So far, so good.......

by davis3217 on Mar 6, 2010 1:54 PM EST

The Colts appear to be making all the right moves so far in this offseason. Getting defensive captain and leader, Gary Brackett, resigned to a long term deal was definitely a step in the right direction. Next up is getting Manning's contract extended. They also made some great decisions in extending tender offers to Pro Bowl Safety Antoine Bethea, Left Tackle Charlie Johnson, super sub, Melvin Bulitt and the dynamic DT duo of Muir and Mook Johnson.

They have had to make some tough roster decisions on Raheem Brock, Jim Sorgi, Marlin Jackson and Tyjuan Hagler, while not so hard decisions on Tim Jennings, Aaron Francisco, T.J. Rushing, Dan Federkeil, Freddy Keiaho, Michael Toudouze and Hank Baskett (hope no one bought any of these jerseys last year).

I am sure we will see a few more moves before the draft. I am still standing by my initial thoughts on where the Colts are looking in this year's draft:

1. A couple Offensive Tackles who can pass protect and pancake defenders on the run.

2. Additional depth on the defensive line, for both DT and DE.

3. A stud LB to develop under Brackett and Session. Watch your back Phillip Wheeler, your days could be numbered.

4. A return man who can move the ball further than 5 yards per return.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors.

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#4 is high on my list.

Please!

"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
"As I grow older, the list of people who can kiss my ass grows longer"-Ancient Hoosier Proverb.

by Indy Lori on Mar 6, 2010 4:27 PM EST reply actions

Damn/Greedy

I agree that so far Polian is making all the right moves. However, I must point
out that due to the damn injuries, the Colts may not improve sufficiently this year.
The loss of Jackson and Hagler create holes that must be filled immediately.
The Colts only have six picks, and the shopping list is long: OLT, ORT, DE, OLB,
ILB, CB/KR, G/C, TE. Polian must avoid drafting players with injury histories and/or
are marginal in size. The Colts have had an inordinate amount of injuries in
recent years, and the drafting philosophy must change. Hopefully in the second
round of Free Agency, a couple of these needs can be filled. Of further concern
( and a possible great opportunity for Polian ) is the logjam of free agents that may
be created in 2011 when the uncapped year ends and a new labor agreement takes
effect. Clayton at ESPN talks about the possiblity of 250 free agents ( whose 1-year
non-cap-year contracts will be up )! What Polian must do is renegotiate/extend the contracts of those players he considers essential for 2011 and beyond, thus leaving the Colts in an advantageous position vs the other teams in grabbing free agents.
If he’s as smart as I think he is, we can hope for the following future scenario:
2010: Colts defeat Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Super Bowl 45.
2011: Colts defend Super Bowl title at The Luke by defeating the Packers.
2012: Colts tie Packers record of three straight World Championships ( 1965/1967 )
and get revenge by beating the Saints at the Superdome in Super Bowl 47.

I know, I’m greedy.

by Ufansince65 on Mar 7, 2010 7:06 AM EST reply actions

Resigning

Remember, guys like Jackson, Hagler, and Keiaho can still be resigned for cheap to fill holes. And there are also guys on the practice squad and developing guys who can fill holes. Santi has been developing nicely as a complimentary TE and has shown flashes, for example. There are also several guys, like Giguere, who can be a returner (Which, IMHO, has less to do with the talent of the returner and mroe to do with blocking).

I don’t think the situation is as dire as you initially indicate, but I do like your predicted outcomes.

by 2ndBlueGeneration on Mar 7, 2010 6:10 PM EST up reply actions

Re-signing and re-signed

It really bothers me – sorry

"Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans." - Dick Young
Movie Quote of the Week: "I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this."

by NYKings on Mar 7, 2010 8:22 PM EST up reply actions

It bothers me quite a bit too,

especially since they spell 2 completely different words.

"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: These two shows are still the blueprints for a successful cartoon.

by Cassieper on Mar 7, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions

What ever will I do with my Tim Jennings' jersey?

/pats fan

by Richard Hill on Mar 8, 2010 5:30 PM EST reply actions

LOL

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Mar 8, 2010 5:48 PM EST up reply actions

The same thing I had to do with my Reche Caldwell jersey.

Just store it in the back of your closet.

;)

by coltsfanawalt on Mar 8, 2010 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

You put the Caldwell jersey

in The Hill’s closet? That must have given him quite a few nightmares.

"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: These two shows are still the blueprints for a successful cartoon.

by Cassieper on Mar 9, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

Lol

Yes, that was my reasoning. How to torment a Pats fan.

by coltsfanawalt on Mar 9, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions

LOL

I was just thinking the same thing.

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

by peytonsthebest on Mar 9, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions

Great minds think alike.

by coltsfanawalt on Mar 10, 2010 12:21 AM EST up reply actions

Ummm, I am rethinking this post after they cut Lilja

Quite, somebody talk me off the ledge on this move with Lilja:)

by davis3217 on Mar 8, 2010 11:26 PM EST reply actions

Improving the running game is the most important task this offseason

If that is the main thing Bill Polian and staff get done this spring, then I could be quite content. Whatever that entails, although it surely rests in the blocking up front and fielding an offensive line that moves people off the ball and doesn’t let their backs get blown up 4 yards behind the line of scrimmage.

Peyton isn’t getting any younger and it’s unrealistic to expect him to keep carrying this team on his back in the passing game. His effectiveness, it seems to me, would increase if he has a running game opponents have to not only respect, but fear. Joe Addai could really scare some folks running stretch plays if some big nasties up front were knocking folks off the line and giving him the chance to show the speed he does indeed have. And don’t forget Donald Brown and his big play ability.

A superior running game would account for a lot of other perceived shortcomings of a roster that I just heard Jim Irsay rave about. This team does not have as many glaring needs as we fans sometimes tend to believe they have. IMO . . .get the running game juiced up to another level, and this team will be awfully tough to beat(like they aren’t tough to beat already).

by oldecoltsfan on Mar 13, 2010 7:05 PM EST reply actions