We don't really have one of these yet, so figured we could use this as a place to discuss potential free agent acquisitions and what we would like to look for them to bring in.
If any of you guys are interested, heres a good place to do some research.
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
any contract is a risk; but Collins is as solid a bet as there is. Plus player, has already thrived in this scheme under this coach, is 25, no injury history.
That's a guy you pay.
That’s how I see it.
On top of all that, you’re presumably cutting bait with your two defensive leaders of the last several years in Houston and Berry. So you need an alpha or two to come in and take those roles, and actually demand some accountability.
Collins is that guy. He wears a ‘C’ on his chest come playoff time. [Reply]
Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19:
That’s how I see it.
On top of all that, you’re presumably cutting bait with your two defensive leaders of the last several years in Houston and Berry. So you need an alpha or two to come in and take those roles, and actually demand some accountability.
Collins is that guy. He wears a ‘C’ on his chest come playoff time.
Yep.
Also, and I don't know for a fact that this is true, but it would seem that in any kind of NFL scheme, it's tougher to play safety and I've heard it said slot corner than outside due to diagnosing responsibilities in real time. I mean as an outside corner, your responsibility on a play is more cut and dried.
So the place to have a veteran would seem more important at the safety position; and specifically your SS, right? I mean, he's going to have less time to diagnose due to his depth.
Collins is just to perfect a fit.
*speaking mentally of course; the football intelligence part of the game. [Reply]
Also, and I don't know for a fact that this is true, but it would seem that in any kind of NFL scheme, it's tougher to play safety and I've heard it said slot corner than outside due to diagnosing responsibilities in real time. I mean as an outside corner, your responsibility on a play is more cut and dried.
So the place to have a veteran would seem more important at the safety position; and specifically your SS, right? I mean, he's going to have less time to diagnose due to his depth.
Collins is just to perfect a fit.
*speaking mentally of course; the football intelligence part of the game.
All fair points I would say.
I mean, I’m not gonna be mad if they don’t sign Collins. But I’d much rather pay him than most guys at other positions.
You could very likely be adding a Pro Bowl/All-Pro level player for a handful of years. Something that will be much harder to find with KC drafting so low.
Plus, I just love that he’s kind’ve a bad ass that seemingly loves to play the game. [Reply]
Just read a Colts article on The Athletic from Stephen Holder, and to little surprise, you can forget Indy picking up Brown or Bell. Ballard and Reich both said that getting the right locker room fits was of the utmost importance and they would not risk the integrity of said locker room.
I’m not surprised personally. It’ll be interesting to see how this Colts model works, if they’re trying to primarily build the team around all good guys. I could see it working, but could also see it holding them back in terms of talent. [Reply]
Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19:
Just read a Colts article on The Athletic from Stephen Holder, and to little surprise, you can forget Indy picking up Brown or Bell. Ballard and Reich both said that getting the right locker room fits was of the utmost importance and they would not risk the integrity of said locker room.
I’m not surprised personally. It’ll be interesting to see how this Colts model works, if they’re trying to primarily build the team around all good guys. I could see it working, but could also see it holding them back in terms of talent.
Chris Ballard is a good one.
I dont think he is much different from Dorsey or Veach with regard to the willingness to take risks on players.
And I'm really not that sure there is many teams interested in getting Brown and Bell. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buckweath:
Chris Ballard is a good one.
I dont think he is much different from Dorsey or Veach with regard to the willingness to take risks on players.
And I'm really not that sure there is many teams interested in getting Brown and Bell.
Based on his quotes yesterday (and Reich’s), they won’t take a chance on anyone who they think might be selfish or ‘rock the boat’ of their team cohesion. Again, I think it can be effective to a point because you have Luck. But this is the NFL, you better find some talent if you want to go the distance. I’m not saying have a bunch of dumbasses, and I wouldn’t even want Brown or Bell for his asking price, but you’ve gotta take some chances here and there IMO. [Reply]