Time wasn't wasted by the Indianapolis Colts in addressing their needs at solid protection by signing free agent acquisition LaRon Landry. It's reported to become a four-year, $24 million package, including $14 million in guarantees, as approved by Rich Cimini's ESPN news release. Colts GM Ryan Grigson was cited by exactly the same statement as saying: We're happy about this signing. We feel LaRon is a real impact player and an complete sport changer. We are talking about a 220-pound safety that goes 4.3 and plays to that rate. His method of the overall game and his design of play are lights out and embody the tradition we are making on the safety and this group generally speaking. Entering the 2013 NFL offseason, the Colts' need for a solid solid safety became more obvious as 2012 signee Tom Zbikowski did not have the insurance skills needed seriously to help atone for Indy's 3,788 moving yards allowed in 2012, great for only 21st in the group. The Colts did not fare any benefit in run safety, both, finishing up at 29th with 2,200 speeding meters granted. Additionally, the Colts only had 13 interceptions in 2012, with only one of them courtesy of a security (Zbikowski). Joe Lefeged packed in amiably for Zbikowski who missed the past five games of 2012 with a leg injury. Regardless of this, somebody needs to step up in aiding shore up the Colts protection. Enter Landry. Landry, who played for the New York Jets last year, experienced his first-ever Pro Bowl stint in 2013 after developing new career highs of 100 combined tackles and four required fumbles. To top everything off, he also had two interceptions, nine go deflections and his first profession landing which he scored after buying off Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill in Week 3. Landry became a free of charge agent after playing out his one-year deal with the Jets valued at $3.5 million. The greatest concerns Colts supporters have about him is his healtha'he missed 15 activities from 2010-11 because of Achilles, hamstring and groin injuries. Up to now, his outstanding play and the fact that he performed all 16 games for the Jets in 2012 are downplaying these problems. Indiana ultimately has a strong safety in the form of Bob Sanders, considered by many to be among the hardest-hitting people ever to add a Colts standard. With Landry and new cornerback Greg Toler in pull, expect a sudden upgrade in security for Indianapolis as its quest for a deeper run in the playoffs remains.
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