According to longtime general manager Chris Ballard, the Indianapolis Colts starting right guard spot remains a priority after rock solid starter Will Fries departed in free agency:
“It’s an area that’s a priority,” Chris Ballard said via the IndyStar’s Joel Erickson at the NFL’s annual league meeting on Monday.
“If we had to line up and play today, we could. From Bort to Pinter to French, who have all started at center. Gonc, who’s started; Freeland, who’s started. The cupboard is not bare.”
While the Colts have seemingly ruled out veteran right tackle Braden Smith as a possibility, who is a converted collegiate offensive guard from Auburn, 2nd-year swing-tackle Matt Goncalves could become Fries’ successor:
“We think a lot of Gonc,” Ballard added.