Since my last post, the Colts haven't been very active, but have made moves in the two areas I have said they need to keep working, DB and RB. They also waived a couple QBs...making room for Luck, who hopefully can get his contract signed soon.
First, they signed DB Justin King. Unlike many other DBs they've signed, King has some NFL experience. He's starting his 5th year and played with the Rams the previous four.
Then on 6/19, the Colts wavied QB Legree and signed vet RB Mewelde Moore. Legree's waiving shouldn't surprise anyone. It was going to happen sooner or later and we all know who is going to be the starter and they traded for and drafted QBs. Legree was expendable, but necessary to take reps while Luck wasn't around. RB Moore is entering his 9th season in the NFL, so has quite a bit of experience. Also, he spent the last four years in Pittsburgh with Coach Arians, so there'll be some familiarity with him. Nice to pick up a solid vet like Moore, but I still like to see them sign someone like Ryan Grant or Ryan Torrain.
The Star ran an article on 6/20 (http://www.indystar.com/article/20120620/SPORTS03/120620022/Colts-coach-Chuck-Pagano-Donald-Brown-an-every-down-back?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Sports|s) that Coach Pagano believes Donald Brown is an every down back. I'm not sold because of his size, but oh how I'd love to see him have a great year...without getting injured. Which is my concern with Brown.
On 6/20, the Colts release another QB in Trevor Vittatoe. Hmm. Sure seems they are making room for Luck. The last reports I've seen made it seem as if contract talks were still quite a bit away. But releasing two QBs that were going to be let go anyway within two days might mean they are getting close to having Luck signed...or at least feel that way.
The other roster update is that the safety I've been seeking to show up on the official Colts.com roster finally did. Latarrius Thomas is officially present now.
Looking forward to the only good thing about the end of summer. Colts football! Can't wait to start the cheering from my new seats. Great year to request a move! 50 Yard line here I come!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Waiving an OL Could Mean Good Things
The Colts released OL Jake Kirkpatrick on June 7th. This could mean two things, both good. First, it could *just* mean making room for QB Luck, who is done with school and close to signing a contract. But it could also mean confidence in the Offensive Line play. The Colts made a complete overhaul on the line and I liked the moves. Will it translate to immediate success, probably not, but who knows. With time & practice together, I think the new look line has a good shot at being pretty good. I like the additions of Satele, McGlynn and Justice. With young draftees from last year, Castonzo and Ijalana, though mostly unprovened because of injuries, the line is looking much better and bigger. Protecting our rookie QB is a very wise move, a strategy proven to work out pretty good when a certain QB named Manning was just starting out.
Interesting article in the Indy Star yesterday concerning the DBs attitude toward being called the weak link of the Colts roster. Though it may very well be true and everything I read locally and nationally about the Colts, all say that is a major area where we struggled last year and really didn't do much to address so the expectation is very low. Just reviewing the roster at each position, I don't think anyone can deny that DB is currently a weak spot. But when you're just looking at any team's roster at each position, there's always strong and weak areas. I do like and hope to continue to hear the *attitude* from our DBs though. I think it's about time the Colts get a tougher attitude, especially on defense, but I'd like to see that kind of spirit and chippyness from the entire team. I always cringed when I heard the Colts described as a finesse team. I really would like to hear more descriptions this year like tough, nasty, gritty, scrappy, hard-hitting, come after you, pressure....and I'll be up in the stands yelling and screaming all the way and hopefully doing a lot of "ahhhhh, 1st down" cheering.
Can't wait to see and hear about our new QB Luck getting some reps now.
Go Colts!
Interesting article in the Indy Star yesterday concerning the DBs attitude toward being called the weak link of the Colts roster. Though it may very well be true and everything I read locally and nationally about the Colts, all say that is a major area where we struggled last year and really didn't do much to address so the expectation is very low. Just reviewing the roster at each position, I don't think anyone can deny that DB is currently a weak spot. But when you're just looking at any team's roster at each position, there's always strong and weak areas. I do like and hope to continue to hear the *attitude* from our DBs though. I think it's about time the Colts get a tougher attitude, especially on defense, but I'd like to see that kind of spirit and chippyness from the entire team. I always cringed when I heard the Colts described as a finesse team. I really would like to hear more descriptions this year like tough, nasty, gritty, scrappy, hard-hitting, come after you, pressure....and I'll be up in the stands yelling and screaming all the way and hopefully doing a lot of "ahhhhh, 1st down" cheering.
Can't wait to see and hear about our new QB Luck getting some reps now.
Go Colts!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Colts Roster Tweaking, still need DB help
It's starting to become clear what I've been saying for a few weeks now. The Colts really need help at defensive back. The Colts latest move I think shows they are yet to feel comfortable with the current DBs on the roster. Even the Indy Star's Mike Chappel posted a blog about it today. http://blogs.indystar.com/coltsinsider/2012/06/06/at-cornerback-the-colts-still-are-looking-for-some-help/. Meanwhile, it's still being reported that the Colts are interested in the Cowboys Michael Jenkins who is unhappy with his contract and moves made by the Cowboys at his position. The latest waiver wire pick up by the Colts was Korey Lindsey, who was let go by the Arizona Cardinals. The move to me means the Colts coaching staff is "still looking" for capable DBs which translates to me to mean they have little confidence in what they have seen from those currently on the roster. The Colts waived Safety Micah Pellerin, which might give indication at some solidification at the S position. Still out on the free agent market are: Lito Sheppard, Will Blackmon, Phillip Buchanon, and Donald Strickland so besides of the prospect of Jenkins, the free agent market is/has dried up quickly. Here's hoping the Cowboys can be persuaded to deal Jenkins for something affordable, like 2nd/3rd round picks?
Interesting to note is the fact that Safety Latarrius Thomas was reportedly signed by the Colts in the Indy Star a few weeks ago, but he never showed up on the roster at Colts.com. Not sure if he never passed a physical or if it was contract related or just a mistake on the roster listed on Colts.com. The roster on the site is being updated more frequently as of late, the same day with the last four or five transactions, so likely means he never made it to the field.
The Colts added WR Kris Adams on June 6th and waived OLB Kevin Eagan. This might mean the coaches aren't satisfied yet with the backup WR position and maybe feeling better about the OLB position. I'm still surprised they wouldn't try picking up a free agent WR who's proven if they really feel we still need help there, and I think we could use an upgrade. After Wayne, there's not much. Avery could be good, but it depends upon his recovery whether he can be as good as he was or can last a season. Still available and I think worth a look are: Greg Camarillo, TJ Houshmandzadeh, Mark Clayton, Michael Clayton, Malcolm Kelly, Roy Williams, and our own Blair White who I still haven't seen anything of why he was let go. Wondering if recovery from his injury last season played into it.
Looks like the Colts are happy with RBs Brown, Carter, Ballard. I saw that Houston picked up Justin Forsett who was on my short list of possible free agents that the Colts should have taken a look at. I'm still not 100% sold on our RBs. Wondering if they might still have interest once we're closer to preseason if any of the following are still available and get more desparate to sign with a team: Ryan Grant, Jerious Norwood, Ronnie Brown, Cedric Benson or Ryan Torain.
On the draft signee front, we've still got the top three picks unsigned. That means we're practicing without our starting QB and TEs currently. With Luck finishing up school this week and reports that he and the Colts are close to a contract, hopefully, we'll at least have our starting QB on the field soon.
Go Colts!
Interesting to note is the fact that Safety Latarrius Thomas was reportedly signed by the Colts in the Indy Star a few weeks ago, but he never showed up on the roster at Colts.com. Not sure if he never passed a physical or if it was contract related or just a mistake on the roster listed on Colts.com. The roster on the site is being updated more frequently as of late, the same day with the last four or five transactions, so likely means he never made it to the field.
The Colts added WR Kris Adams on June 6th and waived OLB Kevin Eagan. This might mean the coaches aren't satisfied yet with the backup WR position and maybe feeling better about the OLB position. I'm still surprised they wouldn't try picking up a free agent WR who's proven if they really feel we still need help there, and I think we could use an upgrade. After Wayne, there's not much. Avery could be good, but it depends upon his recovery whether he can be as good as he was or can last a season. Still available and I think worth a look are: Greg Camarillo, TJ Houshmandzadeh, Mark Clayton, Michael Clayton, Malcolm Kelly, Roy Williams, and our own Blair White who I still haven't seen anything of why he was let go. Wondering if recovery from his injury last season played into it.
Looks like the Colts are happy with RBs Brown, Carter, Ballard. I saw that Houston picked up Justin Forsett who was on my short list of possible free agents that the Colts should have taken a look at. I'm still not 100% sold on our RBs. Wondering if they might still have interest once we're closer to preseason if any of the following are still available and get more desparate to sign with a team: Ryan Grant, Jerious Norwood, Ronnie Brown, Cedric Benson or Ryan Torain.
On the draft signee front, we've still got the top three picks unsigned. That means we're practicing without our starting QB and TEs currently. With Luck finishing up school this week and reports that he and the Colts are close to a contract, hopefully, we'll at least have our starting QB on the field soon.
Go Colts!
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