Jack Doyle to Test the Market

[Indiana V2]

Well that sucks, strike one, Ballard.

[Maniac]

Originally Posted by Indiana V2

Well that sucks, strike one, Ballard.

Why is that?

Do you think that Ballard isn't giving a fair offer, or do you think that he should overpay no matter what the price in order to keep him?

It is likely that Doyle's agent told him to turn down the Colts offer unless they were overpaying to see what he can get on the free agent market, and he may be right. They may find a team or two that will be willing to overpay. That isn't Ballard's fault. Doyle is a solid player, but not someone to pay crazy money to.

[Indiana V2]

Originally Posted by JesusChrist

Why is that?

Do you think that Ballard isn't giving a fair offer, or do you think that he should overpay no matter what the price in order to keep him?

It is likely that Doyle's agent told him to turn down the Colts offer unless they were overpaying to see what he can get on the free agent market, and he may be right. They may find a team or two that will be willing to overpay. That isn't Ballard's fault. Doyle is a solid player, but not someone to pay crazy money to.

A) It was obvious that Luck has a comfort level with Doyle.

B) Doyle is more than just solid, he was great last season.

C) I could see us regretting it if Doyle signs with another team...like how Grigson didn't want to pay Jerrel Freeman.

[natagu23]

Originally Posted by Indiana V2

A) It was obvious that Luck has a comfort level with Doyle.

B) Doyle is more than just solid, he was great last season.

C) I could see us regretting it if Doyle signs with another team...like how Grigson didn't want to pay Jerrel Freeman.

He had a solid season. I dont know about great.

Andrew Luck is a great qb, and im sure he'll continue to be with Allen, Swoope, and insert name here.

I would like to resign him, but lets not forget who was pitching him the ball.

[FatDT]

He started off great, but didn't stay at the same level all season. Not his fault, I think the offense just featured him less. That is my impression anyway, no stats to back that up at all.

I hope he comes back but TE is low on the list of concerns. Can't pay him and Allen the same amount and sink too many cap dollars into that position.

[PeytonsForehead]

TE is definitely the least of my concerns this off-season. If he sign's elsewhere then good on him for parlaying his stellar year into some additional money.

[DrSpaceman]

I hate to see him go but I also don't want to pay him $5-6 million a year to stay.

Plus I think Swoope if given a chance can play well in his place.

[Maniac]

Originally Posted by Indiana V2

A) It was obvious that Luck has a comfort level with Doyle.

B) Doyle is more than just solid, he was great last season.

C) I could see us regretting it if Doyle signs with another team...like how Grigson didn't want to pay Jerrel Freeman.

Comfort levels don't mean you should massively overpay someone. I don't think he was great last season. I think he was good at times, very good at times, but great? No.

It sucks that we'll have to spend another draft pick that could be used for defense possibly on a TE now (if they don't pick up another in free agency), but if Doyle wants ridiculous money, you just can't give him that just because.

[Colt Classic]

Go get paid, dude, you earned it.

[albany ed]

One of my Giants fan friends tells me Big Blue wants him. They'll overpay him, so for Doyle, that's good. I'm OK with not overpaying him. Colts have more important needs for their dollar.