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What Free Agents Could Boost the Colts Defense?

By Philip Tor

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 27: Kenny Vaccaro #32 of the New Orleans Saints returns a interception during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 27, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Rams 49-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 27: Kenny Vaccaro #32 of the New Orleans Saints returns a interception during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 27, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Rams 49-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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Kayvon Webster – Cornerback

2017 team – Los Angeles Rams
2017 stats – 1 INT,  7 Passes Defended in 11 games
Last contract – 2 Yrs / $7,750,000 (cut after year one)
Age – 27

The Colts are in serious need of help in the secondary. Last season the Colts pass defense was abysmal, letting up nearly 250 passing yards per game. Kayvon Webster will not be the guy to lead the league in interceptions or passes defended, but he would be a great asset on a young defense.

Webster would be the number one corner in Indy right away. At 5″11, 195 lbs. Webster has the size to matchup with the outside receiver, and the speed to follow slot receivers through the middle. He has shown he has the ability to lock down a team’s best receiver, as you can see in this highlight tape from his time with Broncos.

As of right now the Colts are lacking the lockdown corner that you can throw on a teams best receiver. Webster could be that guy for Reich and Eberflus. In a division with DeAndre Hopkins, the Colts are going to need a tough, physical corner to matchup with him and other receivers in the AFC South.

Webster has not hinted at where he would like to sign, but I would assume money is going to play  a big role in his decision. Coming off his rookie deal, Webster is looking to cash in on his first big NFL pay day. Whatever amount of money he is looking for, Ballard can give to him, which I would not mind. Webster will be 28 in February, and still has not hit his full potential. If the Colts lock him up for 3-4 years, he would play a big role in the rebuild process in Indy. If Webster is open to Indy’s situation, I hope Ballard will do whatever he can to sign him.

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