One man’s plan…if I were GM

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

I hadn't heard that. That's actually really encouraging. I wonder if he had a come to Jesus moment or if Steichen sat him down and convince him to move on to coaches w/ more proven success.

Same here, I hadn't heard. It's that kind headspace he'll need to get somewhere. Humbleness, but also a chip on your shoulder.

He seemed different after the benching. Hopefully he stays grounded and understands how much work it will be... but also pissed off to the point where he can't miss a day.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by George Wonsley

Assuming whatever kept him out at the end of the year is a nonfactor in 2025 can Smith's contract be reworked and move him to right guard? He had decent scores as a run blocker and could tranlate better as a run & pass blocker from the interior. Running the ball inside consistently and stopping inside pressure would go a long way to getting the best out of AR.

Fries could come back healthy and ready to play and that isn't bad for competition or depth.

Kelly to me is the one to go. His run blocking was pretty poor last year and believe Bortolini will develop quickly.

fries is a damn good rg.


if we bring him back, he is the guy. moving smith at this point is dumb.

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

Fries is a damn good RG.


If we bring Fries back, he is the guy ...... moving Smith at this point is dumb.

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A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush.

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[George Wonsley]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

fries is a damn good rg.


if we bring him back, he is the guy. moving smith at this point is dumb.

Fries has started one full season, is coming off a major season ending injury and is a free agent. The contingency option to renegotiate a cheaper short term contract for an aging player that can still play RG at a decent level and also back-up RT is clearly a ridiculous option.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

fries is a damn good rg.


if we bring him back, he is the guy. moving smith at this point is dumb.

Smith would be a good depth swing guy for the right side, albeit expensive at his current contract.