2012 Colts' Draft Thread - Colts are on the Clock

[falloutboy14]

16 picks till we're up. Still plenty of D-linemen & corners.

*edit* ok, that hurts a bit. I'll have to read up on Allen, but ... yeah.

[MaxV]

Two TEs?

Ok, I guess we'll use that set a lot.

Still, with so many needs, spending 2 high picks on one position isn't what I would do.

[Prowler]

Super conservative mode with that pick. Flex TE is the new wave for the NFL. I guess Luck knows how to use 3 TEs. Maybe they think that it'll take a couple of years for their defense to develop and are relying on vets the first year and then working in rookies with next season? Giving all the snaps to the vets?

[killxswitch]

Pathetic. Our defense will suck, again, and Allen isn't that good. Horrible use of high end picks on the worst TE class in a while. Just horrible.

[falloutboy14]

Maybe that whole run game/defense talk was an elaborate smoke screen. Allen doesn't sound like a great blocker either. Not sure that's something that will be improved with both, but who knows. Luck will certainly have some tall receiving options. He's got a basketball background, so he's got some skills which can be used effectively. Just have to wait till the season to see how things work out.

Going to be some good players there for our 4th I guess. If it's not a defensive player that would be unfortunate.

[RCAChainGang]

Originally Posted by falloutboy14

Maybe that whole run game/defense talk was an elaborate smoke screen. Allen doesn't sound like a great blocker either. Not sure that's something that will be improved with both, but who knows. Luck will certainly have some tall receiving options. He's got a basketball background, so he's got some skills which can be used effectively. Just have to wait till the season to see how things work out.

Going to be some good players there for our 4th I guess. If it's not a defensive player that would be unfortunate.

I can't believe Ta'amu is still on the board. I hope we get him.

Edit: Nevermind we have no 4th

[MaxV]

Don't kill me, but I'll make a case for our first 2 days picks.

Look, we probably won't compete this season. The best thing for us is for Luck to get comfortable and to develop as fast as possible. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't be upset if they pick talented OLs today.

Ta'amu, Markelle Martin and Lamar Miller are my favorite prospects right now.

[Sloopy]

Yea I figured I'd drop in to see how you guys were doing/what the reaction was

I had to check online again this morning to make sure the pick wasn't reported wrong but indeed you guys took two TEs in the first 100 picks

Ta'amu probably gone by the time you select again.

Didn't address 3-4 DE or NT at all (I guess you could go the later round approach) and no 3-4 OLB/ILB. The only player left which might fit this scheme is Taze but...yea.

No corners to speak of that fit Chucky's old scheme

Was this all a clever ruse? Are you guys still going to run that undersized 4-3 scheme?

[RCAChainGang]

Originally Posted by Sloopy

Yea I figured I'd drop in to see how you guys were doing/what the reaction was

I had to check online again this morning to make sure the pick wasn't reported wrong but indeed you guys took two TEs in the first 100 picks

Ta'amu probably gone by the time you select again.

Didn't address 3-4 DE or NT at all (I guess you could go the later round approach) and no 3-4 OLB/ILB. The only player left which might fit this scheme is Taze but...yea.

No corners to speak of that fit Chucky's old scheme

Was this all a clever ruse? Are you guys still going to run that undersized 4-3 scheme?

I hope to heaven that we don't. I really hate watching our defense get trucked by every running back in the league.

[RCAChainGang]

I'm hoping Dennard CB from Nebraska is our pick

Edit: Chapman is so much better. Picks are looking up!!!

[MaxV]

Vic Ballard - RB.

Bruising back. Don't we already have 2 of those in Carter and Evans?

[killxswitch]

Originally Posted by MaxV

Vic Ballard - RB.

Bruising back. Don't we already have 2 of those in Carter and Evans?

Yeah. I feel like there were again better players on the board, at positions of need. Like Dennard and Minnifield. Or Tommy Streeter or Marvin McNutt. Or Audie Cole. Or Markelle Martin. Or Levy Adcock. But whatever. It's the 6th.

[MaxV]

Finally, a D player.

Fugger sounds athletic.

[killxswitch]

I like Fugger. Not just for the last name either. Surprised we got zero CBs in this draft. There were some good ones.

[falloutboy14]

Got to think they'll hit that with UDFAs. With no corner depth and the rebuilding of the front 7, I could see us being a promising team for UDFAs. Unless there's a run on corners, there's half a dozen I'd like to try out.

[killxswitch]

I'm thinking Micah Pellerin will make the team and play significant minutes. UDFA CBs will be flocking to sign with the Colts.

[MaxV]

A list of confirmed UFAs so far:

Micah Pellerin - CB, Hampton
Jabin Sambrano - WR, Montana
Cameron Chism - CB, Maryland
Buddy Jackson - CB, Pitt
Chris Galippo - ILB, USC
Matt Merletti - S, UNC
Griff Whalen - WR, Stanford ... making sure Andrew has plenty of people to hand out with
Antonio Fenelus - CB, Wisconsin
Jason Foster - OL, Rhode Island
Brian Stahovich - P, San Diego State
Hayworth Hicks - OL, Iowa State
Steven Baker - OL, East Carolina
Kevin Eagan - DE, Endicott
James Aiono - DT, Utah


Jackson is a career backup, but had a very impressive pro day. Baker is a very interesting OL prospect. Not sure about the rest.

[fishspinners]

Originally Posted by fishspinners

Bottom of the needs pile? Cmon man! TE is a major need for sure. I think Wayne is the only for sure thing at WR right now. Collie when healthy is good but I highly doubt he ever plays a full season again. Blair White is terrible and Donnie Avery is a big question mark.

Hats off to Grigson :D

[MaxV]

Another UFA signing.

Chigbo Anunoby, 6'-4" 320lbs NT from Morehouse.

Interesting.

[killxswitch]

The more the merrier.