Conspiracy Report: For Third Year in a Row, Chris Ballard Leaks Colts Draft Plan
To the reader:
First, I’d like to start by saying this article is presented as a “conspiracy theory” because by definition that’s what it is. I’ve spent countless hours over the past week doing research, listening to old pressers and watching every relevant interview I could get my hands on, taking notes on the new information he gave us, while going back over my notes from years past. But because reading between the lines and gut intuition don’t count as analysis this is merely a well researched conspiracy theory.
DAY ONE OPTIONS
None. The only tight end who looks worthy of a first-round pick is Florida’s Kyle Pitts, and it is highly unlikely that he will make it out of the top 10. In fact, many draft analysts believe Pitts will be the first pick for former Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons (fourth overall).
DAY TWO OPTIONS
Hunter Long, Boston College (6-5, 254): This is a player coach Mike Vrabel no doubt knows well because he was a college teammate of Vrabel’s son, Tyler, starting right tackle. Long led all FBS tight ends in targets (89) and receptions (57) last season. He also is an effective and willing blocker who was a starter for two years in college. This definitely is a guy to watch when it comes to the Titans, who currently have one second and two third-round picks.