and I like how Simpson and especially Hart have looked.

I think we are good at RB.

Plus I am still high on OL picks in, say, rounds 1-16.

But if we go DT, I propose Daniel Teo’Nesheim from Washington. A true Samoan beast who is likely to get bigger. All-time leading sacker at UW, and a run-stopper as well. When he went to HS in Hawaii he was a 5-8 135 lb kid who had never played before. His coaches concluded that he was the smallest Samoan any of them had ever seen and weren’t sure they had a need for him. He was about 250 by the time he graduated HS and has continued to get bigger, but is not fat by any means. Fast and smart and constantly pushing. Because he’s in the media-unfriendly Pacific NW and played on a truly awful 0-12 squad last year, I assume his draft stock is highly dependent on the combine. Might slip into the first rd, might slip into the 3rd, but late 2nd feels about right to me.

for that reason. Hey, if we’re playing for our playoff lives and our D is weak some year, all bets are off. But as things stand, we tend to rest our guys.

Now Caldwell may be different, but even playing full time for 16, averaging 329 for four games is a tall order. I don’t think he quite hit that average in his best 4-game streak earlier this year when he was “off the charts.”

Actually, I EXPECT Caldwell to be a bit different. Rather than play one series in the finale, I expect at least a full quarter andmaybe a full half to keep things sharp at game speed—especially if we’re bringing Gonzo back. Nicked guys will rest as much as possible (Freeney out last week, Mathis this one) but if 18 is healthy and obstinate in wanting to play, I think there is some benefit in getting him in for four series or so.

Brown has been better than average in blitz pickup, especially with all the requirements of being a Colts running back. He has ALREADY added a dimension to our O that we haven’t had in a few years. He no where near bust status. We require a great deal of our RBs in this offense and Brown has stepped up to the challenge. I think it was after Week 4 this year when Brown started being in for 4th quarter series’ and playing great.

As for Gerhart, he’s a great college player and should be a very good pro as well. I doubt that Pollian will go RB in the 1st round again. I think Gerhart will be gone by the second for sure. I’m always wrong when it comes to Pollian’s draft strategy, but I see OL as a more pressing need. Just my opinion though.

Most draft predictions have TG going in the 2nd or 3rd, however, this is pre-combine so it does not mean squat. Now once again, because this is pre combine, this may be meaningless, but what do you guys think about Mike Iupati out of Idaho – 6’6 330 Guard as our first rounder?

I know we may have to go tackle if DeVan keeps it up, but I like the idea of having this monster on the line!

Brown has played sparingly due to injuries, but when he’s in, he has played well and still has a huge ceiling for improvement. He has big play ability, and will be valuable spelling Addai, and maybe at some point next yr, splitting carries. It is a big shame he has missed the games he has had. Rookie year is the year to get accustomed to the game and make the transition. Brown is still a bit behind due to his lack of game experience, but still has time and the work ethic to show he’s a playmaker. Even still, Addai has been playing great and the duo of Simpson and Hart have been effective in Brown’s absence. Plus, Gerhart will be gone anyway by the time we draft.

One guy I would LOVE to get is Rolando McClain. I have heard the guy does nothing but study film and work to improve himself, and is known as a great teammate and leader. This is a guy we would likely have to trade up for, though, but with the likely departure of Brackett, he would be a huge get. Unlikely we would trade up, but you never know.