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Assuming Josh McDaniels becomes the new head coach, let's consider what options Chris Ballard will have.
I don't see Indy passing on Barkley, even with so many other holes. However I have my doubts that he makes it past The G-men @ 1.02.
Chubb is an option that addresses a need, but I doubt he is the pick. It would appear the Colts may switch to a base 4-3 with Eberflus coming from Dallas.
Orlando Brown also makes sense but would be a reach @ 1.03.
If Barkley is on the board, I think his name is called. Irsay has a penchant for the splash move at RB, overpaying for guys like Eric Dickerson and Trent Richardson. Dealing Marshall Faulk away for peanuts was another signature Irsay move.
If am Ballard, I would love for the Colts to trade down (possibly with the QB-needy Jets @ 6) and draft Quenton Nelson.
An interior line of Nelson, Kelly and Mewhort would be solid. Anthony Castonzo is a liability at LT but is serviceable. Ideally I would love to be able to upgrade there and move him to RT.
In this scenario, I would look at the possibility of trading back into the end of Round 1 and grabbing OT Mike McGlinchey to pair with Nelson. Maybe he falls to 2.35. Opinions seem mixed on where he goes.
Signing free agent OT Nate Solder could also be an option but will likely be overpriced if NE lets him walk.
I don't think the Colts could go wrong drafting Quenton Nelson. The problem is getting into position to make it happen. I think Gallup would be available in the middle of Round 2 as might Sony Michel. Either would be good additions.
Trading down seems like their best option regardless which direction they decide to go. I think Ballard will prove his worth in this draft.
I don't see Indy passing on Barkley, even with so many other holes. However I have my doubts that he makes it past The G-men @ 1.02.
Chubb is an option that addresses a need, but I doubt he is the pick. It would appear the Colts may switch to a base 4-3 with Eberflus coming from Dallas.
Orlando Brown also makes sense but would be a reach @ 1.03.
If Barkley is on the board, I think his name is called. Irsay has a penchant for the splash move at RB, overpaying for guys like Eric Dickerson and Trent Richardson. Dealing Marshall Faulk away for peanuts was another signature Irsay move.
If am Ballard, I would love for the Colts to trade down (possibly with the QB-needy Jets @ 6) and draft Quenton Nelson.
An interior line of Nelson, Kelly and Mewhort would be solid. Anthony Castonzo is a liability at LT but is serviceable. Ideally I would love to be able to upgrade there and move him to RT.
In this scenario, I would look at the possibility of trading back into the end of Round 1 and grabbing OT Mike McGlinchey to pair with Nelson. Maybe he falls to 2.35. Opinions seem mixed on where he goes.
Signing free agent OT Nate Solder could also be an option but will likely be overpriced if NE lets him walk.
I don't think the Colts could go wrong drafting Quenton Nelson. The problem is getting into position to make it happen. I think Gallup would be available in the middle of Round 2 as might Sony Michel. Either would be good additions.
Trading down seems like their best option regardless which direction they decide to go. I think Ballard will prove his worth in this draft.
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