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Defensive Tackle -
Indy's struggles against the run
are well-documented, and much of
it is the fault of a light and
soft defensive line. Anthony
McFarland just hasn't worked
out, and a big run stuffer is
desperately needed.
Linebacker - Gilbert
Gardener is currently starting,
which is never a good sign.
Depth is needed in the middle as
well, to avoid having to play
Rob Morris ever again. The
biggest need will be upgrade at
outside linebacker, and they may
need more than one OLB if former
Pro Bowler Cato June leaves.
Look for the Colts to look
towards the draft for young LB
that they can groom and will fit
their system
Offensive Line -
The
offensive line is not a position
of significant need, but it’s
never too early to start
thinking about the future, and
the team will look to add young
depth to a solid unit that
backslid a little last year
Safety - Bob Sanders is a
stud, but the other safety spot
is still up-in-the-air.
Wide Receiver - Brandon
Stokley has ran into serious
injury issues, and this offense
needs a third option at receiver
to run at full force.
Indianapolis Colts Free Agency
Notes:
DE Dwight Freeney was made a
franchise player.
The Colts, as usual, are not
expected to be a big player in
free agency. But they're looking
to solidify several spots. Both
starting cornerbacks, David and
Harper, and both starting
guards, Lilja and Scott, could
be signed away, although only
Harper is unrestricted.
Since Dominic Rhodes will
likely depart via free agency,
it may be wise for the Colts to
pick up a veteran back via free
agency to help continue the
development of Joe Addai and be
able to step in, in case of
injury
Mike Doss is also an
unrestricted free agent and is
not expected to return in 2007.
If the Colts can't keep Doss,
look for the them to take a
young safety early, or possibly
look to the free agent market to
replace him
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS:
LBs Rocky Boiman, Cato June and
Rob Morris; CB Nick Harper; DT
Dan Klecko; S Mike Doss; WRs
Aaron Moorehead, Ricky Proehl
and Terrence Wilkins; RBs
Dominic Rhodes and James Mungro.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS:
CB Jason David; LB Gilbert
Gardner; Gs Jake Scott and Ryan
Lilja; DEs Josh Thomas and Bo
Schobel; QB Jim Sorgi; TE Ben
Utecht.
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