Indianapolis Colts Off-Season Thread

[JSHoosier 19,985]

@AdamSchefter: Jets are giving former Broncos WR Eric Decker a 5-year, $36.25M deal, including $15M gtd, per source.

Cross Decker off our list.


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Yeah, uhh, Eric, they don't have a QB.

[Dalton26 16,892]

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[Dalton26 16,892]

Just read that the Patriots have the option to keep Revis next season but it'd be for 20 million.


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[Dalton26 16,892]

@JosinaAnderson: WR Hakeem Nicks just told me, "I'm flying to Indy tonight. The plan is to meet with the Colts tomorrow."


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[Dalton26 16,892]

@RavensInsider: Phil Costa is visiting the Colts today, Bengals on Friday, according to a source.


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[JSHoosier 19,985]

Just read that the Patriots have the option to keep Revis next season but it'd be for 20 million.


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Actually around 25 million, which they won't exercise.  It's been reported their plan is to work on a long term extension if they like what they see.

 

It's set up so that the cap hit with him this year is only 7 million, meaning they still have plenty of cap space to work with if they want Brandon Browner (who is visiting) or someone.  Talk about finding a way.

[JSHoosier 19,985]

Vince Wilfork asked to be released, apparently he was unwilling to restructure to free up cap space.

 

He'll be 33 and at his size/position coming off achilles surgery I imagine he'll sign for cheap somewhere.

[JSHoosier 19,985]

Justin Tuck signed with the Raiders, 2 years/11 million.

[Dalton26 16,892]

@HolderStephen: And based on what I have been told, Mack is being coy. #Colts have already been in contact and this is very real.


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[Dalton26 16,892]

Colts signed C Phil Costa


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[Hwy 1 2,053]

Colts signed C Phil Costa


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"Phil is a young, hard nosed and physical center who has shown he can play at a winning level in our league," general manager Ryan Grigson said in a press release. "He will provide strong competition at the center position."

 

Makes me wonder if they're still after Alex Mack.

[Dalton26 16,892]

[quote name="Hwy 1" post="47215" timestamp="1394751004"]Makes me wonder if they're still after Alex Mack.[/quote]

@HolderStephen: Obvious question: What does signing Phil Costa mean on Alex Mack front? My sense: Makes Mack less necessary but doesn't close door.

That's what Holder said but I'm with you on this one.


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[Hwy 1 2,053]

I don't know anything about Costa but he can't be any worse than Satele was...

[Dalton26 16,892]

[quote name="Hwy 1" post="47223" timestamp="1394751441"]I don't know anything about Costa but he can't be any worse than Satele was...[/quote]

He got benched by the Cowboys but I agree I'm not sure if it's possible to be worse than Satele was.




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[Hwy 1 2,053]

Is it just me or did they play better when Satele was injured (which was often)?

[Dalton26 16,892]

I read somewhere that Mike McGlynn graded out higher at center. Mike freaking McGlynn.


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[KingPG21 6,583]

Ugh, I would have loved to get Mack here as our center, this lessens the possibility of that. Oh well, anyone would be better than Satele. 

[JSHoosier 19,985]

Another may be off the market.  Sounds like Brandon Browner has agreed to terms with NE for a 2 year deal, but hasn't signed yet.

 

Could be a good get, assuming they got him on the cheap.

[CR3AMnCR1MS0N 1,867]

Costa's is going to be paid backup-money ($1.35M a year, with incentives that could make it 1.75M a year), so it could be viewed as he is a contingency plan in case we fail to get Mack.

 

And yes, McGlynn played much better at center than at guard, and out played Satele at the latter's own position.  MANY other Colts fans don't get why McGlynn wasn't left at center, because it definitely worked better.

[KingPG21 6,583]

So Steve Smith has been released by the Panthers. I don't really get it, unless they sign one or two of the good wide outs who are testing free agency. Him and Olsen were the only two guys worth throwing the ball to last season, and Olsen isn't getting any younger.