The Indianapolis Colts had a great 2024 draft but still need to address the safety position.
but is moving them to other positions defensively. With these switches, it equates to no safety taken out of the draft by Indianapolis.
With the void still present at the roster spot, why not go big and add a veteran with plenty of prime left? Indianapolis should strongly consider bringing Justin Simmons or Quandre Diggs to Gus Bradley’s defense. The big question is, who is a better fit?There aren't many safeties in the league more talented and deadly than Simmons. While last season saw him cool off after a torrid four-straight years , he is still a highly-coveted defender who would be a massive asset for the Colts.
It's also likely that Simmons will command around $11-12 million annually; a contract like two-years/$25 million sounds in the range he might be due. However, Indy recently opened up more cap space with restructures, giving them $28,194,348 to spend, perPutting Simmons opposite Blackmon gives the Colts a nasty one-two punch at safety and forces opposing quarterbacks to always account for both.
Another positive factor is Diggs will be cheaper, especially coming off a down season, unlike Simmons, who hit another Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro nomination. Look for Diggs to earn the same two-year length but about $9.5 million annually for a total of $19 million contract.While the Colts should go after Simmons for the best talent, it's more realistic that Diggs is the next free agent signing for Indianapolis.
I also believe they still want to see what Cross provides as a free safety, so signing Simmons will cost more and outright remove Cross from a chance to start for two or more seasons. Regardless of which safeties Indy signs, they need to ink a contract with one of them. Indianapolis can’t afford more lapses in communication, production, and coverage when it matters most at the safety position.
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