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SBCL: Quenton Nelson is what the Colts have needed for years

After years of struggling to find offensive line continuity, adding Quenton Nelson was a no-brainer.

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Quenton Nelson what the Colts have needed for years
After nearly 700 quarterback hits, it's about time the Colts made a move like this

Taking Quenton Nelson in NFL draft proof Chris Ballard made savvy deal
The Colts landed 3 second round picks and one of the premium players they had targeted after deal with Jets

NFL Draft 2018: Quenton Nelson is “Jacked” About Staying In Indiana To Play Football, Protecting Andrew Luck - One Foot Down
Nelson said he had little to no contact with a couple of teams that picked in front of the Colts.

Quenton Nelson: Is the 2018 NFL Draft’s best player a guard? - SBNation.com
Notre Dame’s Quenton Nelson says he’s this year’s best offensive lineman and worthy of a top-five pick, and others agree with him.

Quenton Nelson Bringing ‘Nasty’ Style Of Play To Colts Offensive Line | 1070 the Fan

What did Quenton Nelson have to say after the Colts took him with the 6th overall pick?

Indianapolis Colts' 2018 draft: Analysis for every selection - Indianapolis Colts Blog- ESPN
Needing to better protect quarterback Andrew Luck and improve their running game, the Colts selected offensive lineman Quenton Nelson at No. 6 overall.

Chance Pro Day Visit Sealed Quenton Nelson’s Fate For Colts, Chris Ballard
While Chris Ballard admitted he wanted to get to more Pro Days this offseason, the one he did end up making — Notre Dame’s — was very beneficial.

KRAVITZ: Colts draftee Nelson gives Indy an interior building block for its porous offensive line - Bob Kravitz - 13 WTHR Indianapolis
All of a sudden, the Colts’ offensive line has a pedigree, if not a body of work that makes you take notice.

Colts draft protection for Andrew Luck in Quenton Nelson at No. 6
The Notre Dame guard will provided needed protection for quarterback Andrew Luck

Quenton Nelson surprised to be newest Colt and 6th overall pick, brings nasty disposition | FOX59
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A shiver went through Quenton Nelson when his cellphone buzzed to life Thursday evening. Chris Ballard was on the other end, and the messenger of surprising news: the Indianapolis Colts general manager was investing the 6th overall pick in the NFL draft on the Notre Dame A...

Colts choose Notre Dame's Nelson at No. 6 | Don't Miss This | heraldbulletin.com
Chris Ballard likes to watch players live.

Dominant Nelson could blaze new ground for guards | Sports | heraldbulletin.com
There's a common complaint from NFL evaluators when it comes to the offensive line. The condensed version is this: They don't make 'em like they used to.

Colts take OL Quenton Nelson with sixth overall pick | FOX59
DALLAS, Texas. - The Colts have selected Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. They get an impact interior lineman right away. And they need it.

What Are Some Round 2 & 3 Options For The Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts enter Friday’s second day of the 2018 NFL Draft with four selections — three in the second round, and one in the third round — at its disposal. Who are some prospects that could find themselves in Indy by the end of the night?

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