Le'Veon Bell Wants to be a Colt

[Luck4Reich]

"Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne is adding fuel to the excitement of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'veon Bell joining the Colts. ... The newest member of the Colts Ring of Honor is apparently a big Bell fan."

[FatDT]

I think the offense will be just fine with Mack/Hines/Wilkins. Mack is not a great back but he’s fine, and the OL is great, so he will put up numbers. I think we are seeing the same principle as with the old Shanahan Broncos OLs, they manufactured 1000 yard rushers like it was easy.

Then again, when they got Terrell Davis, they won 2 SBs. Mack sometimes gets 5 yards where a better back would probably get 15+. He can definitely be improved upon. He’s fine, but I would not call him the “answer” at RB.

[DrSpaceman]

When I have time I will look this up, but in regard to having a top notch running back, how many of those teams who used a first round pick on a RB or signed a big name FA RB have won a SB in the last 10 years?


Off the top of my head, I would say only Seattle with Lynch.

That is what matters most. The teams that consistently win, year after year, who are they relying on as RBs and where are they drafting them?

The majority of teams winning SBs or conference titles are not drafting RBs at the top or putting big money in FA running backs.

Again I can quote any numbers right now, but I will when I have time.

[DrSpaceman]

Originally Posted by FatDT

I think the offense will be just fine with Mack/Hines/Wilkins. Mack is not a great back but he’s fine, and the OL is great, so he will put up numbers. I think we are seeing the same principle as with the old Shanahan Broncos OLs, they manufactured 1000 yard rushers like it was easy.

Then again, when they got Terrell Davis, they won 2 SBs. Mack sometimes gets 5 yards where a better back would probably get 15+. He can definitely be improved upon. He’s fine, but I would not call him the “answer” at RB.

And where was Terrrell Davis drafted? 6th round

Also consider in terms of years of value for a first round pick or a big salary FA RB, you get probably the least time out of a RB. They have the shortest time frame as a top player in most cases, compared to WR, pass rusher, OL, QB, LB, pretty much any other position.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by DrSpaceman

And where was Terrrell Davis drafted? 6th round

Also consider in terms of years of value for a first round pick or a big salary FA RB, you get probably the least time out of a RB. They have the shortest time frame as a top player in most cases, compared to WR, pass rusher, OL, QB, LB, pretty much any other position.

You seem dead set against adding Bell. What would you do this off-season to add to the team?

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

You seem dead set against adding Bell. What would you do this off-season to add to the team?

Bearing in mind that there are no real quality WRs in this free agency class, the best pass rusher is likely to be Jadeveon Clowney (and even he might get franchised), and the Colts will have over $100 million in cap space, some of which must be spent.

When you consider those factors, Bell makes a lot of sense.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Bearing in mind that there are no real quality WRs in this free agency class, the best pass rusher is likely to be Jadeveon Clowney (and even he might get franchised), and the Colts will have over $100 million in cap space, some of which must be spent.

When you consider those factors, Bell makes a lot of sense.

Ansah might hit the market. Lawrence will probably be resigned. Brandon Graham might be available. I hope we target Frank Clark of the Seahawks, if they don't franchise him.

I saw that the Bucs are up against the cap and could release Gerald McCoy. At 31 would guys be ok with signing him?

Earl Thomas should lead a good safety class. I don't know if we resign Geathers.

Also, read that Bell is on the Texans radar. Would guys be ok passing on him and seeing him sign with the Texans?


Upcoming free agent WR so far

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-age...wide-receiver/

You can look at RB's too easily enough

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

Ansah might hit the market. Lawrence will probably be resigned. Brandon Graham might be available. I hope we target Frank Clark of the Seahawks, if they don't franchise him.

I saw that the Bucs are up against the cap and could release Gerald McCoy. At 31 would guys be ok with signing him?

Earl Thomas should lead a good safety class. I don't know if we resign Geathers.

Also, read that Bell is on the Texans radar. Would guys be ok passing on him and seeing him sign with the Texans?


Upcoming free agent WR so far

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-age...wide-receiver/

You can look at RB's too easily enough

Keeping him out of the division is enough of a reason for me to be in favor of signing him.

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

Also, read that Bell is on the Texans radar. Would guys be ok passing on him and seeing him sign with the Texans?

I would be delighted if any of our AFC South competitors burned $17-$20M of their cap space for each of the next 4-5 years on this guy.