Oh there's absolutely the possibility that he'll get coached up and flourish. I am by no means saying he will certainly be a bust, and all of his issues are technique based, meaning they're fixable. But, especially for what the Colts need, Sewell is not a good fit. The background you just gave me reminds me of Tremaine Edmunds. I watched his tape and saw a 34 thumper, didn't understand the hype. Then I saw the measureables and that he was 19, and he made sense as a Top 15 pick. Sewell may be the same, but considering the Colts immediate need at LT, I still would keep him ranked where he is for the Colts.

Colts Reportedly Sign Steelers Free Agent Safety Sean Davis to a One-Year Deal.

This is the first year I remember Ballard signing so many people to one year contracts. He is valuing experience in our backups. I wonder why this year is different than the others. Is it that there are just more players willing to take what he feels are appropriate contracts or this him thinking that the locker room is now ok and he can bring in a bunch of outside players? I find it interesting and am looking forward to seeing how this works out.

We all believe he is targeting OT and DE in the in the 1st two rounds of the draft. Since this is a great year for offensive lineman, maybe he goes DE 1st and OL 2nd depending on who is available. He's building up depth which is never a bad thing.

The following video is pretty good. Big Dick Ballard's Master Plan. For those of you offended by curse words, don't watch it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I8OrVVybtI

1 year contracts can benefit both parties. Play well, you can negotiate for better deal next year. Teams sign a guy to a multi year deal, and he busts, they are still on the hook for money on someone off the roster. I think it works for Ballard, he pays for production and doesnt hold a grudge if a player can get a better deal somewhere else.

JAFF. I agree, however that has always been true and yet this has not been Ballards way until this year. It may just be the number and quality of players available this year makes this the best policy for both parties.

The one year deals are probably just as much on the part of the player/agent, if not more. The cap is going to grow by a lot next year (instead of shrink) and most of these guys would like to grab larger contracts next season. It’s a roll of the dice, but most are willing to take that chance.

That makes sense. I didnt think about the cap next year

I think part of the reason is because Ballard wants to have as much cap flexibility as possible for the Maniac's and Braden's extensions in 2022. The Colts will exercise Big Q's fifth year option and not long afterwards look to extend him as well.

Ballard reportedly made a similar offer to Autry that Denico eventually agreed to with Tennessee. The major difference - Ballard had no guaranteed money in 2022 whereas Tennessee guaranteed a portion of the money in the contract's second year.

Colts sign Guard Chris Reed.

https://www.stampedeblue.com/2021/4/...ard-chris-reed

from what I have read this looks like a good depth signing

Yep, and if we can get one of the top tackles in the draft, our offensive line should be set.

I like that Ballard does stuff that we can make sense of. Signing guys to one year contracts is new for him yet so many freaks have shown that there are good reasons why he did this this year. It is really nice not to have a moron running the team.

Clowney signed with the Browns. Up to 10 million on a 1 year deal.

Glad that we stayed away at that price. If he is fully healthy, then maybe he is worth the money, but he has struggled to stay healthy for his entire career. He isn't an elite pass rusher.

I would have liked the player on the roster if at $5 to 6m, with the ability to get up to $10m if he were to get double digit sacks and a pro bowl etc.

Good

I heard he got injured walking out of the building

He and RGIII just crashed into each other both torn an ACL.

I agree, he never lived up to the hype. I sure as hell wouldn't have paid the Clown up to 10 million.

Funny, because its true

Arden Key and Maurice Hurst were just released by the Raiders. We should take a look at Hurst. I was screaming at the TV to draft Hurst when he fell. I think he would fit well as an undersized interior pass rusher.

Haven’t seen anything official yet but it looks like we are resigning TJ Carrie


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That’s good, we will need him.

Kenny Moore confirmed it yesterday. BuT TJ Carrie himself confirmed it.

Carrie reportedly signed a 1 year deal for about $2M

https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/stat...41752624074755

Apparently Ballard thinks it is time for some continuity

And it appears that Key and Hurst will remain teammates.

The 49'ers signed both players over the last two days.

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1384968584825352192

https://twitter.com/FieldYates/statu...70433080418306

Well, fuck

ORLANDO BROWN to KC

Chiefs acquired OT Orlando Brown, the No. 58 pick in the 2021 draft, and a 2022 sixth-round selection from the Ravens in exchange for the No. 31 overall pick, a 2021 third- and fourth-round pick, and a fifth-round selection in the 2022 draft.

https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/footb...as-city-chiefs

Brown is on his last year of rookie contract and will need to be extended. No thanks. I want a rookie contract at LT for the next few years.

Same here, Colts need a LT on a rookie deal. :cool:

I wouldnt worry about the cap. It is all funny money

Traded to KC this afternoon.

KC just pushed their problems 1 year into the future

KC just addressed their biggest issue and kept themselves at the top of next seasons SB favorites list.

Both statements are factually true. I think how you perceive the move says a lot about your preferred team building method. Having advocated previously for more aggressive moves meant to peak in shorter windows, I tend to see it like my statement more.

I would like the move if they go ahead and make him a deal ahead of free agency. What Ballard did with Bruckner. Then the problem is solved.

Might see a few free agent signings across the league after they no longer apply to the comp pick formula.

It was mentioned a few times that the Ravens were holding off on signing anyone else until the deadline passed.


https://twitter.com/FieldYates/statu...08836792274944

Colts sign LB Malik Jefferson

Camp body?

That's what I figured, perhaps special teams? From what I recall was decent at Texas in college, but never amounted to much after that at all... :eek:

Lots of athleticism, shitty instincts as I recall. Maybe could stick as a special teamer?