(02-05-2021, 04:01 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(02-05-2021, 01:21 PM)D6 Wrote: The Colts indeed have a dilemma. Yet, after seeing that the Colts reportedly didn't even offer pick # 21 in the 2021 Draft as part of a potential trade with the Lions for Matthew Stafford,  I have doubts they will satisfy the Falcons in a trade for Matt Ryan.  

The two reasons why I believe Carson Wentz is a realistic possibility for the Colts in a trade for the Eagles are the Frank Reich connection with Wentz and that Wentz likely would be traded for far less than Stafford and what it would take to get Matt Ryan.  

Because the Colts have a great salary cap situation for 2021,  they could aggressively pursue a LT in Free Agency. With a lower NFL Salary Cap expected in 2021,  one or more higher quality LTs that in most years wouldn't hit the open market without being re-signed or tagged, very realistically could be available.

Under "normal" circumstances, I would agree completely with you that Wentz would be the logical target for the Colts due to the connection with Frank Reich.  However, the Eagles fired Pederson-a Super bowl winning coach-in part because he had moved on from Wentz, while ownership is still trying to justify signing him to that extension.  For them to turn around and trade Wentz now would make for a PR nightmare for the Eagles, especially if they trade him away for anything less than a premium price.

I wonder how much it will take to get Trent Williams from the 49ers.  I know even with him being 31-31, he's my top FA target.