Well today sure was interesting. Like many of you, my reaction to the 2nd and 3rd round picks was to scratch my heads, but after some time to look at highlights and read up on Angerer and Thomas, I'm on board! In Polian I trust!
Here are the links from today's action.
FROM THE SADDLE
Official Team News
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Bill Polian and Jim Caldwell introduce Jerry Hughes, then leave him to return to work while the press bombards him with questions about his history at RB
- Jeffrey Gorman (Colts PR) interviews Jerry Hughes
- John Oesher (Colts.com) Jerry Hughes is smart enough to say he rooted for the Colts in the Super Bowl... I believe him, too
- Bill Polian and Jim Caldwell talk about Angerer and Thomas
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John Oehser I hope Pat Angerer doesn't eat like this often, but he's allowed to splurge today
- John Oehser Polian calls Thomas a cover corner who compares to Lacey
THE POSSE'S PERSPECTIVE
Stampede Blue Stories
- shake n bake profiled Angerer in WTHWTD, but seemed disappointed at where we got him
- shake n bake continued to express disappointment at no O-Line pick when Thomas was selected
- BigBlueShoe thought Angerer was a reach pick, and that Thomas was a f&$k up pick
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Dr. Blue (LovinBlue) found that the injury histories of Angerer and Thomas were similar in that both missed significant time early but came roaring back their junior and senior years
GREEN APPLES AND ROAD APPLES
Positive and Negative Analysis
- Paul Kuharsky (ESPN) Angerer fits right in, and Thomas will be tested early in camp
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Adam Jacobi (BlackHeartGoldPants.com) offered a owner's guide to Pat Angerer
- Michael Marot (AP) The Colts are all defense through the first three rounds
- Nate Dunlevy (18to88.com) reminds us of a few truths about the Colts and their early round picks
- Eric Hartz (ColtPower.com) Polian couldn't resist a linebacker in round 2
- John Oehser (Indy Football Report) After working double duty for the Colts, John summarizes the day's activities