*** OFFICIAL Indianapolis Colts Thread *** (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

I think they go with a pass catcher at 15 and either get a DB via free agency or in the 2nd round, or both. Crazy rumors are out there they trade up for Marvin Harrison Jr. I'm not drinking the kool-aid. Ballard hasn't traded up very far in the past. He did trade up a couple of spots for Taylor, but never a major trade up and it isn't going to happen here. This draft is deep at WR, so he can stand pat at 15 and either get Bowers, or trade down and still get one of Brian Thomas Jr. or Xavier Worthy, or another WR he likes. I'm more inclined to think he will trade down, as he loves to do. It makes sense to do that in a deep WR class. Another rumor is trading for Brandon Aiyuk. They will not just give the 15 for him, even if it were true. At best Ballard would entertain the idea of a 1st round swap from 15 to 31, get Aiyuk and draft a DB at 31. I personally feel they will use free agency to get a DB. Why else would they restructure Buckner's contract, only to rollover the extra cap space to 2025?

 

[boilerdave]

I’m hoping for Mitchell or Arnold. I like the idea of them having a shutdown corner.

 

[JohnnyU]

Probably Brian Thomas jr, Xavier Worthy or trade down and get a WR they want anyway

 

[JohnnyU]

I didn’t see that coming. If defense, thought CB

 

[Yogibear]

SI's Albert Breer says the Colts are very close to signing former Broncos two-time All-Pro safety Justin Simmons. That should be enough to help the secondary.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Where is the Official Colts Team thread?

 

[JohnnyU]

If my calculations are correct the Colts will be picking 15th in 2025 NFL Draft.

I suppose we will find out more if Richardson takes a step forward or not.

This will be Steichen’s and Ballard’s last chance.

 

[JohnnyU]

Where is the Official Colts Team thread?

I couldn’t find one, so I just bumped this one and changed the title.

 

[JohnnyU]

Per Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard will continue to operate in their roles next season. Irsay took to X (Twitter) on Sunday evening following Indianapolis' 26-23 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars to express his frustration over not making the playoffs. However, he gave his head coach and GM a vote of confidence heading into next season. "I've been evaluating our entire operation, and I believe in Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen and our collective ability to make the improvements needed to take us to the next level in 2025." Steichen has coached his way to a 17-17 record since taking over in 2023, while the Colts have seen just four winning seasons since Ballard got the GM job during the 2016 playoffs. There is plenty of talent on this squad -- particularly on the offensive side. Still, as of now, the team's success hinges on the development of quarterback Anthony Richardson. Fortunately for Ballard and Steichen, they'll get at least one more go.--Alex Ciulla