2017 Draft Thread

[GoBigBlue88]

After Hankins signing, I am 100 percent in favor of, at 15...

1. Game-changing LB (ILB or EDGE, but you have to determine this is a consistent playmaker and not just rotation player)

2. Game-changing boundary CB.

3. RB

In that order of decision-making. So if whoever Ballard determines to be a game-changing EDGE, or Reuben Foster, or an evaluated-as-long-term-starter Raekwon McMillan is available, or a true "can't get this talent anywhere near the 2nd round" system-friendly boundary CB is available at 15, I think you absolutely have to go there.

But if Ballard doesn't feel like any of those positions have real playmakers present at 15, I think this puts RB back in play.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

Read this: http://www.espn.com/blog/indianapoli...ig-as-it-looks

Listen to this: https://twitter.com/kentsterling/sta...09298530226176

The Colts need to take 2017 to play the O linemen they have to gauge them. No reason to spend a valuable high pick on G/T when you may already have what you need in Clark, Harg, and/or Good.

Only problem is if you pass on OL in the 1st your not getting NFL starter talent let alone giving the guys on the right side of the line any competition

If it's an impact guy like Foster. . ok but you can get a RB, CB, LB later in the draft

At this point he's got to solidify the line

[Spike]

Originally Posted by apballin

Only problem is if you pass on OL in the 1st your not getting NFL starter talent let alone giving the guys on the right side of the line any competition

If it's an impact guy like Foster. . ok but you can get a RB, CB, LB later in the draft

At this point he's got to solidify the line

BPA at 15 at a position of real need should still be there. Whether it be OL, or on the defensive side of the ball. Not in favor of taking a RB or WR in the 1st round.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

After Hankins signing, I am 100 percent in favor of, at 15...

1. Game-changing LB (ILB or EDGE, but you have to determine this is a consistent playmaker and not just rotation player)

2. Game-changing boundary CB.

3. RB

In that order of decision-making. So if whoever Ballard determines to be a game-changing EDGE, or Reuben Foster, or an evaluated-as-long-term-starter Raekwon McMillan is available, or a true "can't get this talent anywhere near the 2nd round" system-friendly boundary CB is available at 15, I think you absolutely have to go there.

But if Ballard doesn't feel like any of those positions have real playmakers present at 15, I think this puts RB back in play.

I really hope that Foster makes it to 15. If they get him and one of the EDGE guys at 2.14, it will already be a hell of a draft.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by apballin

Only problem is if you pass on OL in the 1st your not getting NFL starter talent let alone giving the guys on the right side of the line any competition

If it's an impact guy like Foster. . ok but you can get a RB, CB, LB later in the draft

At this point he's got to solidify the line

I believe more in the upside of Clark/Haeg/Good than I do Morrison/Jackson/Simon.

[Puck]

It's all fun to wish, but it will be BPA and not drafting for need. Ballard has said it a million times.

Be prepared for a RB or TE if they are the BPA

[Oldcolt]

The offensive line can wait for another draft. At some point you have to believe that what you have can develop into something good. I thing the last half of last season gives a person reason for hope, for the offensive line. Is it perfect, hell no, but compared to the defense we put on the field it was. We need defense. If the best player is an OL or rb I am hoping we trade down and pick defense. Find a way to put some pressure on the qb. It would be incredible to root for a team with balance. I think

[Spike]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

The offensive line can wait for another draft. At some point you have to believe that what you have can develop into something good. I thing the last half of last season gives a person reason for hope, for the offensive line. Is it perfect, hell no, but compared to the defense we put on the field it was. We need defense. If the best player is an OL or rb I am hoping we trade down and pick defense. Find a way to put some pressure on the qb. It would be incredible to root for a team with balance. I think

I wouldn't be upset with a guy like Lamp, but hell no to a RB or WR, too many other pressing needs.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Puck

It's all fun to wish, but it will be BPA and not drafting for need. Ballard has said it a million times.

Be prepared for a RB or TE if they are the BPA

I call BS what if trubisky is bpa

[apballin]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

I believe more in the upside of Clark/Haeg/Good than I do Morrison/Jackson/Simon.

Yeah but waiting on Haeg and Good at the expense of Luck is what I don't wanna deal with.

And I believe we can make do with Spence/Jackson/Simon Hankins just made all of our LBs job easier