Here we are Indianapolis Colts fans. Draft week!We have seen

all of the mock drafts from around the internet https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Henry-Anderson-Jersey , each and every major media outlet and beyond. And I think it’s fair to say that we’ve..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteStampede Bluean Indianapolis Colts communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsColtsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Colts StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Colts NewsYahoo Colts Team PageYahoo Colts ReportYahoo Colts Depth ChartYahoo Colts TransactionsYahoo Colts PhotosShop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:Latest NewsColts NewsColts AnalysisColts don’t need a receiver in first round of 2019 NFL DraftNew,49commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareColts don’t need a receiver in first round of 2019 NFL DraftPhoto by Peter Aiken/Getty ImagesHere we are Indianapolis Colts fans. Draft week!We have seen all of the mock drafts from around the internet, each and every major media outlet and beyond. And I think it’s fair to say that we’ve taken in all of the possibilities that those mocks have produced for the Colts — especially the first round projections.We know the Colts need some help in the secondary. We know they need some along the defensive line, and I don’t think anyone should rule out some offensive line help as well. They could use depth in several places, but largely, we got a glimpse last season of what this very young roster could do alongside what some might call ‘patchwork units’ in a few instances.It’s pretty fair to say that we know how Chris Ballard wants to build this team, and it doesn’t appear that it includes trying to find superstar skill players while the defense needs another wave of talent. I guess that’s what brings me to the topic of this article. Defensive line, secondary, maybe even another offensive tackle if the talent is there at No. 26. Those are all legit possibilities should the Colts indeed pick at No. 26 that is. However, we continually see the Colts being mocked a receiver a great deal throughout the draft community. From their angle... I get it. The Colts could probably use another receiver to increase the competition amongst the crew. But, at 26? No.At least they shouldn’t, I truly can’t imagine that it’s on Ballard’s top-3 needs for his roster at this point. And though Ballard largely covets the BPA model, need plays a role as well.Andrew Luck was awesome in 2018. T.Y. Hilton was a top-8 receiver last season in, both Joe Haeg Jersey , adjusted yards above replacement, and DVOA according to Football Outsiders. The Colts were the best team in the league on third downs offensively, sixth in passing yardage per game etcetera, etcetera. At any rate, they were a top-10 passing offense. And they did all of that — and more — all with just Chester Rogers (UDFA), Ryan Grant (best NFL season was 573 receiving yards), Zach Pascal (UDFA), and the hard-nosed veteran Dontrelle Inman at the position. While Inman and Grant aren’t there anymore, we must not forget that Deon Cain, who was without question the No. 3 WR in training camp, was injured early on and had to redshirt his rookie season. Additionally, the signing of Devin Funchess is interesting for red zone work as well as creating a true possession-type guy for the offense across the middle.Eric Ebron busted out with a career high 13 touchdowns, Nyheim Hines was number three in targets on the team, and the tight end and running back rooms are both very talented heading into the 2019 season. So John Simon Color Rush Jersey , tell me why Ballard would go with a receiver instead of hitting on one of the defensive talents that will be there — and won’t be reaches — when they have so many deficiencies to address before they can be considered a true Super Bowl contender. The Colts were 19th in sacks, 24th in first down percentage allowed, and allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete nearly 71 percent of their passes (70.8%) last season, which was good for 31st in the league. With Luck, Frank Reich’s mind, the supporting receiving options at various positions, and the group of guys who are returning next season, this team doesn’t NEED a receiver so early on in the process. I think the group proved that they could be efficient and successful without spending great capitol on it. The receiver pool is fairly deep this year, and if the Colts were to use it in the second, or third rounds on a pass catcher, that’d be fine. Just not in the first. They will have passed up on better talent, and have missed out on a greater immediate return of investment I believe as well. I hope that Ballard has learned a lesson from his predecessor not to go after the shiny thing with speed in the first round. Getting better at affecting the opposing quarterback should be far higher on the list of necessities heading into Thursday’s draft. Today at 2pm EST on TNT, the Orlando Apollos play at the Birmingham Iron in the match-up of the year. These are the two best teams in the entire league. It’s just too bad they’re in the same..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteStampede Bluean Indianapolis Colts communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsColtsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Colts StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Colts NewsYahoo Colts Team PageYahoo Colts ReportYahoo Colts Depth ChartYahoo Colts TransactionsYahoo Colts PhotosShop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕AAF Week 5 Preview/Picks/Game ThreadNew,3commentsESTShareTweetShareShareAAF Week 5 Preview/Picks/Game ThreadPhoto by Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesToday at 2pm EST on TNT https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Chester-Rogers-Jersey , the Orlando Apollos play at the Birmingham Iron in the match-up of the year. These are the two best teams in the entire league. It’s just too bad they’re in the same conference, otherwise this would also likely be your championship game. Orlando airs it out and tries to win shoot-out style games. Birmingham plays a balanced game and leans on its defense to keep games close. What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? We shall certainly find out today! That said, my money is on Orlando to win on the road. Garrett Gilbert over Luis Perez. Charles Johnson over Trent Richardson. Etc etc.Tonight at 8pm EST on NFL Network, the Salt Lake Stallions play at the San Diego Fleet. Up until last week, I was afraid all was lost for Salt Lake. The Fleet have issues of their own. The issue is that neither team has an NFL-caliber QB at the helm. The Fleet have Mike Bercovici at QB, and he will forever be remembered as the guy that got his helmet knocked off as part of a sack that did not draw a penalty in the opening minutes of Week 1. The Stallions have Josh Woodrum at QB and appear to be headed in the right direction. I think the Stallions get a win on the road.Sunday at 4pm EST on CBS Sports Network, the Memphis Express play at the Atlanta Legends. On paper this is the battle of the bottom of the barrel. However, there is some nuance to this match up. Memphis QB Zach Mettenberger and Atlanta QB Aaron Murray were roommates at UGA before Mettenberger transferred to LSU. They’re very familiar with each other and even though they don’t actually play against each other in game, it’ll be interesting to see what each team has on the opposing QB given their relationship. I expect Aaron Murray to have a big game and for Atlanta to get a second win in a row.Sunday at 8pm EST on NFL Network, the San Antonio Commanders play at the Arizona Hotshots. Both of these teams are 2-2. The good news about this game is that both starting QBs are guys I have as potential NFL starters in Logan Woodside and John Wolford. Numbers don’t lie, and the Hotshots have better weapons on offense in RB Jhurell Pressley and WR Rashad Ross. Add that to playing at home and I have a hard time thinking Arizona will lose.