A potential logjam in the corner position position for the Indianapolis colts could lead to difficult decisions when the time comes to bring together the list of 53 men.
It was a position group GM Chris Ballard added during the last off -season. Partly, the improvement of the game of this unit was very necessary, but also, in the defensive diagram of Lou Anarumo, there will be a greater dependence on the defensive position of the back, both in terms of the depth of this rotation and what these players are invited to do.
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So, with that, we saw Ballard Signer Charvarius Ward and Corey Ballentine in a free agency, as well as the editorial staff of Justin Walley in the third round.
What we know at the moment is that Ward will start at one of the external positions, and Kenny Moore will be in nickel. But this outside place in front of Ward is to be won, as well as potentially a list place at the back of the depth panel.
Regarding this starting role, Anarumo said that in the end, he is looking for consistency. Regarding the number of cornerbacks the Foal Will continue on their list of 53 men, could they go to unravel and keep seven?
Ward, Moore, Juju Brent, Jaylon Jones, Walley, Samuel Womack and Ballentine represent seven potential places. But keeping a half of an additional corner means shedding light in another position. Not to say that it cannot happen, but that is part of the list equation.
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However, if the colts decide to obtain the more traditional route and to keep six, then who is the strange man?
After the way the first two seasons of Brents took place, staying healthy is the great thing for him at the moment, as Shane Steichen said.
If he is able to do so, the conversation is probably swinging to choose between Womack or Ballentine. Ballentine being a free agent addition, it would be strange to cut it even before the start of the season. But that said, it is important to note that Womack is only 26 years old while Ballentine approaches his 30 -year season, and the role of each of these players will probably come as the basic contributors of the special teams.
Thus, from the point of view of the formation of the list, it is often more logical to keep the player younger and greater than Womack, in particular with regard to the decisions of the list of back-ends. And note, if the colts were to release it, the Hit Cap-Hit is only $ 482,500, By on the cap.
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Now, after explaining all this, certainly, there was a lot crazy. How Womack and Ballentine occur and the availability of Brents during the training camp and the pre-season will ultimately be the decisive factors.
But this corner position group was quickly reshaped, and with that could make difficult decisions on the road.
“This competition there is great,” Said Anarumo of the corner position. “But you have to be consistent. I don’t want a lot of ups and downs, especially in this position. I want to know what we are going to get week after week.”
This article originally appeared on Wire Colts: Colts Alister: are difficult decisions to CB going down the road?
