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Ryan Grigson on Bjeorn Werner: “He’s a Hell of a Football Player.”
April 26th, 2013 at 8:57 AM
The Indianapolis Colts selection of Florida State DE/OLB Bjeorn Werner last night brings a reaction similar to that of this year’s free agent acquisitions: we’ll see. While Werner was projected as high as the second overall pick in some early mock drafts, his workouts had allowed him to slide down...
Ryan Grigson, Chuck Pagano Happy with Free Agent Haul
March 16th, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson and head coach Chuck Pagano expressed great satisfaction with their free agent signings this week. Both indicated that while the team may still be looking at some minor additions, the Colts major free agent action is finished.
Pagano, true to his defensive roots, is most excited...
Indianapolis Colts Release Safety Tom Zbikowski
March 15th, 2013 at 5:03 PM
In a surprising move, the Indianapolis Colts released safety, Tom Zbikowski this afternoon. The move came mere hours after a press conference in which head coach Chuck Pagano specifically mentioned Zbikowski along with Antoine Bethea and newly acquired Laron Landry, saying the Colts were "comfortable" moving forward with those three.
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Free Agency Could Take Indianapolis Colts Linebackers from Good to Great
February 14th, 2013 at 8:25 AM
***PHOTO1***The Indianapolis Colts return a good linebacking corps for 2013. Even with the probable loss of Dwight Freeney, the Colts will be led by OLB Robert Mathis and have a solid group in the middle featuring Kavell Conner, a healthy Pat Angerer and Jerrell Freeman. In Greg Manusky's 3-4 scheme, however,...
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...
Will Ed Reed Finish His Career with the Indianapolis Colts?
February 1st, 2013 at 3:56 PM
***PHOTO1*** ESPN's Adam Schefter reported yesterday that soon-to-be free agent safety Ed Reed would certainly consider signing with the Indianapolis Colts when the free agency period begins in March. Reed, who is preparing to play in Sunday's Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, hasn't been shy talking about the possibility of...
Indianapolis Colts Announce Hiring of Pep Hamilton as Offensive Coordinator
January 19th, 2013 at 6:04 PM
The Indianapolis Colts confirmed today the hiring of former Stanford University offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton to the same role with the Indianapolis Colts. Hamilton replace Bruce Arians who was named head coach of the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday.
“Pep Hamilton is a sharp, detailed and innovative coach who is a rising...
Indianapolis Colts Name Tom McMahon New Special Teams Coordinator
January 17th, 2013 at 11:47 AM
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The Indianapolis Colts today hired Tom McMahon as the special teams coordinator. McMahon holds six years of NFL coaching experience and spent the 2012 campaign as the special teams coach with the Kansas City Chiefs.
“We’re excited that Tom will be joining our staff,” said Colts Head Coach...
Maxwell Club Names Chuck Pagano and Bruce Arians Coach of the Year
January 16th, 2013 at 1:07 PM
The prestigious Maxwell Football Club has announced that they will honor Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano and offensive coordinator Bruce Arians with their professional Coach of the Year award, the Greasy Neale Award.
In their first season in Indianapolis, Head Coach Chuck Pagano and Offensive Coordinator/Interim Head Coach Bruce Arians...
For Indianapolis Colts to Advance, They Must Stop Ray Rice
January 6th, 2013 at 7:14 AM
***PHOTO1***The Indianapolis Colts have been in this situation several times already this year, facing an All-Pro caliber running back playing alongside an erratic quarterback. Today's wild card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens will be no different.
Today's challenge for the Colts will be Ray Rice, the Ravens' diminutive but powerful...
Former Ravens Turned Colts not Interested in Reunion
January 5th, 2013 at 9:11 AM
***PHOTO1***The Baltimore Ravens have had a tremendous impact on the success of the 2012 Indianapolis Colts. Not only did the Colts get former Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as head coach, but Cory Redding, Tom Zbikowski and Brandon McKinney followed their coach to Indianapolis. While McKinney has spent the season...
After Further Review: Ready for the Second Season
December 31st, 2012 at 1:09 PM
The Indianapolis Colts and the rest of their NFL brethren wrapped up the regular season yesterday. Now 12 of those teams remain alive to compete for the game's ultimate prize, the Lombardi Trophy.
The Colts will travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens Sunday at 1 p.m. This is an...
Indianapolis Colts Must Neutralize Houston Texans’ Defensive Line
December 30th, 2012 at 7:29 AM
When the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans squared off two weeks ago in Houston, JJ Watt and the Houston defensive line controlled the game. They sacked Andrew Luck five times and hurried him countless other times en route to a 29-17 victory.
Today's game means nothing to the Colts in terms...
Indianapolis Colts Playing to Win Sunday Against Houston Texans
December 26th, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Resting players the final week of the season is still a subject that arouses strong feelings in Indianapolis. For some, the wounds are still fresh from Jim Caldwell's decision to put Peyton Manning and company on the bench during the second half of the 2009 season finale against the New...
ChuckStrong Phenomenon a Welcome Break from the Cynicism of Professional Sports
December 26th, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Modern-day sports fans have heard it all before. "It's a business," we're told at least once a year. Whether it's our favorite player leaving town for a rich new contract, a team holding a city hostage for a new stadium deal or a league's games being canceled due to an...
Could This Be Bruce Arians’ Last Game as Indianapolis Colts Head Coach?
December 20th, 2012 at 7:56 AM
If all goes according to plans and doctors sign off, Chuck Pagano will be at the helm next week when the Indianapolis Colts finish the regular season at home against the Houston Texans. Pagano finished his third and final round of chemotherapy earlier this month and has been conditioning for a...
Young Indianapolis Colts Continue to Exceed Expectations
November 9th, 2012 at 9:18 AM
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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...
Chuck Pagano Delivers Stirring Post-Game Speech
November 5th, 2012 at 8:57 AM
If you haven't seen Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano's emotional post-game address to his team, here is the link. Chuck is truly an amazing man
Indianapolis Colts Organize Efforts to Fight Breast Cancer and Leukemia
October 4th, 2012 at 2:07 PM
The Indianapolis Colts along with the rest of the NFL were already planning to stage events around Breast Cancer Awareness this week. With the news about head coach Chuck Pagano and his battle with leukemia, the Colts have also put together several events to help fight that disease. The following...
Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano Diagnosed with Leukemia
October 1st, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML). He will undergo four to six weeks of hospitalization while receiving chemotherapy treatment. Prognosis is favorable for remission but will require ongoing treatment.
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Colts owner Jim Irsay told media at a press conference this morning that Pagano went...
