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After tonight, we will know which pick we get. Looks to be in the low 20s. Anyone have a clue where we will look to fill spots? I am thinking best OT in the first and defense the next two picks. However, if a QB who Ballard likes falls, it could all change.

We desperately need pass rush. Not saying that's where we should go, but its the biggest need.

We need a shut down corner or prepare for another yr of zone D But LT is the number one need

I think we have to address the LT spot, regardless of what AC decides to do.

The top available in my opinion are:

1. Penei Sewell, Oregon (I figure he goes to Dolphins at #3)
2. Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech
3. Rashawn Slater, Northwestern
4. Sam Cosmi, Texas
5. Alex Leatherwood, Alabama
6. Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame

I feel that the Dolphins, Cardinals, Redskins and Bears, along with the Colts could go with an OT. If my rankings are close that should leave Leatherwood or Eichenberg available at pick #21 ? Pure speculation... Personally I go with the Eichenberg and put him next to Nelson. :cool:

Darrisaw and Slater are the two I think the Colts should target as of now. Pass rush seems deep in this draft so unless Rousseau somehow falls to 21 I'd rather target DE in round 2.

I wouldn't mind either of them, just doubt they are available without trading up. :cool:

This Nelson to LT talk is silly. Why turn the Best Guard in the NFL into an adequate to good LT. That is a losing proposition.

Do we have a shot at any of the QBs?

Trevor Lawrence - No, he's a Jaguar
Justin Fields - Likely Top 5
Zach Wilson - Likely Top 5
Trey Lance - Likely Top 10
Mac Jones - Might be gettable, my personal favorite of gettable options
Kyle Trask - Should be gettable, don't like mobility

A Castonzo disagrees with you.

I see it as a possible money saving move also. They paid kelly, they need to pay Smith next. Then Nelson. I they put that much money into the guard position it will take it away from somewhere else. But if he is in the LT position, then they have that spot filled. This may mean they have a mediocre guard take his place though.

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Castanzo said he would do well, didnt say he would be all pro for years to come.

I agree with smitty. We run behind a fantastic center guard combo. We did fine with veldheer. Sign or draft a LT and keep line intact


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I’m down with Mac Jones

Then again Nelson could turn out to be one of the best LT's in the game. They must see potential or they wouldn't have tried him there nor continue to talk about that as a possibility......

If we could get Darrisaw or Cosmi and line them with Nelson, that side of the line will be set for another decade. I know a lot less about Leatherwood and Eichenberg, but at least he and Nelson could wax nostalgic about good old South Bend.

Depends. There's not a lot of QB need in the top 5 drafting teams.
Jags for sure will take one.
Will the Jets? Maybe, but I could imagine they don't.
The Dolphins won't.
The Falcons probably won't.
The Bengals won't.

NBC mock draft has us taking Trask, I haven't really studied up on him.

I don't like Trask's mobility. Of the QBs that I think the Colts may have a chance to draft, I like Mac Jones the most for his anticipation, mobility, and pocket presence.

The only team in there I see for sure won’t is the Bengals. Dolphins could if the right QB falls to them.

Kiper has Mac Jones going 15 to the patriots

Yep. I would hate to see Darth Hoodie get him.

He tested out as 6’2 at the senior bowl. Colleges always pad the height and weight of players.

I just saw Kiper mocked us taking Kwity Paye:
With Philip Rivers retired and Jacoby Brissett a free agent, we know the Colts will be in the quarterback market this offseason. If they wait until the draft to make their move, they might have to trade up to get their guy. I don’t see a fit here. Paye is a tough evaluation. He finished his four-year college career with 11.5 sacks and had only two last season. But we know that the draft is all about size/athleticism traits, even when the production doesn’t match. And that’s 6-4, 270-pound Paye, who is a gifted athlete. This is an upside pick, and the Colts have a hole at defensive end with Justin Houston hitting free agency.

Honestly that sounds terrible. A pass rushing project in the first round? wtf?
Sounds stupid to me.
But some writers think he's pretty good:
https://www.si.com/college/michigan/...-defensive-end

I know nothing about him, why doesn't his production match his measurables?

I don’t think Kiper knows what to do with our pick yet. He is waiting to see how we address QB.

Mac Jones having a good senior week.

https://i.ibb.co/ZGmTV2G/05-EA40-A3-...8-F632-DF1.jpg

Some more draft news

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/n...1-senior-bowl/

If he's doing that well, he'll likely be gone by 21.

Maybe not though, how many teams are looking for a QB really

01) JAX - QB (1)
02) NYJ - Likely QB (.75)
03) MIA - Unlikely QB (.25)
04) ATL - Possible QB (.5)
05) CIN - No QB (0)
06) PHI - Unlikely QB (.25)
07) DET - Likely QB (.75)
08) CAR - Possible QB (.5)
09) DEN - Likely QB (.75)
10) DAL - No QB (0)
11) NYG - No QB (0)
12) SF - Possible QB (.5)
13) LAC - No QB (0)
14) MIN - No QB (0)
15) NE - Likely QB (.75)

Just in the Top 15, assuming one of the Top 5 QBs are available at the pick, a very basic probability analysis shows a need for 6 QBs on average.

I doubt more than 4 QB's will be taken in the first round. It has only happened 2 times. In 83 there were 6 and in 99 there were 5. most any other yrs was 4.

I feel like C&O with this post . HAHA

The 2018 draft had 5 first round QB's - Mayfield, Darnold, Allen, Rosen and Jackson.

Missed that one.

I originally said 15-55 middle of first to around middle of second and I’ll stick to that. He will rise, then the inevitable over analyzation. His lack of athletiscm will hurt him some.

He will need to go to the right system where they can protect him. Saints or pats could be players for him. Steelers will be looking for a guy also.

Ok but of those top 15, if Watson or Stafford ends up with one of those top 15 teams then what?

not much. HOU would just replace the team on that list as they will draft a QB. DET is already on that list so maybe one less team team in the hunt for new QB

Is Rosen available?

Note sarcasim

I would only not hate one of those three scenarios.

Mac Jones voted best QB on the afc team by the senior bowl secondary

Ask Bill Tobin’s mailman

Senior bowl is on at 2:30 eastern today

Does anyone have the practices up on YouTube yet? I assume the game will be up sometime next week.