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NFL rumors: 5 possible landing spots for Mike Daniels

By Jacob Schyvinck

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 27: Defensive end Mike Daniels #76 of the Green Bay Packers intercepts a pass during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 27, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 27: Defensive end Mike Daniels #76 of the Green Bay Packers intercepts a pass during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 27, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 20: Defensive end Mike Daniels #76 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 20, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 20: Defensive end Mike Daniels #76 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 20, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts made huge strides in the second half of the 2018 season to reach the playoffs, and much of that came from the defense improving in all facets. It felt similar to the No-Name Defense of the Dolphins decades ago, with many players (other than Darius Leonard) not recognizable by the average fan.

It would be great if that unit could continue to be productive, but evolving and adding talent is key in this league. The Colts went after Justin Houston in free agency, who should bring some juice to the pass rush. Denico Autry and Tyquan Lewis are the projected starters on the interior entering 2019, so why not bring in Daniels to help bring the young group along? We know he brings the intensity to everything he does, and being a mentor along with a productive inside presence would be huge for the Colts.

Indianapolis certainly has the cap room to make it happen, but GM Chris Ballard was very conservative this offseason when it came to signing free agents. It seems unlikely that he would make a splash for Daniels, but the Colts are considered a contender this season, and a move like that would be huge for the defense.

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