2022 NFL Draft thread - Day 2 discussion - Rounds 2 and 3

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Round 2 starts at 7 Eastern / 6 Central.

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[Hoopsdoc]

Will they take a quarterback? I think there’s at least a chance.

[Puck]

Will they take a quarterback? I think there’s at least a chance.

I hope not

[Ironshaft]

Where I am sitting right now, my priority order:

OT Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan
WR Christian Watts, North Dakota State
WR George Pickens, Georgia
TE Jelani Woods, Virginia
WR Alec Pierce, Cincinnati

Protecting Matt Ryan still needs to be priority #1 with a close priority #1A being opening holes for Jonathan Taylor.

While I am provisionally okay with starting Pryor at LT, the need for a swing tackle and/or someone to push Pryor to being his best is huge.

The Colts obviously did not believe Pryor was the lock-down, no question successor at LT or they would have given him a longer contract. He might develop into that but he is not that now.

Ryan is the type of guy who can manufacture plays with lesser talent at WR and TE.

Grabbing OT in the 2nd if the Colts believe Raimann can be that 10 year starter and then going WR and TE in the 3rd and 4th rounds can work well with Matty Ice.

[ukcolt]

Ryan had Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley.....they were both elite receivers he was throwing to. I really like Ryan, but he had talent at receiver helping him out.

[YDFL Commish]

Where I am sitting right now, my priority order:

OT Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan
WR Christian Watts, North Dakota State
WR George Pickens, Georgia
TE Jelani Woods, Virginia
WR Alec Pierce, Cincinnati

Protecting Matt Ryan still needs to be priority #1 with a close priority #1A being opening holes for Jonathan Taylor.

While I am provisionally okay with starting Pryor at LT, the need for a swing tackle and/or someone to push Pryor to being his best is huge.

The Colts obviously did not believe Pryor was the lock-down, no question successor at LT or they would have given him a longer contract. He might develop into that but he is not that now.

Ryan is the type of guy who can manufacture plays with lesser talent at WR and TE.

Grabbing OT in the 2nd if the Colts believe Raimann can be that 10 year starter and then going WR and TE in the 3rd and 4th rounds can work well with Matty Ice.

Pickens is probably off of our board for three reasons.

Knee injury
On field character
Completely failing his interviews

The rest I would be more than happy with, but Woods is probably a better bet for the 4th round.

[Dam8610]

David Ojabo is a Michigan pass rusher with an Achilles tear. In other words, he's Paye and Dayo rolled into one. He has to be the pick!

In all seriousness though, hoping for Raimann, an Edge they like (preferably not Ojabo), or a trade down at 42, though trade downs seem to be getting bad value this year. Drafting a WR high doesn't make a lot of sense, and with how trades have gone this year, 122 should've been enough to go from 42 to 32 to pick up the 5th year option if they liked a QB as a franchise guy, so I doubt they're high on Willis (don't blame them) or Corral.

If they come out of Day 2 with an Edge and an OT, that's a win. If that's accomplished while also trading down and picking up more picks, even better. IMO there's more value on Day 3 at WR and TE than there is at Edge and OT.

[apballin]

Trey McBride if he’s there if not Boye Mafe

[IndyNorm]

Pickens is probably off of our board for three reasons.

Knee injury
On field character
Completely failing his interviews

The rest I would be more than happy with, but Woods is probably a better bet for the 4th round.

You beat me to it. Don't see us taking Pickens with all of the red flags.

I'm hoping for Watson but think there's a good chance he's gone by the time we draft :cool:

[Oldcolt]

Best player available. I trust Ballard. I agree our greatest need is offensive line but I am thinking of this team as a defensive powerhouse. I would love Ojabo to be our pick. Instead of trying to out offense all of these great QBs lets just kick their ass with a defense that never lets up. I am not much of a scout on these people so I am not saying that he is the best player, if Ballard drafts him I will believe that however.

[IndyNorm]

David Ojabo is a Michigan pass rusher with an Achilles tear. In other words, he's Paye and Dayo rolled into one. He has to be the pick!

In all seriousness though, hoping for Raimann, an Edge they like (preferably not Ojabo), or a trade down at 42, though trade downs seem to be getting bad value this year. Drafting a WR high doesn't make a lot of sense, and with how trades have gone this year, 122 should've been enough to go from 42 to 32 to pick up the 5th year option if they liked a QB as a franchise guy, so I doubt they're high on Willis (don't blame them) or Corral.

If they come out of Day 2 with an Edge and an OT, that's a win. If that's accomplished while also trading down and picking up more picks, even better. IMO there's more value on Day 3 at WR and TE than there is at Edge and OT.

Don't be too surprised if we take Ojabo if he's there. Ballard has shown that injuries don't seem to concern him much when drafting, and he definitely prioritizes long term over short term when drafting (which in the long run is probably a good thing).

I don't know much about Raimann, but I kind of get a Bjorn Werner feeling from him. As good as Ballard is at drafting linemen though if we do pick him then it's probably a good sign.

[Dam8610]

Best player available. I trust Ballard. I agree our greatest need is offensive line but I am thinking of this team as a defensive powerhouse. I would love Ojabo to be our pick. Instead of trying to out offense all of these great QBs lets just kick their ass with a defense that never lets up. I am not much of a scout on these people so I am not saying that he is the best player, if Ballard drafts him I will believe that however.

I would question an Ojabo pick because an Achilles rupture puts his speed and explosiveness, two of his best assets, into question. Before the injury, Ojabo may well have been a top 15 pick, but there's a reason the injury is causing a slide.

[YDFL Commish]

Best player available. I trust Ballard. I agree our greatest need is offensive line but I am thinking of this team as a defensive powerhouse. I would love Ojabo to be our pick. Instead of trying to out offense all of these great QBs lets just kick their ass with a defense that never lets up. I am not much of a scout on these people so I am not saying that he is the best player, if Ballard drafts him I will believe that however.

Yeah, I may not be on board with the pick right now, but like you said, if Ballard drafts him at 42, then I will not second guess him.

[Oldcolt]

I would question an Ojabo pick because an Achilles rupture puts his speed and explosiveness, two of his best assets, into question. Before the injury, Ojabo may well have been a top 15 pick, but there's a reason the injury is causing a slide.

I hear you but I am not sure that the Colts see it that way. They seem to think that with new techniques and rehab the explosiveness will return by year two (if the player makes some goals in his rehab-goals that should already be known). Still a long shot. So many receivers that are highly rated still available.

[nate505]

I'm on the McBride bandwagon. Yeah, I know there's lots of other needs and I probably won't be upset with whoever the Colts draft, but TE is definitely one of them. Ryan will be far more lethal with a good one, and McBride is also a good blocker that will help with the run game.

[rcubed]

I hear you but I am not sure that the Colts see it that way. They seem to think that with new techniques and rehab the explosiveness will return by year two (if the player makes some goals in his rehab-goals that should already be known). Still a long shot. So many receivers that are highly rated still available.

but with paye, dayo, ngkaoue, buckner already here.... I would prefer someone that can possibly put us in contention this or next year. I like what has transpired this offseason and with ryan being towards end of his career, these next two years might be worth really taking a shot. but what the hell do I know?

[IndyNorm]

but with paye, dayo, ngkaoue, buckner already here.... I would prefer someone that can possibly put us in contention this or next year. I like what has transpired this offseason and with ryan being towards end of his career, these next two years might be worth really taking a shot. but what the hell do I know?

Most of us agree with you, but we all know that Ballard doesn't operate that way. For better or worse he will take who he has rated as the highest long term impact mostly regardless of position and short term impact. If it works out that the player is ready to play at a need position then great, if not then so be it. So if he has Ojabo rated higher than any of the WRs/TEs/OTs left on the board then he'll probably take Ojabo.

[rcubed]

Most of us agree with you, but we all know that Ballard doesn't operate that way. For better or worse he will take who he has rated as the highest long term impact mostly regardless of position and short term impact. If it works out that the player is ready to play at a need position then great, if not then so be it. So if he has Ojabo rated higher than any of the WRs/TEs/OTs left on the board then he'll probably take Ojabo.
yeah I know. from what I read about him I wouldnt hate the pick and we could end up with a killer D in next couple years. I appreciate ballards approach to build and keep the future in mind, but there comes a time when you need to just go for it, maybe the 'go for it' is next year...

[Chromeburn]

Where I am sitting right now, my priority order:

OT Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan
WR Christian Watts, North Dakota State
WR George Pickens, Georgia
TE Jelani Woods, Virginia
WR Alec Pierce, Cincinnati

Protecting Matt Ryan still needs to be priority #1 with a close priority #1A being opening holes for Jonathan Taylor.

While I am provisionally okay with starting Pryor at LT, the need for a swing tackle and/or someone to push Pryor to being his best is huge.

The Colts obviously did not believe Pryor was the lock-down, no question successor at LT or they would have given him a longer contract. He might develop into that but he is not that now.

Ryan is the type of guy who can manufacture plays with lesser talent at WR and TE.

Grabbing OT in the 2nd if the Colts believe Raimann can be that 10 year starter and then going WR and TE in the 3rd and 4th rounds can work well with Matty Ice.

Pickens has some negatives attached to his personality. Supposedly been enabled a lot and his personality reflects it. I doubt they pick him. Not with guys just as good and better personalities.

[Chromeburn]

I would question an Ojabo pick because an Achilles rupture puts his speed and explosiveness, two of his best assets, into question. Before the injury, Ojabo may well have been a top 15 pick, but there's a reason the injury is causing a slide.

Achilles and knee repair have come a long way in the last 20 years. A good surgery and diagnosis would likely ease those concerns. Still I doubt they take him, just won’t put it past Ballard if he is there.

[omahacolt]

David Ojabo is a Michigan pass rusher with an Achilles tear. In other words, he's Paye and Dayo rolled into one. He has to be the pick!

In all seriousness though, hoping for Raimann, an Edge they like (preferably not Ojabo), or a trade down at 42, though trade downs seem to be getting bad value this year. Drafting a WR high doesn't make a lot of sense, and with how trades have gone this year, 122 should've been enough to go from 42 to 32 to pick up the 5th year option if they liked a QB as a franchise guy, so I doubt they're high on Willis (don't blame them) or Corral.

If they come out of Day 2 with an Edge and an OT, that's a win. If that's accomplished while also trading down and picking up more picks, even better. IMO there's more value on Day 3 at WR and TE than there is at Edge and OT.

defensive end. that is the position on the colts. not edge.


i would be happy with a de and ot. but really want a wr with 42 if a guy is there.

[Hoopsdoc]

I predict roughly half the fans will call him a genius and half will call for him to be fired no matter who he picks.

[IndyNorm]

yeah I know. from what I read about him I wouldnt hate the pick and we could end up with a killer D in next couple years. I appreciate ballards approach to build and keep the future in mind, but there comes a time when you need to just go for it, maybe the 'go for it' is next year...

Yeah, I agree. Drafting BPA instead of need is definitely the way to go rebuilding. With the current circumstances of having a 37 year old QB, filling immediate needs is hopefully a higher factor. At least if the 2 prospects are really close in evaluation.

[Puck]

Hopefully you all are watching the Pat McAfee show for the draft. He has the picks done without all the bullshit way ahead of everyone else. Sometimes a whole pick ahead.

[Racehorse]

Hopefully you all are watching the Pat McAfee show for the draft. He has the picks done without all the bullshit way ahead of everyone else. Sometimes a whole pick ahead.

Is he doing Day 2? If so, is there a link?

[smitty46953]

Is he doing Day 2? If so, is there a link?

https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePatMcAfeeShow

:cool:

[Dam8610]

Hopefully you all are watching the Pat McAfee show for the draft. He has the picks done without all the bullshit way ahead of everyone else. Sometimes a whole pick ahead.

I watch the Bootleg Football Podcast coverage for the analysis, and it has to be that because they're usually a pick behind.

[Dam8610]

defensive end. that is the position on the colts. not edge.


i would be happy with a de and ot. but really want a wr with 42 if a guy is there.

It's easier to say edge defender when talking about 34 OLBs/43 DEs who primarily rush the passer.

[Spike]

Hopefully you all are watching the Pat McAfee show for the draft. He has the picks done without all the bullshit way ahead of everyone else. Sometimes a whole pick ahead.

Yep, been watching Pat. You are correct "without all the bullshit"!

[IndyNorm]

So are we playing the draft game Puck suggested awhile back? Think the rule was to put in your top 3 before the pick 2 ahead of us is in?

[Chromeburn]

Pack trading up for Skyy Moore I bet

[Spike]

Watson to the Pack, another WR goes down.

[IndyNorm]

Yeah, Fuck. There goes Watson :mad::mad::mad:

[Spike]

Tits select McCreary CB.

[Racehorse]

Tits select McCreary CB.

Hope he busts like all the others they draft.

[ChaosTheory]

Hope he busts like all the others they draft.

Hope. I liked him, though. Good pick.

[ChaosTheory]

Jets with four picks in the top 36. Best CB, best WR, best RB, top 4 Edge?

[smitty46953]

Jets with four picks in the top 36. Best CB, best WR, best RB, top 4 Edge?

Great draft for Jets :eek:

[YDFL Commish]

I don't think that Seahags take a WR. Looks like we can get Skyy.

[smitty46953]

I want Skye or Raimann :cool:

[Oldcolt]

We go defense

[Spike]

Colts eating the clock, possible trade down?

[YDFL Commish]

For the 20th consecutive season, they cut to commercial for Colts pick.

[Racehorse]

Of course, a commercial break

[smitty46953]

Traded to Vikings :eek:

[Spike]

Vikes take our pick.

[YDFL Commish]

Son of a bitch!

[Dam8610]

Trade down! What did Ballard get?

[Spike]

Trade down! What did Ballard get?

53rd, 77th, 192nd.

[smitty46953]

Colts get 53, 77, 192
for 42,122

[YDFL Commish]

Trade down! What did Ballard get?

A 3rd and a 5th to swap 2nds and Bikes get our 4th.

[Voosh]

https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1520189691924041728

Colts move back 11 spots.
Add a third rounder + sixth.
Give up a fourth.

Now picking at 53, 73 and 77 tonight.

[rcubed]

Son of a bitch!


Just couldn’t help himself.

[Chromeburn]

Ballard wanted more picks in the top 150 or the guy they wanted was taken.

[smitty46953]

Is it 122 or 144?

122 if what I see is correct

https://twitter.com/Colts/status/1520189415074803713

[CletusPyle]

Well, whoever Ballard said he draft at 42 if he was there, wasn't there!:eek:

[Dam8610]

A 3rd and a 5th to swap 2nds and Bikes get our 4th.

In this draft, that's a huge get.

[Dam8610]

If they drop to 53 and get Raimann anyway, that's a huge win.

[IndyNorm]

In this draft, that's a huge get.

How do you figure that? We got screwed.

So much for getting a WR that will help this year (sigh).

[Butter]

How do you figure that? We got screwed.

So much for getting a WR that will help this year (sigh).

How do you figure that?

[Dam8610]

How do you figure that? We got screwed.

The Vikings moved from 12 to 32 AND gave up 46 for 34 and 66. Picking up 77 for dropping 10 spots in Round 2 is way better, even if there's also 122 to 192.

[smitty46953]

The Texans are taking Alabama WR John Metchie at 44.

[Dam8610]

Look at what the Browns got for 44 and then tell me Ballard got screwed.

[Thorgrim]

As long as we get Moore or Raimann I'm ok

[IndyNorm]

How do you figure that?

Dropped 10 spots in the 2nd and gave up our 4th rounder for a 3rd and 6th (throw away pick). Compare that to what NYG's got for trading down only 2 and 5 spots respectively (picked up a 4th with both), and we got screwed.

[Dam8610]

Thank you for biting the bullet Ravens.

[Dam8610]

Dropped 10 spots in the 2nd and gave up our 4th rounder for a 3rd and 6th (throw away pick). Compare that to what NYG's got for trading down only 2 and 5 spots respectively (picked up a 4th with both), and we got screwed.

Compare to what the Browns got at 44.

[smitty46953]

Look at what the Browns got for 44 and then tell me Ballard got screwed.


Browns get 68, 108, 124 for 44 :cool:

[smitty46953]

Ojabo to Ravens :cool:

[IndyNorm]

Compare to what the Browns got at 44.

Just b/c the Browns are stupid doesn't mean we got a good deal.

[Butter]

Dropped 10 spots in the 2nd and gave up our 4th rounder for a 3rd and 6th (throw away pick). Compare that to what NYG's got for trading down only 2 and 5 spots respectively (picked up a 4th with both), and we got screwed.

Seems like a lot of an overreaction.

[smitty46953]

Lions select DT Josh Paschal No. 46 overall in 2022 draft :cool:

[HoosierinFL]

Ballard wanted more picks in the top 150 or the guy they wanted was taken.

I suspect both but mostly I think they got sniped

[smitty46953]

The Commanders are taking Alabama DL Phidarian Mathis, :cool:

[Hoopsdoc]

Looks like a lot of Ballards guys are still available if he’s comfortable trading down.

I feel like we’re all gonna be surprised at who he picks.

[Chromeburn]

Browns get 68, 108, 124 for 44 :cool:

Would Houston make that trade with us?

[Chromeburn]

I suspect both but mostly I think they got sniped

Who do you think they liked? Gordon maybe? Eberflus knowing we liked him. Similar schemes.

[YDFL Commish]

KC could take Sky Moore.

[smitty46953]

Probably not

[smitty46953]

Chicago Bears drafted Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker :cool:

[smitty46953]

Colts picks after trade with Vikings:
Nos. 53, 73, 77, 159, 179, 192, 216, 239

:cool:

[smitty46953]

Saints are taking Tennessee CB Alontae Taylor. :cool:

[IndyNorm]

Seems like a lot of an overreaction.

Maybe getting screwed is a bit much, but seems like us giving up our 4th along w/ dropping 11 spots was too much for a mid 3rd rounder. Oh well, hope it pays off.

[IndyNorm]

KC could take Sky Moore.

They probably will :cool:

[Chromeburn]

Colts gained a 5th rounders worth with trade

https://twitter.com/sethwalder/status/1520190159819624450?s=21&t=y6z-N51IgeQZ-AQpjWKRcg

[YDFL Commish]

Saints get KC pick, now Pats are at 50.

[smitty46953]

The #Chiefs have traded pick No. 50 to the #Patriots. :cool:

The Patriots sent the 54th and 158th picks to the Chiefs for the 50th pick.

Patriots are selecting WR Tyquan Thornton

[nate505]

How do you figure that? We got screwed.

So much for getting a WR that will help this year (sigh).

I don't think so. They basically traded a 4th for a 3rd, and moved back just 11 spots to do it. Not to even mention the 6.

Unless I'm missing something. I think on the draft chart they won trade, for whatever that chart is worth.

[smitty46953]

Eagles on the clock. #Colts in the hole. :cool:

[smitty46953]

Raimann or Skye I hope :cool:

[Chromeburn]

What a Patriots dweeb there

[smitty46953]

Philadelphia Eagles drafted Nebraska center Cam Jurgens :cool:

[YDFL Commish]

Pats just took a Phillip Dorsett clone! What a joke!

[Chromeburn]

The #Chiefs have traded pick No. 50 to the #Patriots. :cool:

The Patriots sent the 54th and 158th picks to the Chiefs for the 50th pick.

Patriots are selecting WR Tyquan Thornton

The Rams were hoping to take Cole Strange, the Patriots first round pick, at the top of the 4th round.

[YDFL Commish]

Still have our choice between Moore and Raimann if Pitt cooperates.

[smitty46953]

Steelers take George Pickens :cool:

[HoosierinFL]

Did we trade back again?

[smitty46953]

Colts on clock, another trade back? :cool:

[IndyNorm]

Did we trade back again?

Probably.

[smitty46953]

Colts take Cincinnati WR Alec Pierce at 53 :cool:

[YDFL Commish]

I like Pierce. Good routes, good speed, good size!

[HoosierinFL]

Did we trade back again?

Never mind the espn screen was not updating

[Dam8610]

Colts take Cincinnati WR Alec Pierce at 53 :cool:

Ugh. Needed the LT more.

[IndyNorm]

Colts take Cincinnati WR Alec Pierce at 53 :cool:

Ballard must not have liked Moore's size. Although he's still there, so there must be something there that we don't know about.

[smitty46953]

The #Chiefs will select Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore at pick No. 54. :cool:

[Dam8610]

Ballard must not have liked Moore's size. Although he's still there, so there must be something there that we don't know about.

Or maybe Ballard just likes big WRs. Pittman, Patmon, Strachan, Pierce, all 6'4" or more.

[nate505]

I like the pick. If that red zone threat can translate into the pros...I'm very excited. Holy fuck were the Colts horrible in the red zone.

[YDFL Commish]

The #Chiefs will select Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore at pick No. 54. :cool:

NP, it was a toss up between the two, as they were both next rated WRs on the board.

[HoosierinFL]

Well if we get anything like Jordy Nelson out of this kid, I’ll consider that a win, but we’ll see.

[Chromeburn]

Heh I figured Alec Pierce. They really liked him. Leader, really athletic, big and fast.

[Thorgrim]

I like Pierce. Had him projected for us in round 3 if we took Raimann but oh well.

[Dam8610]

I like Pierce. Had him projected for us in round 3 if we took Raimann but oh well.

Maybe Raimann at 73? That and Sam Williams at 77 would be so wonderful.

[IndyNorm]

Or maybe Ballard just likes big WRs. Pittman, Patmon, Strachan, Pierce, all 6'4" or more.

That too.

[Chromeburn]

I like Pierce. Had him projected for us in round 3 if we took Raimann but oh well.

The draft services had him in the third. But several draft guys like Kiper said he worked his way in the 2nd round.

[IndyNorm]

The #Chiefs will select Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore at pick No. 54. :cool:

You called it.

[Chromeburn]

Maybe Raimann at 73? That and Sam Williams at 77 would be so wonderful.

They will draft a TE

[smitty46953]

Cards select CSU TE Trey McBride with the No. 55 overall pick :cool:

[Dam8610]

They will draft a TE

Hopefully in Round 5. Isaiah Likely and Lucas Krull on Day 3 is the dream.

[smitty46953]

Mentally, Alec Pierce is one of the smartest receivers in this or any draft class, and the physical skills are through the roof as well.

The Colts are getting a good one. :cool:

[Dam8610]

God damnit Williams to DAL.

[Racehorse]

God damnit Williams to DAL.
Why so upset?

[smitty46953]

Dan Graziano
@DanGrazianoESPN

Bucs trade picks 60 and 180 for pick 57.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected IDL Luke Goedeke with the 57th pick.

[smitty46953]

The Colts WR room: :cool:

Pittman Jr.
Campbell
Dulin
Pierce
Patmon
Strachan
Coutee
Harris

[smitty46953]

With pick 58 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Falcons are selecting LB Troy Anderson :cool:

[IndyNorm]

The Colts WR room: :cool:

Pittman Jr.
Campbell
Dulin
Pierce
Patmon
Strachan
Coutee
Harris

Would like to still see us add TY or another vet to the group.

[Lov2fish]

The Colts WR room: :cool:

Pittman Jr.
Campbell
Dulin
Pierce
Patmon
Strachan
Coutee
Harris

If Campbell is not snake bitten and stays healthy this year, and Ryan can elevate one of the other receivers game we will be fine. Hines will be the wildcard out of the backfield. C'mon training camp!

[smitty46953]

Alec Pierce clip

https://twitter.com/alecpierce/status/1506054196893732875

:cool:

[Dam8610]

Why so upset?

He's a really solid edge rusher. Colts could've used that.

[smitty46953]

The Bills have traded pick 60 to Cincinnati for picks 63 and 209.:cool:

and take Nebraska CB Cam Taylor-Britt.

[IndyNorm]

If Campbell is not snake bitten and stays healthy this year, and Ryan can elevate one of the other receivers game we will be fine. Hines will be the wildcard out of the backfield. C'mon training camp!

Maybe your second if will happen but the first won't. I have a better chance of having a threesome with Margot Robbie and Gal Gadot tonight than Campbell does of staying healthy.

[smitty46953]

With pick 61 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #49ers are selecting DE Drake Jackson
:cool:

[smitty46953]

The Chiefs are taking Cincinnati S Bryan Cook. Pick 62 :cool:

[Dam8610]

The Chiefs are taking Cincinnati S Bryan Cook. Pick 62 :cool:

Between that and McDuffie, they'll find their Mathieu replacement. Btw, NFL.com's comp on Cook is Julian Blackmon.

[smitty46953]

Pierce gets the call

https://twitter.com/Colts/status/1520211216794329089

:cool:

[smitty46953]

The #Bills will select Georgia RB James Cook with pick No. 63. Dalvin's brother. :cool:

[smitty46953]

The #Broncos wrap up the second round by selecting Oklahoma LB Nick Bonito. On to the 3rd... :cool:

[IndyNorm]

Pierce gets the call

https://twitter.com/Colts/status/1520211216794329089

:cool:

WTF are they still using landlines?

[Dam8610]

The #Broncos wrap up the second round by selecting Oklahoma LB Nick Bonito. On to the 3rd... :cool:

Damnit, Edge just dropped a tier.

[Ironshaft]

On3 QB selected in first two rounds. Crazy...

[smitty46953]

Damnit, Edge just dropped a tier.

Yes he was good pick quick as hell :cool:

[smitty46953]

With pick 65 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Jaguars are selecting OL Luke Fortner :cool:

[smitty46953]

With pick 66 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Vikings are selecting LB Brian Asmoah :cool:

[smitty46953]

Pick 67 Giants are taking North Carolina G/C Joshua Ezeudu :cool:

[YDFL Commish]

Would really like to see Dulcich and Raimann in rd 3.

[smitty46953]

With pick 68 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Browns are selecting CB Martin Emerson :cool:

[CletusPyle]

With pick 68 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Browns are selecting CB Martin Emerson :cool:

Thanks for the updates Smitty, I'm not able to watch the draft on TV right now!

[smitty46953]

With pick 69 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Titans are selecting OT Nicholas Petit-Frere :cool:

[smitty46953]

Thanks for the updates Smitty, I'm not able to watch the draft on TV right now!

Follow this guy on Twitter, usually shows picks first
https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman

:cool:

[smitty46953]

With pick 70 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Jaguars are selecting LB Chad Muma :cool:

[smitty46953]

With pick 71 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Bears are selecting WR Velus Jones :cool:

[smitty46953]

With pick 72 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Seahawks are selecting OT Abraham Lucas :cool:

Colts up !!!

[smitty46953]

With pick 73 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Colts are selecting TE Jelani Woods :cool:

https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1520219209292206087

[Dam8610]

With pick 73 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Colts are selecting TE Jelani Woods :cool:

Wow, really? Okay. Can we at least get Raimann at 77, then?

[IndyNorm]

Wow, really? Okay. Can we at least get Raimann at 77, then?

Is Raimann really that good? There have been a shitload of OTs taken ahead of him that were rated lower than him per the "experts".

[YDFL Commish]

Woods is okay. I'm surprised Lucas went ahead of Raimann. Raimann's lack of experience must be knocking him down.

[smitty46953]

With pick 74 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Falcons are selecting QB Desmond Ridder :cool:

Ridder before Malik Willis, who saw that?

[Dam8610]

Is Raimann really that good? There have been a shitload of OTs taken ahead of him that were rated lower than him per the "experts".

There are a lot of those guys that will move to guard. Raimann has LT traits that are not easy to find.

[Dam8610]

With pick 74 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Falcons are selecting QB Desmond Ridder :cool:

Shocking that he's the second QB off the board.

[Chromeburn]

With pick 73 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Colts are selecting TE Jelani Woods :cool:

https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1520219209292206087

Woods really rose late. He is huge. 6’7. He is a lot like Moe Allie really. He will be able to block too.

[smitty46953]

#Broncos trade down with #Texans :cool:

#Broncos get pick 80 and 162 for pick 75.

[smitty46953]

With pick 75 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Texans are selecting LB Christian Harris :cool:

[Dam8610]

One thing I can say: how do you cover the Colts in the redzone now? 6'4" Pittman, 6'4" Pierce, 6'4" Patmon, 6'6" Cox, 6'7" Woods

[CletusPyle]

Woods really rose late. He is huge. 6’7. He is a lot like Moe Allie really. He will be able to block too.

Mo Cox and Mo' Woods....cheerleaders will be happy!:D

[YDFL Commish]

Mo Cox and Mo' Woods....cheerleaders will be happy!:D

Omaha will be happy!

[Spike]

One thing I can say: how do you cover the Colts in the redzone now? 6'4" Pittman, 6'4" Pierce, 6'4" Patmon, 6'6" Cox, 6'7" Woods

Wow, that's scary. Colts are certainly going to look a lot different, in a damn good way.

[smitty46953]

With pick 76 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Ravens are selecting DL Travis Jones :cool:

Colts up

[Spike]

Mo Cox and Mo' Woods....cheerleaders will be happy!:D

Now we need to draft a Johnson, Mo Johnson!!!!!

[Dewey 5]

One thing I can say: how do you cover the Colts in the redzone now? 6'4" Pittman, 6'4" Pierce, 6'4" Patmon, 6'6" Cox, 6'7" Woods

Strachan 6' 5"

[Spike]

Pat fans are in real meltdown mode now. Can't help but love this!

[Dam8610]

Winfrey or Raimann?

[smitty46953]

Hell yes !!!

With pick 77 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Colts are selecting OT Bernhard Raimann :cool::cool::cool:

[YDFL Commish]

Winfrey or Raimann?

Not another 3-tech?

[Dam8610]

Hell yes !!!

With pick 77 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Vikings are selecting OT Bernhard Raimann :cool::cool::cool:

The Colts trade out again?

[IndyNorm]

One thing I can say: how do you cover the Colts in the redzone now? 6'4" Pittman, 6'4" Pierce, 6'4" Patmon, 6'6" Cox, 6'7" Woods

And don't forget Strachan who's 6'5".

[Dam8610]

Hell yes !!!

With pick 77 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Vikings are selecting OT Bernhard Raimann :cool::cool::cool:

If that is actually Colts, I love this Day 2.

[YDFL Commish]

Fuck yessssss!

[smitty46953]

The Colts trade out again?

Typo sorry :cool:

[IndyNorm]

If that is actually Colts, I love this Day 2.

It is. Just showed it on ESPN.

[Chromeburn]

If that is actually Colts, I love this Day 2.

Lol

[rcubed]

Hell yes !!!

With pick 77 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Colts are selecting OT Bernhard Raimann :cool::cool::cool:


Like it!

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[YDFL Commish]

Ballard is killing it!

[smitty46953]

With pick 78 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Browns are selecting Edge Alex Wright :cool:

[Dam8610]

Almost could not ask for a better Day 2.

[CletusPyle]

Hell yes !!!

With pick 77 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Colts are selecting OT Bernhard Raimann :cool::cool::cool:

"I will break you!"
-bernhard raimann

[Chromeburn]

Mo Cox and Mo' Woods....cheerleaders will be happy!:D

“Tight ends; Cox and Woods on the field now”

Sounds like a porno

[rcubed]

Ballard is killing it!


Seems like good picks and at positions of need

[smitty46953]

With pick 79 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Chargers are selecting DB JT Woods :cool:

[IndyNorm]

They're saying on ESPN that there are some questions about Raimann's knees. Any truth to that or is it BS?

[Dam8610]

Ballard played the same roulette he played with Radunz last year, but it paid off this time.

[Spike]

Almost could not ask for a better Day 2.

LOL, glad you are finally happy brother.

[YDFL Commish]

They're saying on ESPN that there are some questions about Raimann's knees. Any truth to that or is it BS?. What does BSPN know? They always knock Colts picks!

[Butter]

Oh fuck yes we Got Rain Man, I hear he is an excellent driver!

[smitty46953]

With pick 80 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Broncos are selecting TE Greg Dulcich :cool:

[smitty46953]

Oh fuck yes we Got Rain Man, I hear he is an excellent driver!

Buys his underwear at K-Mart for bout a hundred dollars :cool:

[smitty46953]

With pick 81 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Giants are selecting CB Cordale Flott :cool:

[IndyNorm]

Well since we're done for the evening I'm out. Like most everyone else on here overall I'm pretty happy :). Good night Freaks!!

[Dam8610]

Former TE who moves to LT for CMU with crazy athleticism. Where have I heard this story before? Joe Staley anyone?

[Chromeburn]

Well since we're done for the evening I'm out. Like most everyone else on here overall I'm pretty happy :). Good night Freaks!!

Thanks for doing the picks

[Chromeburn]

I think we just had a NEED draft. I’m shocked.

[smitty46953]

With pick 82 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Falcons are selecting LB DeAngelo Malone :cool:

[smitty46953]

Barring an unexpected trade up, it's break time for me :cool:

[Brylok]

I haven't been following very closely, but I see WR, TE, OT. All are big/athletic. The OT is massive. I'm happy so far.

[smitty46953]

With pick 83 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Eagles are selecting LB Nakobe Dean

Finally went :eek:

[Dam8610]

I think we just had a NEED draft. I’m shocked.

I wouldn't call any of these picks a reach. They got good value on all of these as well. I'm excited to see what Woods's 10 RAS score will do.

[Dam8610]

Great to see the Titans waste draft capital trading up to draft Malik Willis. His mechanics are terrible. Wentz level bad.

[Thorgrim]

Ballard is killing it!

I'm hard pressed to find any reason to complain. Needs being filled with outstanding talent. We add a CB and S and we are golden.

[Dam8610]

I'm hard pressed to find any reason to complain. Needs being filled with outstanding talent. We add a CB and S and we are golden.

I'd've liked an edge, but other than that, yes, can't complain.

[Ironshaft]

I'm hard pressed to find any reason to complain. Needs being filled with outstanding talent. We add a CB and S and we are golden.
My hope for day 3:

1. Depth OC/OG
2. Depth NT
3. Depth Safety
4. Depth CB

to fill with:

5th round, pick 159
5th round, pick 179
6th round, pick 192
6th round, pick 216
7th round, pick 239

But, honestly, since I love all three of our 2nd day picks, I don't really care who they pick tomorrow.

[Dam8610]

Corral to the Panthers is interesting. Could start soon.

[smitty46953]

I'd've liked an edge, but other than that, yes, can't complain.

You do know that's highly unusual ... LOL :rolleyes:

[Dam8610]

You do know that's highly unusual ... LOL :rolleyes:

2 Guards and a LB looks like terrible value for 3 Top 40 picks. It works out if two are All-Pros and the third becomes a Pro Bowl caliber RT.

[Spike]

Colts traded back into the 3rd round, pick 96.

[smitty46953]

Colts traded 2023 3rd with *Broncos for pick 96 :cool:

With pick 96 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, the #Colts are selecting Maryland Safety Nick Cross

[Spike]

Nick Cross, safety. is the Colts pick.

[Dam8610]

Colts trade up for Nick Cross! Holy shit what a Day 2.

[Dam8610]

What did they give up to get 96?

[smitty46953]

What did they give up to get 96?

The Colts traded the No. 179 pick and next year’s third-round pick to move back into the third round for Maryland safety Nick Cross.

[Dam8610]

The Colts traded the No. 179 pick and next year’s third-round pick to move back into the third round for Maryland safety Nick Cross.

Ew. I suppose I'm okay with it though.

[Spike]

What did they give up to get 96?

These networks suck so damn bad. They talk BS and always go to a commercial after a Colts pick. I have no idea who they gave up, fucking network bullshit coverage.

[Dam8610]

Bell at 99. That's a bit high for him and I'm a Purdue fan.

[Brylok]

On paper, this is pretty fantastic for the Colts. I hope all these guys pan out. Very happy!

[Dam8610]

On paper, this is pretty fantastic for the Colts. I hope all these guys pan out. Very happy!

Colts just got way bigger and more athletic tonight. I don't think Khari Willis is long for a starting role.

[Spike]

We will all have to see how this pans out, but I would give Ballard an A so far in this draft. Filled some needs with some really damn good players without having to reach. WR, TE, OL, & Safety. Best haul in a shitload of years. It's amazing that he did all this without a first round pick. Losing that 1st round pick doesn't hurt so much, if at all, anymore.

[Oldcolt]

Ballard does know how to construct a roster. I’m hopeful for some offensive line depth. Excellent guards can usually be found in these upcoming rounds

[Ironshaft]

Rating scales are subjective. We don't know for sure all that goes into it and it is often in the eye of the beholder.

That being said.....in the Next Gen NFL stats on the league's page, our draft picks ranked:

Bernhard Raimann graded as the #5 offensive tackle with the 4 graded above him all being drafted in the 1st round.

Nick Cross graded as the #5 safety with the 4 graded above him all being drafted in the 1st and 2nd rounds (2 in 1st, 2 in 2nd)

Jelani Woods graded as the #7 tight end. 3 graded above him have not been drafted and the other three were picked in the 2nd or 3rd rounds.

Alec Pierce graded as the #15 wide receiver which is ironic as he was our highest pick. I know his athletic ability is not nearly as high as many on the list above him. I just have to hope that his football smarts set him apart. The Colts obviously liked him.

I LOVE the positions the Colts drafted. I really like the profiles/bios/backgrounds of the players they picked. I hope it translates into excellent play on the field.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

We will all have to see how this pans out, but I would give Ballard an A so far in this draft.


Ballard's drafting in even number years has been outstanding.

2018 Draft - Quenton Nelson, Darius Leonard, Braden Smith, etc.

2020 Draft - No first round pick but still selected Michael Pittman Jr, Jonathan Taylor, Julian Blackmon, etc.

2022 Draft - Looks promising....

The odd number years has been a bit uglier - although I give him a mulligan for his first draft in 2017 because he hadn't set up his org structure yet. I also think he was evaluating the evaluators (scouts) as much as the players. And it is still a bit early to judge last year's draft class.

[CletusPyle]

We will all have to see how this pans out, but I would give Ballard an A so far in this draft. Filled some needs with some really damn good players without having to reach. WR, TE, OL, & Safety. Best haul in a shitload of years. It's amazing that he did all this without a first round pick. Losing that 1st round pick doesn't hurt so much, if at all, anymore.

I agree, the Redskins picked Dotson with our #1 pick, I think Dotson is going to do very well in the NFL, but I doubt Ballard takes him with the 16th pick, we may have gone with an OL pick, but considering what we came away with in the 2nd and third the Colts did very well! The only question will be if we could have improved the Raimann pick...I like that pick a lot so I think Ballard has to feel really good about this draft so far!

[JAFF]

Colts just got way bigger and more athletic tonight. I don't think Khari Willis is long for a starting role.

Willis “knows” how to play at the nfl level, he makes plays. I wouldnt write him off

[Ironshaft]

I agree, the Redskins picked Dotson with our #1 pick, I think Dotson is going to do very well in the NFL, but I doubt Ballard takes him with the 16th pick, we may have gone with an OL pick, but considering what we came away with in the 2nd and third the Colts did very well! The only question will be if we could have improved the Raimann pick...I like that pick a lot so I think Ballard has to feel really good about this draft so far!
Obviously, we don't know the medical concerns teams had about Raimann but the thing that I love is his growth potential. He has all the athletic ability in the world but only a couple of years experience at playing OT. With good coaching and playing next to an all-world OG in the Big Q, his game could sky rocket.

[Ironshaft]

Willis “knows” how to play at the nfl level, he makes plays. I wouldnt write him off
With Gus Bradley, we will play three safeties A LOT. I am not sure that the "starter" tag is that big of a deal.

Blackmon, Willis, McLeod and now Cross will all be in the mix for playing time...a lot of playing time. Watts looks more like a special teamer to me.

[IndyNorm]

We will all have to see how this pans out, but I would give Ballard an A so far in this draft. Filled some needs with some really damn good players without having to reach. WR, TE, OL, & Safety. Best haul in a shitload of years. It's amazing that he did all this without a first round pick. Losing that 1st round pick doesn't hurt so much, if at all, anymore.

Think I would have liked to see us draft Moore instead of Pierce, but Ballard does like tall WRs and Pierce looks like he will be fine.

Was pleasantly surprised to see us move back in to get Cross. Looks like he's a great pick at the end of the 3rd.

Overall, agree it was a really good day 2 for us!!

[Hoopsdoc]

Think I would have liked to see us draft Moore instead of Pierce, but Ballard does like tall WRs and Pierce looks like he will be fine.

Was pleasantly surprised to see us move back in to get Cross. Looks like he's a great pick at the end of the 3rd.

Overall, agree it was a really good day 2 for us!!

They must really think the world of Cross for Ballard to give up a 3rd to get him.

[IndyNorm]

They must really think the world of Cross for Ballard to give up a 3rd to get him.

They must really like him to trade up, which as we know isn't Ballard's forte, but I think the more value for Denver in the trade is the 5th rounder. If we have a good season then next year's 3rd rounder will be in the bottom 1/3 of the round, so pretty close to where Cross was taken.

[omahacolt]

Ballard's drafting in even number years has been outstanding.

2018 Draft - Quenton Nelson, Darius Leonard, Braden Smith, etc.

2020 Draft - No first round pick but still selected Michael Pittman Jr, Jonathan Taylor, Julian Blackmon, etc.

2022 Draft - Looks promising....

The odd number years has been a bit uglier - although I give him a mulligan for his first draft in 2017 because he hadn't set up his org structure yet. I also think he was evaluating the evaluators (scouts) as much as the players. And it is still a bit early to judge last year's draft class.
top notch analysis

[Oldcolt]

Ballard has done really well trading up (JT anyone?) in the draft. We are a much faster athletic team today than we were yesterday. I am pumped about this next year. From where we were after that last fucking game it is amazing where this team is, aggressive in the draft, not in free agency. Not overspending on wr and yet getting a stud is so much smarter than I would have been.

[omahacolt]

It's easier to say edge defender when talking about 34 OLBs/43 DEs who primarily rush the passer.

not when discussing only the colts.

[omahacolt]

LOL, glad you are finally happy brother.

dam doesn't have the best track record for liking draft picks

[YDFL Commish]

dam doesn't have the best track record for liking draft
picks

This time most are in agreement with him.

[omahacolt]

This time most are in agreement with him.

i actually agree and i am not happy with that

[Dam8610]

not when discussing only the colts.

If you want to get that specific, shouldn't we be calling them LEOs and DEs?

dam doesn't have the best track record for liking draft picks

Name one I liked that didn't work. I typically don't like value in Ballard's drafts, especially early.

[Hoopsdoc]

If you want to get that specific, shouldn't we be calling them LEOs and DEs?



Name one I liked that didn't work. I typically don't like value in Ballard's drafts, especially early.

Didn’t you swear that Stanley Havili would be a pro bowler?

[Dam8610]

Didn’t you swear that Stanley Havili would be a pro bowler?

No, I hated Stanley Havili. I remember that guy though, he was weird, thought FB was the most important position.

[YDFL Commish]

Didn’t you swear that Stanley Havili would be a pro bowler?

Hau'oli Kikaha


Nah, I believe that this is the guy Dammy fell in love with.

[Dam8610]

Hau'oli Kikaha


Nah, I believe that this is the guy Dammy fell in love with.

He got injured. Had like 4 sacks his rookie year before the injury. Can't predict injuries.