I now have had a few days to think about how Bob Sanders, who on Friday was released by the Indianapolis Colts after seven seasons with the team, will be remembered by those invested in the Indianapolis-based franchise. The safety had numerous moments of brilliance during those seven years, including a dynamic run to victory in Super Bowl XLI and being named the Associated … [Read more...] about Bob Sanders’ Legacy with Indianapolis Colts
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Franchise Tag Best for Both Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts
It's quite fitting that the Indianapolis Colts have designated quarterback Peyton Manning as their "franchise player" by applying the franchise tag on the four-time NFL MVP. The Colts tagged Manning earlier this week with an "exclusive" label, ensuring that the Super Bowl XLI MVP would not become a free agent (whenever free agency begins). Under the franchise tag, a … [Read more...] about Franchise Tag Best for Both Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts Hire David Walker to Coach Running Backs
The Indianapolis Colts have their replacement for Gene Huey. According to the Indianapolis Star, David Walker, who became the University of Maryland's running backs coach when the school hired Randy Edsall as head coach in January, has accepted the same position with the Colts. Edsall announced the news. Good hire? I'd say so. By Drew Allen … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Hire David Walker to Coach Running Backs
Addressing Indianapolis Colts Concerns in 2011 Offseason
Now that I have established my position on the Jim Caldwell issue, it's time to look at what the Colts should address this coming offseason. Obviously, the personnel decisions begin with quarterback Peyton Manning, whose $98 million contract is due to expire. Colts owner Jim Irsay has repeatedly expressed his desire to make Manning a Colt for life and the league's … [Read more...] about Addressing Indianapolis Colts Concerns in 2011 Offseason
Indianapolis Colts Are Right to Stick with Jim Caldwell
More than a week removed from the Indianapolis Colts' season-ending 17-16 loss to the New York Jets in a wild-card playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium, much has been made about why the team did not advance further into the postseason and about what it should do this offseason. A good portion of those discussions has involved Colts coach Jim Caldwell and his questionable … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Are Right to Stick with Jim Caldwell
Indianapolis Colts Fall to New York Jets in Playoff Opener
And just as quickly as the Indianapolis Colts had risen, they have now fallen. The Colts, who rode a four-game winning streak to the third seed in the AFC playoffs, fell 17-16 to the No. 6-seeded New York Jets in Saturday's wild card matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium when Jets kicker Nick Folk hit a 32-yard field goal as the clock wound down to zero. Just when everyone thought … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Fall to New York Jets in Playoff Opener
Indianapolis Colts-New York Jets Primer
It sure has been a long week, but Wild Card Weekend is finally upon us. After days of anticipating and listening to New York Jets coach Rex Ryan elaborate on his personal vendettas, the AFC playoffs get underway Saturday at 8 p.m. as the No. 3-seeded Indianapolis Colts (10-6) play host to Ryan's No. 6-seeded Jets (11-5) at Lucas Oil Stadium in a rematch of last year's AFC … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts-New York Jets Primer
Indianapolis Colts in Playoffs Again
Here they are again. An Adam Vinatieri field goal as time expired Sunday gave the Indianapolis Colts a 23-20 victory against Tennessee at Lucas Oil Stadium, a 10-6 record in 2010, the AFC South title and the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs. The Colts, who tied the Dallas Cowboys' long-standing record by securing their ninth consecutive postseason berth, will play host to the … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts in Playoffs Again
Colts Lose Another Game-Changer in Austin Collie
The Indianapolis Colts can't seem to catch a break on the injury front in 2010. The team's latest casualty is wide receiver Austin Collie, who on Wednesday was placed on injured reserve after suffering a concussion Sunday in the second quarter of the Colts' 34-24 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was the third time this season that Collie was … [Read more...] about Colts Lose Another Game-Changer in Austin Collie
NFL Week 16 Previews: AFC Games
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS @ BUFFALO BILLS New England is the 83 percent road favorite. Tom Brady is projected for a solid game with 240 passing yards and just a 50 percent chance of throwing an INT. The Patriots are heavy favorites because Benjarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead are both averaging over 5 ypc. If Buffalo can intercept Brady at least once while holding the … [Read more...] about NFL Week 16 Previews: AFC Games