Tuesday, February 5, 2013

A few free agents the Colts might look at


Pass rusher
Looking for a sack artist to replace Dwight Freeney won't be easy, and is probably the position the team will be trying to target in the first round of the draft. Still, the team could improve in free agency, adding a starter or depth.

Paul Kruger
Michael Johnson
Michael Bennett
William Hayes
Victor Butler

Guard
A young, athletic guard could do wonders for the team's offense. There are some available who could walk in and start from Day 1.

Andy Levitre
Donald Thomas
Chad Rinehart
Matt Slauson
Garrett Reynolds

Tackle
Similarly, a new starter at right tackle could improve the whole offensive line.

Jermon Bushrod
Sebastian Vollmer
Ryan Harris
Barry Richardson
Will Beatty
Sam Baker

Nose Tackle
Quality nose tackles are rare in the draft, and appear to be even rarer in this year's free agency crop.

Terrance Knighton
Sammie Hill
Myron Pryor

Cornerbacks
The Colts would be wise to sign their own free-agent corners first; but if they want to go shopping, there are options.

Chris Owens
Captain Munnerlyn
Kyle Arrington
Bradley Fletcher
DJ Moore
Elbert Mack

Wide Receivers
There are no big-time contributors lurking out there, but a few guys who can add size and yards after the catch.

Domenik Hixon
Sammie Stroughter
Brandon Gibson
Brandon Tate
Micheal Spurlock
Braylon Edwards

Centers
Interestingly, most of the free agents out there are former Colts. 

Joe Berger

Halfbacks
Some excellent options are out there if the Colts go halfback-by-committee, or are just looking for a backup to Vick Ballard.

Jonathan Dwyer
Cedric Peerman
Mike Goodson
Bernard Scott
Peyton Hillis


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3 comments:

Unknown said...

Why not pick up Clady or Long and put them at LT and then move Castonzo to the right side, I think that would shore up the pass protection

February 5, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Jerry Langton said...

Probably, but I'm very cautious about outside free agents. Don't want to sign anyone who changes the team's salary structure (I know there's a lot of cap room) or has a lot of miles on them. Either of those guys would be an excellent addition, though. But neither Denver nor Miami have salary-cap problems and would very much like to keep those guys.

February 6, 2013 at 9:15 AM
bronzegod said...

Hope the Colts spend their 90% wisely. Some of the guys you've id'ed should be a few of them. Thanks for the breakdown.



PS - received the book. Put it in my rotation. Thanks again.

February 6, 2013 at 5:13 PM

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