Comments on: Colts bring back Joseph Addai, let go of Kelvin Hayden

By: jparrilla

jparrilla — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:09:02 +0000

dude, really? what did we spend a first round draft pick on brown for? brown was a 2,000yrd a year back in college and addai has always been a split back in college and hes proven why in the last 4 years in the NFL. He’s good, but only in playoff games. there are 16 other games in the year where hes mediocre at best. he cant follow the lead of the likes of dickerson, faulk and james. let brown start and let him get his rythme as a feature back like hes used to, instead of being stuck behind a carreer part timer.

By: DC Sports Radio

DC Sports Radio — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:10:37 +0000

Addai wants to play for a team that throws the rock 50 times per game because he’s fragile. He’s the offensive Bob Sanders…Colts and Pats are the only fits for him.

Peyton’s deal still screws the Colts: By next year they’ll need to replace Jeff Saturday, Reggie Wayne, Gary Brackett and Mathis. It’s a Win NOW (this year) situation for Indy.

By: ravensfan4life52

ravensfan4life52 — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:53:55 +0000

that was a mistake. addai isn’t that valuable and hayden is a solid CB. they’ve got depth at CB though, actually that’s one of only a couple positions they have depth at. but i would have let addai go and let Donnie Brown be the starter. if the colts aren’t going to play him then why did they draft him in the 1st round?

By: fatguystrangler

fatguystrangler — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:35:31 +0000

I’m glad that Addai was resigned. Great RB in pass protection, and lord knows, if Manning’s head can’t be on a swivel as much due to his neck injury, he’ll need that help. I also agree that since his rookie season his running has been wildly inconsistent, especially the last couple seasons, it seemed. I’m not sure if it’s been the poor play of the OL, his indecisiveness, or combination of both.

Bummed that Hayden won’t be back. Big, physical corner, very much a Colt type DB. I remember in the Super Bowl against Chicago (I was on crutches with a severely sprained right knee) when he made that pick, i got off my chair and jumped around like a maniac. Worth the pain for sure. Good luck, Mr. Hayden.

By: Topher

Topher — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:19:28 +0000

Addai has never impressed me as a runner since his rookie season. He jump steps, he stammers, he stutters.

If he had a better offensive line maybe we’ll see the real him. He even looked porous last season averaging 4.3 – which is a false numbered bolstered by his 46 yard carry in the Washington game… which was more a product of bad defense than running ability… take away that one run and he’s under 4 yards a carry for the last three years.

Its just my opinion but I’ve not been impressed with him since 06. (and I’m not alone amongst Colts fans)

By: hedleykow

hedleykow — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:01:59 +0000

@ Topher

Addai can’t run? Fantasy football has gone to your head.

By: mostnutsever

mostnutsever — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:00:43 +0000

Panthers might be an option for Hayden, need CB help after losing Marshall the Cardinals and Ron Meeks (former Colts DC) is the Panthers DB coach.

By: mediasloppy

mediasloppy — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:48:32 +0000

Hayden is a great player when he’s not injured…

By: bleedblue18

bleedblue18 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:47:15 +0000

Great news bringing back Addia. Always liked Kelvin Hayden but it seemed he would always miss 2-4 games every year with injuries which was always frustrating. 6 million this yr was just to much for him.

By: Topher

Topher — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:45:06 +0000

Addai does know how to block. Although I am kind of picky in that I like my runners to … you know…. know how to run.

By: danrooneyii

danrooneyii — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:43:11 +0000

Addai was the real Super Bowl MVP in 2006.

By: hedleykow

hedleykow — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:35:51 +0000

Addai knows how to block. Just ask Manning.

By: hobartbaker

hobartbaker — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:34:15 +0000

Colts did not disclose terms of the Addai deal to save Joseph embarrassment. The contract was structured from savings in the Manning deal, and a team spokesman would only say that it was “in the high 3 figures”. Annualy.

By: paulbrownsrevenge

paulbrownsrevenge — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:28:56 +0000

I still think the Colts should have went after Sproles.

By: andyreidisfat

andyreidisfat — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:28:31 +0000

I wouldn’t be shocked to see Hayden re-up with the colts he really fits well.

If not pairing him in Detroit with Wright could be the “right” move ….

By: leftysmoke

leftysmoke — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:23:56 +0000

It’s time for Tryon to step up. Powers is shut down and Kelvin was always injured. I’m forever grateful that Kelvin delivered “The Pick” to seal the Super Bowl though. Best of luck to him.

Welcome back “Crappy shoes” Addai!

By: emmac13

emmac13 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:23:20 +0000

Go Browns. Hayden and Haden

By: rculross7

rculross7 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:22:18 +0000

It’s interesting that the Colts signed Hayden to a big contract just 2 years ago and now he is gone. Maybe they resign him for less $$$?

By: plum13sec

plum13sec — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:21:29 +0000

UPDATE: The Philadelphia Eagles have just signed Kelvin Hayden to the team in an undisclosed contract

By: whoknowsnothing

whoknowsnothing — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:20:51 +0000

Houston, Cincinnati, Arizona, and Dallas need help in the secondary.

By: atmedic8daily

atmedic8daily — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:18:54 +0000

Solid move. Donald Brown is no replacement for anyone other than Mike Hart

By: jaggedmark

jaggedmark — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:18:08 +0000

Hayden to a zone team. Hello Detroit!