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Which Rookie RB will the Colts end up with? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter djcolts
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1st round pick = Addai
2nd round pick = Drew
just a hunch
2nd round pick = Drew
just a hunch
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Over Maroney?
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Is this EITHER Addai in the first OR Drew in the second? Or did you mean Addai in the first AND Drew in the second?
either, as in, if they go with an RB in the first, Addai. In the 2nd, Drew.
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1. I think they go OLB in the 1st and either Drew or Addai in the 2nd. To get Addai they will need to trade up, but could get Drew where they are.
2. They trade out of the 1st and pick up a low/mid (first twelve slots) 2nd plus and take Addai. Teams they may worry taking a RB in the 2nd are NYJ and GB. I think they would have to be sure the could get him with their aquired pick in the 2nd.
2. They trade out of the 1st and pick up a low/mid (first twelve slots) 2nd plus and take Addai. Teams they may worry taking a RB in the 2nd are NYJ and GB. I think they would have to be sure the could get him with their aquired pick in the 2nd.
This is a very hard question that I struggle with. Maroney is the more explosive runner and probably has more upside as a pro. Addai, on the other hand, is an accomplished receiver and much better blocker, which makes him a much more ideal fit for Indy's system. Should be very interesting if both are on the board at 30.
harrycarey
Footballguy
I could see the Colts trading down from the first to the mid-upper 2nd and a 3rd rounder. then they take Addai
BigRed
Footballguy
I'd be surprised if they DIDN'T trade out of the 1st.
Addai is known to be injury-prone, so I'd prefer passing on him. The only knock on Maroney I'm aware of (have seen him play very little) is he isn't much for receiving skills, which goes totally against the Colt RB prototype. Hadn't heard that he can't block much, but again haven't seen much to say either way.
Basically I'm preparing for the annual overrated/underwhelming Polian draft.
Addai is known to be injury-prone, so I'd prefer passing on him. The only knock on Maroney I'm aware of (have seen him play very little) is he isn't much for receiving skills, which goes totally against the Colt RB prototype. Hadn't heard that he can't block much, but again haven't seen much to say either way.
Basically I'm preparing for the annual overrated/underwhelming Polian draft.
Trig2U
Footballguy
I believe Andy Dufresne's mock draft had them taking Calhoun in the 2nd round, and that sounds pretty plausible IMO, although I went with Drew.
The way things seem to be playing out now, unless a veteran isn't added the Indy running game could really be behind the eight ball. I mean, on paper thats a BIG fall off from Edgerrin James to no better than the 6th ranked rookie RB on the board. Seems like a risk that the Colts management might be very concerned about.
A few weeks ago you could project Mulroney falling to them, but that looks a lot less likely now. Obviously, Addai would be a pretty major reach in the first, and from what I've seen he'll almost certainly be gone by the time the Colts choose again in round two. Calhoun might not still be on the board by then either. For that reason I don't see either as the pick unless they trade out of round 1. Personally I like Norwood or Drew better than Calhoun, and if it was me I think I'd reach a bit to snag either one in the bottom part of the second round.
But no matter how you slice it I'd guess draft projections are not shaking out way the Colts would like right now, and unless they move up in round one, (unlikely) or go out and and make a deal for Ricky Williams or maybe Mewelde Moore or somebody like that, (also pretty slim odds) they're gonna be rolling the dice with at best a third tier rookie with question marks.
The way things seem to be playing out now, unless a veteran isn't added the Indy running game could really be behind the eight ball. I mean, on paper thats a BIG fall off from Edgerrin James to no better than the 6th ranked rookie RB on the board. Seems like a risk that the Colts management might be very concerned about.
A few weeks ago you could project Mulroney falling to them, but that looks a lot less likely now. Obviously, Addai would be a pretty major reach in the first, and from what I've seen he'll almost certainly be gone by the time the Colts choose again in round two. Calhoun might not still be on the board by then either. For that reason I don't see either as the pick unless they trade out of round 1. Personally I like Norwood or Drew better than Calhoun, and if it was me I think I'd reach a bit to snag either one in the bottom part of the second round.
But no matter how you slice it I'd guess draft projections are not shaking out way the Colts would like right now, and unless they move up in round one, (unlikely) or go out and and make a deal for Ricky Williams or maybe Mewelde Moore or somebody like that, (also pretty slim odds) they're gonna be rolling the dice with at best a third tier rookie with question marks.
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SproutDaddy
Footballguy
How about Norwood?
Englishteacher
Footballguy
I can see Addai in the first. I think he'll be long gone by the time Indy selects in the second even if there is an early run on the RB's.I see Drew going in the third period. He's that high? A second?
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GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
After the draft it will be interesting to see who has more dynasty value:
REGGIE BUSH of Houston
or
LAURENCE MARONEY (?) of Indy
REGGIE BUSH of Houston
or
LAURENCE MARONEY (?) of Indy
ILoveMyLions
Footballguy
I think Maroney may be gone by the time they pick. If that's the case, they may go Guard in the first as that was clearly a weakness last year and could take Joseph or Giles with the first pick. Then in the second I could see them landing Drew or trading up to the mid second to get Addai. A lot of dynasty owners will be on the edge of their seat waiting to see what happens...
milfordshane
Footballguy
I think this is the most likely scenario. Remember they don't have a 4th this year and they really value their draft picks.They could also trade up four or five spots in the second for something as low as a 5th rounder. that is if Addai is still around at 2.24 or so
Traders2001
Footballguy
So you mean they will draft a back up RB in the second round and will have to move up for it . No Way .Neither Addai or Drew or Calhoun will start in the NFL.
They plain and simple are not talented enough.
Addai has no moves and no vision.
Drew is 4th or 5th round material.
And Calhoun is a third down back.
BigRed
Footballguy
Addai can start - IF he can stay healthy. Might not have much in the way of moves, but from what (admittedly little) I've seen his vision is at least respectable.
Calhoun has poor measurables (small and slow - ran the 40 slower than Dayne for crying out loud), but haven't seen enough to know how accurate the claims that he plays above them are.
Drew is quick but so stinkin small - so a 3d down "change of pace" back is most likely IMO. Would probably be my last choice.
Calhoun has poor measurables (small and slow - ran the 40 slower than Dayne for crying out loud), but haven't seen enough to know how accurate the claims that he plays above them are.
Drew is quick but so stinkin small - so a 3d down "change of pace" back is most likely IMO. Would probably be my last choice.
Yep. Plus solidifying the OG spot would help whoever the RB is. A boring pick but might be the way to go vs reaching on a RB.PS I'd "lol" at the WR idea (which is massively and blatantly stupid) but you never know with Polian.
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Traders2001
Footballguy
Look at scouting reports for Addai and they all say the same thing no vision no moves all he can do is run stright ahead .Drew ( i dont see him being taken before round 4 or 5 ) is he anything special i dont think so .
Calhoun ...... Remeber J.J Arrington smae kind of soft RB .
It s not a FFL draft , they dont just take any lousy RB because they might need one . Rhodes is better ( by far ) than any of those 3 RB's mentionned .
Plus they can wait for next year and get a good FA RB cause the price keeps going down year after year for FA RB. So Rhodes will handle the starting duty this year and next year ( If Rhodes is nt the man ) then they can sign a FA.
Remember the Colts 2nd is late 2nd (#30). If they want an RB, they can't afford to hope he falls to them in the 3rd, they need to secure him with their 2nd.
I see Drew going in the third period. He's that high? A second?
-OZ-
Footballguy
Of course.From what I have seen, which isn't as much as those living in the area, Maurice Drew is among the most talented backs in the draft. I've heard him referred to as "Bush-lite", which may be totally inaccurate, but the guy has skill. Among the smaller RBs, but considering Darren Sproles went in the 4th, Drew should go higher than that. I wouldn't be surprised to see RBBC in Indy with Drew mostly the 3rd down back, but with potential to be similar to Brian Westbrook.Look at scouting reports for Addai and they all say the same thing no vision no moves all he can do is run stright ahead .Drew ( i dont see him being taken before round 4 or 5 ) is he anything special i dont think so .
Calhoun ...... Remeber J.J Arrington smae kind of soft RB .
It s not a FFL draft , they dont just take any lousy RB because they might need one . Rhodes is better ( by far ) than any of those 3 RB's mentionned .
Plus they can wait for next year and get a good FA RB cause the price keeps going down year after year for FA RB. So Rhodes will handle the starting duty this year and next year ( If Rhodes is nt the man ) then they can sign a FA.
I'm not that big on Addai or Calhoun.
H.K.
Footballguy
100% Correct. In weeks 16 & 17 Rhodes played with the "second stringers" and carried 10 times for 0 total yards in those games. That caused his YPC for the year to dip to 3.0.In Weeks 1-15, he averaged 4.0 YPC, of course in those contests he was playing with Manning and company, so its probably a better indicator of how would perform if he did start.
