Simon a Colt

[Tatonka]

they are competition so this hurts.. this just makes their defense that much better.. tripplet is playing very well this preseason too.. two good DT will help that soft D.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2148463

[ParanoidAndroid]

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The Colts may have just gotten themselves over the hump. Great friggin' move!

[Bill Brasky]

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DF and corey simon on the same DL?

looks like the colts might finally get over the hump. crap.

[Mr. Cynical]

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Another reason I'm glad they aren't in our division anymore.

[SoCalBillsFan]

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wow, what an unbelievable get for them. If they can get decent play from their back 7 it could be enough with that offense.

[Lexwhat]

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Some snippets from ESPN.com:

"It was Indianapolis, however, which ratcheted up discussions and which is much further along in negotiations and poised to consummate what will likely be a five-year deal that could make Simon one of the NFL's highest paid defensive tackles."


"Certainly a player of Simon's caliber, a defender who can provide inside penetration and has the rare ability to collapse the pocket from the tackle spot, would only enhance the upfield rush skills of "edge" players such as star right end Dwight Freeney the league's defending sack champion."


"Simon, 28, has 32 career sacks and 105 quarterback hurries, numbers that illustrate his skills as a pass rusher. But the former Florida State star, who has one of the thickest lower bodies in the league, is also a solid defender against the run."


I have seen some fans here compare Simon to Ron Edwards. However, I think Simon would have been a great addition. IMO, Simon is a run-clogger similar to how Pat Williams was, and a pass rusher similar to Sam Adams. I think Sam Adams is better than Simon, but Simon is still excellent. My point is not only about Ron Edwards versus Simon, but a move like this would have also impacted Kelsey and made Sam's life easier. Simon collapses the pocket. But anyways, he is now with the Colts and this makes them an even scarier team.

I believe TD must have had other plans in mind, that is, he will not let Clements walk. McGee will not command a lot of money, so that leaves Nate as the only expensive priority. Last season it was Schobel, this season will hopefully be Nate.

By the way, letting Nate walk is not something we can make up for with depth IMO. To those who say we can get by with less than stellar DB's like the New England Patriots do, have you seen the costly mistakes we made this past season without Milloy and even Vincent in our lineup? Did you forget what happened when McGee was giving up completions and how some teams were burning us? And this preseason, do you see the difference it makes when Coy Wire is in the lineup instead of a solid DB with good coverage skills? Now, imagine our secondary without Nate. Our defensive style is not similar to New England's, and we need Nate to do what we do as a defense. We have no one to replace him, anywhere. It goes without saying. Plus, Milloy and Vincent are not getting younger. I can name 30 teams that would not have held the Colts's offense to 3 points if they had New England's secondary in that game. I really think TD is creative and can keep Nate without killing our team salary cap. Clements and McGee together is an excellent tandem.

Well, I've said enough, and my back hurts.

Peace!

[Sportsuser101]

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Their defensive line wasn't a problem. It was their linebackers and secondary. They're still terrible on defense. Now if the spent that money on a cornerback I'd be more worried.

[casdhf]

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How can they afford this? That pretty much seals that edge is gone

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

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I have to agree, that might just be what the Colts needed.

[justasportsfan]

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better the colts than the fins. Nothing has made me believe that our run D is a problem, so far.

[mysticsoto]

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How can they afford this? That pretty much seals that edge is gone

That's my question also...if they had money to spare, why didn't they try and get a CB to shore up that secondary???

Anybody know any numbers yet?

[ddaryl]

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LMAO

Simon is overrated. He may help the Colts some, but I don't forsee Simon putting the Colts "Over the Hump" defensively.

[Crisis]

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LMAO

Simon is overrated. He may help the Colts some, but I don't forsee Simon putting the Colts "Over the Hump" defensively.

Agreed.

[Nic82]

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Indy better win this season because they will soon be in the same situation the Titans were this year - all capped out, having to cut several stars. All their star players are at the beginning of their long term contracts with smaller base salaries, but in a few years all their salaries will inflate at the same time and the Colts will be dead.

[mysticsoto]

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LMAO

Simon is overrated. He may help the Colts some, but I don't forsee Simon putting the Colts "Over the Hump" defensively.

Simon will make the Colts slightly better. And if their secondary can perform, they would be a difficult team to beat. I can't blame him for choosing the Colts over Miami though...