We should expect a Pat Angerer signing very soon

by Brad Wells on Jul 27, 2010 9:00 AM EDT in Colts Analysis

The Colts selected Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer with the 63rd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. The person drafted just before Angerer was Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes. Spikes was picked by the Patriots, who signed him yesterday to a four-year, $3.21 million contract. The deal also includes a $960,000 signing bonus and a one-time incentive of $450,000.

With Spikes signed, we should expect to see Angerer inked by the Colts sometime today or tomorrow. If we don't, then it likely means Angerer's agent is being a punk by demanding too much money. Angerer and his reps should expect a similar four-year contract worth anywhere from $3.15 to 3.2 million. Hopefully, the kid can get signed soon so he can be there for the start of Colts training camp on Sunday. Unsigned draft picks cannot attend training camp until they are signed.

Angerer is expected to be Gary Brackett's back-up a middle linebacker. He'll also play special teams.

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Polian also said

he thinks Angerer’s cover skills are so good that he might be the second backer in a nickel package. That would sure be nice.

by slash196 on Jul 27, 2010 1:49 PM EDT reply actions

BBS, Pat Angerer is not on your roster list anywhere. But I really want to see

this guy on the field, wherever the coaches think he is the best fit. I got some Angerer love.

by coltsfoot85 on Jul 27, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

I bristle a lil bit at your characterization of the agent as a punk for trying to get the most for his client, which is his only job. Is Polian just as much a punk for putting off negotiating until so late in the offseason to put pressure on the draftees with camp looming?

by Lucky Horseshoe on Jul 27, 2010 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

Not so fast...

When it’s clear that your client’s fair market value is in a particular range, you become pretty aware that getting anything significantly above that range is unrealistic, just as you shouldn’t expect to sign an offer significantly below it. If he pushes for an extra 5% on top of that FMV, fine, and it likely won’t cause any huge delays to come to an agreement. If his agent is waiting around because he’s demanding 30% more than Spikes’ contract — a number that no one can realistically see a team giving out — then yes, he’s being a punk.

by strootster on Jul 28, 2010 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions