Massive Free Agency for the Colts
by alski1994 | 9 years ago | 1 Comments
The Indianapolis Colts were pleased to announce many signings. Here is a detailed look at some nd the effeect they may have on the team.
Nick Foles
Colts signed Foles with the view to him being the no.2 in Indianapolis. Foles has spent most of his career as a QB1 but its difficult to imagine him getting the starting job above Andrew Luck. However, what the Colts have done here is sign a very competent back up should Luck injure himself.
Dominique Davis
The acquisition of dual threat quarterback Davis evidences an intent to solidify the QB situation in Indianapolis. His speed and short accuracy make him an effective QB even as a third string player.
Chris Ivory
The signing of Chris Ivory brings much needed competition to Trey Green. Truth be told, the HB situation in Indianapolis is far from ideal, but with the acquisition of the experienced Ivory, the situation is now manageable. Trey Green has the speed and acceleration to continue in his fine form for the Colts but Ivory is an extremely capable 3rd down back.
Donte Whitner
The veteran strong safety signed for the Colts yesterday. Although currently in the twilight of his career he signed a 1 year deal with the Colts which could be an excellent addition to a struggling secondary. With age comes experience, and although Whitner is far from the player he once was, the situation in Indiannapolis was a desperate one.
Mohamed Sanu
The Colts signed Sanu on the final day of the offseason free agency. Sanu represents perhaps the most effective signing for the colts. Sanu brings speed and exceptional catching abilities to the Colts offense and will like become the second receiver behind TY Hilton, with Donte Moncrief playing slot.
Devon Kennard
The Colts linebacker situation is far from satisfactory. Or at least it was before they signed outside linebacker Devon Kennard. Undoubtedly the area that the Colts need to improve most in the draft is D line. It may be possible that Kennard may move to defensive end should the colts opt to sign an outside linebacker, should a DE not be available.
The Colts also added CB Davon House, WR Chris Matthews, TE Martellus Bennett, FS Walt Aikens whom although they may not be first choice, they do provide much needed depth in their respective positions.
Where does this leave the colts?
It appears that the majority of the Colts Draft will be defence orientated. One may suggest that the only needs on offence would be a center and a fullback. However, the situation on defence is far graver. The most evident need is that of the defensive line. However, the Colts will surely struggle if the do not add a linebacker and a safety. Its clear to see that as cliché as it sounds, the draft really has the ability to either ruin or make the Colts season.