IU Scott

Just now, btownqb said:

He isn't better than Ballard. He ruined Luck's career. Ballard drafts very well. He's had very few misses early in drafts. 

1 elite player? When have we passed on elite players... like Deforest Buckner, JT, and Nelson? Those elite players? 

How in the world do you think that Ballard drafts well. He is mediocre at best 

Just now, btownqb said:

HUH!?!?! what does this mean? We aren't giving up Pittman, 2 1sts, and other picks to get Cj Stroud lol 

"settling for leftovers" ==== who? 

Instead of getting the 3rd best QB instead of the top QB is settling. Also going up from 4th would cost as much as what Carolina gave up. I just don't know if Richardson is going to be a franchise QB

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

THEY ALL SUCKED. Do you realize his F'ing OL signings are the reason Andrew Luck isn't our QB still? Cmon on man. What the heck. HE WAS AWFUL. 

You are right and I am wrong and I will how down to your knowledge. I will go out right now to buy my Super Bowl tickets do I can watch the Colts play

I listened to Doyle on the radio today and he was at the ISU game last night. He had heard that most of the top players would go to SLU with the coach. I don't think Doyle knows that much and is a hack.

2 minutes ago, Seeking6 said:

Weird one for sure because the Texans WR core is already so good. Given Diggs trouble in Minny and Buffalo I'm not sure I'd want that in my lockerroom....but no denying his talent. If he keeps his head on straight Houston could and will be very, very dangerous.

One other thing though. I know some will say addition by subtraction...but Buffalo and Josh Allen. That window is closing rapidly if not already there. They better have a plan to find some talent on the outside because they've already asked the world of Allen now this.

I thought Houston got a steal.

Houston gets Diggs, 2024 6th round, 2025 5th round

Bills gets 2025 2nd round pick

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Please to go give one decent example of Grigson trying to upgrade the roster..... 

He signed plenty of free agents, not all hit but he took some swings unlike Ballard.

3 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Wanting the Colts to trade for #1 last year, with what the Panthers gave up for CJ Stroud instead of Anthony Richardson is wild. 

Again go get the best instead of settling for the leftovers. Also it would cost less to go from 4th to first than you g from 9th.

Just now, btownqb said:

This is crazy. 

Heres is the disconnect--- it's laughable to credit Grigson on any 11-5 seasons lol that was Andrew Luck, Robert Mathias, Reggie Wayne, and TY Hilton doing that work. THE ONLY PICK he should get any credit for was TY Hilton. Other than that he was ATROCIOUS. 

He might be atrocious but he is better than Ballard. Ballard's drafts has been descent at best and has had to many misses early in the draft

 I just think he wants quantity over quality when it comes to drafting. I hate that he trades back so often especially early in the draft. I would rather have 1 elite player than getting two good players. He has trade out of the first round twice to get more draft picks and that didn't work out. Once we got Rock Ya Sin which was a bust.

1 minute ago, Zlinedavid said:

A) Can we at least all agree that thank god he isn't Grigson?

B) Lots of successful GMs had worse drafts than Polian.  Holding a GM up against Bill Polian is like holding a QB up against Brady or Montana. 

Grigson had a lot better record than Ballard and at least tried to upgrade the roster. Also it is easier to resign your own when you are signing all pros like Polian did.

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

You say we have holes at corner, we don't. Safety was mostly filled yesterday, we have 5 safeties on the roster. 

You say we should have swung for Cj Stroud, literally the Texans drafted before us... wasn't gunna happen. Absolutely a wasted exercise

The GM puts players on the roster, they don't coach the games, they don't throw the pass, make the kicks, or tackle people. 

I see a need for upgrades at that position. Our pass defense was horrible last year and we gave up way to many huge plays. Do we have bodies at that position yes but why not try to get better at those positions.

I said we should have traded up to the first pick to pick Stroud but Ballard is scared to make a big splash

2 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said:

Agree.  He's not one to underestimate though.  He's not going to break one for 80+, but I've seen him rip off several 40-50 yarders.  I could see them using him as a feature back for one year and finding someone to platoon him with after that.  He'd make a great third down back. 

Last year Mixon finished 8th in rushing last year and Diggs was 7th in receiving. They combined for 17 TD's and that is a huge upgrade. You out that with the two WR they already have and that makes the Texans one of the favorites in the AFC.

Right now I would put the Colts third in the South but the Titans have made some good upgrades as well with Pollard, Ridley and Snead.

22 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

I didn't even know that Illinois was recruiting Nicole Kidman 😁

 

I saw him at the state finals Saturday 

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

One of the more confusing posts you've made, impressive. 

I get it, you like Ballard and think he has done a good job. We just disagree on this and we won't change. I just think you are in the minority with that opinion. I just don't understand how anyone who looks at his record over the 7 years think he has done a good job and still should have his job. Most didn't like Grigson, me included but he did go 11-5 in his first 3 seasons and made the tne playoffs each year.

3 minutes ago, dgambill said:

And someone else will buy them instantly. If you liked the Colts during Peyton’s time and you should like Ballard. He has the same approach as Polian in paying his own that fit our system and building the team by targeting players that fit our system. Like him or not Ballard has a philosophy and he has stuck too it. That is the sign of a man that is comfortable in his job, isn’t going to overreach or make stupid rash decisions. The Irsay family loves him. Like it or not he isn’t going anywhere.

I been with the Colts since they moved here and endured 1-15 seasons. The difference between Polian and Ballard is that Pian drafts were a lot better than Ballard's 

1 minute ago, Zlinedavid said:

With what it cost Carolina, that may be pushing it.  2023 1st & 2nd, 2024 1st and 2025 2nd....pretty steep price, but might be worth a gamble.  Throw in a number 1 WR on top of it? Ehhhh.....

I would think moving from 4th would cost less capital than what Carolina gave up. Also if you hit on your QB and he is great then it shouldn't matter what the cost is. I know you won't hit on every pick or free agent signing but you will never get a huge home run if you don't swing.

17 minutes ago, btownqb said:

The more I ponder the Colts draft, the more I prefer moving back. There's no glaring weakness now with our FA signings, and I don't think there will be a WR at 15 we love. (could be wrong there)... 

maybe you go corner-- but still-- Kenny, Flowers, Brents, and Jones there now. 

Plenty of holes in this roster CB being one but we need an experience one and not another rookie. Still need a play making WR and TE. Also need more safety help. I would love for them to be able to pick Bowers but probably won't be there. Still wished that Ballard would have swung for the fences last year and moved up to the first pick and picked Stroud.

42 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I don't know what station that is. I don't watch any of that s*** Scott. Only sports talk I would/still listen to AT ALL... Pat and PTI. And both of those are rare. 

Well I have heard plenty of fans today not being Happ. One a 30 year season ticket holder who is thinking of giving up his tickets.

2 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

I can take you to preschool if you need a ride

Do you happen to live in a van down by the river

6 minutes ago, btownqb said:

We offered Hunter more money. He wanted to go back home. can't fault him. 

The 4 local shows? what shows? Scott--- they don't "sell" unless they're upset with something lol... of course, they're upset with Ballard, they have to be. They are boring if they aren't. 

He just now got his QB, after the HOF quit. 

3 of them are on the station that airs the Colts game and most of the time that station would kiss the Colts butt.

11 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said:

We’ve got Galloway, Cupps, Newton and Leal returning….the only guards we should be considering are knock down shooters - please!

We need a really good PG

5 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Literally offered Hunter more money 😁

Mixon isn't a needle mover. 

Did we get Hunter, no. We might have offered more on the annual salary but did we offer more guarantee money 

If his philosophy has worked it would be ok but it has failed miserably.  Unless you call making the playoffs twice in 7 years with one playoff win and no division titles successful.

The thing is if we swing the bay you will miss some but if you never take the hat off of your shoulder you will never get a hit.

You might disagree with me but the 4 local shows I listen to in the day all are upset with Ballard. They all think he should have been fired the same time Reich was fired.

Houston trades for Stephon Diggs from the Bills. Houston is an example of an organization that goes out and tries to hit some home runs. Lady year they traded up to the 3rd puck to get Will Anderson. This year they have went out and got Hunter, Audrey for their DL. They get Mixon and Diggs for their offense.

The Colts are stuck with Ballard that wants to just retain his mediocre players and don't go out to try to get his team better. Instead of home runs he likes the Sac bunt.

8 minutes ago, SawatchHoosier said:

Transfered to Penn State of all places.

That was an April Fools joke from yesterday 

1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Bronny James in the Portal

He is friends with Cupps

3 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

Meechie back to the Bucks

With him and Thornton they will have a small backcourt