One thing is clear

[Georgia Bill]

The Colts' line is one first round pick a decade ago and a bunch of late picks and street free agents. Is that what you propose we do?

I can't answer how you get there, but I am always amazed at how well the Colts O-line plays. I wish ours could be that good!

[Ozymandius]

Why? We both know how much cap room exists?

Do you think it to be etched in stone that Mr. Wilson will refuse to spend any money and keep this team 35-40 million dollars under the cap, because if you are right, this really sucks.

 

I was never one to advocate throwing big money away on bad football players, but if a guy can really help us (Clements, Steinbach, etc.) and the money is there, this can be a playoff team, and I am taklking about next season.

I agree with you Bill, but yes, I'm afraid Ralph won't have the money to compete with the big market teams for free agents. I see the Bills re-signing our own FAs except for Clements and Fletcher and then signing a DT like Ian Scott. That should take us to about 20 million under the cap and I believe that's as far as we'll go. I hope they have more $$$ available than that, though.

[Questfor31]

If anyone can convince Ralph that money needs to be spent in order to improve the team it's Marv Levy. I think Ralph trusts his judgement and will spend the money if Marv can find the right mix of FA's.

[Dan]

The Colts' line is one first round pick a decade ago and a bunch of late picks and street free agents. Is that what you propose we do?

I propose that we need to find them from wherever they may be hiding; whether they be UFA or 7th round picks, 1st round picks or whatever. Bottom line: a solid line paves the way for year's of success. Concentrate offseason efforts there first. Then, and only then, do you concern yourself with something like a RB that can be gotten almost any offseason or a WR.