Indianapolis Colts free agents - Who stays; who goes! Hoosiers stretch Trojans! Irish v Lions in CFP

[@Ryan78900]

Kent is the only one who can keep me interested in colts content this off-season

[@KentSterling]

Not sure whether I should thank you or apologize!

[@Ryan78900]

@@KentSterling Haha as a true fan, it was begrudgingly a compliment!

[@jamesross7675]

Best Indiana sports coverage on KZbin

[@vanalbright9868]

​@@KentSterling....KENT WE THANK YOU... YOU AND KEVIN BOWEN ARE THE BEST

[@runnertwitch]

I don’t typically hit the like button but when I do it’s for Kent… Because it’s the polite thing to do. 😂

[@KentSterling]

Very nice of you!

[@carrite]

Hoosier Hospitality!

[@johnathanl765]

Breakfast with Kent and Al Roker are the only people I wanna hear in the morning. Period.

[@KentSterling]

Being grouped with Al Roker is a first for me. I feel like going out and buying some fancy eyeglasses!

[@RETIREDBADBOY55]

Hey. I want me a scrolling blue digital sign to hang in my room. lol Too cool.

[@Rob-c2z]

The inside out plan works when done correctly. Ballard after 8 years is still building the inside.

[@tommylarson7219]

Joe Flacco wasnt brought in to win games, in as much as he was here to teach AR how to read a defense, and how to prepare for a NFL game. It’s hard to find a back-up where he not only can be a great example, but also teach and not lose a NFL game in a pinch. Joe Flacco might be the best back-up QB in the league and until you have a better option, you can’t let him just walk away. I think the Colts concentrate on a TE and two decent corner backs but want a Defensive coordinator to have say in the corners.

[@KentSterling]

Joe Flacco has this image as a mentor for Richardson. He was not. He spent his time preparing to play, and it's good that he good. Colts have a QB coach. Flacco was not that and will never be that.

[@heatherbond7101]

Makes so much sense get em Kent go Colts and Irish..

[@gordyhamilton137]

GO IRISH GO 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@dylbrz]

I feel like a lot of the guys will be back. Kelly, Alie-Cox in particular. Ballard typically moves counter to whatever the rest of us think is common sense. And he likes his guys!

[@KentSterling]

Ballard has to know that running it back again is suicidal.

[@williamlowe2046]

It sounds terrible.... But honestly I expect the same thing from the colts organization! "More discount disappointment!" Why would that change? That's what they do!

[@miket.1284]

Is it really necessary to always say "he's a really nice guy" when you want them cut from the team? Wanting them cut means they aren't good enough for that position not being a bad guy.

[@KentSterling]

Some people co-mingle cut with hate, and I would rather remind people that isn't the case than answer dozens of comments of easily offended fans of the people the Colts will be better without.

[@tinamatherly2806]

Flacco seemed a little defeated when he walked off the field after the last Colts game. He wasn't all happy that they won. Looked more depressed because it could have been a better season.

[@jamesotting220]

Exactly the way your supposed to, Buckner was the same

[@KentSterling]

He looks a little disconnected at all times. Interesting guy.

[@tinamatherly2806]

@@jamesotting220 I agree. I was wondering if anyone else saw what I saw

[@kmp9232]

His nickname in Baltimore is January Joe the defense giving up 45 against New York dimmed the lights for him.

[@tegelewis1015]

Only TEs to keep are Mallory and Ogletree. Get rid of ALL others!!!!!

[@jerryconner5790]

Kent I can't believe you haven't learned anything if the team doesn't want it the qb can't get it done they will just get hurt watch other team's

[@KentSterling]

If the team doesn't want what?

[@mikeymendez7060]

Ballard is getting traded to the Jets

[@KentSterling]

If the Colts had fired Ballard, he would have been introduce as the new GM of the Bears this morning.

[@robertfoxworthy5503]

​@@KentSterling maybe trade Ballard to bears for that scout.

[@ronniehankins5485]

Stuard needs to stay, great ST player and better LB than Speed or Franklin

[@Ryan78900]

Along with Dulin. I put those 2 in the same category

[@ronniehankins5485]

@@Ryan78900 absolutely, Dulin is a helluva ST player as well as a really good WR . Any player outside of QB, that thinks they are above playing ST's doesn't need to be on the roster.

[@KentSterling]

As a third LB, he works. If he needs to cover, that can be a challenge for him.

[@DarrinBoggs-jh1vp]

I don’t know if he’s better than any LB on the roster. But he’s definitely a guy. From afar, he looks like he’s putting in the effort and playing with energy. That can potentially rub off on some others. The same was said about Zaire and EJ at a point too.

[@ReggieDodson-c1u]

What's on the unfortunately you're not going to find too many better players than speed in Franklin to do what they had to do with the defense scheme they have to make too many tackles look at Franklin tackle total the last three seasons

[@tegelewis1015]

Zaire, Speed, Flacco, Braden Smith, Ryan Kelly, Blackmon, Woods, gone!! Irrespective of personal issues, Smith has NOT been as good and injured.

[@KentSterling]

We hope Braden comes through his challenges with flying colors.

[@rudyfonseca7404]

Pretty sure he has a year left on his contract

[@Rader79]

If we miss out on Warren for a trade back, I'll probably file the divorce papers... Cause at this point it feels like I'm the only one trying 😂😂😂

[@KingJeffrey-w9q]

I think Colts should sign Teddy Bridgewater. Prefer him over Jacoby and Flacco.

[@KentSterling]

Better than Brissett and Flacco should not be the bar in choosing another quarterback.

[@tegelewis1015]

At least Woodson sat Mbako when he was missing. Carlyle doesn't see any bad shots.... 🤨

[@KentSterling]

Woodson adjusted, which was nice to see!

[@tinamatherly2806]

Wasn't it great to see Thomas Bryant having fun and playing good basketball for the Pacers last night?

[@KentSterling]

And I didn't hear a mention of Tom Crean from Bryant after the game. Of course, Crean RTed the Pacers tweet about Bryant's good game. Cream claims credit for anything good his former players accomplish.

[@tinamatherly2806]

@@KentSterling Tom Cream 🤢🤮

[@eddiefannin6177]

Hello Kent, my question to you is, are there any players in the draft that you can think of that, the colts really need that they would go out and make some kind of trade to move up in the draft to get this guy, or do we just stay at 14 and see what we got, have a nice day, Kent!

[@KentSterling]

I would never stand pat. Move up to get what you covet, or down if you covet no one. The guy I covet is Warren.

[@eddiefannin6177]

@@KentSterlingthat’s who I’m thinking. But would Ballard make the move to move up in the draft and possibly lose draft picks for this one guy.

[@carrite]

@@eddiefannin6177 No.

[@cafultz92]

Any update on Braden Smith?

[@KentSterling]

None. It's a personal thing. I have a guess, but it's only a guess.

[@cafultz92]

@ Would you guess he is back next season?

[@dennisdouglas5283]

I agree with you on free agents, Kelly, Ali Cox, Speed Bryant Blackmon let them go, not sure if we should keep Ehlinger when you have Bean who looked better than Sam, Dulin,keep, Stuard can be a starter in my opinion

[@KentSterling]

I don't believe that Stuard can compete at LB for 17 games without breaking down. Would love him to prove me wrong.

[@Vevay1961]

Night and day difference between AR and Flacco for drops. AR had a total of 5 drops by Colts WRs and Flacco had 9. Drops happened on 2.9% of AR's 172 targets, and 5.9% on Flacco's 153 targets. So drops were a bigger issue affecting Flacco than Richardson. THE #1 PROBLEM for the Colts was NEVER drops. It was passing accuracy. Flacco threw CATCHABLE PASSES on 71.9% of his attempts which is just a hair under the NFL average for a QB. Richardson threw CATCHABLE PASSES on 51.7% of attempts. That is not only horrific, it was the WORST of any QB this season. The next worst QB was at 61%. Colts don't need competition at the QB position. They need a total replacement.

[@KentSterling]

A competition can yield a replacement.

[@blakeseverson4517]

You got to build from the inside 😆 🤣

[@mattvermillion6062]

In the insane, ludicrous chance neither Starks, Jeanty nor the two TE's are available at 14, who should the Colts pick?

[@KentSterling]

I'm trading up to get Warren, if that is necessary, but if my plan goes to hell, I take Loveland from Michigan. I am solving the riddle of the tight end with this draft!

[@Joaquin-227]

I just saw "Jim Irsay" on "American Primeval" first episode Netflix.

[@kevinsobiski5212]

Agree with most of your assessments of Colts FAs except for Granson. Drops way too many balls. TE needs to be a priority for Ballard. There needs to be somebody that Richardson can lean on in the < 15 yard range. Always seemed like when he was running around trying to avoid the rush that everybody was 30 yards downfield. And, just bring in a lot of competition for positions on defense whether that is FAs or picks. Once Carlies went down early in the season, you couldn't bench EJ Speed because there was no quality LB depth.

[@KentSterling]

If you can sign him cheap, he's a worthwhile backup to Warren or Loveland.

[@jamesotting220]

I agree with everything, the thing i wonder about is Jim Bob and Shane calling plays for the TE, it didn't seem like they were used much, maybe because of the players or didn't fit Shane's scheme

[@KentSterling]

They were kept in as blockers quite a bit.

[@donaldmarcum2752]

Going to be interesting what Ballard has to say ,please ask him about not bringing free agents in every one knew we needed defense.

[@BillyMccurrie-v7j]

We don't need a TE with the first pick we need Defense safety from bulldogs n TE from Bowling Green

[@KentSterling]

Tyler Warren or bust. Ballard takes safeties in the third round. Learned his lesson with Malik Hooker.

[@DarrinBoggs-jh1vp]

Agreed. Unless there’s a bunch of cuts or trades, the colts have a roster that can support going after the best player available. Other than DBs.

[@RickAnderson-y2b]

keep jelani

[@KentSterling]

His dead cap is $272K, which saves $1.5M in cap. Easiest call of the entire offseason.

[@CLo-ly1ic]

Ryan Kelly, Mo Alie Cox, Joe Flacco, EJ Speed, Jelani Woods, Julian Blackmon, Bryan, Elinger see ya later!!! I'm keeping Stuard, Granson, Duhlin, odeybingo and Fries.. I 💯 would cut Braeden Smith!! I would trade Jonathan Taylor not even thinking twice about it and Zaire Franklin!! Either way this teams a mess with AR so hopefully when Ballard is fired in 2031 will be able to get a QB then!! Be patient folks 🙏

[@KentSterling]

Braden has a $19M+ cap number, but only a $3M hit if cut. That's a likely move.

[@DarrinBoggs-jh1vp]

Trade Smith. I’m sure they can get something for him. Better be sure you got a plan for depth at that spot though. OT isn’t a position you can afford to be thin at.

[@CLo-ly1ic]

@DarrinBoggs-jh1vp no one would trade for Smith are you crazy lol.. He's rinsed!! Kelly and Smith over hyped big time not worth the money at all.

[@spookshilljoe7376]

There's been talk about trying to get tanner McKee from the eagles, he might be some good competition for AR.

[@KentSterling]

I have not heard that talk.

[@DarrinBoggs-jh1vp]

Good. Anyone that’s made that comment would bring Minshew back too.

[@garydavidatk]

Lions vs Irish toss up to me looking for a great game-Irish vs Buckeyes would be great for me

[@KentSterling]

That would be fun. I would be cool with a Big 10 Championship game. Notre Dame needs to join the Big 10 - if the Big 10 will have them.

[@garydavidatk]

@@KentSterling YES, YES I don't get ND not wanting that how hard it is to stay relevant as a independent.

[@garydavidatk]

@RickJannings-m8p No smash sir the Lions can play with the best. I just hope ND wins by 1 point

[@NattyBumppo48]

Yesterday I watched with interest your pod cast outlining reasons to keep Anthony Richardson versus reasons to send him packing. After covering all the reasons both ways, I noticed that at no time did you mention bringing in a new QB and letting that guy spend time on the bench learning the ins & outs from one Joe Flacco, who has probably forgotten more about playing that position than most QB's will ever know. How come?

[@KentSterling]

Because Flacco did not serve as a mentor. That was not his role, and he was never THAT guy. Nothing wrong with that - Flacco is not his coach. Cam Turner has that job.

[@k2dae142]

Ballo plays better when Reneau is not there clogging the middle. Maybe its time for Reneau to learn a jumper?

[@KentSterling]

Or come off the bench.

[@SuperMeximelt]

I said the same thing about choosing a captain for the team. Then someone responded to my comment and told me that I don’t know how locker rooms work, and that I should be a better fan. Lol

[@KentSterling]

Voting for a captain should be earned. People criticize what they do not understand.

[@DarrinBoggs-jh1vp]

I’d be willing to bring Kelly back at the right price and on a shorter contract.I think he could help Bortolini and even Pinter to shore up that position down the road.

[@KentSterling]

Ryan Kelly is unlikely to take a team friendly deal. He's too smart for that. If he does, that's great.

[@TheFtm22]

I'm not sure they have to move anyone. The players may decide to move themselves. I mean everyone stayed last year. But can we PLEASE bring in a quarterback who is not on the couch?

[@KentSterling]

Everyone stayed either due to a lack of interest from other teams or the Colts promising more cash.

[@kevinbishop5722]

Ballard is a tiger with permanent strips, he will never change. If he doesn’t try something this offseason, I fear it will be an overreaction. His ethos has manifested into our average team

[@KentSterling]

Irsay and Ballard are the causes of the Colts being mired in the middle. No doubt.

[@Paindriver187]

So you think Ballard is gonna let a lot of free agents go, then bargain bin shop in free agency and then all of the sudden become a draft God and make all the right picks in this year's draft???

[@KentSterling]

That's been his recipe for eight years.

[@Paindriver187]

@KentSterling I've heard of the saying if it ain't broke don't fix it but that recipe is definitely broke.

[@NomadicBrian]

Do the Pacers want Kyle Kuzma. We need to unload that guy. Go Wizards.

[@KentSterling]

I don't see how he fits, but if you are agreeable to Myles Turner as the return - let's talk!

[@MrUpscaleman]

Minus one Kelly plus minus one Professional Paycheck Casher Smith = plus one Higgins.

[@KentSterling]

There is no way the Colts invest in a top drawer receiver. Good safety, corner, LB - makes sense.

[@MrUpscaleman]

@KentSterling and that's why they have lost for going on 9 years....

[@roccobovenzi7018]

I. Bet Ballard goes for another pass rusher remember you can’t have enough

[@KentSterling]

With Ebukam coming back, it would be crazy - which means it's a very so very Ballard.

[@Droc1020]

On everything. If they don't focus on defense 😒 regarding the draft. The defense coordinator will be literally requesting new DBs. Yes TE is a major need but this draft there's no premier talent at TE.

[@KentSterling]

Tyler Warren is premier talent.

[@brucephillips2865]

Let's talk about the football player in NFL purgatory, Sam Ehlinger

[@KentSterling]

Well paid purgatory.

[@HurshRoad]

Pinter should stay if Bortlini is the starter. If fries is recovering well he should be back. If glow wants to come back and back hp fries then that’s good too. I think that’s it.

[@KentSterling]

I liked the way Pinter played when Kelly and Bortolini were down.

[@HurshRoad]

@ he is a solid back up and insurance to Bortlini. Especially with him not have played much

[@EugeneTheEskimo]

Fire Ballard and his stupid Vanilla Ice wanna be ball cap. Sign Fields and Milton asap and send AR do nothing packing

[@KentSterling]

Ballard has a wide head - that hat style cannot be helped! We'll see about Fields. Interesting candidate.

[@DarrinBoggs-jh1vp]

Right, leave those of us with above average sized craniums alone. Were people too. Lol

[@Drew-v8x]

Sam Ellinger needs to be gone. He’s wasted roster space are you out of your mind your contradicting yourself just because he’s a nice guy. He can’t play football lick.

[@KentSterling]

He's a practice squad player, so no roster spot taken, and he's a very good sounding board for Richardson.

[@rudyfonseca7404]

Kent's right. He's the emergency QB and doesn't count. He only becomes active if someone gets hurt