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Colts’ DE Tarell Basham desperately needs strong finish to preseason

This was supposed to be his season. His year to show what he can really do. His ‘now he’s in the right system’ season where he proves Chris Ballard right in regards to the potential he saw in him.

So far, it has been anything but for 2017 third-round pick, Tarell Basham.

With Chuck Pagano still in the picture last season, and his 2-gap, ‘attacking 3-4 hybrid’ scheme — or whatever that crap was called — in place, Basham wasn’t drafted to be a true fit immediately. He was drafted in the third round to show off some of the athleticism, instincts and speed, sharpen his technique and be a contributor for a year, then fit into Ballard’s vision for a 4-man front as the turnover came through.