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Blake · 03-02-2005

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"INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Colts released veteran tight end Marcus Pollard on Wednesday, saving the team an immediate $2.65 million against the NFL salary cap.

Colts President Bill Polian said the team hoped eventually to get Pollard back under a new contract and would welcome him next season if he does not sign with another team in the meantime.

Other Colts starters who became free agents Wednesday included guard Rick DeMulling, safety Idrees Bashir, cornerback Nick Harper and middle linebacker Rob Morris."

Blake · 03-02-2005

I didnt think their D could get any worse. But here is proof. Well actually it was pretty good at the 2nd half of last season. But I though they were trying to make it even better.

**texasguy346** · 03-02-2005

Well Bashir became expendable now that they have two good young safeties. Rob Morris never really fit into Dungy's system, and they'll probably look to address the defense in the draft. Harper is a loss, but then again any loss of any CB of the Colts is a loss. They don't really have any CB on the team that is a 'shut down' corner. When your offense is scoring so many points it's not as much of a concern I guess unless you face NE.

michaelm · 03-02-2005

Any interest from the Texans in this news?

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Colts | Pollard Released - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 2 Mar 2005 17:24:34 -0800

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports the Indianapolis Colts have released TE Marcus Pollard. He was due a roster bonus of $750,000 and would have counted $4.85 million against this season's salary cap. Pollard will still count $2.2 million in "dead money" against the Colts' 2005 salary cap.

Chawky1 · 03-03-2005

Pollard would be awesome for you guys! Big, strong, physical, fast, excellent hands and can actually block. What a huge pick up he could be for you. As for Dungy, I watched him on NFL network over the weekend at the scouting combine and Rich Eisen had something to the effect of "coach is it ok that we are talking to you now, prospects are doing their drills"...and he returned with something to the effect of "well Rich, those guys play offense." I think we obviously know which direction the Colts will be going in the draft. I'd wager a good 5 picks on the D side of the ball, barring some amazingly awesome O kid falling and them resorting to the best player available thing. They are hurting for D, and can see reaching for it on picks because they need some talent on that side of the ball so badly.

rittenhouserobz · 03-03-2005

Yeah, but if we got Pollard, then Plaxico would not be considered. I for one would like to have Plaxico.

**edo783** · 03-03-2005

If it's a choice betweent Pollard or Plaxico, Plaxico wins hands down as far as I am concerend. If Jopprue makes it back, and the coaching staff seems to believe this, we will be "OK" at TE.

Dionysus22 · 03-03-2005

What are ya'lls thoughts on Marcus Pollard coming here? It seems our only real option is Miller. Other than that we have someone who hasn't played in two years and someone who can only block, with no hands (yet we keep sending out on routes). It might be a little costly but I'd feel more comfortable with Pollard and Miller that with those other guys.

Corrosion · 03-03-2005

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Originally Posted by edo783

If it's a choice betweent Pollard or Plaxico, Plaxico wins hands down as far as I am concerend. If Jopprue makes it back, and the coaching staff seems to believe this, we will be "OK" at TE.

Plaxico may be a good reciever but he's not in the same class as AJ , he also is somewhat of a whiner , he'll just cry about not getting the ball enough . I think the Texans will address the WR position early to mid draft (rounds 2-4).

Youngstown Colt · 03-03-2005

Plax is a big whiner and not a team guy. The first thing he said after the loss to NE was "I need more passes" He never mentioned he dropped a sure TD.

I'm gonna miss Pollard, he is a great clubhouse guy. But don't count on him going all out to destroy the colts. He always plays hard, plus the organization has said they would like to bring him back down the road to retire as a colt. There's no revenge factor there.

03-04-2005

Will Texans sign Marcus Pollard from the Indianapolis Colts released veteran tight end Marcus Pollard on Wednesday.

**TEXANS84** · 03-04-2005

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Originally Posted by Houston_Fan2005

Will Texans sign Marcus Pollard from the Indianapolis Colts released veteran tight end Marcus Pollard on Wednesday.

Welcome to the board.

No. Pollard is too old, and I'm sure asking for way too much money. Miller is good, and hopefully Joppru will be injury free to give us a good recieving tight end.

Chawky1 · 03-04-2005

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Originally Posted by Youngstown Colt

Plax is a big whiner and not a team guy. The first thing he said after the loss to NE was "I need more passes" He never mentioned he dropped a sure TD.

I'm gonna miss Pollard, he is a great clubhouse guy. But don't count on him going all out to destroy the colts. He always plays hard, plus the organization has said they would like to bring him back down the road to retire as a colt. There's no revenge factor there.

And you have Dallas Clark who I thought looked pretty darn good last year.

Youngstown Colt · 03-04-2005

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Originally Posted by Chawky1

And you have Dallas Clark who I thought looked pretty darn good last year.

most definately. He eases the pain of losing Marcus, but I love good clubhouse guys.

F-minus67 · 03-04-2005

In stead of pollard, why don't we go after Milli from the seahawks, I think he owns all the TE records for the Hawks and is a decent blocker.

ThaShark316 · 03-07-2005

Signed with the Lions today...3 year deal....

Good deal by DET...

funny thing is...Bradford is going to visit them and he wants to be a big part of an offense....LMFAO!!!

Ihategeeks · 03-07-2005

I hope to hell we don't sign Bradford

I can tell you that NO ONE in Lion Land saw that Pollard thing comming.

I am just glad we have a Real TE for the first time in ....well since I have been watching football.
Too bad he won't be around too much longer.

**texasguy346** · 03-07-2005

Pollard looks to be a good fit with you guys. But I will get a good laugh if Bradford signs with the Lions.

Rosusu · 03-07-2005

Pollard is a great TE, I am glad that Manning has one less target!

**texasguy346** · 03-07-2005

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Originally Posted by Rosusu

Pollard is a great TE, I am glad that Manning has one less target!

Now we'll see the emergence of Hartsock

03-02-2005	#1
Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,595 Rep Power: 14926	Colts release tight end Marcus Pollard and four other starters Link "INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Colts released veteran tight end Marcus Pollard on Wednesday, saving the team an immediate $2.65 million against the NFL salary cap. Colts President Bill Polian said the team hoped eventually to get Pollard back under a new contract and would welcome him next season if he does not sign with another team in the meantime. Other Colts starters who became free agents Wednesday included guard Rick DeMulling, safety Idrees Bashir, cornerback Nick Harper and middle linebacker Rob Morris." __________________

03-02-2005	#2
Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,595 Rep Power: 14926	I didnt think their D could get any worse. But here is proof. Well actually it was pretty good at the 2nd half of last season. But I though they were trying to make it even better. __________________

03-03-2005	#6
rittenhouserobz Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,100 Rep Power: 11	Yeah, but if we got Pollard, then Plaxico would not be considered. I for one would like to have Plaxico. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. Ben Franklin

03-03-2005	#7
edo783 Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, again. Posts: 7,700 Rep Power: 4640	If it's a choice betweent Pollard or Plaxico, Plaxico wins hands down as far as I am concerend. If Jopprue makes it back, and the coaching staff seems to believe this, we will be "OK" at TE. __________________ De Oppresso Liber

03-03-2005	#8
Dionysus22 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mo. City, TX Age: 32 Posts: 227 Rep Power: 9	Did someone say Pollard? What are ya'lls thoughts on Marcus Pollard coming here? It seems our only real option is Miller. Other than that we have someone who hasn't played in two years and someone who can only block, with no hands (yet we keep sending out on routes). It might be a little costly but I'd feel more comfortable with Pollard and Miller that with those other guys.

03-03-2005	#5
Chawky1 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 38 Posts: 113 Rep Power: 9	Pollard would be awesome for you guys! Big, strong, physical, fast, excellent hands and can actually block. What a huge pick up he could be for you. As for Dungy, I watched him on NFL network over the weekend at the scouting combine and Rich Eisen had something to the effect of "coach is it ok that we are talking to you now, prospects are doing their drills"...and he returned with something to the effect of "well Rich, those guys play offense." I think we obviously know which direction the Colts will be going in the draft. I'd wager a good 5 picks on the D side of the ball, barring some amazingly awesome O kid falling and them resorting to the best player available thing. They are hurting for D, and can see reaching for it on picks because they need some talent on that side of the ball so badly.

03-03-2005	#10
Youngstown Colt All Pro Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Age: 28 Posts: 997 Rep Power: 9	Plax is a big whiner and not a team guy. The first thing he said after the loss to NE was "I need more passes" He never mentioned he dropped a sure TD. I'm gonna miss Pollard, he is a great clubhouse guy. But don't count on him going all out to destroy the colts. He always plays hard, plus the organization has said they would like to bring him back down the road to retire as a colt. There's no revenge factor there. __________________ "If you're flammable and have legs you are never blocking a fire exit." - Mitch

03-04-2005	#11
Houston_Fan2005 Guest Posts: n/a	Will Texans sign Marcus Pollard. Will Texans sign Marcus Pollard from the Indianapolis Colts released veteran tight end Marcus Pollard on Wednesday.

03-04-2005	#15
F-minus67 Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Middletown,CT Age: 26 Posts: 1,070 Rep Power: 10	In stead of pollard, why don't we go after Milli from the seahawks, I think he owns all the TE records for the Hawks and is a decent blocker. __________________ "Democracy is not for the people." - Judge Dredd

03-07-2005	#16
ThaShark316 #28 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosharon, TX Age: 27 Posts: 2,277 Rep Power: 8459	Signed with the Lions today...3 year deal.... Good deal by DET... funny thing is...Bradford is going to visit them and he wants to be a big part of an offense....LMFAO!!! __________________ Trip to the New Meadowlands in 2014? I'm down. You'll get an ELITE QB when you apologize to Warren Moon, Houston

03-07-2005	#17
Ihategeeks Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lions Hell Age: 28 Posts: 1,877 Rep Power: 24	I hope to hell we don't sign Bradford I can tell you that NO ONE in Lion Land saw that Pollard thing comming. I am just glad we have a Real TE for the first time in ....well since I have been watching football. Too bad he won't be around too much longer. __________________ KITNA : It's just a name that works with feline mascots.

03-07-2005	#19
Rosusu All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columba, SC GO GAMECOCKS! Age: 27 Posts: 535 Rep Power: 9	Pollard is a great TE, I am glad that Manning has one less target! __________________ In Kubiak I trust!

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