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alphajoker · 03-09-2012

Hadn't seen this posted yet. Colts are cleaning house.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...headline_stack

El Tejano · 03-09-2012

Melvin Bullit?

Perhaps Indy is clearing room for Mario?

**Ryan** · 03-09-2012

Why would they be trying to deal Freeney and then pick up Mario? I don't think that makes any sense.

They have alot more things to work on and holes to fill now, and i don't think putting all of their eggs into the Mario basket would be the smartest thing for them to do.

TEXANRED · 03-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Why would they be trying to deal Freeney and then pick up Mario? I don't think that makes any sense.

They have alot more things to work on and holes to fill now, and i don't think putting all of their eggs into the Mario basket would be the smartest thing for them to do.

Seriously. By the time the colts are any good Mario will be retiring.

Mr teX · 03-10-2012

Ding Dong the witch is dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brisco_County · 03-10-2012

What was the problem with Bullit? His price?

I hope all those dudes don't regroup in AZ with Manning and Fitzgerald.

**welsh texan** · 03-10-2012

I'm beginning to get the feeling they are just now moving on from the Dungy era rather than just the Manning era. The Colts have done nothing since Dungy went, they've drafted terribly, done next to nothing in FA, and just let those guys grow old and run things how they were used to running them.

All with Caldwell stood at the sidelines pretending to know what he was doing.

I actually feel a bit cheated that its all over so quickly, would have loved to have seen the Texans battle that Colts team for a couple of years and beat them hands down. Instead we've got total capitulation.

Ah well, can't have everything can you.

TheMatrix31 · 03-10-2012

It's sad. I don't care about our "rivalry". I never even came close to hating the Colts the way I hate the Jaguars and the Titans. Add in the fact that I love Peyton and that I always rooted for the Colts in their battles against the hated Patriots....

I mean obviously as a Texans fan this is great news that the team is fully dismantled, but as a football fan overall, it's a bit surreal and disappointing. Been a long time since the Colts were awful.

**Malloy** · 03-10-2012

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Originally Posted by Mr teX

Ding Dong the witch is dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's what strike me the most, that was one quick downfall for one of THE most dominating teams the last decade.

We need to enjoy our success, it can change REAL fast

Fili · 03-10-2012

They are trying to build around Luck. It's going to take them a few years to do it...

Rey · 03-10-2012

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Why would they be trying to deal Freeney and then pick up Mario? I don't think that makes any sense.

They have alot more things to work on and holes to fill now, and i don't think putting all of their eggs into the Mario basket would be the smartest thing for them to do.

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Originally Posted by TEXANRED

Seriously. By the time the colts are any good Mario will be retiring.

The Colts are about to draft Andrew Luck. With a good draft this year and next year they might be better than you think. It doesn't take long for an NFL franchise to get good again. Look at the Panthers and how Cam had that offense playing...Luck will be lucky to have a season like Cam did, but my point is that it's entirely possible that the Colts become a dangerous team in the next few seasons...

As far as why they'd want Mario in and Freeney out...Age..Mario is better against the run...Taking a division rival's player...

Also, they just re-upped Mathis and they probably realize that Mathis has played his whole career opposite Freeney...Freeney has been battling injuries, his production has dropped off some...

Bring in Mario and you don't miss much of a beat getting after the passer and you also have a young stud DE for years to come.

There are lots of reasons why the Colts would give Mario a sniff even after cutting Freeney.

**Vinny** · 03-10-2012

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Originally Posted by TEXANRED

Seriously. By the time the colts are any good Mario will be retiring.

It doesn't take long to turn around a team. Our ultra slow build was fairly unusual outside of Cleveland and Detroit.

**Ryan** · 03-10-2012

In the Colts case i could easily see it taking 5 years. With the complete lack of talent they had without Peyton, and then getting rid of all of it this offseason, it's gonna take a miracle for them to be competitive in the next 2 years unless they have some of the best drafts in NFL history.

**Vinny** · 03-10-2012

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Originally Posted by Ryan

In the Colts case i could easily see it taking 5 years. With the complete lack of talent they had without Peyton, and then getting rid of all of it this offseason, it's gonna take a miracle for them to be competitive in the next 2 years unless they have some of the best drafts in NFL history.

The Panthers were a joke two years ago.

**Playoffs** · 03-10-2012

http://www.indystar.com/article/2012...eded-long-term

Including Manning and Friday's cuts, the Colts freed up approximately $10.6 million under what is expected to be a $120 million salary cap in 2012. However, the deletions, along with previous player moves, leave the team with nearly $38 million in dead money, which is remaining prorated bonuses that have been paid but not yet applied to the cap.

The Colts could apply the entire amount against the 2012 cap -- that would be about one-third of the cap being taken up by players no longer on the roster -- or push portions of two players' dead money into 2013.

Also, this week's transactions saved Irsay significant cash: about $50 million, which includes 2012 base salaries and the $28 million option bonus Manning won't be getting.

So if the apply that dead money to 2012 cap, take the cap number -- say $120 million -- and subtract the dead money. That's what they's have left for total team cap in 2012. Ouch.

**Ryan** · 03-10-2012

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Originally Posted by Vinny

The Panthers were a joke two years ago.

They still only went 6-10. More flash than substance although i was impressed when they played us. The Panthers even right now with hardly a glimmer of defense are still more talented on that side of the ball than the Colts are and especially more talented offensively even with an Andrew Luck.

**drs23** · 03-10-2012

Coltfreaks board is blowing up!

TimeKiller · 03-10-2012

Wow. I thought Brackett was a good LBer.

BullNation4Life · 03-10-2012

Hell pick up Brackett and move him to the outside with Reed and Barwin...

texanmojo · 03-11-2012

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Originally Posted by drs23

Coltfreaks board is blowing up!

Yep. The site seems to be down.

03-09-2012	#1
alphajoker Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,519 Rep Power: 2429	Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others Hadn't seen this posted yet. Colts are cleaning house. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...headline_stack

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El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	Re: Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others Melvin Bullit? Perhaps Indy is clearing room for Mario?

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Ryan THIS YEAR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beaumont,Tx Section: Section 135, Row F Posts: 4,905 Rep Power: 8536	Re: Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others Why would they be trying to deal Freeney and then pick up Mario? I don't think that makes any sense. They have alot more things to work on and holes to fill now, and i don't think putting all of their eggs into the Mario basket would be the smartest thing for them to do. __________________ Wise men know their limits. Great men have no limits.

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Mr teX Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Everyone Wants The Throne Posts: 6,284 Rep Power: 11970	Re: Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others Ding Dong the witch is dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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welsh texan Lest we forget Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Llandudno, Wales Age: 25 Posts: 1,476 Rep Power: 13120	Re: Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others I'm beginning to get the feeling they are just now moving on from the Dungy era rather than just the Manning era. The Colts have done nothing since Dungy went, they've drafted terribly, done next to nothing in FA, and just let those guys grow old and run things how they were used to running them. All with Caldwell stood at the sidelines pretending to know what he was doing. I actually feel a bit cheated that its all over so quickly, would have loved to have seen the Texans battle that Colts team for a couple of years and beat them hands down. Instead we've got total capitulation. Ah well, can't have everything can you. __________________ They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the gowing down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

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Brisco_County Texans worthy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,745 Rep Power: 11735	What was the problem with Bullit? His price? I hope all those dudes don't regroup in AZ with Manning and Fitzgerald.

03-10-2012	#8
TheMatrix31 Take A Bow Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 6,004 Rep Power: 12948	Re: Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others It's sad. I don't care about our "rivalry". I never even came close to hating the Colts the way I hate the Jaguars and the Titans. Add in the fact that I love Peyton and that I always rooted for the Colts in their battles against the hated Patriots.... I mean obviously as a Texans fan this is great news that the team is fully dismantled, but as a football fan overall, it's a bit surreal and disappointing. Been a long time since the Colts were awful.

03-10-2012	#10
Fili All Pro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: DeAndre Hopkins' hair Age: 16 Posts: 505 Rep Power: 3040	Re: Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others They are trying to build around Luck. It's going to take them a few years to do it...

03-10-2012	#15
Playoffs Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,298 Rep Power: 52089	Re: Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others http://www.indystar.com/article/2012...eded-long-term Including Manning and Friday's cuts, the Colts freed up approximately $10.6 million under what is expected to be a $120 million salary cap in 2012. However, the deletions, along with previous player moves, leave the team with nearly $38 million in dead money, which is remaining prorated bonuses that have been paid but not yet applied to the cap. The Colts could apply the entire amount against the 2012 cap -- that would be about one-third of the cap being taken up by players no longer on the roster -- or push portions of two players' dead money into 2013. Also, this week's transactions saved Irsay significant cash: about $50 million, which includes 2012 base salaries and the $28 million option bonus Manning won't be getting. So if the apply that dead money to 2012 cap, take the cap number -- say $120 million -- and subtract the dead money. That's what they's have left for total team cap in 2012. Ouch.

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drs23 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: No more VIP Suite so back to the recliner Section: No more VIP suite so back to the recliner Age: 56 Posts: 3,171 Rep Power: 15873	Re: Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others Coltfreaks board is blowing up! __________________ Many thanks to sig Guru FS! Sent from my keyboard using short, fat fingers.

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BullNation4Life STARVIN ARTIST! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cypress, Tx Section: Living Room 77429 Posts: 2,094 Rep Power: 8974	Re: Colts' release TE Clark, RB Addai, three others Hell pick up Brackett and move him to the outside with Reed and Barwin... __________________ FEED ME MORE! FEED ME MORE! FEED ME MORE!

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