You know, now that the dust has settled post-free agency frenzy and the NFL draft, Pro Football Focus went ahead and gave each team in the league a report card for their offseason moves. The Colts snagged a solid B+, but how does that square up against their AFC South rivals?
For the Colts, it was all about keeping the gang together this offseason. They've been keeping it steady, boasting the third-lowest roster changes in the entire NFL from last season till now.
GM Chris Ballard didn't shy away from splashing the cash, though. Sure, they didn't make headlines with flashy new signings, but they locked in some key players like Grover Stewart, Julian Blackmon, and Kenny Moore to long-term deals. Ballard's mantra? "Why fix what ain't broke?"
And let's talk draft day. The Colts came in swinging, addressing their needs with precision. They grabbed defensive end Laiatu Laut and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell early on, adding some serious firepower to both sides of the ball.
But hey, it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. Some folks reckon they could've paid more attention to beefing up the secondary. Sure, bringing back Moore and Blackmon is great, but the cornerback spots are still up for grabs.
But enough about the Colts, let's snoop on the neighbors. PFF gave the Texans a B+ too, praising their moves like adding Danielle Hunter and Joe Mixon. Meanwhile, the Jags got a C+ with some eyebrow-raising pickups, and the Titans, well, they got a solid B. They switched up coaches, made some splashy signings like Calvin Ridley, and focused on beefing up the trenches in the draft.
So, all in all, the AFC South is shaping up to be one heck of a battleground come game day!
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