Ballard does not like to give big paychecks to free agents Nate Hairston Jersey Stitched , so what bargains are available for the taking?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Colts StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Colts NewsYahoo Colts Team PageYahoo Colts ReportYahoo Colts Depth ChartYahoo Colts TransactionsYahoo Colts PhotosShop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁旻ree AgencyColts Film AnalysisBargain free agents the Colts could targetNew,34commentsBallard does not like to give big paychecks to free agents, so what bargains are available for the taking?ESTShareTweetShareShareBargain free agents the Colts could targetTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsC Ryan Kalil, 34 — Carolina PanthersEntering his final season in the NFL, Ryan Kalil may consider signing with a contender and could be willing to settle for a backup role. He would help bring depth to the center position, which suffered when starter Ryan Kelly was out and could serve as a mentor to the offensive line group.Kalil could be a cheap, logical signing. He may serve a role similar to the one Matt Slauson did in 2018.WR Jamison Crowder, 26— Washington RedskinsJamison Crowder would help shore up one of the thinnest position groups in Indianapolis. He is still young and has room to grow. With an elite quarterback like Andrew Luck, Crowder’s production could skyrocket. His value likely depends on the contracts top tier players like Tyrell Williams and Golden Tate sign. However, a deep class of talented receivers in the Draft, may help to suppress the market for middle tier free agents at the position. Crowder won’t come cheap but given his age and potential, it is a signing that could pay dividends for the Colts, without breaking the bank.EDGE Derrick Morgan, 30 — Tennessee TitansIn 2018, Morgan posted the worst production of his career. Not counting his rookie season (he played in just 4 games) Youth Pierre Desir Jersey , he set career lows in sacks, QB hits, and tackles for a loss. This will probably suppress Morgan’s value and give the Colts a chance to take a look without over-extending on budget. When healthy, Morgan has been extremely effective at getting in the quarterback’s face.He should be able to transition to a 4-3 scheme and could be a budget conscious way to help revamp the Colts defensive line. He will likely sign a contract without considerable guaranteed money or future year cap commitments. EDGE Shaquil Barrett, 26 — Denver BroncosGiven the abundance of Broncos’ pass rushers, Barrett did not start a single game in 2018. He is still a young player, with room to grow and transitioning to playing with a hand on the ground would suit his style. Given enough snaps, he could become an excellent situational pass-rusher.Barrett may not command considerable attention on the free agent market, so Indy could snag him on a reasonable deal. CB Steven Nelson, 25 — Kansas City ChiefsDon’t get me wrong, Nelson will likely get paid more than the free agents listed above. The problem for him is that his market may be quieter than it should be, which could work to the Colts’ advantage. Nelson was an above-average cornerback and is still young. If the Colts are willing to spend bigger dollars, Nelson should be on their short list. The Colts suffered from a considerable drop-off in production from receivers when leaving out Hilton and Ebron, so the need for a #2 receiver is evident."There is a common misconception that the Colts are already set at receiver. After signing Devin Funchess, and with Deon Cain back from injury Pierre Desir Jersey Stitched , wide receiver is not considered a main need for Indy. However, taking a look at the numbers, there is a clear need for another weapon on the passing game to complement T.Y. Hilton and Eric Ebron. Colts Receivers#1 OptionsReceptionsTargetsCompletion%YardsYPATouchdownsTD Rate#1 OptionsReceptionsTargetsCompletion%YardsYPATouchdownsTD Rate*Inman is still a free-agent.#1 options are players with more than 100 targets, #2 options are player with more than 30The Colts have also failed to resign Dontrelle Inman thus far, and he was a key component down the stretch for the Colts passing offense, developing a nice connection with Andrew Luck.While Funchess can help solve many of the Colts issues’ and Deon Cain could become a valuable piece of the Colts passing attack, a true Super Bowl contender should not rely on areceiver that struggled with drops throughout his career and another one who has not played a down in the NFL and is coming off a torn ACL.This is why the Colts should select a wide receiver, or two, early in the 2019 NFL Draft. Perhaps not with the first pick, but there are plenty of options in every round. If the Colts give Andrew Luck a solid complement of weapons, he could improve his level drastically and could very well torch the League with Pat Mahomes-type numbers.There are plenty of receivers in the draft that would be ideal fits for whatever the Colts want to do. Want a speedy receiver that can take the top off defenses next to T.Y? You have Parris Campbell, Mecole Hardman, Terry McLaurin, or Marquise Brown. Want to take a big, physical receiver that can help out Luck in the red-zone? Then you have N’Keal Harry Peyton Manning Jersey White , Kelvin Harmon, Myles Boykin, or Hakeem Butler. There are also some great slot receivers that should be available in the later rounds, like Penny Hart or Hunter Renfrow.While pass rushers and secondary help might seem like more pressing needs, let’s not forget that during the first 6 weeks, where the Colts went 1-5, one of the main issues was the drops of the receivers. Even though Luck can make any wideout look at least average, surrounding him with top tier talent would push the Colts offense to the next level. Additionally, an explosive passing offense would also open up plenty of holes for the running game. If the Colts put Hilton,Ebron, and another blue-chip prospect on the field, then opposing defenses will be unable to stack the box.In conclusion, I thinkthe Colts have to draft a receiver in the early rounds and could also take another one in the later ones, as it will push the offense to a different level and will result in Andrew Luck being a serious contender for the MVP award.