Compensatory picks/Mock Colts Draft

by Bullard47 on Feb 20, 2008 5:36 AM EST

Does anyone know yet when we will know how many compensatory picks we will receive in this year's draft? I believe the system has to do with free agent losses the previous season, am I correct? I would say that should be at least 3 or 4 second day picks.

These are the players I would like to see drafted in order(I took the liberty of giving us 3 CPs, a 3, a 4, and a 6):

Rd 2.) Eric Felton, OG, Arkansas
Rd 3.) Matt Forte, RB, Tulane
Rd 3. compensatory) Peyton Hillis, FB, Arkansas(or Tamme below)
Rd. 4) Jacob Tamme, TE, Kentucky (if taken above, pick Jacob Hester, FB, LSU)
Rd. 4 compensatory) Jason Jones, DE, Eastern Michigan
Rd. 5) Jameel McClain, DE, Syracuse
Rd. 6) Mike Fladell OG/OT, Rutgers
Rd. 6 compensatory) Dominique Barber, S, Minnesota
Rd. 7) either Bo Ruud, OLB, Nebraska or Michael Marquardt, DT, Arizona State

A pretty balanced draft if you ask me. I don't believe there are many reaches, and the picks are all plausible. The players all fit the Colts system well as much as I can tell without watching tape on them all. I based a lot of my expectations on nfldraftdog.com's value board. The only question is whether my compensatory picks are on target or not.

But then again, I could just be a big douche and this sucks.

But I think getting the first option in round 3 and taking the second option in round seven would be the most efficient choice, though the Colts might instead reach for Hester if they would think about going FB in round 3. But adding Felton to the left side and either Hillis or Hester would up our running game substantially. And Matt Forte is a well-rounded back to spell Addai. I believe that Tamme is a Dallas Clark type of TE and we should keep him as insurance and get rid of Bryan Fletcher if we have to, this guy will really fit our system. Oh, and Mike Fladell is a versatile lineman that could help else if Diem has issues again.

I've read a lot about Jason Jones being a beast, but I am not certain whether that is just the MAC or his actual skill. He's rated in this range pretty consistently so I'll take it as that. Jameel McClain has the Freeney stamp of approval(they are both former Orange players). Dominique Barber might be taken as a Dungy homer pick, but might be picked because he has the one shiny star on a bottom dwelling Minnesota defense. He is also the Cowboys' Marion Barber's younger brother, and if he brings his brothers physicality to the game, we might have a full-sized Bob Sanders in training. I like Marquardt more than Ruud mainly for his academic success and apparent intelligence. Sounds like a Dungy man to me.

So let me know what you think of this Mock Colts Draft.

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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I just don't think we'll draft an OG first

Polian doesn't value that position nearly as much as he would say DE or RB.

by yellowsnow on Feb 20, 2008 7:43 AM EST reply actions

Polian

I know that would be out of Polian's style, but it's about value. Chris Johnson may very well be gone by 59 and I have reservations about reaching for much any one else. Also, I don't see us looking at Calais Campbell. The only other DE going in the second would be Chris Ellis. Now if Polian thinks he fits our system well (He got suspended in 2006, but had 8.5 sacks and an interception his senior season), then we could grab him and try to pick up Felton instead of Jason Jones at the end of the fourth. Then if Jones is still around by our round 5 pick, he make a choice between him and McClain. I know who Freeney would be lobbying for.

Oh, and let it be known that I think we need not only a change-of-pace/situational DE that can really bull rush, I think we also need someone of McClain's size that can spell either DE. It would be a shame to see Mathis or Freeney go down and the entire complexion of our D-line change. And Jeff Charleston and Josh Thomas just aren't the answer here.

by Bullard47 on Feb 20, 2008 2:18 PM EST up reply actions

I'm not seeing Felton

that early anywhere (mostly 4th round). I'd like the pick in the 3rd round and love it in the fourth.

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by shake n bake on Feb 20, 2008 8:09 AM EST reply actions

Maybe....

His stock has dropped, but nfldraftdog.com's value board still has him in the second. If his stock has gone down then we could grab Chris Johnson, nix Forte, and move the other picks up until we need to slot in Felton. That may allow us to not only get Johnson, but also Hillis(who is a very good lead blocker).

by Bullard47 on Feb 20, 2008 2:05 PM EST up reply actions

Johnson

Maybe we should look at Chris Johnson if he's available at the end of round 2. He can run (1400 yds, 17 TDs), catch (500 yds, 6 TDs), and play special teams (averaged 28 yds per KO return). Seems like he would be a good backup to Addai.

Was also thinking that later in the draft we could look at Benedict (OG or OT), Bruce Davis, Robert Jordan, and Brad Cottam.

by BlueVol03 on Feb 20, 2008 8:39 AM EST reply actions

Chris Johnson

I've been put under the impression that we would have to trade up to get Chris Johnson. I didn't want to go that far in my simulation, and I know that the Colts have been scouting Matt Forte. But you are right, I have no doubt that the Colts knab Johnson as BPA(Best Player Available) if he falls to the 59th pick.

by Bullard47 on Feb 20, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions

I love

Mock Drafts. Good job, Bullard!

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by Brad Wells on Feb 20, 2008 9:08 AM EST reply actions

Jacob Hester

I LOVED watching this guy play last fall. He'd be a sweet pick, but I don't think he's a need.

Also Bullard when you say "watched tape" what do you mean? Do you have a huge database of college games or something? just curious.

by torontocoltsfan on Feb 20, 2008 11:52 AM EST reply actions

torontocoltsfan

No, I said that this is the best I could do without "watching tape."

And Jacob Hester isn't exactly a need, but since we carried someone like Luuuuuuuuuuke last year, I figured this is something that we are looking to keep. And Hester is a definite upgrade over the Punisher I'm sorry to say. He can run, and run hard through the tackles. He can catch the ball rather well. And he can lead block and pick up the blitz. Pick him up late 3rd-4th, and you've got good value.

by Bullard47 on Feb 20, 2008 1:55 PM EST up reply actions

Kevin Smith

The 3rd best back in this draft (behind Mendenhall and Stewart. McFadden=OVERRATED) will fall to possibly the second day. The Colts HAVE to pick him up. He's one of the best backs I've seen in a long time.

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by Colts Homer on Feb 20, 2008 10:08 PM EST reply actions

Felix Jones is much better than Smith

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Feb 21, 2008 9:03 AM EST up reply actions

Felix

He played behind a much better line and was running after McFadden had already worn out the defense. But I think Jones is a good fit for your Cowboys as a complement to MBIII. Just think, you'll still have Jones and Barber in the backfield! I wonder if Felix will choose 21 too.....

P.S.: I hated Julius. Watching Boys games with my buddies here in Arlington, I'd become enraged to see him fall over every time a linebacker so much as blew a kiss at him. But let Dungy know if you guys ever want to get rid of MBIII, he loves Gophers.

by Bullard47 on Feb 21, 2008 4:18 PM EST up reply actions

I wouldn't mind getting Felix

he would be a great complement to MB3, I agree.

I'm one of the very few fans who liked Julius, thought he has tremendous potential his rookie year. I'm hoping he lands with a team that weill give him a shot at starting, I like the kid.

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Feb 21, 2008 5:45 PM EST up reply actions

Here's Mine

2nd-Chris Ellis (runs a friggin' 4.67 and is 260 pounds)
3rd-Kevin Smith (almost broke Barry Sanders' rushing record)
3rd (comp for Scott)-Shawne Crable (very fast and could dominate the pass defense like Brackett)
4th-Adam Kraus (if he is here, it will be a HUGE steal. he's one of my favorite linemen in the draft.)
4th (comp for Thomas)-DJ Parker (very athletic and good in pass coverage)
5th-Dustin Keller (very good receiving TE to replace Fletch)
6th-Jeff Cavender (in case we cant resign Saturday for some reason)
7th-Ernie Wheelwright (a TE playing wide receiver)
7th (comp for Boiman)-Colt Brennan (a little competition couldnt hurt Sorgi, and who else is available here???)

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by Colts Homer on Feb 20, 2008 10:18 PM EST reply actions