Colts add vet depth to the DL - sign Al-Quadin Muhammad to 1 year deal

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

It is good to know as it eases concern over arguably the most concerning position group going into the season. It also explains why Ballard has pretty much done the bare minimum this offseason with the OL.

After claiming he learned from the mistakes last year

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by rm1369

After claiming he learned from the mistakes last year

Yep . TBH I think the OL is in better shape than last year. If for no other reason than both Raimann in his 2nd year and Freeland have to be better than that worthless turd Pryor. Hell Witt is probably better than Pryor and he only has like 13 starts at Div 2.

I do think we need to add at least add a vet OG for depth in case Ekiyor isn't up to the task as a swing OG. A vet for depth at OT would be good too, but I'm guessing we wouldn't have a roster spot for that.

[YDFL Commish]

The Commanders released Andrew Norwell.

[Racehorse]

I can't believe the hate for this signing. AQ wasa decent player for us. It's not like AQ is short for Al Quaida. He may end up being a camp casualty anyway. Further, it is much easier to find defensive line depth than offensive line.

[Oldcolt]

It is a great signing if the dude is a back up and plays a few snaps a game. Problem for some of us is we can't forget how this dude played what seemed like every down of every game for Eberflus. He sucked as a starter but still played on and on. He is a decent backup, better than last years (Rochelle ?) but I don't want him run out there like before. So while I don't hate the signing it sure as hell doesn't move the needle and it gets a meh from me.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

I can't believe the hate for this signing. AQ wasa decent player for us. It's not like AQ is short for Al Quaida. He may end up being a camp casualty anyway. Further, it is much easier to find defensive line depth than offensive line.

I have nothing against this signing, I simply hate the teams OL depth and Ballard’s lack of transactions to shore it up. I see almost nothing more important to a QBs development than OL play. They finally have a young QB to groom and in my view Ballard is taking a hell of a gamble with the teams future.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by rm1369

I have nothing against this signing, I simply hate the teams OL depth and Ballard’s lack of transactions to shore it up. I see almost nothing more important to a QBs development than OL play. They finally have a young QB to groom and in my view Ballard is taking a hell of a gamble with the teams future.

Ballards lack of transactions doesn't mean he hasnt tried. There are so many variables, and EVERY team is looking for O linemen.

Not every possible free agent is chomping at the bit to sign in Indy. Richardson has a really good rookie year, watch what happens.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by JAFF

Ballards lack of transactions doesn't mean he hasnt tried. There are so many variables, and EVERY team is looking for O linemen.

Not every possible free agent is chomping at the bit to sign in Indy. Richardson has a really good rookie year, watch what happens.

That...and it's impossible to evaluate OL during OTA's and mandatory mini-camp, when nobody is hitting anybody. Let's see what happens after a week or two of training camp.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by JAFF

Ballards lack of transactions doesn't mean he hasnt tried. There are so many variables, and EVERY team is looking for O linemen.

Not every possible free agent is chomping at the bit to sign in Indy. Richardson has a really good rookie year, watch what happens.

I know - if it works out Ballard is a genius, if it doesn’t there was nothing else he could have done. Teflon….

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

That...and it's impossible to evaluate OL during OTA's and mandatory mini-camp, when nobody is hitting anybody. Let's see what happens after a week or two of training camp.

And at that point you do what exactly? Say you learned your lesson and will do better next year?

I’m not positive the OL will suck. But after last years debacle (and previous ones at WR and DE) there is plenty of reason to be skeptical. And reason to point out Ballard doesn’t learn from his mistakes. He may be right this time. I still find it a shit way to build a team.