Colts moving on from Eric Fisher

[Thorgrim]

Originally Posted by JAFF

The colts were interested, but there are options. I think Fisher + agent will be disappointed when they go shopping

Gotta disagree with you on this one JAFF. There is always someone out there willing to pay more than someone is worth. Do you remember that dumb-ass team that gave up too much draft capital to obtain that Wentz guy last year?

[ChaosTheory]

The Colts aren't going to give "a guard" left-tackle money. Nelson is arguably the best O-lineman in the league. They're going to give arguably the best O-lineman in the league left-tackle money. 3x First-Team All-Pro (would be 4x if he didn't miss four games).

I've always valued interior OL more than most probably do... but the McGlynn-Satele-Thornton years cemented that stance. Remember how bad people wanted Andrew Norwell?

Even if you don't believe in the merits... think pragmatically. Ballard picked the guy with the #6 overall. Of course he's going to pay him.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

The Colts aren't going to give "a guard" left-tackle money. Nelson is arguably the best O-lineman in the league. They're going to give arguably the best O-lineman in the league left-tackle money. 3x First-Team All-Pro (would be 4x if he didn't miss four games).

I've always valued interior OL more than most probably do... but the McGlynn-Satele-Thornton years cemented that stance. Remember how bad people wanted Andrew Norwell?

Even if you don't believe in the merits... think pragmatically. Ballard picked the guy with the #6 overall. Of course he's going to pay him.

Ballard has already stated that Nelson's next contract will be in $17 to $20 million.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

Gotta disagree with you on this one JAFF. There is always someone out there willing to pay more than someone is worth. Do you remember that dumb-ass team that gave up too much draft capital to obtain that Wentz guy last year?

I agree, lol. Its right out of moneyball. Every team has the $ amount any player in the NFL is worth to THEIR team

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

To Left Tackle?

Yes to Left tackle. Should have been clearer, my bad

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

The Colts aren't going to give "a guard" left-tackle money. Nelson is arguably the best O-lineman in the league. They're going to give arguably the best O-lineman in the league left-tackle money. 3x First-Team All-Pro (would be 4x if he didn't miss four games).

I've always valued interior OL more than most probably do... but the McGlynn-Satele-Thornton years cemented that stance. Remember how bad people wanted Andrew Norwell?

Even if you don't believe in the merits... think pragmatically. Ballard picked the guy with the #6 overall. Of course he's going to pay him.

They are going to pay him for being the best O lineman in the league. How do you replace that? They dont grow on trees.

Stop worrying about the money, it doesnt matter. Did the money keep the Colts from dumping Wentz and coming out ahead? Let Irsay worry about the money.

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by JAFF

They are going to pay him for being the best O lineman in the league. How do you replace that? They dont grow on trees.

Stop worrying about the money, it doesnt matter. Did the money keep the Colts from dumping Wentz and coming out ahead? Let Irsay worry about the money.

I'm not sure what you're saying. How do you replace what?

And what do you mean did the money keep them from dumping Wentz?

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

I'm not sure what you're saying. How do you replace what?

And what do you mean did the money keep them from dumping Wentz?

You dont let Nelson leave by FA. He’s a once in a generation talent. It tells your team you’re not willing to pay the best that’s the shit Jim Irsay dad pulled on the fans.

The money involved in salaries is all monopoly money. It didn’t prevent us from dumping Wentz to the Washington whatever you’re calling him this week. There’s always a way to maneuver money find money create some ridiculous exception to pay the people you wanna pay. That’s why I don’t worry about it. Also it’s not my money so I probably deep down inside I don’t freaking care

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by JAFF

Yes to Left tackle. Should have been clearer, my bad

Thanks. I was afraid you meant moving them for picks.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

Thanks. I was afraid you meant moving them for picks.

Aahh no Scott