Four needs
 

In no particular order:

1) i like Grover, but I’d love to add a big hulking DT to the roster and line him up next to Buckner; a guy who absorbs double teams, sheds blockers, and stuffs the run at the line. Someone like Ndamukong Suh or the Goose.

2) tough nosed, sideline to sideline Linebacker; someone equally adept at covering a Linebacker and coming up to blow up the run.

3) a reliable, better than serviceable Corner. In Ward, Anarumo has the guy who can take away half the field. Now, what he needs is someone who can be part of an effective scheme that turns an opponent’s second best receiver into a non factor.

4) the Colts pass rush is on pace to pick up 45 sacks, this season, and that’s a respectable number. But, what they don’t have, what they haven’t turned Latu or Paye into, is a Micah Parsons/Myles Garrettt type of intimidating presence who terrorizes opposing Quarterbacks.

Going forward, my hope is that we have a solution at Corner in Justin Walley, who’s sitting on IR.

On the edge, Trey Hendrickson seems destined to hit free agency, and ex Bengal players seem to love playing for Anarumo. If I were Steichen, I’d give the sputtering Bengals a good draft pick for him, then bite whatever bullet I need to in the offseason to extend his contract.

On some level, drafting 30th, 31st, or 32nd is great. It means you had a great year, the fans are happy, talking heads like Kevin Bowen aren’t calling for your head, and season ticket sales are through the roof. On the other hand, if you’re a GM looking to add premium talent, it sucks. My personal plan would be to target the best DT or LB I could find in the 1st, trade up in the 2nd if there’s anyone I like at the position I didn’t nab in the 1st; and, all the while, beat the bushes in free agency, looking for guys with something left in the tank who are more interested in adding a ring at the end of their careers than hitting the jackpot with one last contract.

1. Was supposed to be Raekwon Davis but it turns out he blows.
2. I’m hoping Pratt can be that guy this season once he gets his feet under him. Zaire has been really underwhelming.
3. If Jaylon Jones and Kenny Moore ever make it back and Ward can stay away from Ogletree, I think we’ll eventually be alright at corner for this season. Hopefully Walley can contribute next season.
4. I’m at the point where I think Ballard could have the first 10 picks in the draft and use them all on defensive ends and we’d STILL not have a decent pass rush.

1) Need a Buckner replacement more than a Grover replacement. Christen Miller, L.T. Overton, and Matayo Uiagalelei would be good options here. Caleb Banks would be a good option for a Grover replacement if medical clears him.

2) This is a great LB class. Give me either Ohio State LB (Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles) or Anthony Hill Jr. as a massive upgrade to Zaire Franklin.

3) Hopefully Walley can be that guy, but I wouldn't mind seeing a 3rd or 4th round pick invested at CB. Too early for any names in that range

4) This should be Trey Hendrickson, period. Whether they trade for him (preferable) or sign him in the offseason, this should be Trey Hendrickson.

Hendrickson left the Packers game with a back injury so I’m not sure about that anymore

AR has gone on IR again

Colts signed Reuben Lowery (S) from Ravens waivers. No idea who he is, but he's young and went to Chattanooga.

I agree with all the points made in this thread. But I would also like to add that Neville Gallimore has been a revelation compared to our recent past backup DT's.

I'm not say saying that he has been a world beater. But I aven't seen a significant drop off when he's in the game. In fact he's actually making some plays when he's in there.

Gallimore and Adebawore have both been making some plays. That said, I wouldn't want to count on either as more than a rotational piece at this point.

Yes, that was implied, but not said.