie Silva beat him out, possibly because Silva has been so good on special teams.

As we expected (as far back as March), Kenton Keith was given his walking papers. He will likely find a team who needs him. Kenton can't catch, but he's still a very good runner.

The one I am upset over is Devin Aromashodu. He looked excellent in camp and preseason. He'll likely find a team needing a receiver (like, maybe, Jacksonville or Tennessee). Devin was a guy, like Condren, who worked to really improve in 2008, and it showed.

I have a feeling we'll see a player like Ferrell either re-signed or signed onto the practice squad. The Colts really liked him, especially Dungy. We could also see some known veterans possibly added. Onetime Colt Montae Reagor was cut today by the Eagles, and Chris Simms was shoved out the door in Tampa Bay. So, this roster might change by the end of the evening. The Colts kept 6 WRs and 5 TEs, with Gijon Robinson as a H-Back and Courtney Roby as a kick returner. They also kept only 4 DTs, with Big Ed Johnson as the only legit over tackle.

All in all, it's a loaded squad with lots of interchangeable parts. And if there was any doubt about the health of the QBs, that was answered today. Both Quinn Gray and Jared Lorenzen were cut, leaving the Colts with just two QBs.


UPDATE:

From Colts.com:

All nine players selected in the 2008 NFL Draft – guard Mike Pollak, linebacker Philip Wheeler, tight end Jacob Tamme, defensive end Marcus Howard, running back Mike Hart, wide receiver Pierre Garcon, guard Steve Justice and center/guard Jamey Richard – made the 53-man roster, as did four rookie free agents: defensive end Curtis Johnson, linebacker Jordan Senn, safety Jamie Silva and defensive tackle Eric Foster.

Even AOL Fanhouse was impressed with that.
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Are you happy with the 53 man roster as it stands right now?
Yes, lots of young talent
130 votes
Yes, but we could use a veteran or two
86 votes
No, but it's hard to argue against Polian
29 votes
No, I'm pissed off certain players were cut
20 votes
No, we're totally doomed (and I'm a closet Jaguars fan)
8 votes

273 votes | Poll has closed

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Tripplet was cut today

Think maybe he could make a return?

by metal_militia on Aug 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

Didn’t he sign a nice deal with Seattle?

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by BigBlueShoe on Aug 30, 2008 8:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm pretty pissed about Condren

Am I missing something important about Melvin Bullit that justifies him making the roster over one of the most dynamic playmakers of the preseason?

by slash196 on Aug 30, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m disappointed too, I thought Condren was a playmaker

by DoTheMathis98 on Aug 30, 2008 10:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Triplett

I don’t know about you guys, but Triplett interests me.

by Levante on Aug 30, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tripp

I say we bring back Tripplett!

by MasterRWayne on Aug 30, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tripp and others

Adding Tripplett or maybe Montae Reagor would bulk up the DT position. The Colts really need that. Dylan Gandy was cut. He could help the OL. LB Rosey Colvin was let go to. I know the Colts were talking to him when he signed with Houston. With Hagler out, Rosey could help. But, I think adding Tripplett would the best thing the Colts could do.

by ebpunkin on Aug 30, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tripplett

I’d love to see him come back.

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by MrNFL on Aug 30, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dylan Gandy

Was released by the Broncos. He is the only one I would take back in a second.

Reagor is having surgery I thought I heard.

by HelloKitty on Aug 31, 2008 1:48 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I"m really glad they kept silva. I see something in that kid. Dare I say it, he reminds me of a young white bob sanders…

by danorocks17 on Aug 31, 2008 10:04 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Agree

I had him on practice squad, but I am not upset that he made the roster or anything. Colin Ferrell being cut made me mad. He is an undertackle in a nosetackle’s body. He got in the backfield quickly, and if we could have four pass rushers in on defense on third downs, we could have an even better pass defense than last year (if that’s possible).

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by Colts Homer on Aug 31, 2008 11:05 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

roster

Every new season seems to begin with saying good-bye to a few guys we really don’t want to see depart the team. But turnover is (and has always been) the name of the game, especially since the advent of the salary cap.
Here’s the thing. . . . .I have come to have absolute trust in Bill Polian. He may be a crusty old &%rt at times, but doggone if he doesn’t have the best talent evaluation skills I have ever seen. And from my perch, it seems as though he really targeted coverage teams with this year’s roster decisions. I believe that if we can cover kicks the way we should, life gets a whole lot tougher for the opposing team. If they can’t keep starting drives close to midfield, our defense gets that much more effective. And, Peyton gets the ball in his hands more often with a short field. I think we all know what danger that means to opposing defenses!
Hang in there, fellow Colt fanatics. It’s gonna be a helluva year! I feel a major shockwave building up pressure, and it starts exploding Sept. 7th.

by oldecoltsfan on Aug 31, 2008 12:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Daniel Muir

The Colts have claimed DT Daniel Muir off wavers from Green Bay.

http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/08/31/no-claims.aspx

by ctnyc on Aug 31, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Daniel Muir

From what I could read up on, he was an undrafted free agent last year from Kent State. Impressed in training camp.
Wonder if he offers higher skillset than Colin Ferrel?
Who did Colts let go, or did they just sign him to PS?

by oldecoltsfan on Aug 31, 2008 5:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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