UPDATE: Speculation: Gore to the Colts - Likely headed to Eagles - Back to the Colts?

[svtballa 8]

Per rotoworld.

 

What would you make of this? I could see him maybe catching more balls and thats it. Worse Oline and less of a run heavy team.

[Djgb13 2,338]

It's an upgrade from Richardson but not much. I feel Gore will be on the decline starting this year...

[IGotWorms 3,415]

God the Colts are dumb

[Vikings4ever 496]

All I'm seeing is a writer believing Gore to the Colts is "probably" a lock. Nothing even remotely official.

[Frozenbeernuts 1,652]

Was kind of hoping tipton would get a shot.

[Cruzer 1,993]

You don't all of the sudden become a power running team when your offensive line still sucks ass. Gore will be 32 in May - what a stupid ass signing if true.

[Flyfreak 84]

it wouldn't be that bad depending on the terms and he'll have to share time with boom

[Quickolas1 80]

Gore will be 32 in May - what a stupid ass signing if true.

 

The best pass protecting back in the NFL on one of the most pass-happy teams is that stupid?

[worm 34]

All I'm seeing is a writer believing Gore to the Colts is "probably" a lock. Nothing even remotely official.

This. 49ers are still in play and have said they want him back.

[weepaws 2,510]

If it's true I like the move for the Colts .

[murf74 461]

Upgrade over Bradshaw. So

[dcgangstas 41]

 

The best pass protecting back in the NFL on one of the most pass-happy teams is that stupid?

That would be Matt Forte, and he would be a great fit for that offense.

[Cruzer 1,993]

The best pass protecting back in the NFL on one of the most pass-happy teams is that stupid?

With all due respect for Gore's blocking ability - he's still only 5'9". D. Murray is a level 1, cream of the crop pass blocker in his own right - and he's much more imposing at 6' and 220 lbs. If the Colts brought him in to pass block, and pay him accordingly - then an okay move. If they shell out $4m plus for a 32 year old pass blocker - stupid.

[Flyfreak 84]

With all due respect for Gore's blocking ability - he's still only 5'9". D. Murray is a level 1, cream of the crop pass blocker in his own right - and he's much more imposing at 6' and 220 lbs. If the Colts brought him in to pass block, and pay him accordingly - then an okay move. If they shell out $4m plus for a 32 year old pass blocker - stupid.

he can still run hard between the tackles

[Scothawk 2]

Id rather have Bradshaw.

[Djgb13 2,338]

Id rather have Bradshaw.

This. At least until Bradshaw breaks down again like he does every season. I just don't see Gore getting it done this year. He's 32 and has been a workhorse back for a while now. I'm thinking the tires fall off this season

[swirvenirvin 25]

Thread should be locked or change the title. He isn't on the colts.

 

DUMB

[Mike FF Today 611]

Gore is reportedly seeking $4 million per year. Seems like a steep price for him to get on the open market given his age (31) and the amount of quality RBs in the upcoming draft.

[shorepatrol 1,740]

Compliment to Bradshaw, perfect spot for him to land IMO.

[Saint Elistan 106]

Gore is reportedly seeking $4 million per year. Seems like a steep price for him to get on the open market given his age (31) and the amount of quality RBs in the upcoming draft.

 

Indeed. His only market will be SF.

[ralphster 274]

Ridley or Blount make sense if IND seeks an early down thumper to compliment Bradshaw. Gore would be nice in tandem with Boom tho. i'm more interested in finding out if Irsay is going to try and use the TRich suspension as a means to get out of his contract. It would be pretty hsitty for Jim to do so imo.

[Marshall 98]

i'm more interested in finding out if Irsay is going to try and use the TRich suspension as a means to get out of his contract. It would be pretty hsitty for Jim to do so imo.

 

...and that would surprise you? Isn't that pretty much Irsay's standard mo?

 

The dude's a professional weasel.

[Donkey 34]

 

Indeed. His only market will be SF.

SF won't pay him anything close to that.

[Flyfreak 84]

apparently the eagles are all in on gore now that ingram resigned with the saints

 

NJ.com reports that the Eagles have "serious interest" in free agent Frank Gore.

Per reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks, the interest in mutual, and a deal "could get done as early as Tuesday." Gore is reportedly seeking $4 million per year, the same amount Mark Ingram got from the Saints. The Eagles were previously connected to Ingram. Gore would be the power back in Chip Kelly's committee. It's doubtful he could get $4 million for 2015 in Philly, but the Eagles are awash in cap space.

[Mike FF Today 611]

It sounds like Gore is headed to the Eagles. Adam Schefter reporting "free agent Frank Gore has told people he will sign this week with the Eagles..."

 

The league should simply announce that free agency begins on 3/7 not 3/10.

[svtballa 8]

What do you make of Hyde? If he's the guy I would honestly put him as a late first early second.

[Flyfreak 84]

It sounds like Gore is headed to the Eagles. Adam Schefter reporting "free agent Frank Gore has told people he will sign this week with the Eagles..."

 

The league should simply announce that free agency begins on 3/7 not 3/10.

i read somewhere 2yr/10m 7m guaranteed

[petekrum 20]

What do you make of Hyde? If he's the guy I would honestly put him as a late first early second.

I like him quite a bit and he is absolutely the starter, but I'm not sure I'd take him this early.

[Flyfreak 84]

I like him quite a bit and he is absolutely the starter, but I'm not sure I'd take him this early.

i'd also wait to see if they go rbbc for 2015 with another vet back

[roroco 75]

Looks like Gore is going to the Eagles for 3 years with a $7.5 guarantee. No idea what the total is, but what is with the RB contract inflation this year?

[Mike FF Today 611]

What do you make of Hyde? If he's the guy I would honestly put him as a late first early second.

 

I discussed Hyde in my Early RB Rankings piece. His fantasy value on the upswing. He's certainly capable of posting numbers similar to Gore with low-end RB1 upside. Ideally, he's someone you'd like to get as your RB2.

 

Doug did a NFL Draft Profile on Hyde last season.

[the spanker 28]

Can Hyde catch the rock?

[roroco 75]

Can Hyde catch the rock?

 

Can anyone catch Kaep's 100 mph touch passes?

[shorepatrol 1,740]

 

Can anyone catch Kaep's 100 mph touch passes?

[Flyfreak 84]

birds bring back dirty, 2yr/9m w/5.5 guaranteed

[Frozenbeernuts 1,652]

Not sure why the eagles want an old rb. There are a ton of solid free agent rbs with a lot less wear than gore.

[Marshall 98]

Not sure why the eagles want an old rb. There are a ton of solid free agent rbs with a lot less wear than gore.

 

He's a pass-catching back.

[Saint Elistan 106]

 

He's a pass-catching back.

 

That's 100% true. Norv Turner was the last person to take advantage of that, though.

 

Very surprised that Gore got what he did. Happy for him and sad to see him go.

[Frozenbeernuts 1,652]

 

He's a pass-catching back.

There are plenty of solid free agent pass catching rbs who are younger and probably cost less money. Gore has obviously slowed down already.

[Flyfreak 84]

There are plenty of solid free agent pass catching rbs who are younger and probably cost less money. Gore has obviously slowed down already.

well, Polk and sporles are gonna get their touches as well

 

gore won't be counted on to be the workhorse for the birds