With Dom Rhodes being an UFA (1 Viewer)

[chook]

So what now then with Dominic Rhodes? Addai owners may not like it, but Indy's RBBC obviously works.

After a pretty solid performance on the biggest stage of all, will there be added interest in Rhodes from other clubs, and if so, will the Colts be able to afford to match any offers?

If he was to leave, going somewhere like the Giants where he has a beast in Jacobs to partner him seems ideal.

Of course he's nowhere near Tiki, but surely he'd be cheaper to bring in than Michael Turner.

Any thoughts?

 

[Banger]

So what now then with Dominic Rhodes? Addai owners may not like it, but Indy's RBBC obviously works. After a pretty solid performance on the biggest stage of all, will there be added interest in Rhodes from other clubs, and if so, will the Colts be able to afford to match any offers?If he was to leave, going somewhere like the Giants where he has a beast in Jacobs to partner him seems ideal.Of course he's nowhere near Tiki, but surely he'd be cheaper to bring in than Michael Turner.Any thoughts?

seems to fumble a lot. He's decent but not starter material IMO.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

So what now then with Dominic Rhodes? Addai owners may not like it, but Indy's RBBC obviously works. After a pretty solid performance on the biggest stage of all, will there be added interest in Rhodes from other clubs, and if so, will the Colts be able to afford to match any offers?If he was to leave, going somewhere like the Giants where he has a beast in Jacobs to partner him seems ideal.Of course he's nowhere near Tiki, but surely he'd be cheaper to bring in than Michael Turner.Any thoughts?

seems to fumble a lot. He's decent but not starter material IMO.

Rhodes won't be a starter in 2007, regardless of where he plays. There's just nothing special about him.

 

[Banger]

So what now then with Dominic Rhodes? Addai owners may not like it, but Indy's RBBC obviously works. After a pretty solid performance on the biggest stage of all, will there be added interest in Rhodes from other clubs, and if so, will the Colts be able to afford to match any offers?If he was to leave, going somewhere like the Giants where he has a beast in Jacobs to partner him seems ideal.Of course he's nowhere near Tiki, but surely he'd be cheaper to bring in than Michael Turner.Any thoughts?

seems to fumble a lot. He's decent but not starter material IMO.

Rhodes won't be a starter in 2007, regardless of where he plays. There's just nothing special about him.

Agreed. He was a stop gap this year and lost his job. He's a good #2 back but that's about it.

 

[djcolts]

He's not a starting-caliber RB. He's a good change of pace back, and has good chemistry with Addai as a platoon.

 

[chook]

So what now then with Dominic Rhodes? Addai owners may not like it, but Indy's RBBC obviously works. After a pretty solid performance on the biggest stage of all, will there be added interest in Rhodes from other clubs, and if so, will the Colts be able to afford to match any offers?If he was to leave, going somewhere like the Giants where he has a beast in Jacobs to partner him seems ideal.Of course he's nowhere near Tiki, but surely he'd be cheaper to bring in than Michael Turner.Any thoughts?

seems to fumble a lot. He's decent but not starter material IMO.

Rhodes won't be a starter in 2007, regardless of where he plays. There's just nothing special about him.

Agreed. He was a stop gap this year and lost his job. He's a good #2 back but that's about it.

By no means am I trying to pimp him, just that for his price he seems to fit somewhere like the Giants more than a Michael Turner would. Rhodes would still be the #2 there behind Jacobs, but he shoud see more carries than he would behind Addai in Indy IMO.

 

[HobbesAB]

I think it will depend on their other FAs. If the cap space is there, Rhodes will probably get a fair offer from Indy.

Didn't Simms mention during the SB that Rhodes felt more comfortable coming off the bench (or the coaching staff felt more comfortable about it)? If Rhodes is comfortable with coming off the bench, then I can see him wanting to come back even if he could get more carries with another team like the NYG

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

The Colts are crazy if they don't re-sign him. The offense seemed to work much better in the AFC title game with Rhodes in. He already knows the offense in and out, and he's got a rapport with the entire team. He would be a value free agent who shouldnt get THAT much interest from anyone else. The only way he should leave Indy is if some team way overpays him, which is unlikely because he's an RB.

 

[zamboni]

While Rhodes may not be a great RB, he likely opened some eyes and IMO will be offered a chance to at least compete for a starting job somewhere. My guess is for more $ than Indy will offer.

Based on what I've read, the team has plans to sizably increase Addai's role next year, which could make Rhodes even more of a backup. And with a Super Bowl title now attained, Rhodes will perhaps have more incentive to get more playing time than he may get in Indy.

 

[Da Guru]

Rhodes is a typical RBBC back. A guy that will have a good game here and there but not a standout.

I doubt he will have as much success running the ball without Manning/Harrison/Wayne/Clark to keep defenses honest.

 

[MelKiperJr]

I'm sure someone will overpay for him, and he'll be in another RBBC.

Every team needs 2-3 quality RBs, and he fits the bill as the #2/3 easily. Wouldn't be shocked to see him back in Indy, or leave for NY (either team), Houston, or Cleveland. He's only 28, and probably has another 4-5 good years left.

 

[zamboni]

I doubt he will have as much success running the ball without Manning/Harrison/Wayne/Clark to keep defenses honest.

Totally agree. I can see Rhodes in the Larry Brown (the ex-Cowboys cornerback, that is) mode - having a great SB game and parlaying it into a nice offer somewhere. Maybe not nearly as much (wasted) coin as Brown got, but enough for a team to make an attractive offer to a SB winner.

 

[tlovyankee]

Rhodes is a role player on Indy. I do not think he will create much interest just because he proved at the beginning of the season he can not be a starter. I do not see him leaving Indy because I do not think it will take him to much money to stay.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

From the SB Game Thread:

Rhodes is going to get a nice deal from someone for 07.

You think so? What are the possible destinations?

Lots of possibilities. Pittsburgh ,Philly, NYG, ATL.... or NE if Dillon's gone.

 

[Rev]

While Rhodes may not be a great RB, he likely opened some eyes and IMO will be offered a chance to at least compete for a starting job somewhere. My guess is for more $ than Indy will offer.Based on what I've read, the team has plans to sizably increase Addai's role next year, which could make Rhodes even more of a backup. And with a Super Bowl title now attained, Rhodes will perhaps have more incentive to get more playing time than he may get in Indy.

Finally, a post that makes sense to me. Rhodes showed great promise in tough situations this year, and has proven that he can also carry the mail over the whole season by topping the 1000 yard mark a few years ago. Anyone who says he's a backup for life certainly knows more than I do about him. With Addai's role expanding, I see Rhodes hitting the market and competing for a job somewhere else. At that point, anything can happen.

 

[IU Hoosier]

Where could one find a list of 2007 free agents? There is a good list going in the IDP forum, but I have not found one in here.

 

[Rockchild]

I'm sure he'll at least gauge the market to see if there is a starting gig or at least a shot to start somewhere but ultimately his decision will be based on dollars and cents(mostly dollars). I don't know his salary right now but he'll want to capitalize on his probable last good chance at a decent sized payday. He'll be looking for a good signing bonus to set himself and his family up for life as just about most of us would. Indy would probably ask him to give them a chance to match or come up with something close as I'm sure both parties are comfortable with each other.

 

[toppshelff]

People seem to forget, the Colts won the SuperBowl. Two impacts...

1) Repeat what you did... rest Addai during the season so he is fresh in the playoffs.

2) watch out, because everybody wants a SuperBowl winner on their team...

To answer the OP's question... Yes.

 

[The Contrarian]

Detroit could use him.

 

[EBF]

I'll be very surprised if an NFL team is willing to break the bank for him. Why bother when 4-5 comparable backs are available in the draft each year?

 

[my man otis]

Interesting quote from Dom in this article (2nd page):

If Polian stays, he'll also have to make some critical personnel decisions.

Dominic Rhodes, who saved his only 100-yard game of the season for the Super Bowl and then delivered an MVP-like performance, will become an unrestricted free agent in a few weeks.

Joining him on the open market are four defensive starters, including three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney,, the 2005 NFL sacks leader, and former Pro Bowl linebacker Cato June.

The decision on Freeney should be the easiest. He's the leader of the defense and if no deal is done before free agency starts, there's little doubt Indianapolis would use its franchise tag on Freeney.

Other decisions will be more difficult. Rhodes started all 16 regular-season games but rookie Joseph Addai rushed for more yards, proved more consistent and is 5 years younger.

The running back tandem wore down defenses and their contrasting styles seemed to keep them off balance, too. Indy must still figure out whether Addai, who split carries throughout his college career, could stay healthy if he were the featured back.

"I don't know what's going to happen," Rhodes said Sunday night. "I love the Colts, but I'm going to do what's best for my family."

Judging by this comment he's definitely going to take the most money offered, so that's the answer. Personally I think the Giants are not a good match - Rhodes doesn't have much shake/speed to be a complement to what they've already got. The Jets might be interested, possibly Cleveland if they don't get Peterson. Texans if DD/W doesn't come back, Lions make sense as an insurance policy if they go Quinn, Pack maybe, Bucs maybe. Then there's a chance the Rams would give him some good coin to be a backup.

 

[Family Matters]

The Colts are crazy if they don't re-sign him. The offense seemed to work much better in the AFC title game with Rhodes in. He already knows the offense in and out, and he's got a rapport with the entire team. He would be a value free agent who shouldnt get THAT much interest from anyone else. The only way he should leave Indy is if some team way overpays him, which is unlikely because he's an RB.

Sounds like you're putting alot into the results of 1 game aren't you? When you look at the body of work he and Addai put in I think it leaves Indy with some interesting options. Certainly they should not overpay for him because Addai can easily be their feature back. Rhodes seems best suited as the change of pace back helping with their running game. Not required but a nice thing to have.I do agree with your last statement and it would be in Rhode's and Indy's best interest to stay together. In fact it might even be in Addai's best interest.

 

[comfortably numb]

I doubt he will have as much success running the ball without Manning/Harrison/Wayne/Clark to keep defenses honest.

Totally agree. I can see Rhodes in the Larry Brown (the ex-Cowboys cornerback, that is) mode - having a great SB game and parlaying it into a nice offer somewhere. Maybe not nearly as much (wasted) coin as Brown got, but enough for a team to make an attractive offer to a SB winner.

Exactly who I thought of when I watche the game

 

[Sweeper]

See Branch, Deion

 

[djcolts]

I think the Colts would like to re-sign Rhodes, but he's at best #3 on their priority list behind Freeney (who will be a Colt one way or another next year) and Cato June (who's the biggest ? of their FAs). If the Colts fail to re-sign Rhodes, then I expect them to try to find out if De De Dorsey would be ready as their backup RB, or else try to spent a late-round pick on a change-of-page RB. They also did sign a RB from the CFL, but it is likely that he'll be a non-factor next year.

 

[Lord Lucan]

I can see Rhodes in the Larry Brown (the ex-Cowboys cornerback, that is) mode - having a great SB game and parlaying it into a nice offer somewhere. Maybe not nearly as much (wasted) coin as Brown got, but enough for a team to make an attractive offer to a SB winner.

No way this happens. Al Davis has already offered his next five first round picks for Devin Hester and his next five second rounders for Kelvin Hayden.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Sounds like you're putting alot into the results of 1 game aren't you?

I am, but it was the probably the biggest game in the history of the franchise (the super bowl was anticlimactic). I just think the offensive line's rhythm is much smoother with Rhodes in - although I did notice Addai stepping up in the blitz pickup in the Super Bowl