[FarmBoy]

...and if so, how MUCH?  At the collegiate level, Martin did the job for Stanford and Luck.  But what Indy needs is a dramatic upgrade on the OL.  Is Martin the guy to do (his part of) that?  Reportedly he was not playing his best ball in Miami.  Could have been the whole mental turmoil thing, but maybe not.  Maybe he's not a great NFL o-lineman.  I dunno.  But-- to the limited extent I care about the NFL-- I want Indy to protect Andrew Luck.  If that means a lineman from Oregon St.  or  Georgia instead of Martin,  get that guy.

I totally agree with this sentiment. Some of Martin's difficult were likely triggered by, or at least magnified by, his performance on the field. Dolphins fans claim he was the 2nd worst starting tackle in the league last season. Hopefully he can have a meaningful career in the NFL, but if not, I certainly don't want the Colts to sacrifice quality to get him. However, if it was just a matter of scheme, or team situation or if the Colts can get him cheap as a back up because no one else in the league wants him and he can still contribute, I want Grigson et al to make the determination for the best of the team, not to help out an old friend of Luck's.

[FarmBoy]

...and if so, how MUCH?  At the collegiate level, Martin did the job for Stanford and Luck.  But what Indy needs is a dramatic upgrade on the OL.  Is Martin the guy to do (his part of) that?  Reportedly he was not playing his best ball in Miami.  Could have been the whole mental turmoil thing, but maybe not.  Maybe he's not a great NFL o-lineman.  I dunno.  But-- to the limited extent I care about the NFL-- I want Indy to protect Andrew Luck.  If that means a lineman from Oregon St.  or  Georgia instead of Martin,  get that guy.

I totally agree with this sentiment. Some of Martin's difficult were likely triggered by, or at least magnified by, his performance on the field. Dolphins fans claim he was the 2nd worst starting tackle in the league last season. Hopefully he can have a meaningful career in the NFL, but if not, I certainly don't want the Colts to sacrifice quality to get him. However, if it was just a matter of scheme, or team situation or if the Colts can get him cheap as a back up because no one else in the league wants him and he can still contribute, I want Grigson et al to make the determination for the best of the team, not to help out an old friend of Luck's.