With training camp near, ESPN's Stephen Holder put together his pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction, and absent from it were two offseason additions made by Indianapolis Colts' GM Chris Ballard.
At the wide receiver position, Holder had the Colts keeping six players, but not included was seventh-round pick Deion Burks. Instead, Holder had Indianapolis keeping Laquon Treadwell.
Burks brings impressive speed to the offense, and although listed at 5-10, 180 pounds, the Colts view him as a player who can line up both in the slot and outside. He could double as a return man as well.
That said, from the jump, Treadwell, with his experience in the NFL and in Shane Steichen's offense, can potentially make a greater impact early on. He can also contribute to more special teams phases.
But releasing Burks comes with an obvious risk; there's no guarantee that he makes it back to the practice squad. Another team could swoop in and claim him.
#colts #training #offense
At the wide receiver position, Holder had the Colts keeping six players, but not included was seventh-round pick Deion Burks. Instead, Holder had Indianapolis keeping Laquon Treadwell.
Burks brings impressive speed to the offense, and although listed at 5-10, 180 pounds, the Colts view him as a player who can line up both in the slot and outside. He could double as a return man as well.
That said, from the jump, Treadwell, with his experience in the NFL and in Shane Steichen's offense, can potentially make a greater impact early on. He can also contribute to more special teams phases.
But releasing Burks comes with an obvious risk; there's no guarantee that he makes it back to the practice squad. Another team could swoop in and claim him.
#colts #training #offense
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