Ideal Free Agents for the Colts

by Ramon Navarrete on Jul 22, 2011 1:57 AM EDT

Yesterday I was reading the article of fellow blogger nopuntintended about building through free agency and I completely agree with him. It’s time for Colts Front Office to stop pretending that ALL drafted and undrafted Colts player are diamonds in rough, I know Bill Polian is a genius but for the past years the approach of" drafting the best available player on the board" is not getting things done. That’s why it’s time to address the areas of need trough free agency. So here’s the list for ideal fits for some areas in need:

DT:

Barry Cofield, Giants. Age: 27. Height: 6-4 Weight: 306: Underrated interior lineman who’s great against the run, this is the most needed characteristic for the Colts right now. He seems to improve in pass rush.

Considered:

Brandon Mebane,Seahawks. Age:26. Height: 6-4 Weight: 306

Tommie Harris, Bears. Age: 28. Height: 6-3 Weight: 295

SS:

Quintin Mikell, Eagles. Age: 30. Height: 5-10 Weight: 203: Good in both pass coverage and stopping the run. He’s not injury prone and that’s good news for all Colts fans getting used to watch a Safety get hurt in every season opener.

Considered:

Danieal Manning, Bears. Age: 29. Height: 5-11 Weight: 202

Donte Whitner, Bills. Age: 26. Height 5-10 Weight: 208

Justin Blalock, Falcons. Age: 27. Height: 6-4 Weight: 329: Helped the Falcons by clearing rushing lanes for Michael Turner and by the look of this year’s draft the Colts are focusing on the running the ball more often (or at least run it for short yardage situations).

Considered:

Harvey Dahl, Falcons. Age: 30. Height: 6-5 Weight: 305

Logan Mankins, Patriots. Age: 29. Height: 6-4 Weight: 310

For last I would like to share a though for a special trade:

WR:

Reggie Bush, Saints. Age: 26. Height: 6-0 Weight: 203: I know Bush is a RB, but hear me out… In his career he has more yards receiving than rushing. He’s considered a bust but he has been injured many times but that’s because as a RB he’s more likely to get injured by receiving hits from DL or LB than receiving hits form CB. With good coaching he projects as a slot receiver in Colts Offense; this situation could also help Indy’s running game because opposing defenses will focus on nickel formations, taking out 1 LB (it’s difficult for a LB to cover Bush). The addition of Bush will also help Special Teams, giving the Colts a dangerous punts returner.

The time for a Super Bowl run is NOW because the players aren’t getting any younger. So as Colt’s fans let’s hope that Chris Polian and Jim Irsay will be very active (and aggressive) in the Free Agent market.

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money issue

I would like to know where you guys think the colts are going to get all this money to sign these free agents?

by Medicblue on Jul 22, 2011 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

We need a good SS

I wouldn’t mind seeing Whitner, Manning, or Mikell playing for the Colts, especially D. Manning (it would be epic to have a Manning on both sides of the ball) hell I hope Dawan Landry can fall to us if possible.

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by ColtsFan504 on Jul 22, 2011 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

Re: money issue

Good question! The ideal situation will be by cutting some players or reducing their salaries, for example players like Eric Foster or even Kelvin Hayden (which in my opinion is average CB and he’s not even the best CB in the roster). The situation is tough but I’ll love to see the Colts at least signing two of the mentioned Free Agent, being Cofield the priority.

by Ramon Navarrete on Jul 22, 2011 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

Re: We need a good SS

Also considered Dawan Landry and Eric Weddle but I don’t see their teams letting them go, also they will ask for top money.

by Ramon Navarrete on Jul 22, 2011 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

I think some of the guys might be worth it

If they can pay Kelvin Hayden $9 Million who is slightly above average, why not pay a decent SS who is proven. Hayden is getting shutdown corner pay for average coverage

Colts fan since Tony Dungy's 48th Birthday.

Free will is an illusion, but pragmatically, the illusion of self (ego), choice, freedom, consciousness, are all necessary for the game or struggle to move. No struggle, no universe.

I am the most die-hard Colts fan in the city and state of New Orleans, Louisiana

by ColtsFan504 on Jul 24, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree with you, he´s not even the best CB in the team. But I think Colts must focus on DL, someone who can stop the run, and then focus on a SS and Mikell it’s a good SS and won’t be as expensive as Landry or Weddle.

by Ramon Navarrete on Jul 25, 2011 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Powers is the best CB

and he doesn’t even make a fraction of what Hayden is getting. Tryon is probably neck to neck with Hayden, and best of all; Powers and Tryon can play man or zone coverage, Hayden can only play zone at best

Colts fan since Tony Dungy's 48th Birthday.

Free will is an illusion, but pragmatically, the illusion of self (ego), choice, freedom, consciousness, are all necessary for the game or struggle to move. No struggle, no universe.

I am the most die-hard Colts fan in the city and state of New Orleans, Louisiana

by ColtsFan504 on Jul 25, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

hahahahahaha

Mankins? hahahahahaha

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by ISN on Jul 22, 2011 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

Great contribution

by mtfearin on Jul 23, 2011 1:04 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks!

by Ramon Navarrete on Jul 23, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Bush?

The last thing the COLTS need is Bush. If they are going to add a RB they need to add someone who will elevate their awful rushing attack. Deangelo Williams or even Micheal Bush are better targets.

by Devilsaccomplice on Jul 25, 2011 8:34 AM EDT reply actions

I know there are better backs than Bush, but my opinion is that the Colts should evaluate him as a receiver and not as a RB, he’s not playing in his best position. With good coaching and with Manning throwing at him he can become an excellent receiver.

by Ramon Navarrete on Jul 25, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions