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The Indianapolis Colts have made five outside additions in free agency up to this point. So what grades are the NFL analysts giving them for these signings?
Spoiler alert: these grades are all over the place. In short, the Colts' departures on the offensive line played a big factor in the low grades they received from some analysts.
GM Chris Ballard came out swinging when the legal tampering period began, immediately bolstering the secondary with two of the top available free agents in cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Cam Bynum.
Ballard would then land the quarterback he was searching for in Daniel Jones, who will go head-to-head with Anthony Richardson for the starting job.
The Colts then added some depth at key positions, signing defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and running back Khalil Herbert.
Some of the big needs that still have to be addressed, whether it be in free agency or the draft, are tight end, linebacker, and the offensive line, which took a hit in free agency with Will Fries heading to Minnesota.
Grade: B
Grade: D+
Frank Schwab: "The Colts lost key pieces on each line, added some help to the secondary, but the Daniel Jones addition pays off only if Anthony Richardson falls apart."
Grade: B
CBS Sports: "After ranking in the bottom third of the NFL in passing yards allowed in 2024, the Colts have made it a point to improve the secondary. On Day 1, the club landed corner Charvarius Ward and safety Camryn Bynum, who are both set-and-forget starters. Bynum is coming off a strong season with the Vikings where he posted 10 pass breakups. Meanwhile, Ward is a former second-team All-Pro player. Indy did lose Odeyingbo to the Bears, and offensive guard Will Fries and center Ryan Kelly to the Vikings, but the club does have Tanor Bortolini (five starts last season ) as an in-house replacement."
Grade: C-
PFN: "In a make-or-break year for Anthony Richardson and Shane Steichen, it’s a little surprising the Colts didn’t try to keep most of the offensive line infrastructure in place. Indy brought in Daniel Jones on a one-year, $14 million deal as ostensible competition for Richardson, though that seems like a competition set up for Richardson to win."
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts free agency: NFL analysts grade Indianapolis' free agent signings
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Spoiler alert: these grades are all over the place. In short, the Colts' departures on the offensive line played a big factor in the low grades they received from some analysts.
GM Chris Ballard came out swinging when the legal tampering period began, immediately bolstering the secondary with two of the top available free agents in cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Cam Bynum.
Ballard would then land the quarterback he was searching for in Daniel Jones, who will go head-to-head with Anthony Richardson for the starting job.
The Colts then added some depth at key positions, signing defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and running back Khalil Herbert.
Some of the big needs that still have to be addressed, whether it be in free agency or the draft, are tight end, linebacker, and the offensive line, which took a hit in free agency with Will Fries heading to Minnesota.
Colts free agent signings
- CB Charvarius Ward
- S Cam Bynum
- QB Daniel Jones
- RB Khalil Herbert
- IDL Neville Gallimore
Pro Football Focus
Grade: B
Yahoo! Sports
Grade: D+
Frank Schwab: "The Colts lost key pieces on each line, added some help to the secondary, but the Daniel Jones addition pays off only if Anthony Richardson falls apart."
CBS Sports
Grade: B
CBS Sports: "After ranking in the bottom third of the NFL in passing yards allowed in 2024, the Colts have made it a point to improve the secondary. On Day 1, the club landed corner Charvarius Ward and safety Camryn Bynum, who are both set-and-forget starters. Bynum is coming off a strong season with the Vikings where he posted 10 pass breakups. Meanwhile, Ward is a former second-team All-Pro player. Indy did lose Odeyingbo to the Bears, and offensive guard Will Fries and center Ryan Kelly to the Vikings, but the club does have Tanor Bortolini (five starts last season ) as an in-house replacement."
Pro Football Network
Grade: C-
PFN: "In a make-or-break year for Anthony Richardson and Shane Steichen, it’s a little surprising the Colts didn’t try to keep most of the offensive line infrastructure in place. Indy brought in Daniel Jones on a one-year, $14 million deal as ostensible competition for Richardson, though that seems like a competition set up for Richardson to win."
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts free agency: NFL analysts grade Indianapolis' free agent signings
Continue reading...
