Want a team like the Colts?

by nayjevin on Feb 24, 2009 12:56 PM CST

At the end of the 2008 season, all 22 of the Colts starters had never played for another team.

Talk about developing your own players throught the draft -- the Colts are just like the Royals -- except they give the second contract.

I think there is a good argument for doing almost nothing in free agency this year, drafting some more young studs, and seeing what everyone on our team can do this year with good coaching -- then next year go for broke on that trophy with a couple big money signings and an extra year of experience for this young, and talented, team.

The big problem there is the QB situation. Thigpen deserves a shot, IMO, but if he fails, we can't really legitimately expect the superbowl run with whatever first year starter we bring in.

In other news, 4 Colts free agents last i checked:

OL Jeff Saturday

WR Marvin Harrison

LB Tyjuan Hagler

RB Dominic Rhodes

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Their Super Bowl year

They had something like 5 players on the team that weren’t drafted by the Colts.

Bill Polian and Co. are masters of NFL personnel and the draft.

by Joel Thorman on Feb 24, 2009 12:59 PM CST reply actions

Thats why Polian

was high on our list for GM. Colts have a strong blueprint for success just like the Steelers, and Ravens, drafting well is definitely a better recipe than going heavy free agency.

by Lvl.99 on Feb 24, 2009 2:13 PM CST reply actions

I like what you have to say but...

The Chiefs just have too many holes to fill. I will agree that we have some very talented players but, we could really use some veteran help on defense and the o-line.
I think the coaching will be much better this year and I believe our young draftees from the last few years will play much better.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Feb 24, 2009 3:53 PM CST reply actions

I agree

I like the idea of building the team through the draft and with good coaching. But especially with the switch to a 3-4 the idea to pick up a few defensive free agents and at least one on the O-line would be good for the transition.

by SpearChampion on Feb 24, 2009 8:24 PM CST reply actions

I honestly don't think

the Chiefs will do all that much in FA. There’s not a ton of value in it.

Vae Victis!

by Buck'O on Feb 24, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions

Big name FAs are great

….If this were baseball and we were the Yankees. Pioli is much smarter than all of us. We will know all is well if FA signings are announced and most people don’t have a clue who they are. If not, we probably paid too much.

OU SUCKS!!!!!!

by TexasFight83 on Feb 25, 2009 1:39 AM CST reply actions