We should expect a Jerry Hughes signing soon

by Brad Wells on Jul 30, 2010 10:02 AM EDT in Colts Analysis

Jerry Hughes should be signed and ready for training camp this Sunday. There's no reason for him not to be.

Why jump to that conclusion?

Well, yesterday the Saints signed corner Patrick Robinson to a five-year deal. Robinson was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft; one pick after Jerry Hughes.

With Jared Odrick (28th overall) also signed, the Colts and Hughes' reps should have enough of a framework to agree on a deal. Factor in what Chris "Beanie" Wells got last year as the 31st overall pick, and we're looking at a five-year deal worth $11.8 million and $6.3 million guaranteed for Hughes. If Hughes' reps are asking for significantly more than that, they are living in a fantasy world.

However, instead of getting red-blooded about this, I'll think positive thoughts. With Robinson signed in New Orleans, it opens the door for Hughes. All he and his reps have to do is walk through it. I think they will prior to Sunday.

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All we need this kid to worry about is feasting on quarterbacks!

by TrustInPolian on Jul 30, 2010 10:09 AM EDT reply actions

"32nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft; one pick before Jerry Hughes"

You mean “one pick after Jerry Hughes”.

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by szquirrel on Jul 30, 2010 10:10 AM EDT reply actions

Yes

Thanks. Corrected.

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by Brad Wells on Jul 30, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Once there is a deal on either side

.. of where a rookie is picked, what he can ask for is pretty much set, the only wiggle room might be performance bonuses as those might change a lot from position to position.

Damn I want the season to start.

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by bluegirl on Jul 30, 2010 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

TC in two days, baby! WOoooo HOOoooo

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by teej813 on Jul 30, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

And 1st preseason game in 16! I can't wait to go!!!

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by etid5353 on Jul 30, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Holy crap! I just got excited.

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by ZayJack on Jul 30, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

It IS exciting. I think Stub Hub still has tix to the PS game vs. 49ers for super cheap

We should all have a Stampede Blue section!

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by etid5353 on Jul 30, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

It would be pretty thin

with all the regulars that got banned/fed up with the site. I haven’t seen an open thread in weeks.

by Naptime! on Jul 30, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions

not siding with anybody.. you can actually ask to have an open thread

and see if BBS says ok!

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by Manning4ever on Jul 31, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

You're going to a PS game?

i’ve been thinking about it.

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by teej813 on Jul 31, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah my buddy and I are going to the first one.

Pretty stoked about it. Hoping to see lots of positive things. Feels like its been a good offseason…

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by etid5353 on Jul 31, 2010 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree. It looks like the team has made some positive moved.

I can’t decide if it makes more sense to attend an early PS game (to see all the rookies) or a later one (to see more of the regulars). They play Cinny in Week 4. That might be interesting.

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by teej813 on Jul 31, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions