Colts' Pass Rush Hangs in Balance

0:00On March 26, Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Valored has been busy in free agency signing nine outside free agents and resigning several of their own over the past week. The team still has roster gaps to fill, but plenty of salary cap space remains. Right now, they're focusing on the defensive end position, where they've added depth, but not yet a true starter, opposite Lyatu, Latu. The Colts signed Arden Ki and Michael Clemens to bolster the rotation. Ki steps in for a role like Samson Ebucham, who left for the Falcons, while Clemens takes over duties similar to Taekwain Lewis, who's still available. Other departures include Qwidee Pay to the Raiders. Cart under contract ends include Latu, JT Tui Maloow, Clemens, Ki, Derail Inchemy, and Viliamy Fihoko Junior. Fans and analysts see promise in the added bodies, but worry the unit hasn't improved enough. Last season, the Colts ranked 30th in past rush win rate. Lacking consistency around Latu.

1:00These new guys look like solid backups, yet the team needs a high impact starter to pair with him and fix that weakness. Looking ahead, without a first round draft pick and only seven total selections, Ballard might target a defensive end early or hope one of Tui Maloow. Ki, or Clemens steps up as the guy. War-free agent moves could happen too, given the cap room. The Colts past rush hangs in the balance, but Ballard's aggressive approach keeps Hope alive for a stronger defense next fall.