Frank Reich: Draft picks Cheap Adam Vinatieri Youth Jersey , like everyone else, have to “earn it” to make 53-man roster Over the course of the past two seasons with Chris Ballard at the helm, the fan base has had to take notice of an approach that may take a couple years to get the team back in the mix for contention. He’s told us multiple times that he wants to put the majority of the team-building process into the draft, but hasn’t dismissed using free agency if the player can be “absorbed” into the roster.As with any team, I suspect, a few question marks from Ballard’s first two drafts have risen to the surface in particular. Tarell Basham was supposed to be much more comfortable in the 4-man front of the Tampa-2 style scheme of this year’s defense, but hasn’t given much of an indication that he’s really all that impactful up to this point.Last year Indianapolis Colts Margus Hunt Jersey , Zach Banner — a fourth-round selection — was waived and Ballard never looked back despite him being available a handful of times after subsequently being waived by a couple other teams. We’re seeing some issues with Nyheim Hines already, though it’s admittedly far too early to make any real decisions on his long-term viability, the questions are still there.In short, what we’re seeing is that regardless of their status, where they were drafted, Ballard isn’t scared to admit a ‘mistake’ and move on from a player if he doesn’t make the team better. This isn’t something we noticed from the previous regime and whether or not you might think it’s rash to cut a player before you get a full season of play to form a more conclusive opinion of them, cutting bait when it isn’t going to work is a great quality from a GM who was responsible for drafting that talent.Frank Reich seems to feel the same in this approach Womens Margus Hunt 2019 Jersey , and basically said as much yesterday during his media availability.Personally, I love this. This is a clear warning to the young guys and free agents on the roster that if you come in and feel you’re going to be given a spot simply because we drafted you, that you’re sadly mistaken. But, it’s also a message being sent loud and clear to those who have just been signed that if you work for it, and deserve it, you’re going to make this team.Chris Ballard has told us that “the locker room is watching” and that they know which of the guys in that locker room are working hard and which are not. They know who is making a difference, and who is simply dead weight. Ballard will not allow this locker room to become a resentful place to be. No team politics. If you earn it Cheap Margus Hunt Youth Jersey , you’ll get it. I can’t imagine a better message to send to all 90 players currently rostered when creating the right culture and a successful team is priority one. Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri acknowledged that he’d likely be on the injury report this week. He’s apparently going to be joined on the roster by another kicker as well.Via the Associated Press, Colts coach Frank Reich said that the elder kicker had an MRI Monday and could miss this week’s game against the Raiders.Vinatieri missed two extra points, something he hadn’t done in his 23-year career.鈥淲e just know he felt a little something on the first PAT, so we are just going to see how the week progresses,鈥?Reich said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e going to bring in some kickers, just so you guys know, but we are not going to make any decisions until later.鈥漋inatieri aggravated a groin injury against the Bills Indianapolis Colts Jack Doyle Jersey , and is five points short of Morten Andersen’s all-time scoring record of 2,544 points. And because the 43-year-old kicker has been so good for so long, Reich may have taken his availability for granted.鈥淚 thought he was just like a robot,鈥?Reich said. 鈥淗e鈥檚 a machine. But the good thing is he has that mental toughness, that mindset to do what he has done in his career. You know he has the right mindset to get past this 鈥?whatever course it should take.鈥漈he Colts have a bye after this week’s game, so giving him a two-week break might help, but that will require creating a roster spot for someone else to handle field goals and extra points. But Reich said they’re going to consult with Vinatieri later this week Womens Jack Doyle 2019 Jersey , to see if he’s able to go.
