Colts' Safety Weakness

by Horsetail53 on Aug 11, 2011 3:49 PM EDT

The Colts are moving in the right direction. They have focused free agency on defensive needs. One piece that is conspicuously absent is an experienced Safety. There is one out there that would fit the need, Asante Samuel. Yes, his dollar expectations are ridiculous! His experience and effectiveness on a dynamically changing team, the Eagles, is noteworthy. If the new General Manager wants to establish his "mark" on the team, this is an excellent opportunity to establish his legacy. Without this piece, the Colts will be susceptible in medium to deep pass coverage. Please, Colts management, don't stay complacent! Try and go that last mile and reinforce our chances to play a Superbowl home game in Indianapolis.

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eagles didn't cut asante

by PeytonIsGOAT on Aug 11, 2011 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

weakness...

I don’t consider it that huge of a weakness, actually. Remember, Francisco was the equivalent of an eighth or ninth option – not many years will we go that low on the depth chart at any position. One of the Starnews writers said he believes Lefeged must be impressing at camp because he was made 2nd string SS. I’m comfortable with Mike Newton and Chip Vaughn too. It’s not proven depth, but we rely on young players for depth pretty much every year (and these guys are way better than Francisco).

by Hetfield on Aug 11, 2011 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

agreed. plus I thought asante was a corner and am pretty sure the eagles are going to keep him.

by Peyton49tds on Aug 11, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I live in Philadelphia

I’m a huge Colts fan, and from watching both the Colts and the Eagles I get a pretty good idea of both teams. This is a fact: Asante Samuel is terrified to tackle. He can’t play safety in the Colts defense. His man coverage and ball skills are tops in the league, but he will dive infront of any reciever or back that is headed his way. Bethea is a great center fielder type of safety who isn’t afraid to fly up and hit a player in the back field. Samuel will never ever ever do that.

by Zack V on Aug 11, 2011 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs

You're an idiot

This whole post is a joke right.
1. Samuel is a cornerback, not a safety
2. The Eagles haven’t cut him
3. He costs too much to sign since cap room is likely being saved for next offseason for deals for Wayne and Mathis.

by coltsfan88 on Aug 11, 2011 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs

It chaps my as%

when I see jerks like you calling people names for making a post you don’t agree with. Honestly, go away if you are going to keep spreading the hate.

by Silver7 on Aug 11, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

There’s no need to call non-Patriot fans idiots on this forum…

by Hetfield on Aug 12, 2011 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

asante samuel at safety!! even at FS wtf!!!

I will take Francisco every day of the week instead lol!!

hope you meant to say CBs weakness!!

by COLTS_CR9 on Aug 11, 2011 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

i'd just as soon bring back Hayden (at reduced salary) than pick up any FA

Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game and dumb enough to think it's important. -- Eugene J. McCarthy

by zherebyonki on Aug 12, 2011 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

Still a good idea...

…I wonder if players like Hayden (who have gotten lost in the shuffle in this weird year) will sign one-year contracts for league minimum so they can cash in on next year’s more normalized FA market… It would be better for most of their careers than sitting out all year…

by Hetfield on Aug 12, 2011 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions