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Colts Off-Season: A Time for Change and Hope
Feb 9th
Will the Colts make a move for free agent running back DeAngelo Williams? (Chris Keane | Reuters)
The Indianapolis Colts are known for their ability to put together teams that are young and competitive on the field with a chance to win the Super Bowl every year. The team has accomplished this by finding jewels in the draft that other teams simply overlook. As a Colts fan I have nothing but respect and admiration for the front office of the Colts and thank them for the product they consistently put on the field for Colts fans to cheer. It’s time for the next step, and at this point in Peyton Manning’s career it’s now or never for the Indy. Unlike many of the experts out there, I do not believe that Peyton is anywhere close to the end of his career. I do believe that he is at the point where the team can’t just wait for young talent to develop around him.
Starting with the offensive line, Ryan Diem has been rode hard this year for the false starts and his mental mistakes, but I’m one who believes that a lot of his issues were because of having to play through injuries all year long with a lack of depth behind him. The same could be said for left tackle Charlie Johnson. The hope in the franchise should be that Ryan Diem will work with the front office on restructuring his $5.4 million deal that would allow the team to pay him on incentives as opposed to cutting him as cap casualty.
Regardless what happens with Diem, the best answer for the Colts is to not miss out on a chance to get an anchor left tackle early in the draft such as Anthony Castonzo, Boston College, Nate Solder, Colorado, Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin, or Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State. There is also the option of landing a couple solid free agents with both Tyson Clabo of Atlanta and Matt Light being available, Clabo being ideal because of his youth. At guard the best answer without question is to find a way to sign Logan Mankins out of New England. Adding an all pro will allow you to let Jamey Richard and Mike Pollak fight for the starting spot next to Mankins with the loser backing up both the center and guard spots.
Ideal line: LT-Tyson Clabo, LG- Logan Mankins, C- Jeff Saturday, RG- Mike Pollak, and RT- Gabe Carimi. More >
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Foreshadowing the Colts 2011 Linebacker Corps
Jan 30th
Kavell Conner tackles Steve Smith in an early season meeting with the Giants at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2010. (AJ Mast | AP Photo)
Linebacker has been a position of weakness for the Colts for many years. Other than Gary Brackett, the last time the Colts had a linebacker worthy of NFL recognition was when former 2002 fourth round draft pick David Thornton left the team following the 2005 season — he signed a lucrative five-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.
In many ways, the fact that the linebackers have not been a major strength is expected with the Colts’ history of refusing to pay veterans at the position after their rookie contracts expire — they did the same with Marcus Washington following the 2003 season, who went on to a Pro Bowl in 2004 and two alternate bids in 2005 and 2006. With a speed-focused defensive philosophy, however, it is reasonable to keep costs low because Colts linebackers are typically not high-profile players to other teams — they are generally too short and too light for other defensive schemes.
These facts and this history makes the Colts current depth chart at linebacker an albatross. While only Gary Brackett has a resume deserving of Pro Bowl consideration over the last three years, the young talent, potential, and depth at each of the linebacker positions is unfamiliar. More >
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Did Injuries Affect the 2010 Colts?
Jan 19th
Colts fans are stuck in limbo. The Super Bowl is still two weeks away, so talking about the off-season seems premature. Before fans get to that point, it is worthwhile to take a look back at 2010 to gauge where the Colts franchise will be when the draft and summer activities roll around.
One of the biggest impacts on Indianapolis in 2010 was the unprecedented number of injuries the team had to play through. The Colts placed 18 players on Injured Reserve, and two others on the injured/waived list — including Taj Smith, who rejoined the Colts. This number does not include injured players who missed multiple games throughout the year, but still managed to hold onto a roster spot.
Below are three ways to examine Indy’s injuries in 2010.
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Navigating the Colts 2011 Off-Season
Jan 7th
Quarterback Peyton Manning watches as running back Joseph Addai carries the football in Denver. (Doug Pensinger | Getty Images)
Although the Colts are heading into the playoffs and will not have to worry about new contracts, free agency, and draft planning until after their playoff run ends, once it does things will start happening fast. With all of the players who have contracts ending this season, it will be important to make good choices in order to keep a very talented football team intact.
One thing about any off-season is the chance that difficult decisions will have to be made about players for whom fans have a great deal of loyalty. That is the unfortunate nature of the business of football and those kinds of decisions and observations will be included in what this writer believes is the best direction for the Colts leading up to the 2011 season.
The most important thing to do to start this process is to identify which players require new contracts in order to play football in 2011, and which players currently have contracts that are not reflective of their value to the team.
The players who will need new contracts in order to return to the Colts in 2011 are listed below, by position. More >
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Thursday Injury Report: Jets v. Colts UPDATED
Jan 6th
UPDATE: Official report now. There was a conflict between the official Colts’ site and Jim Irsay’s tweet with respect to Reggie Wayne. Irsay tweeted Wayne was DNP, but the web site indicates he was only Limited. If limited, that implies to me that he’s just resting. I would assume we cannot count on any of the players who were DNP both days that were reported.
Here is what we know of today’s injury report. I will update as we get more information, including why Wayne was out, and whether there is any possibility we will see Kelvin Hayden, Clint Session or Dominic Rhodes.
| Player | Injury | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Status |
| A.Afalava | Ankle | N/A | FULL | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| R.Diem | Back | N/A | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| K.Hayden | Neck | N/A | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| A.Johnson | Chest | N/A | LIMITED | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| D.Muir | Chest | N/A | FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| M.Newton | Hamstring | N/A | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| D.Rhodes | Hip | N/A | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| J.Richard | Concussion | N/A | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| C.Session | Elbow | N/A | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| J.Thomas | Ankle | N/A | FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| R.Wayne | Knee | N/A | NONE | DNP/LTD | QUESTIONABLE |
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Wednesday Injury Report: Jets v. Colts
Jan 5th
Today’s injury report is a bit discouraging – although Coach Caldwell denied reports that Clint Session suffered any setbacks, the fact that he was full two days last week, then went limited last Friday and a no-show today indicates that he is unlikely to play on Saturday. Kelvin Hayden’s non-participation is also a bad sign. It is good, however, to get Al Afalava back – if nothing more than for depth.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
OT Ryan Diem (Back)
DE Dwight Freeney (Rest)
CB Kelvin Hayden (Neck)
DE Robert Mathis (Rest)
S Mike Newton (Hamstring)
RB Dominic Rhodes (Hip)
OG Jamey Richard (Concussion)
LB Clint Session (Elbow)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
DT Antonio Johnson (Chest)
FULL PARTICIPATION
DB Al Afalava (Ankle)
DT Dan Muir (Chest)
OG Jaimie Thomas (Ankle)
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A Fan Salute to the 2010 Indianapolis Colts
Jan 5th
A true Colts fan salute. (Andy Lyons | Getty Images)
With a win against the Titans, the Colts managed to overcome unprecedented team injuries and their worst five game series since 2002 for a NFL record (tie) ninth consecutive playoff berth, and their seventh AFC South Championship in the last eight years. Peyton Manning was able to get through his toughest stretch of games since his rookie year and somehow Indy has managed to enter January with the three seed in the AFC.
It is extremely important for Colts fans to step back and think about the gravity of this accomplishment. Frankly, this team had no business overcoming all of the adversity it has faced in a sixteen game season. More >
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Tuesday Injury Report: Jets v. Colts
Jan 4th
According to Phil B. Wilson of the Indy Star, . Therefore, no report will be available until tomorrow. What we DO know, however, is that neither Kelvin Hayden, Daniel Muir nor Clint Session was in the locker room today. Again according to Phil B., , but nothing is official.
Interestingly, we do have some information about the Jets’ practice, courtesy of Lisa Zimmerman:
Did Not Practice:
DE Trevor Pryce (hip)
Limited:
S James Ihedigbo (knee/ankle)
DT Sione Pouha (back)
CB Darrelle Revis (hamstring)
LB Bryan Thomas (ankle)
RT Damien Woody (knee)
QB Mark Sanchez (shoulder)
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Indy Sports Coverage – Week 17
Jan 2nd
Each week, Coltzilla brings you highlights from local sports coverage of the Colts with an emphasis on player interviews. Pre-game interviews go up throughout the week. Post-game interviews are posted shortly after the game. Hope you enjoy!
It’s Week 17 of the 2010 season, and the 9-6 Colts finish the regular season with a visit from the Tennessee Titans. Win, and the Colts win the AFC South.
UPDATED: Local Post-Game Coverage, Inside The Huddle – Tuesday morning
UPDATED: Sportslocker, Sports Jam, Indy Sports Nation – Monday evening
UPDATED: Colts Pre-Game Show – Sunday evening
UPDATED: Bill Polian Show – Saturday evening
Inside The Huddle:
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Friday Injury Report: Titans v. Colts
Dec 31st
A couple of surprises in today’s report – Clint Session participated on only a limited basis, and Jeff Saturday entered the report for the first time in several weeks with what appears to be an injury suffered in practice.
Given that Session went full on Wednesday and Thursday, I wouldn’t be surprised that Friday was limited so he could get some treatment and be ready to play (if not start) on Sunday. I also expect Johnson and Saturday to play, perhaps more because the Colts need them for their consistency than because I know anything specific about their injuries.
Mike Hart looks poised to be available for the first time in several games, and the Colts could have a very rare 5-headed monster in the backfield, with Addai, Rhodes, Brown, Hart and James all looking healthy.
I don’t expect we will see Al Afalava or Kelvin Hayden, I think Jamie Thomas is a toss-up, and I am leaning toward Dan Muir being available if not starting.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Status |
| A.Afalava | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| E.Foster | Biceps | LIMITED | FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| M.Hart | Ankle | FULL | FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| K.Hayden | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| C.Johnson | Groin | DNP | FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| D.Muir | Chest | DNP | DNP | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| J.Saturday | Hip | NONE | NONE | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| C.Session | Elbow | FULL | FULL | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| J.Thomas | Ankle | NONE | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
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