Originally Posted by Chromeburn (Post 110330)

Oh I don’t have him as a round 1 guy. I think of him as late 2 to early 4. Ouch on the Anthony Nelson comp, I’m not too high on Nelson. Allen does need work, but I think he could be a solid consistent piece, good in short yardage and goaling situations. A guy who is always annoying to the offense.

I would take all those guys you listed before Allen. Ferrel is my favorite of that group. If any of those three make it to 26 I would definetly take them. I would only pause for one of the three techs at that spot.

Originally Posted by Coltsalr (Post 110338)

Fair, I was just curious.

I’d prefer Grady Jarrett personally obviously but I’d take Suh.

I know we’d probably get a Suh that wouldn’t turn it on for regular season games @Tennesse but if we can get an Uber motivated, Uber talented DT that’ll come alive during prime time and postseason, I say do it.

Originally Posted by Dam8610 (Post 110348)

I personally wouldn't invest a 3 in Zach Allen, but it seems like we have similar grades on him. Most draft rankings I've seen have Allen in that Round 1 tier, and he's absolutely not that to me.



1) Two of DeMarcus Lawrence, Frank Clark, and Dee Ford, and 2) Grady Jarrett would be my ideal free agency signings for the Colts. Picking up those three players would allow Ballard to draft exclusively BPA in the draft, even if it meant a WR at 26.

Originally Posted by Dam8610 (Post 110348)

I personally wouldn't invest a 3 in Zach Allen, but it seems like we have similar grades on him. Most draft rankings I've seen have Allen in that Round 1 tier, and he's absolutely not that to me.



1) Two of DeMarcus Lawrence, Frank Clark, and Dee Ford, and 2) Grady Jarrett would be my ideal free agency signings for the Colts. Picking up those three players would allow Ballard to draft exclusively BPA in the draft, even if it meant a WR at 26.

Originally Posted by Coltsalr (Post 110366)

I’d also like to sign Landon Collins in my dream offseason and then yes, I’d honestly go WR in the 1st round. Particularly if we could get DK Metcalf (less likely) or AJ Brown (more likely) out of Ole Miss.

Originally Posted by smitty46953 (Post 110369)

It is conceivable all 4 (Lawrence, Clark, Ford, Jarrett, and I'll add L. Collins)could all be hit with the franchise tag. :cool:

Originally Posted by smitty46953 (Post 110369)

It is conceivable all 4 (Lawrence, Clark, Ford, Jarrett, and I'll add L. Collins)could all be hit with the franchise tag. :cool:

Originally Posted by Dam8610 (Post 110377)

Unfortunately that's true, and we'll know whether or not they are in 11 days. There's already been reports that the Chiefs won't franchise Dee Ford. If any of them aren't, they'd likely be Ballard's top free agent target(s).

Originally Posted by Dam8610 (Post 110377)

It's a great idea, but I doubt Ballard shells out that much in free agency, and he already seems to be prepping the fanbase to not expect a WR early in this draft. I think Ballard is looking at DL early and often.



Unfortunately that's true, and we'll know whether or not they are in 11 days. There's already been reports that the Chiefs won't franchise Dee Ford. If any of them aren't, they'd likely be Ballard's top free agent target(s).

Originally Posted by Dam8610 (Post 110377)

It's a great idea, but I doubt Ballard shells out that much in free agency, and he already seems to be prepping the fanbase to not expect a WR early in this draft. I think Ballard is looking at DL early and often.



Unfortunately that's true, and we'll know whether or not they are in 11 days. There's already been reports that the Chiefs won't franchise Dee Ford. If any of them aren't, they'd likely be Ballard's top free agent target(s).

Originally Posted by Coltsalr (Post 110409)

Where did you get where Ballard is prepping the fan base for no WR in the 1st round? I saw Kiper and MMQB give us AJ Brown just this week. Kiper for sure is quite connected around the league and MMQB definitely does a lot of educated guesses in their Mocks.

Originally Posted by VeveJones007 (Post 110417)

1) Holder had an interview last week where he said the Colts weren’t as down on their WRs as the fans.

2) Ballard gave an interview a couple weeks ago. When asked what he saw as biggest area of weakness, he said fans would answer WR, but he saw it as pass rush.

3) Ballard has been very clear that he wants to build the trenches. I would be shocked if 26 and 34 aren’t defensive linemen.