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I just saw an interview with Polian during the NFL Network combine coverage.  Most of it was the same non-committal stuff we hear leading up to the draft.  I kept listening hoping to hear something a little different and I heard something I hadn't heard before.  

Charlie Casserly asked Polian what position he thought the strength of the draft would be, position wise, at the end of the first round.  To paraphrase Polian's answer, the draft is SO strong in DL and OL that skill players that would normally go higher and not be around for the Colts could be there.  He specifically mention WR, CB and RB.  He compared it to the draft where we took Reggie at 27.  

Does this mean that the Colts will take a skill player with the first round pick?  Is this a smoke screen to get OL to fall to us?  What is the meaning of life?  I don't know the answer to any of these questions, but I do know that I love this time of year!

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Quite the poker player that BP. Very good at stirring the pot as well. Sorry, No pun intended Ed Johnson.

by GonzoBlue on Mar 1, 2010 2:21 PM EST reply actions  

That's our Bill . . .

 . . .but I noted that while he mentioned a few skill positions, he didn’t mention tight end.
Hmmmmmmm. Does the name Dennis Pitta ring a familiar note?

by oldecoltsfan on Mar 1, 2010 2:52 PM EST reply actions  

I know Dennis personally.........

Great kid, talented receiver. Would fit nicely on the Colts, from a talent perspective as well as character. Not particularly fast, but great hands and athletecism.

by tim55 on Mar 1, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Except we don't need a receiving TE.

We need a blocking TE.

"It's the greatest job in the world until Peyton comes off the field and you think his thumb might be broken and there's three minutes left in the AFC Championship Game and you're down by three to New England and you haven't taken a snap all year. Yeah, it's a great job until that point." - Jim Sorgi

by gizzardfanny on Mar 2, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

No D

He didn’t say anything about defense besides a a good d line class early… Maybe he wants you to think we’ll go offense but instaed go for a backer or db for a change

by Mr.PreGame on Mar 1, 2010 3:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

D in the First

I doubt it’ll be a LB. Linebackers are expendable in the Colts defense, so there really is no reason to waste a first round pick on a guy. Defensive back is a possibility, but unlikely, unless Bethea doesn’t get resigned.

by 2ndBlueGeneration on Mar 1, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Problem is...

The draft is not at all deep on WR, CB, or RB. By my count there is one WR (Bryant), one CB (Haden) and maybe two RBs (Spiller and Mattews) worth taking in the first round. Anthing of the other prospects at those positions are no better or worse than those who will be taken at the end of round 2.

by invisibulman on Mar 1, 2010 3:03 PM EST reply actions  

We could use a CB.

"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir

Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: In an exothermic reaction, heat is a product.

Thank you, Chem 116, for teaching me stuff I already learned in high school chemistry. I always enjoy having my time wasted.

by Cassieper on Mar 1, 2010 6:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Ugh, at this point I expect a WR to get picked

And for me to bang my head against a wall. I’d be fine with CB.

Insert Clever Statement Here

by MrNFL on Mar 2, 2010 11:02 AM EST reply actions  

42

the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.

by TouchdownMonkey on Mar 2, 2010 11:29 AM EST reply actions  

I thought it was 18

As long as we have Peyton (and no surprise gay onside kicks are made) we will always have a chance to win.

by skywalker on Mar 2, 2010 1:43 PM EST up reply actions  

No

It’s 42

"It's the greatest job in the world until Peyton comes off the field and you think his thumb might be broken and there's three minutes left in the AFC Championship Game and you're down by three to New England and you haven't taken a snap all year. Yeah, it's a great job until that point." - Jim Sorgi

by gizzardfanny on Mar 2, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I'll go with 18.

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

by peytonsthebest on Mar 2, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions  

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