With just over a week until the legal tampering period opens, the Indianapolis Colts are putting the final touches on their big board ahead of free agency.
Entering this part of the offseason with an estimated $86.2 million in salary-cap space, the Colts could be major players if they want. Though we know that’s unlikely, they are still being linked to several free agents set to hit the market.
While there are a number of free agents the Colts should have interest in, here are six players they should steer clear of in the open market:
Derrick Henry | RB | Age: 25
This isn’t to say that Henry isn’t talented or that he doesn’t deserve an increase in pay. But there are several reasons why the Colts shouldn’t even consider Henry on the market. Running backs in general have a short shelf life. It’s the nature of the position, and it leads to a large crop of them failing to live up to second contracts.
The Colts also already have a promising back in Marlon Mack, with whom they likely want to get an extension done. Henry would be a bruiser behind the Colts offensive line, and he certainly would have success. But that contract would not be worth it three years down the line when Henry’s body begins betraying him.
Henry is talented and is going to get paid. But the Colts should allow the Titans or another team to make that mistake.