Colts sign another offensive linemen Kyle DeVan and Brandon Jones

by Brad Wells on Apr 23, 2009 1:01 PM EDT in Colts News

A few days ago, the Colts signed AFL offensive lineman named Kyle DeVan (Tip to LovinBlue). DeVan used to play for the Boise Burn, and spent some time on the NY Jets. Signings like this are typical. Bill Polian likes to bring in all kinds of linemen, especially prior to mini camps and training camps.

However, where this gets a little odd is that today Polian and the Colts signed another offensive lineman: OG Brandon Barnes, who spent part of last year on the Baltimore Ravens.

So, that's two interior offensive linemen signed less than a week for the NFL, and it is usually right after the draft that the Colts will sign several rookie free agents. Many of these free agents are often linemen.

So, what's with the signing spree?

I could get morbid and suggest that these signings do not bode well for Ryan Lilja, who missed all of last season (including camp) with injuries. If Lilja is healthy and all, why sign these interior players? And why sign them now?

Interesting, indeed.

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I’ve been intrigued by Barnes ever since I saw that New Era had him going 48th overall in their 7-round small school mock draft last April.

http://www.newerascouting.com/home/287-7-round-small-school-mock/

Couldn’t believe that Baltimore cut him during camp. I wonder what happened.

by LukeM on Apr 23, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

Smoke screen?

by LovinBlue on Apr 23, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

I like the way you think, Lovin’.

by LukeM on Apr 23, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I fear

you are underestimating my sneakiness… —-Bill Polian

by LovinBlue on Apr 23, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Meh

Hopefully it is just uncertainty about Lilja. I’m not ready to write him off yet, but it doesn’t look good.

"I saw a commercial on late night TV, it said,'Forget everything you know about slipcovers.' So I did. And it was a load off my mind. Then the commercial tried to sell me slipcovers, and I didn't know what the hell they were."
-Mitch Hedberg

by Colts Homer on Apr 23, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

uncertainty about Lilja

Where there’s smoke there’s usually some fire . . . .
Bill Polian is stocking the cupboard for a good reason, and I agree that it sounds kind of ominous for Ryan Lilja’s return. Too bad, because he’s a really good OG.
Do any of these signings remove Alex Mack from consideration to draft on saturday?

by oldecoltsfan on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Ah... that's what they WANT you to think!

by LovinBlue on Apr 23, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Mack

I don’t think we need Mack, though he is a good prospect. I’m thinking we’ll take a guard in rd 2 like Duke Robinson.

by lefpsyd on Apr 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

There’s about a 0% chance that they draft Mack now. Totally screws up my mock too, not that I care.

This line will remain in my signature until the Colts draft Rashad Jennings in 2009.
Oh and I write words and stuff for Stampede Blue.

by KingRichard on Apr 23, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

It could also mean that Polian is trying to beef up the O-line, what better way to do that than with the first round pick? But of course, you have to ask: Why now? Why would Polian pull this trigger now and not on, say, Monday?

Mind games anyone? Look, it’s working…he has us all scratching our heads saying: “what is Polian doing?” I can only imagine the fits the other 31 GMs are going through.

by the_iowa_hawkeye on Apr 23, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

. . . .what they WANT you to think!

Lol. . . .these recent signees must be the “best players available”.
BP is true to his word, by golly! No reaches! Right at the axis point.
I can’t wait for late, late saturday afternoon . . . .kinda like Christmas in April. Sunday’s even better, to me.
What surprises does Mr. Polian have in store for us fans?

by oldecoltsfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions