The line is a worry

Both Chappell and Kravitz discuss it. 

The Ugoh departure was galling, but not unexpected. He had a promising rookie year but never developed thereafter. His physical tools were unquestioned, but there were issues with his mental toughness. Mudd always used to talk about a player’s ability to handle tough times and even failure, and Ugoh never measured up.He ranks as Polian’s biggest draft bust since coming to Indianapolis. Not only was Ugoh a high second-round draft choice, taken 42nd overall, but the Colts gave up a first-rounder for the privilege of taking him. The mistake is especially notable for being rare. Polian and his staff don’t often miss, but Ugoh was a whiff, as was a lot of the 2007 draft.

That makes it sound worse than it was.  It was a straight up 1st for 2nd round trade.  They gave up the 29th pick in 2008 and a 2007 fourth for the 42nd pick in 2007.  That’s really only about a 13 slot move.  In exchange they got a left tackle for 2007.  No one has yet explained to me who the Colts should have drafted or played at LT in 2007 besides Ugoh.

A rookie is tickled to be at home in Indy

He staged a personal workout for pro scouts before the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine, then signed with Baltimore as an undrafted rookie. He spent two years on the Ravens’ practice squad developing as an offensive tackle.

The Ravens made him part of their final Sept. 4 roster cuts. He was claimed by the Miami Dolphins, who waived him this week.

Now, he’s a Colt.

“I can’t say it enough: I’m real, real excited to be here,” Reitz said. “This is a dream come true. I’ve been a Colts fan ever since I was a little kid.”