The Indianapolis Colts have exceeded even the wildest of expectations this season. The departure of Peyton Manning? A rookie quarterback and a young roster overall, working against a salary cap strapped with dead money? The Colts' task was daunting entering the season. And then, three weeks in, the team's new head coach, Chuck Pagano, was diagnosed with leukemia and would … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts could make push for division title with win at Houston
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Andrew Luck gets first taste of Indianapolis Colts-New England Patriots rivalry
The Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots have shared what arguably has been the best rivalry in American professional sports for much of the previous decade. Who can forget New England's triumphs against Peyton Manning in the snow in Foxborough, Mass. during both the 2003 and 2004 playoffs? Or the epic Colts comeback in the 2006 AFC Championship game en route to … [Read more...] about Andrew Luck gets first taste of Indianapolis Colts-New England Patriots rivalry
Jay Cutler’s Emotional Outbursts: Misinterpreted or Misguided?
If you listen closely, you can almost hear the people jumping off of the Bear’s bandwagon that they were so eager to climb onto less than 1 week ago. … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler’s Emotional Outbursts: Misinterpreted or Misguided?
Indianapolis Colts open Andrew Luck era against Chicago Bears
Finally. After such an incredibly turbulent offseason, perhaps the most turbulent one since infamously moving to Indianapolis in 1984, the Indianapolis Colts finally have a real football game to play today, the first one coached by Chuck Pagano and quarterbacked by Andrew Luck. A new era. A fresh start. We certainly won't learn everything about this majorly overhauled … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts open Andrew Luck era against Chicago Bears
2012 Fantasy Football Preview: QB
As the NFL season gets closer every day, so does your fantasy draft. The Sports Bank fantasy football previews conclude with the quarterback position. … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: QB
Andrew Luck makes strong statement in debut for Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts' 2012 preseason opener, unlike such games in years past, was significant. It would offer the fan base its first look at the Colts under GM Ryan Grigson, coach Chuck Pagano and, most importantly, new franchise quarterback Andrew Luck. Safe to say that first look was a good one. Luck, heir apparent to Peyton Manning, looked a lot like the great former … [Read more...] about Andrew Luck makes strong statement in debut for Indianapolis Colts
The Great Unknown: 2012 Indianapolis Colts preview
The Indianapolis Colts have endured quite the eventful -- and often turbulent -- offseason in 2012. The firings of Vice Chairman Bill Polian, GM Chris Polian and coach Jim Caldwell. The hires of GM Ryan Grigson and coach Chuck Pagano. The release of quarterback Peyton Manning, the greatest and most iconic Indianapolis Colt of all time, and the subsequent cuts of long-time … [Read more...] about The Great Unknown: 2012 Indianapolis Colts preview
NFL Lockout: The Movie
The Lockout is OVER!!! Over the past few months, the lockout has provided no shortage of twists, turns and some stuff that Aaron Sorkin and Scott Rudin could easily turn into Hollywood drama (if you doubt that last sentence, I direct your attention to the film "Moneyball" coming to a theater near you in September). Regardless, arguing the merits of whether a series of events … [Read more...] about NFL Lockout: The Movie
Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?
New Indianapolis Colts GM Ryan Grigson made official Tuesday what we all pretty much knew back in January: the franchise will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in today's NFL Draft. Luck is billed as the most pro-ready quarterback prospect to enter the league since Peyton Manning, the man he's succeeding in Indianapolis. Some would go even further … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?
Peyton Manning’s final answer: Denver Broncos
The official word is in. CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman confirms that Manning's pick is Denver and that a contract "is a formality" at this point. The Denver Broncos previously claimed they were 95% certain they had Peyton Manning locked down. They were the #1 seed in the Manning Final Four, and they played like it, as they cut down the nets today. … [Read more...] about Peyton Manning’s final answer: Denver Broncos