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Colts Select Bjoern Werner with 24th Overall Pick
April 25th, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Opting for help on the defensive line, the Indianapolis Colts used its first round selection in the 2013 NFL Draft on defensive end Bjoern Werner. At 6-foot, 3-inches, and 266 pounds, the 24th overall pick was born in Germany and didn't begin playing football until age 15 after coming to the...

Ten Lead Pipe Locks for the 2013 NFL Draft
April 25th, 2013 at 8:33 AM
 ***PHOTO1*** If you know anything about the NFL Draft it's this: nothing is guaranteed. The draftniks have spent months preparing their mock drafts and most will have less accuracy than the National Enquirer's annual psychic predictions. Scouts and NFL front offices have watched hours of film and workout after workout, yet...

USA Today Latest to Play the Race Card
April 23rd, 2013 at 8:42 AM
***PHOTO1*** USA Today sports columnist Jarrett Bell was right about one thing: "Here we go again." Bell Monday all but accused Pro Football Weekly draftnik Nolan Nawrocki of racism in his criticism of West Virginia quarterback, Geno Smith.  Bell is a respected journalist and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame...

Indianapolis Colts GM Ryan Grigson Eager to Show Last Year was No Fluke
April 21st, 2013 at 8:29 AM
Andrew Luck isn't the only member of the Indianapolis Colts who wants to avoid a "sophomore slump." Colts general manager Ryan Grigson, fresh off being named the 2012 NFL Executive of the Year, is ready to oversee his second NFL Draft starting this Thursday and wants to duplicate the kind...

Ridiculously Early Predictions for Indianapolis Colts 2013 Season
April 18th, 2013 at 8:50 PM
The NFL has released the 2013 schedule and just like last season, Colts 101 is among the first to offer our totally fearless early forecast on what will go down. Last season, we were bold enough to predict a 7-9 finish. Everybody called us "homers" at the time, but it...

2013 Indianapolis Colts Regular Season Schedule Set
April 18th, 2013 at 8:26 PM
This won't be the 2012 dull and repetitious schedule for the Indianapolis Colts. Four nationally scheduled games in primetime for 2013 are highlighted by the return of former Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning on Oct. 20, when he brings his Denver Broncos to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday Night Football. The Broncos game...

Indianapolis Colts Excited to Get Back to Work
April 18th, 2013 at 8:09 AM
The Indianapolis Colts kicked off preparations for the 2013 season this week as they began workouts at the Indiana Farm Bureau football facility. While this year's workouts were much more of a homecoming than last season's, there were still some new faces making their first appearance wearing the horseshoe. Among those...

Indianapolis Colts Hope to Steal Defensive Talent in Later Rounds
April 16th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have focused heavily on their defense in free agency. The Colts have acquired no fewer than five new starters since the final gun sounded in Baltimore this past January. Even so, Ryan Grigson and company aren't finished remaking the Colts defense. There's still a need for an impact...

Indianapolis Colts Sign Former Army Linebacker
April 11th, 2013 at 2:42 PM
from the Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts today signed free agent linebacker Josh McNary and placed him on the team’s Reserve/Military List. McNary, who is currently commissioned in the United States Army, will finish his active duty service prior to joining the team. “Josh had an outstanding career at West Point,”...

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...

Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns to Visit Lucas Oil Stadium for Preseason
April 4th, 2013 at 4:30 PM
from the Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts today announced their 2013 preseason schedule. Dates and times are yet to be finalized. The Colts will open the preseason with a home contest against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 (August 8-12). The game between the teams will be the seventh preseason meeting...

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 Will Be Looking at Best Player Available with First Draft Pick
March 31st, 2013 at 8:35 AM
Last year the Indianapolis Colts were locked in on Andrew Luck with their first round draft choice. This year, with a draft position of 24 instead of one and still needing to fill multiple needs, the Colts will be in a position to sit and watch as players come off...

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...

Several Former Indianapolis Colts Trying to Resurrect NFL Careers
March 28th, 2013 at 8:18 AM
It may be the off season for current members of the Indianapolis Colts, but several former Colts are hard at work trying to earn a chance to return to the National Football League.  The Arean Football League started regular season play last week. Two former Colts' defensive linemen are hoping to...

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....

Cassius Vaughn Signs Qualifying Offer to Stay with Indianapolis Colts
March 18th, 2013 at 6:19 PM
from the Indianapolis Colts   The Indianapolis Colts today announced that restricted free agent cornerback Cassius Vaughn has signed his qualifying offer.   Vaughn was originally acquired by the Colts in a trade with the Denver Broncos on May 23, 2012. In 16 games (11 starts) last season, he recorded career highs in tackles...

Jim Irsay Has Indianapolis Colts Fans All Atwitter
March 17th, 2013 at 9:18 AM
It's the NFL off season and that means Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is back on Twitter quoting obscure music lyrics and teasing fans with possible blockbuster deals. Irsay, in Arizona for the NFL owers' meeting, offered up a possible deal that would bring a wide receiver to Indianapolis. Speculation immediately...