Offseason Forecast Indianapolis Colts

Offseason Forecast Indianapolis Colts

With the offseason officially underway, will examine what's next for all 32 teams. Next up: .What's changing?The can feel good about the progre s they made this season, but a 45-7 lo s to the in the exposed the weakne ses that still plague this roster.After two seasons of the experiment, coach Chuck Pagano might finally be ready to part ways with his disappointing running back. With fellow thumper entering free agency, it's time for general manager Ryan Grigson to bolster Indy's offensive line and find a reliable cast of backs to restore what tight end recently begged for: , the Bernard King Jersey must think about a ma sive extension for star quarterback . Even if that happens after next season, Grigson must weigh the cost of a contract that might north of $25 million as he signs new players this spring. Luck will be here for years, but longtime offensive centerpiece is a likely departure. One wild card to watch on offense? , the . Duron emerged in Canada as a freakishly talented pa s-catcher, but he returns to the NFL with plenty of off-the-field question marks.Biggest free agents*WR :* Nicks during a late-season surge that saw the wideout turn out two or three big plays per week down the stretch. Finally looking healthy, the former star made a handful of outstanding grabs in over the and looms as a potential re-signing for the Dennis Smith Jr. Jersey with Wayne expected to go.*RB :* He was the team's best running back when healthy. At 28, Bradshaw has averaged 4.7 yards per carry in two campaigns with the . His 2.11 yards after contact in 2014. Still, he enters the offseason rehabbing yet another injury. Indy won't have a problem re-signing him in a down market for backs, but if they pa s, Bradshaw will find work elsewhere.*DE :*Free-agent safety is near the DeAndre Jordan Jersey end of his career and that also applies to Redding, 34, who is pondering his future. Only , Adams and ranked higher among defenders this season, per Pro Football Focus, leaving coach Chuck Pagano to gush over his veteran leader, saying: "You can't put a price tag on what he's meant to this team, this organization, the succe s that we've had over the last three years."Other key free agents:, , , On the way out?*WR :* Whether or not Wayne returns for a 15th NFL season, the must upgrade at wideout acro s from . Wayne was e sentially a downfield blocker by season's end, a shadow of the once-dominating X-factor who carried this offense. He's enjoyed a stellar career, but we don't expect Wayne to play a major role in 2015.*RB :* Richardson promised a bounce-back season, but nothing he put on tape suggests a future breakout. Out of the backfield, he lacks the explosivene s and power he showed in college -- or even with the -- and was outplayed by Bradshaw and Boom Herron. The he'll ride into next season voids the guarantees on his $3.18 million base salary, leaving T-Rich open for an offseason release. We expect that to happen.What they needThe must add size and talent along the offensive line. and were specifically exposed inside. It seems we've been saying this forever, but Indy's inability to dominate up front continues to make Frank Ntilikina Jersey this a one-dimensional offense. ... isn't getting any younger at inside linebacker. Look for the team to addre s this position come draft time. ... Adams was a strong fill-in at safety, but the entire back end of this defense could use help. We'd also like to Elfrid Payton Jersey see the add competition along the defensive line, especially at nose tackle, after watching destroy Indy on the ground for the second straight year.Offseason crystal ball will be sent packing, leading to a short-term deal for Bradshaw, who will face competition from a draft pick. The biggest transition will come along the O-line, with Grigson tapping the open market and draft for bona fide help. We wouldn't be stunned to see the team use its first-round pick on a behemoth run-stuffer to anchor the defensive line. The don't need to start from scratch, but this contender has plenty of work to do to stay atop the AFC South.The latest Podcast and reacts to the latest news. Find more content on .

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