If there is one thing the Indianapolis Colts need it is health, especially at the wide receiver spot. They could use a safety to pair with Antoine Bethea. Their defensive tackle rotation was finally starting to look a little more stout, and now they stand to lose Daniel Muir. The Colts win with Peyton Manning's offense, so they need to start rebuilding the offensive line; they have actually done pretty well quietly reloading there.
This year they may look at replacing Charlie Johnson at left tackle or an aging Ryan Diem on the right side.
So who would they take? Left tackle Tyron Smith out of USC makes sense, but a better fit would be Anthony Castonzo from Boston College. Castonzo is a Rhodes scholar candidate in bio-chemistry. He's smart, and he learns from his mistakes. Plus, he has the size to play on either side. He can be groomed or he can step in.
That said, Joseph Addai struggled with injuries last year and former first-round pick Donald Brown found himself third on the depth chart behind Dominic Rhodes and Addai. So running back is a concern for the Colts, and Alabama running back Mark Ingram is still available.
A lot depends on your views on Addai and Brown. Running back seems to be a position that can be addressed later in the draft than offensive tackle. So give the slight edge to Castonzo.
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