Well... that was not a fun team to watch, was it? The defense looked helpless, Vontae Davis didn't look like the shutdown corner from 2014, and the offensive line was a dumpster fire unlike any other.
If Grigson doesn't address the O-line in this draft, god help this fan base. Sure, he found Hilton, but what has he done with his first round picks? Andrew Luck - pat on the back fella, your team only had to tank its entire season to get him. Bjorn Werner - yea, one solo tackle this year. Traded 2014 pick for Trent Richardson... a trade he's quoted as saying he'd "do it again." And most recently Phillip Dorsett, a guy dripping with speed, but completely unnecessary on a team with Moncrief, Hilton, and for as worthless as he turned out to be but couldn't have been anticipated, Andre Johnson.
It will be years before we know how Decker vs. Conklin will play out - both are in the same range-ish and have different strengths and weaknesses. If there's one thing I know: both of these dudes are nasty.
Unlike Conklin, Decker was a 4-star recruit for Ohio State ranked 23rd at his position in his class. He reminds me a bit of Dallas left tackle Tyron Smith - great build, quick feet and they can both mirror their opponents incredibly well. His combine showcased it all - he was quick in the drills and his numbers raised no concerns at all.
Consistency is a nice plus, too: he probably would have gone around the similar time in the draft last year, but decided to give it one more go and plow the way for another spectacular season for Elliott and the Buckeyes.
Decker's got cornerstone right tackle written all over him, something Indy is in desperate, desperate need of. If they want to prove to Andrew Luck that they care about him being in Indy long term, this is a piece that cannot go neglected. Yes, the defense and ground game is in desperate need of some young blood, but an improved offense will inherently help the defense.
I can still see them going 'Zeke here, but for now, I think Grigs goes with the safe play with the best OL on the board. If not, Corey Coleman is also a likely candidate in this slot that would give them a breath of fresh air at WR (just kidding Colts fans).