Free agents who can set up the Colts for a strong draft: Tier 1 needs

As the Indianapolis Colts head into the first full off-season of General Manager Chris Ballard’s tenure, the first time he has been able to control not just moves in free agency but has had his own staff to scout and prepare for April’s draft, there are plenty of holes to fill. With over $80 million dollars in projected room to help fill those holes, Ballard needs to repeat what he did last season — add important players at key positions and reduce the number of “must haves” in the upcoming draft. He needs to flexibility in April so he can to get the most talent out of his full slate of picks as possible.

Here are the Colts’ most glaring needs as Ballard prepares to turn the page and enter a…