Czar says Polian wanted Saffold

…but only because he thought Hughes would be gone.

CZAR’S FRONT OFFICE TAKE:The late word was that Bill Polian had his heart set on drafting offensive tackle Roger Saffold, a three-year starter at Indiana, but that’s because Polian thought TCU’s Jerry Hughes would be gone by now. Well, Hughes is an undersized defensive end and he collected 26 1/2 sacks over the last two seasons. He’s a perfect fit in the Colts’ defensive scheme whenever Dwight Freeney needs a rest. Anybody who saw the Super Bowl knows that the Colts really struggled on defense without Freeney at full speed. Hughes can also play outside linebacker, but rushing the passer is his No. 1 skill and this is solid pick for the Colts, who are getting a little old on the defensive front