Colts: 3 players Indy is already wishing they didn’t get rid of
By Mike Luciano
The Indianapolis Colts don’t have a ton of time to lick their wounds after Russell Wilson and the Seahawks proceeded to take that secondary behind the woodshed, as they are scheduled to match up against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. After Week 1, that should frighten Colts fans.
The secondary looked ill-equipped to take on such a talented collection of wide receivers, the schematic adjustments just did not come, and the defense as a whole looked disjointed. Even All-Pro players like Darius Leonard had difficulty figuring out offensive coordinator Shane Waldron’s offensive attack.
The roster that Indy unveiled in that game has some noticeable holes, especially on the defensive side, as the passive approach to free agency has helped Indianapolis end up with some depth issues at key defensive spots. Seattle exposed them with their revamped passing attack.
Based on how that first outing looked, some Colts fans might be looking over their shoulders or putting their heads in their palms after watching these three players land on other teams.
3 players the Colts might regret getting rid of.
3. DB Andre Chachere
Chachere was identified as a player that could make the roster as a backup defensive back, as Matt Eberflus talked up his versatility to play both cornerback and safety. While the Colts did cut Marvell Tell, which some viewed as a predecessor to Chachere sticking around, the San Jose State product was ultimately cut as well.
The Eagles, who are coached by former Indy OC Nick Sirianni and led on defense by former Colts cornerback coach Jonathan Gannon, scooped up Chachere, and he was on the field for a handful of plays in Philadelphia’s win against the Falcons. Indy may have messed up letting him go.
Had tears rolling down my face in this picture..
— andre chachere (@AndreChachere) September 12, 2021
“That's the only distinguishing quality
From me & whoever else is goin' thru this Or went through this Is that I ain't quit. I went thru every emotion w/ tryna pursue what I'm doing” -Nip #TeamChachere #flyeaglesfly pic.twitter.com/ONmrXDIhIK
Andre Chachere could’ve been a solid backup for the Colts.
The Colts went into the Seattle game with only three healthy safeties, one of whom is a special teams ace in George Odum. While signing Andrew Sendejo might help them bolster their ranks, they had a ready-made solution to the position in Chachere in the building, but they ditched him.
He wouldn’t have suddenly turned into the second coming of Bob Sanders if he’d stayed in Indy, but he was a perfect veteran bench piece who could’ve potentially broken up a big pass down the field yesterday. Against Stafford and the Rams, this secondary will be tested again.