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Training Camp Outlook – Who is Darrell Baker Jr.?
Aside from those in the Colts organization, CB Darrell Baker Jr. was probably not on anyone’s radar to make a splash in camp and even compete for a starting role on the defense. Darrell Baker Jr. was an undrafted free agent in 2022 from Georgia Southern University. As a redshirt senior in 2021, Baker started…
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What Went Wrong for Jonathan Taylor and the Colts?
One of the hot topics in the running back market this offseason is what the Colts will do with Jonathan Taylor’s contract. As the season is quickly approaching, we are getting more and more answers that seem to lead to more and more questions. On Saturday, July 29th, Jonathan Taylor was invited onto Colts GM…
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Training Camp Outlook – It is Time for Mo to Step Up on the Field
Since signing a solid 3-year, $17.55M deal in 2022, TE Mo Alie-Cox had a very lackluster 2022 season as he only mustered 19 receptions and 189 yards in 11 starts. Although, a disappointing season, Mo still provides a key factor for this Colts offense with his veteran presence and his familiarity with this organization. The…
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Training Camp Outlook – Who Will be QB1?
As Colts camp is underway, there are several storylines to follow and in a series of articles, I will try and highlight some key storylines inside training camp as we prepare for the preseason. The Battle for QB1 Today’s NFL is no stranger to rookie QBs starting in week 1, but QB Anthony Richardson is…
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4 Areas of Improvement for QB Anthony Richardson
The Indianapolis Colts training camp starts on Wednesday, July 26th and for the first time since 2012, the Colts have a rookie QB to develop into the future of the franchise. Unlike in 2012, though, there are many questions surrounding the Colts young QB. If Anthony Richardson is going to be everything that the Indianapolis…
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With the Current RB Market, Where Does That Leave Jonathan Taylor?
The market value for RBs in today’s NFL is shrinking very rapidly. In a league that once adorned its playmakers with big contracts, and guaranteed money, it has now folded under the pressure of one key factor – Are these playmakers worth the financial investment? On Monday, July 17th the league was rocked with a…
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5 Linebackers to Watch Entering the 2023 Season
While it is easy to try and forget a season riddled with injuries, bad play across the offense, and coaching instability, the defense was one of the few bright spots. One of the shining areas within the Colt’s defense was the linebacking core as their top two tacklers were linebackers. LB Bobby Okereke was second…
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5 Receivers to Watch Entering the 2023 Season
The receiving core for Indianapolis was less than stellar last year with their leading receiver, Michael Pittman Jr., far and away leading the team with 99 receptions but for only a 9.3 yard average. He also lead the team in TD receptions with only 4 and for everyone on that receiving line, tight ends included,…
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The Tough Road Ahead for a Rookie QB
The Indianapolis Colts have made it abundantly clear that the process with QB Anthony Richardson is built upon patience and trusting the process. According to GM, Chris Ballard the Colts drafted Richardson for “what (they) think he can really be in the future”. Colt owner Jim Irsay mentioned during an interview with Pat McAfee that…
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5 Defensive Ends to Watch Entering the 2023 Season
The line of scrimmage is the focal point in football and it is at the line of scrimmage that games are won and lost. The AFC is packed with some of the most explosive QBs in the league in Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson – to list a few. In order…
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In the 2009 NFL season, I had the opportunity to follow the Indianapolis Colts from game one until their devastating Super Bowl loss to the New Orleans Saints. From that defeat, I have been locked in on the Colts and have followed them through the offseason, regular season, and postseason. I love the Indianapolis Colts and my goal is to provide in depth analysis on games, offseason moves, and share my perspective on the team every year.
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