The Deal that isn't made...

by Music Man on Jul 31, 2011 4:16 AM EDT

The number of people screaming at the Colts for not signing free agents is amazing to me. I know on the internet it is tough not to come off as a smartass, but I'm actually asking a legitimate question.

Who should the Colts have signed in FA thus far, at the number they have received? In other words, who have the Colts missed on?

Starting with Defense....

NE's deal for Hainsworth is low risk, but I really don't feel like he fits on the team culture wise. Perhaps I'm reading too much into that, but I don't think he'd do well with they type of culture here in Indy. 5 mil is a lot to pay him as well for a DT for the Colts. If you look at the other DT's that have often been talked about, Coefield charged the Redskins the Dan Snyder tax and got 6 mil per. The Mebane deal isn't bad, but again, 5 mil per is probably about 1.5 - 2 mil more per year than the Colts are going to be able to spend on a DT realistically.

Other defensive players, Nnamdi is a reasonable price, but is a.) not the type of corner the Colts typically use, and b.) they had a ton in Hayden when that deal went down. I don't think they could have swung it because of that. I can't track down Quintn Mikell's deal numbers right now, so not sure about that. Eric Weddle as the highest paid S in the league? I think the Colts can't match that. Dawan Landry deal info wasn't available yet either.

On offense, I don't mind Ocho. However, I think he doesn't fill a need for us. He's at BEST he's a poor mans Reggie. He doesn't have the speed of Collie, Gonzo, or Garcon. Clark and Tamme both run better inside routes against better matchups (vs. LB's) The only RB FA worth signing for the Colts they signed (Addai) because of his knowledge of the offense. I supposed there are a couple of OL that you could justify, but it doesn't make much sense give that they are trying to bring CJ back as a G or RT and with the 2 rookies that they want to get on the field.

The only contract I know of that I say the Colts "missed" on was Okoye. I would have liked to see him here for 1 year.

FA's still available that the Colts could get? Shaun Cody DT as a run stuffer. Pat Williams in the same role if he can be coaxed out of retirement (rumor) Donte Whitner as a 3rd S option. Matt Light as a temporary T for a year or 2 (played Left for NE but would be a good RT for less than Diem's money especially)

Please respond and tell me what you think. I would like to know.

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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You left out someone,

I like Addai a lot but I actually thin Ahmad Bradshaw would have been a great pick up for us. His blocking is outstanding, runs the ball very well and is a good recover out of the backfield. I also think we missed out on Cullen Jenkins. Okoye has mixed reviews, he may be an upgrade over our DTs but then again, who wouldn’t? I actually prefer a veteran DT over a young guy (all of our DTs are young) so Tommie Harris could be a decent fit. With Silva not resigned we could really use a guy like Whitner in case of injury.

by gmitch23 on Jul 31, 2011 9:10 AM EDT reply actions

Nice to return a guy who knows the system though

And Ahmad most likely would have liked a long term deal. Colts must be expecting someone to step up this year…

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Jul 31, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Now don't get me wrong

I’m an Addai fan, I’m just saying Bradshaw might me a little more explosive but does have a fumbling problem.

by gmitch23 on Jul 31, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions

our system for a RB is not difficult

receivers have to point our coverages/the blitz thats why its tough for them, peyton moves the rb to whichever side he thinks the pressure is coming

by PeytonIsGOAT on Jul 31, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

out sorry

look addai’s rookie year we won the super bowl i think that speaks to the difficulty level and he was straight from college

by PeytonIsGOAT on Jul 31, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, but...

Addai wasn’t the starting back until the playoffs. He had an entire season to watch Rhodes and learn the system. He wa also a known blocker in college. The guys we’re talking about here now are unknowns in that skill.

Yeah, I'm Shure.

by Music Man on Jul 31, 2011 8:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Bradshaw can block he’s not a 22 year old out of college

by PeytonIsGOAT on Aug 1, 2011 3:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Peyton's preference

I think it’s mostly Peyton’s preference. I think that Bradshaw and Addai are comparable. We’ll have to wait and see until they are both signed, but I also think Addai will come cheaper.

Yeah, I'm Shure.

by Music Man on Aug 1, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Tell that to Donald Brown

Watch

"It's about the journey--mine and yours--and the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better."
— Tony Dungy

by Mark Olson on Jul 31, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Donald can't block that's the difference

by PeytonIsGOAT on Jul 31, 2011 6:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

one of my favorite youtube videos

i don't give autographs

by muncie_in_this on Aug 1, 2011 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Cody got re-signed by the Texans.

by ActionOxford on Jul 31, 2011 1:17 PM EDT reply actions

Any news on Chris Houston or grimes. I like Grimes a lot more. I think either could be a starter for us or at least a nickel

by Cwhite916 on Jul 31, 2011 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

Ahmad Bradshaw >>>>>>>>> Addai

and we should sign Ryan Harris he went to ND and he’s good

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/07/26/top50-nfl-freeagents/?cnn=yes

thats a top 50 list of FAs you will not see Addai/CJ on it, we as colts fans overvalue our own, and RB is not a complicated position in our offense

by PeytonIsGOAT on Jul 31, 2011 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West

by ISN on Aug 1, 2011 4:15 AM EDT reply actions

not that it's bad for NE

It’s just not a deal that the Colts needed to make. That is the point of the question. What deal, given the money and roster situation, should the Colts have made or what one’s left should they?

Yeah, I'm Shure.

by Music Man on Aug 1, 2011 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions