More Colts-related FA signings

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Gallimore is a depth 3 technique, essentially a hopefully somewhat improved Taven Bryan. That said, depth at DT was desperately needed, and still is even after this signing.

I agree. But we need a backup NT in the worst way.

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

I agree. But we need a backup NT in the worst way.

No doubt. If we end up having to play Gallimore out of position like we did Bryan then we'll probably have the same bad results.

[YDFL Commish]

Have Speed and Blackmon even gotten a sniff in free agency? I can't imagine why they would.

Hopefully Balance doesn't have a change of heart and bring them back.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
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Source: Free-agent DT Neville Gallimore reached agreement tonight on a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

Gallimore contract details:

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1900579717234778575

Neville Gallimore contract

Signing bonus: $100K

2025 Base: $1.17M ($300K gtd)

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Have Speed and Blackmon even gotten a sniff in free agency? I can't imagine why they would.

I haven't seen any rumors that they were taking visits or talking with other teams. Perhaps that will start this week after the initial blitz of free agency.

There are a lot of other team's fans that are interested in signing Blackmon. Maybe they are just looking at the "Best available free agents remaining" lists and adding their voice if they know their team needs another safety.

The Cowboys and Browns are typical destinations for former Colts defenders. I would add the 49'ers and Eagles with the coaching connections.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Gallimore contract details:

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1900579717234778575

So vet min. Shows they don't think of him as a solution at the position. Stopgap at best.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

The Cowboys and Browns are typical dysfunctional destinations for former Colts defenders.

Fixed it for ya!

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

I haven't seen any rumors that they were taking visits or talking with other teams. Perhaps that will start this week after the initial blitz of free agency.

There are a lot of other team's fans that are interested in signing Blackmon. Maybe they are just looking at the "Best available free agents remaining" lists and adding their voice if they know their team needs another safety.

The Cowboys and Browns are typical destinations for former Colts defenders. I would add the 49'ers and Eagles with the coaching connections.

Other teams fans maybe but it’s clear what teams themselves think of Blackmon. He was a free agent last year and ended up coming back on a 1 year deal. Hes not viewed as an impact player.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Other teams fans maybe but it’s clear what teams themselves think of Blackmon. He was a free agent last year and ended up coming back on a 1 year deal. Hes not viewed as an impact player.

The free agent market for safeties last year was abnormal - there were a ton of safeties cut from their teams for cap purposes and the market was flooded with free agents.

The biggest question / concern about Blackmon is his health. He injured his shoulder the first game of the season last year and played through it. He had surgery in the off season.

I would think most teams would prefer to bring him in for a visit before extending a contract offer...so that they can review his recovery from surgery as well as take a look at his current overall health status.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Other teams fans maybe but it’s clear what teams themselves think of Blackmon. He was a free agent last year and ended up coming back on a 1 year deal. Hes not viewed as an impact player.

He has the talent to be an impact player. I am not sure if it is an issue with the player, or if the scheme was wrong for him.