THE Indianapolis colts increased their depth of ball carrier in a free agency by signing Khalil Herbertwho is ready to help and contribute to this offense in any necessary ways.
“Come here, try to learn, try to help,” Herbert said In his introductory press conference. “Be available, be a guy who can help carry the charge. Just try to come and bring what I can to the team, on the ground, everything that is necessary. This is how I look at it and I can help in any way possible.”
GM Chris Ballard said At the NFL combine, the backup of backup back was a position where more production was necessary this season. During the 2024 season, Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson would combine for only 88 races all year round, and it was with Jonathan Taylor even missing three games.
Beyond having someone who can help lighten the workload for Jonathan Taylor in a long season, the Foal Could also benefit from an additional catchy presence of the rear field, an element that the offense did not have last year.
Herbert was a sixth round choice by the Chicago Bears In 2021. For his career, he had an average of 4.8 yards per race in 400 races with nine affected.
He was somewhat active in the game of passes during his career. His most productive season in the air occurred in 2023 when he caught 20 passes to 6.7 yards per attempt, According to Pff.
“I feel like I can do everything,” added Herbert. “Short film, outside, in the interior area. I feel like I was part of offenses that have done everything. Take the ball out of the back field, I was asked to do everything, and I feel like I can do it. I feel like I can do anything and help in any way.”
Even with Herbert in the mixture, the colts should not hesitate to add more to this unit, especially in the draft of the NFL, which is responsible for talent and has a variety of skills in which the teams can choose.
“I came here ready to play, ready to help, and this is the opportunity I saw here,” said Herbert.
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