The Colts aren’t likely to re-sign Donte Moncrief by the time the legal tampering period begins Monday, and Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star notes they probably will let the fifth-year wide receiver walk as a free agent.
Holder writes “all current indications” point to Moncrief departing as a first-time UFA. The current Colts regime appears to have cooled on the former third-round pick.
The inconsistency that’s been associated with Moncrief’s career has frustrated some in the Colts’ organization, and Holder writes Chris Ballard didn’t seem to express much desire to re-sign him.
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported the expectation was for a team to sign Moncrief to a one-year deal, which would make sense given his lack of steady production. While Moncrief showed a strong red zone rapport with Andrew Luck, he was effectively demoted last season. After a 64-reception, 733-yard 2015, Moncrief missed seven games in 2016. The talented athlete who still caught seven touchdown passes in 2016 managed just 26 catches last season and two scores on a much worse Colts offense.
This guy could pay off big for someone given the right situation. I personally like SF or Dallas as places for him to get back on track but I suspect Chicago, Carolina, Baltimore, Cleveland, Buffalo, NYJ, and KC could all have some level of interest. I like his game and think he’s had some bad luck (no pun) with injuries to himself and his star QB.
Go get him pace him and Allen Robinson
He’ll be overpaid and drop too many passes.
Don’t discount him in Green Bay as a deep threat.
A 1 year deal sounds like Howie Roseman territory. Wonder if a 1 year will be less than Torrey Smith for this year.
I like this idea ^
With what money? People seem to think this is like madden and you can just turn salary cap off and sign whoever you want, or just because your team won a super bowl players will being willing to take absolutely nothing to play for them. Not the case at all this is not the NBA where players ring Chase they want the most money possible
I doubt Donte will have many problems finding a new team in a very weak WR class. He’s a good number 2 WR with upside in the right offense. I could see him fitting in to pretty much every offense. His hands aren’t as good but he reminds me of Cris Carter. Just needs that right team: 49ers, Jets, Panthers, Redskins, Jaguars, Browns, Ravens, Titans, Seahawks, Bears and Cowboys all seem to be legit possibilities at the right price
Niners have #2 receivers (Goodwin & Garcon) and a nice young slot receiver. SF needs a #1 WR. Hello AR15!