2009 NFL Trade Deadline: What will the Colts do?

As much as I would LOVE to see Cribbs in Colts Blue, I just don’t see it happening. I think the price will be too high. Mangini will want the moon for him now that he is the only player on their team taking snaps at QB and gaining yards. The Colts get too much value out of their early round picks to give that much up for a Returner. The other problem I see is that the blockers for the Colts on returns are still looking horrible. Cribbs may be great, but if there’s no lane, we’ll still see starting position around the 25. Blocking has to improve before KR will be any better.

If we can get Ruud for a 3rd and a backup, I’d do it in a heartbeat. Dude is a great run stuffer and is wasting in TBs new D.

Dorsey is overratted and lacks work ethic. No way Polian goes for that.

Ruud is a FA after ‘09, right? So, I’d be okay with acquiring him if the price is a third or fourth rounder, but not a second.

Paying that high a price would mean it would probably be important to resign him, and the Colts already have to work out something with Brackett. That is, unless they’d resign Ruud and let Gary walk. Personally I would hate that, because I believe Brackett is the heart of the Colts’ defense.

A defense, we know, that’s pretty good, without any infusion of new talent. Ruud’s a fine player, to be sure, but I’m willing to roll the dice without him unless he’s available for the proverbial song.

Cribbs would be exciting, for sure, but apparently realizing he’s locked into a below-market contract for the next few years, the Browns want to keep him. Parrish would be an intriguing pick-up (Goodbye Mr. Kendra Baskett!).

But I hope I’m wrong. Our returners are stinking up the place.

in my opinion, we don’t need him. He wants a high salary and he’s not a good receiver. With our offense, we don’t NEED such a good returner that bad. I think when Gonzo comes back, Garcon could see time at KR and PR, he’s almost 6’1 and has a good combination of speed and bruising running ability. On the other hand, I’m starting to like the Ruud trade more and more, if we get him for a 2nd rounder or less (or a 2nd and 7th or something like that), but Polian’s got to be 100% we’ll be able to re-sign him. What’s going on in Tampa? Are they gonna sell the whole team? They have like 123 of the 127 millions of Salary Cap free!

would be unbelievable upgrades. Ruud is an excellent linebacker who is terrific at doing the little things. He’s not really a gamebreaker type of linebacker but who cares? He rarely seems to make any mistakes and does his job well. Not to mention, he is in football purgatory in Tampa. Cribb would be incredible if we could get him (and by all accounts he wants out of that stinkhole that is Cleveland BAD), but Mangina seems intent on keeping him. He is arguable the best return man in football, which is a position that for us, is well….awful. Imagine if Peyton was given field position close to or past midfield for once. Is that even fair?

Also regarding Ruud, I bet some on here are kind of going “meh” at the thought of him playing LB for us since he is not exactly a household name. Just know this. He is the best defensive player on one of the worst NFL teams the past two years. It is rather hard to keep up intensity and competitive drive when you’re team is so bad, but he still puts out as much effort as he can, even in knowing his team will likely lose. Some players just need to experience a taste of winning, and it sends their game to another level. Imagine what Ruud could do for us with the knowledge that his team is going to win. He plays hard enough in knowing his current one will likely lose.

To pull something out of his ass that leaves us all with out jaws on the ground.

Cribbs: No way. Not interested. You can get a KR specialist in the 5th round. Why give up a 3rd pick for one.

Ruud: This would be the one I am most excited about. There might actually be a chance here if they have already decided not to resign Brackett. I would give up a 2nd rounder for Ruud no problem.

Dorsey: Interesting proposition. He does fit the Tampa-2 scheme, but he’s not worth more than a 4th or 5th round pick. I don’t think the Chiefs will accept that he has depreciated in value that much in such a short time.

Owens: Who even brought this up? FAIL.

Parrish: I actually see this as more likely than Cribbs. Fills the same whole, but at a cheaper price. Plus, we know the Bills are actively shopping him.

for Ruud, Clifton Smith, and a either a tackle or guard! SHIP IT!

if the Colts could get a starting caliber LT/RG/RT/DT, or someone like a Ruud (whom i think would be a pretty good upgrade at LB), would anyone be willing to part with some of our depth? When it comes to depth, im referring to basically 3 positions: CB (like Marlin Jackson, who we’ll probably lose at the end of the year, but whose value is probably kind of low because of his knee), a safety, or a WR (not named Wayne).

Im obviously no referring to an elite player, but assume they are below elite, but substantially above what we have on the roster at that position.

FAVRE!

No… on second thought I can’t in good conscience make that joke.

Wow, I thought I would never reach bottom, and yet here we are!

From Phil B’s chat:

“Yes, someone called me about it this afternoon. I am most amused. And it’s a great lesson as to why people who comb the Internet and consider themselves knowledgable aren’t necessarily so. I have no clue about Ruud. I even typed his name incorrectly when I went to check it out online. But maybe it says something that somebody somewhere things my name could validate a rumor. Whatever.”

No Parrish, The patriots are 3-3, the Bills are 4-2 with a division loss to only the Dolphins.