Happy Presidents Day: Get ready for some changes

by Brad Wells on Feb 16, 2009 10:33 AM EST in Colts Analysis

Hope everyone that has the day off is enjoying it. I'm shifting through applications and trying to finalize the writing fellows for this year. My apologies to those that applied, but I had to help get Mocking the Draft off the ground and travel to Michigan before I gave this my full attention.

Speaking of Mocking the Draft, they've posted 22 scouting reports in the last two days. TWENTY Two! Much of our Who the Hell Will They Draft articles this year will rely on Mocking Dan's scouting reports. Hoosierteacher, who covers the AFC South, has begun talking about our division foes. Football Outsiders has also begun talking about the AFC South and the off-season. Here is a bit on the Colts:

Unless he agrees to a substantial pay cut, Blue Horseshoe will not love [Marvin] Harrison in 2009. Center Jeff Saturday and cornerback Kelvin Hayden are the big free agent names on Indy's roster. Hayden might be expendable at the right price, but Saturday isn't going anywhere just yet. Rookie Jamey Richard impressed as an injury sub, but this is not the time to be simplifying the game plan for a kid in the middle.

As we've known for a while, there is a strong possibility that both Marvin and Jeff will leave via free agency this year. Kelvin isn't going anywhere. He is fastly developing into a top 5 NFL corner. Yes, I did write that. Yes, I do mean it. Every year, this guy has gotten better and better. If he hadn't got hurt in the middle part of the 2008 season (because Reliant Field is a garbage stadium with a terrible surface) he'd have lead the league in several categories. He had 3 INTs, 12 passes defended, 42 tackles, and 1 TD in only 10 games. He isn't going anywhere.

And finally, a small, little quote from our friend Peter King:

I sure hope the Mannings are making lots of money for that Oreo cookie ad, which might be the dumbest in NFL history.

Yeah, it is a pretty silly ad. But, it is geared to children, and most ads geared for children are silly. I mean, it is mostly children (and really fat sports writers who work for SI) who eat Oreos. I really don't know why Peter is complaining about the ad though. After listening to his comments about Marvin Harrison's HoF credentials, I'd have thought he'd appreciate TV ads that are dumbed down for the intellectually deficient.

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I love Oreos!

My favorite cookie…when I allow myself…

I really want them to keep Hayden, and I also think its extremely important that Satuday stays…JR did a good job filling in, but he will need more time to learn from Jeff…at least another year or two…

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Feb 16, 2009 11:14 AM EST reply actions

I would hate for Saturday to go the Steelers, Patriots, or God forbid the Titans

I feel Saturday would be a big loss in both leadership and skills on the O-line. I do believe he has 3-4 years left in him. Saturday reminds me of Ivan Rodriegez in baseball. Ivan is an old solid player with a few more years left in him like Saturday. I think they both can put up great numbers if they can take a pay cut.

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 16, 2009 11:16 AM EST reply actions

What about Marv?

Yeah man i mean, hayden is a good cornerback that just keeps getting better and better and also jeff saturday is a key player for the colts. I dont think any of these guys will leave the team but im worried about marv’s future since i obviously want him to stay with the colts

by BlueMark1821 on Feb 16, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions

as far as we know Marv still has 3 years left on his contract

the Colts will ultimatly make the right decision……….

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 16, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions

I hope so

i really think so, but anything could happen you know? Im still worried about it but i trust both the Colts and Marv

by BlueMark1821 on Feb 16, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

Polian

Bill Polian will make the right decision for the organization. As long as he is the president, this team is a contender. It is literally THAT simple. He is the best in the league at what he does.

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by Brad Wells on Feb 16, 2009 12:46 PM EST reply actions

yep 100% agree

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 16, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

About Marvin

Polian said in the Indy star last Friday that “he would not rule out Marvin Harrison being gone”. And personally I think it makes since, because no one else may want Harrison due to his age.

Go Colts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by PatsR18*andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Feb 16, 2009 2:50 PM EST reply actions