RicemanX 20 Posted June 11, 2013 http://blogs.colts.com/ With minicamp less than a week away, Colts GM Ryan Grigson added another major splash in the 2013 offseason as the Colts have agreed to terms with former New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw. Mid range #2 RB I'm guessing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Moz 69 Posted June 11, 2013 http://blogs.colts.com/ Mid range #2 RB I'm guessing. If he is a bell cow then 1,200 yds and 8-10 scores is possible. But They have 2 other backs there and Bradshaw is no t a picture of health. I put him at low end RB2 value and would say he is a 5th round pick -- maybe 4th if you don't have a RB and need to take a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rholio 339 Posted June 11, 2013 He'll need to take the job from Ballard, but should be able to. I'd expect a RBBC though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,317 Posted June 11, 2013 I wouldn't touch Bradshaw unless he's going late. Dude has all kinds of feet issues. I don't see him becoming the bell cow in any way because I don't think his body is up for the task. Colts are signing him as a complementary piece IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Big Head 6 Posted June 11, 2013 Ballard stinks. Bradshaw will be good for 12+ carries and some receptions every game imo. Not a work horse but a decent start in PPR leagues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackYourNut 47 Posted June 11, 2013 He wont take the job from Ballard... He's a RB3 at best... probably a RB4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted June 11, 2013 I don't think Bradshaw is someone you can count on yet. Can't recommend him as more than RB 3 depth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dehaven123 31 Posted June 11, 2013 so where does this put ballard in drafts then? current adp is approx. 5.02. im not a believer in bradshaw's foot holding up, so wondering where people see ballard going off the bored with bradshaw in Ind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 371 Posted June 11, 2013 All things being equal, I believe that Bradshaw would significantly out-produce Ballard. Bradshaw is a serious health threat, though, they'll probably limit his touches. Ballard's adp should take a significant hit with this signing. Brown, Ballard and Bradshaw make a pretty good RB trio, can you say RBBC. I wouldn't touch the Indy RB situation with the last pick of a FF draft at this point....well maybe!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e-factor 13 Posted June 12, 2013 He wont take the job from Ballard... He's a RB3 at best... probably a RB4 Please Did you watch Ballard last year? He's not good. Assuming good health, Bradshaw is the alpha male of the Indy RBs............. Solid #2 back.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted June 14, 2013 I suspect Bradshaw will get you reasonable production. They aren't going to work him hard enough to get solid production and the chances og him getting hurt are high. I'd say if you like WRs early and get caught without a RB2 come rounds 5/6 this could be your guy. He'd be an acceptable plug but you'd have to come back again around 8 or 9 and grab Ballard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rm1369 0 Posted June 17, 2013 Please Did you watch Ballard last year? He's not good. Assuming good health, Bradshaw is the alpha male of the Indy RBs............. Solid #2 back.......... The colts line sucked. Ballard was running pretty damn good towards the end of the year considering how poor the line was. He had problems with vision and decisiveness early, but made significant improvements as the year went on. He was actually pretty good towards then end of closing out games (the few they led in late). I'm not convinced AB is a better runner than VB at this point. AB is definetly better in the pass game as a blocker and receiver though. Not sure who starts, but barring injury it will likely be near a 50/50 split for touches. I'd guess that VB starts and AB is kept healthy and fresh most of the season and used a lot on 3rd down, but not exclusively as a 3rd down back. Either way it will be a close split. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msdemille72 3 Posted June 19, 2013 I own Ballard in several dynasty leagues, so this sucks for me As I see it ... Bradshaw has bad feet/toes and the turf will make it even harder for him to stay healthy. I don't think he will last, but I am biased. Ballard is strong but not fast. A younger/stronger BJGE. Solid but not many big plays. I'm holding Ballard where I have him and trying to buy low where I don't. I'm testing for Bradshaw where I have Ballard but the price is too high in all places. Most owners want 1st round value now and I'm not willing to pay that for a guy I don't trust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted June 19, 2013 Bradshaw is a better back than Ballard. An I had Ballard last year. But Bradshaw won't stay healthy so why bother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted June 20, 2013 i will wait until preseason to judge this outcome ...plus there still his d brown there also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
