Football Outsiders think Javier Arenas could be the answer for the Colts

Javier is getting attention, plus some money quotes from good ol Ian.

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Not the Colts!

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by Todd on Feb 17, 2010 3:51 PM CST reply actions

yeah i know!! but he makes a good case for Javier for a lot of teams that could use a returner and depth in the defensive backfield. I saw one mock draft that had him going to the steelers a long time ago.

by Alabama ManDance on Feb 17, 2010 5:10 PM CST up reply actions

fingers crossed.....

….we could use him, the secondary is aging and could really use the help.

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by Todd on Feb 17, 2010 5:28 PM CST up reply actions

He should have an ally in DeShea

Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs

by bamachine on Feb 17, 2010 11:03 PM CST up reply actions

haha

This is the exact post I wanted to make when I clicked on this story

by billycthulhu on Feb 18, 2010 10:19 AM CST up reply actions

At least...

its not the Saints.

by clockster on Feb 17, 2010 6:09 PM CST reply actions

Saints

used their top pick last year on a DB (Malcom Jenkins) and they have to re-sign or tag Darren Sharper so I wouldn’t worry about them picking Arenas.

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by Bens4vcobra on Feb 18, 2010 9:41 AM CST up reply actions

Stole my thunder

Problem is, it’s not worth it for the Colts to invest a lot of $$$ in a punt returner. If they think Arenas will contribute as a quality DB, they might consider it. If not, there’s no way they, or anyone, spends a 1st or 2nd for a special teams guy. Just not worth it.

Now, I believe that Arenas will be a high quality DB in the NFL, but I’m no expert. The knock against him seems to be lack of size and top speed, but in the NFL most DBs are short, and ability to change directions quickly is more important than flat out speed. I see him being a good #2 DB, which combined with his returning abilities, might get him a #2 rd pick.

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by NJBammer on Feb 18, 2010 9:21 AM CST reply actions

i'm very "meh" when it comes to the nfl in terms of team fandom

but i’d love for javy to go to the colts as tanier describes for one very important reason… he’s much more likely to prosper at the next level at a team that selects him for his specific skills. and the colts are known for doing this. with proper development and using him in a way to maximize his specific abilities, its much more likely javy will be successful as a pro. and that’s the bottom line for me.

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by kleph on Feb 18, 2010 10:32 AM CST reply actions