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Indianapolis Colts: Running Back Talent Could Be Attractive to Colts in Later Rounds
April 7th, 2013 at 2:14 PM
While the Indianapolis Colts have pressing needs along the offensive line and wide receiver, the NFL draft is always about finding value, particularly in the later rounds. With that in mind, Ryan Grigson could find some tremendous value at the running back position with the Colts middle and late round...

Indianapolis Colts Sign Former First Round Pick Heyward-Bey
April 1st, 2013 at 9:40 PM
The Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey on Monday, April 1, according to the team's official website. The deal between Heyward-Bey and the Colts will be for one-year and worth $3 million, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Heyward-Bey, 26, is a 6-foot, 2-inch, 216 pound former first round pick...

Indianapolis Colts Still Searching for a Wide Receiver
March 30th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
 ***PHOTO1***Darrius Heyward-Bey came to Indianapolis last week and left without a contract. He did the same in Detroit, so it's not a foregone conclusion that he's out of the Colts' plans, but it's getting late in the free agent game and the Colts still haven't secured a wide receiver. The Colts...

Indianapolis Colts Acquire Fullback, Retain Jeff Linkenbach
March 28th, 2013 at 2:35 PM
from the Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts today acquired fullback Stanley Havili in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for defensive end Clifton Geathers. The team also announced that restricted free agent tackle Jeff Linkenbach has signed his qualifying offer. “Stanley fills an immediate need for us at the...

Indianapolis Colts Beef up Both Lines
March 20th, 2013 at 6:48 PM
  from the Indianapolis Colts   The Indianapolis Colts have signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin. The team also announced that exclusive rights free agent guard Joe Reitz has signed his tender.   “Aubrayo is a great fit for our team on many fronts,” said General Manager Ryan Grigson. “He's an excellent run...

Indianapolis Colts Tab Matt Hasselbeck to Back up Andrew Luck
March 19th, 2013 at 12:43 PM
The Indianapolis Colts apparently learned their lesson from 2011. Not willing to go into the 2013 season with Chandler Harnish as their most experienced backup quarterback, the Colts agreed to terms with veteran Matt Hasselbeck. “We are very pleased to announce the signing of Matt Hasselbeck,” said General Manager Ryan Grigson....

Indianapolis Colts in the Market for a Backup Quarterback
March 14th, 2013 at 8:45 AM
***PHOTO1***With Drew Stanton headed to Arizona to compete for the starter's job with former offensive coordinator Bruce Arians' Cardinals, the Indianapolis Colts are now in need of a backup quarterback. The Colts still have second year pro Chandler Harnish on the roster, but Harnish spent all of last season on...

One Year Later, Jim Irsay’s Bold Move Paying Dividends
March 3rd, 2013 at 8:25 AM
***PHOTO1*** A year ago this week, Indianapolis Colts' owner Jim Irsay and new general manager Ryan Grigson appeared to be sending the Colts into a nuclear winter. The heart and soul of the franchise, quarterback Peyton Manning, was released along with other fan favorites, RB Joseph Addai, TE Dallas Clark and LB Gary...

Dwight Freeney and Indianapolis Colts Part Ways
February 15th, 2013 at 6:19 PM
***PHOTO1***We knew it was coming. To some degree, it was even surprising they stayed with him this long, but today the Indianapolis Colts made it official. Owner Jim Irsay tweeted, "Sadly, Dwight and the Horseshoe parting ways." In a prepared statement announcing the Colts would not renew Freeney's contract, Irsay said: “Few...

Indianapolis Colts Free Agent Needs: Offensive Line
February 10th, 2013 at 7:26 AM
The offensive side of the football for the Indianapolis Colts corrected itself fairly quickly after the departure of Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark, Joseph Addai and Pierre Garcon. Andrew Luck proved himself to be an elite caliber quarterback in his rookie year. Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener give the Colts two...

Indianapolis Colts Free Agent Needs: Wide Receiver
February 7th, 2013 at 9:17 AM
As Ryan Grigson and the Indianapolis Colts assess their free agent needs this offseason, wide receiver might not seem like a pressing need compared to other areas on the field. Reggie Wayne returns, having regained his Pro Bowl form this season and TY Hilton emerged as a dangerous deep threat. But...

Bruce Arians Named NFL Coach of the Year; Andrew Luck Second in Rookie of the Year
February 2nd, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Bruce Arians took a a difficult situation and made the best of it, for both the Indianapolis Colts and himself. Arians guided the Colts to a 9-3 record and a wild card playoff berth after head coach Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia. That earned Arians the Arizona Cardinals' head coaching position...

Possible Future Indianapolis Colts Playing in Senior Bowl
January 26th, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Ryan Grigson and his staff are at a key point in their second off season with the Indianapolis Colts. Not much was expected from them last year when they came in green and without much cap space and turned that into an 11-5 season and a playoff berth. Those expectations will...

Expect More West Coast than Downfield with Pep Hamilton’s Offense
January 20th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Andrew Luck over-delivered on some pretty lofty expectations for his rookie year. Much of that is due to the tutelage of veteran offensive coordinator Bruce Arians who installed an offense that allowed Luck to showcase his skills.  With Arians off to Arizona, the Indianapolis Colts have turned to Luck's Stanford offensive...

Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians to Become Arizona Head Coach
January 17th, 2013 at 8:43 PM
Bruce Arians has accepted an offer to become the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, according to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday, Jan. 17. Arians, 60, reportedly has signed a four-year deal with a team option for a fifth year. The Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator joined the organization for...

Quick Observations from Wild-Card Loss to Baltimore
January 6th, 2013 at 4:54 PM
The Indianapolis Colts were able this season to show there is going to be a lot of excitement in the city for many more years to come. An improbable nine-win improvement into a playoff berth has provided plenty of fuel about the what the current coaching staff can do with any...

Vick Ballard Becoming Bruce Arians’ Bell-Cow Back
December 11th, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Bruce Arians is known for tutoring young quarterbacks. Peyton Manning, Tim Couch, Ben Roethlisberger and now Andrew Luck have all benefited from Arians' instruction. Arians has also developed another reputation over the years, one for having a running back who can move the chains in a game's waning moments, enabling...

NFL Rookie of the Year: Andrew Luck or RGIII?
December 4th, 2012 at 7:45 PM
I make the case for Andrew Luck today over at Colts.com.

TY Hilton Earns NFL Special Teams Player of the Week
November 28th, 2012 at 2:38 PM
  From the Indianapolis Colts The NFL today announced that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 12. This marks the first time Hilton has earned the award in his career.   Last week against Buffalo, Hilton recorded his second two-touchdown game...

Young Indianapolis Colts Continue to Exceed Expectations
November 9th, 2012 at 9:18 AM
***PHOTO1*** That the Indianapolis Colts won last night against the Jacksonville Jaguars isn't surprising. How they did it is. This young team continues to defy the limited expectations that were placed upon them. At 6-3, the Colts have tripled their win output from 2011. I optimistically said that they would win...