2026 Off-Season Thread

[ChoppedWood]

Man, Ballard is a bad ass! He is so great, he's got all these retired dudes coming back to play for him.

We are so fucked...

[sherck]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Colts sign S Nasir Adderley
He was a 3 year starter for the Chargers....

3-years, 44 games started

PFF rated him as 62.2 pass defense grade (60.0 is average) in 2022
PFF rated him as 68.1 rush defense grade

Nick Cross rated as 59.8 pass defense grade in 2025
Nick Cross rated as 62.1 pass defense grade in 2025

Upgrade....perhaps.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by sherck

3-years, 44 games started

PFF rated him as 62.2 pass defense grade (60.0 is average) in 2022
PFF rated him as 68.1 rush defense grade

Nick Cross rated as 59.8 pass defense grade in 2025
Nick Cross rated as 62.1 pass defense grade in 2025

Upgrade....perhaps.

I don't trust PFF's grades. Do you have access to the raw numbers they produce amd his rankings for the year in each category? I find those to be much better evaluation tools. Also, it's pretty clear that Anarumo values versatility pretty highly in safeties. Bynum's biggest strength is versatility, and it seems like it may be one of Adderley's biggest strengths as well.

[Dam8610]

Looking at what's available on Pro Football Reference, if he plays anything like his 25 year old self, we'll have a really good starting safety.

[ukcolt]

I don't mind the signing, but 3 years away from the league is a REALLY long time. If he provides good competition in preseason, and wins the starting job then brilliant, at the very least i suspect he is going to push the other guys, and that is great way to improve play development generally. But it wouldn't be a huge surprise if he doesn't get past the first couple of weeks of training camp and is cut or retires again.

Safety depth is now looking quite good, with hopes that one of them is at least a league average starter.

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by ukcolt

I don't mind the signing, but 3 years away from the league is a REALLY long time. If he provides good competition in preseason, and wins the starting job then brilliant, at the very least i suspect he is going to push the other guys, and that is great way to improve play development generally. But it wouldn't be a huge surprise if he doesn't get past the first couple of weeks of training camp and is cut or retires again.

Safety depth is now looking quite good, with hopes that one of them is at least a league average starter.

Agreed. Unless we signed him for much more than the vet minimum, which I doubt, then it can't hurt to bring him in. Of course I won't be holding my breath in hopes that he'll be any good after sitting out for 3 years.

[Colts And Orioles]

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2026 NFL Draft: How All 32 Teams Can Ace Their Picks, Needs

(By Ben Solak)

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/s...ns-needs-solak




Indianapolis Colts


Picks: l Nos. 47, 78, 113, 156, 214, 249, 254


Without a 1st-round pick in the next two drafts and with high expectations for AFC contention, GM Chris Ballard and the Colts need to be highly precise. Indianapolis has immediate needs at edge rusher, where it has length and power but no juice; linebacker, where journeyman Akeem Davis-Gaither and special-teamer Austin Ajiake are the current starters; and safety, where Juanyeh Thomas, Jonathan Owens and Hunter Wohler are the options to replace the outgoing Nick Cross.

It will be hard to go 3-for-3, and the Colts might need to adjust on the fly if a good tackle or receiver falls ...... they have needs at both spots and must stack the deck for QB Daniel Jones. Pick No. 47 could be a great spot to fill safety, as coordinator Lou Anarumo's defense needs savvy safeties for it to work. A.J. Haulcy (LSU) and Bud Clark (TCU) are natural fits in the box below Cam Bynum.

If the Colts pass on speed-rushers at No. 47, then Keyron Crawford (Auburn) and Dani Dennis-Sutton (Penn State) slide into range at No. 78. Linebacker is a deep position that could be filled at any time. Anthony Hill Jr. (Texas) has the sort of testing Ballard typically prioritizes at the position, but 47 would be too early, and 78 probably would be too late.

Because of the fact that the Colts are all-in on the Jones hand, they make sense as a trade-up team targeting pro-ready players who might slip for size or experience concerns. Ballard has typically prioritized developmental players above all else, but this is a year to attack short-term needs.



The Bottom Line: l Use Day 3 picks to trade up and fill immediate gaps at linebacker, safety and edge rusher ...... if a tackle or receiver falls, go for it.

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