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In this series Womens Jabaal Sheard 2019 Jersey , we’ll be looking at two mock drafts from around the web, analyze the Colts’ pick and determine whether there were better options available in each author’s mock draft.Todd McShay,..."In this series, we’ll be looking at two mock drafts from around the web, analyze the Colts’ pick and determine whether there were better options available in each author’s mock draft.Todd McShay, ESPNThis is a surprising way to start out. While Cheap Jabaal Sheard Youth Jersey , McShay’s overall thesis is correct: the Colts could use help at receiver and the secondary needs to be addressed. However, it is unlikely that Mullen is the best option at this point. Mullen had high hopes heading into this past season but underwhelmed. He’s big, long and physical. Mullen has experience in both press and zone schemes but will struggle in extended man coverage. Despite having spectacular defensive players around him at Clemson, he did not shine like one would think due to questionable instincts.If the Colts do start by addressing the secondary, the better option may be the CB McShay took three picks later, Byron Murphy of Washington. Murphy seems like a more natural fit for Eberflus’s system. He’s aggressive and has fantastic intelligence in zone coverage.Will Brinson Indianapolis Colts Josh Ferguson Jersey , CBS SportsThis is a solid selection. It hits home with what Chris Ballard has named as priority this off-season, upgrading the defense. Wilkins would give the Colts a solid presence up front as a penetrating DT that can pressure the QB. He has shown he belongs to be in the first round conversation and has the versatility to play several positions on the defensive line but is likely best suited to fill a 3-tech role.The only issue with the is that there is a player who may be a better option for the Colts based on Brinson’s picks. Four picks later, the Packers select Brian Burns, EDGE from Florida State. Burns has the flexibility and explosive first step to play right away in the NFL. His biggest red flag is his lack of size. Burns would be an upgrade at a position Ballard has named as his primary this off-season, pass rusher. Ultimately, the Colts would be ecstatic if Wilkins or Burns fell to them late on Day 1. As free agency starts heating up Womens Josh Ferguson 2019 Jersey , many fans are calling for Ballard’s head for not spending the big bucks, but actually that is not the correct way of team building."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Colts StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Colts NewsYahoo Colts Team PageYahoo Colts ReportYahoo Colts Depth ChartYahoo Colts TransactionsYahoo Colts PhotosShop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Does Spending Big in Free Agency Translate to Success?New,143commentsAs free agency starts heating up, many fans are calling for Ballard’s head for not spending the big bucks, but actually that is not the correct way of team building.EDTShareTweetShareShareDoes Spending Big in Free Agency Translate to Success?Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsNFL Biggest Spenders2015Money SpentChange in WinsPlayoffs2015Money SpentChange in WinsPlayoffsThe raw data shows that just 37% (9/24) of the 6 biggest spenders in Free-Agency made the Playoffs the following year. As the success of a football team depends on a lot of different factors other than free-agency spending, take the data with a grain of salt. Injuries happen Cheap Josh Ferguson Youth Jersey , and a player a franchise considered a sure-bet ends up failing. These numbers indicate that Colts fans should not buy into the narrative that throwing piles of money at the big-name free agents results in a better team. Just look at how the past Super Bowl champions built their teams. The only teams that appear on the list that are consistently great are the Patriots and the Saints. Many other teams try to solve their roster issues in free agency, which often results in the player failing to live up to expectations due to injuries, poor scheme fits, or simply adjusting to a new environment. These players end up costing the teams that signed them a lot of cap space, which frequently results in the team being unable to afford to resign homegrown talent.Truly sustainable NFL teams know that the draft is where seasons are won or lost, and that resigning your own talent pays much higher dividends than signing free agents. The Colts have one of the best young GMs in the NFL Indianapolis Colts Anthony Castonzo Jersey , and his approach and talent evaluation has been excellent so far, so just stay quiet and trust in Ballard.