Welcome to The Lucky Colt

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.

  • Week 5 Preview – The Tennessee Titans

    Week 5 Preview – The Tennessee Titans

    The Colts will host the Tennessee Titans this weekend in a crucial division game that will bring clarity to the four-way tie for the AFC South crown. Although it is still early in the season, the Colts are already doing better than projected and have a real shot to win the division. However, the key…

  • The Colts Defense is on Track to Be Elite

    The Colts Defense is on Track to Be Elite

    The Colts defense, led by Zaire Franklin, is coming into its own as one of the top defenses in the league. From the zone scheme of defensive coordinator Gus Bradley to the elite front line led by tackle DeForest Buckner to the young and inexperienced secondary led by lonely veteran Kenny Moore II, this defense…

  • Week 3 Recap – The Colts are on top of the AFC South

    Week 3 Recap – The Colts are on top of the AFC South

    The Colts sit solely on top of the AFC south for the first time in years and for the second straight week, the they will finish a road trip with a win. This time, however, the Colts had to take things into overtime and rely on the leg of their $10M guaranteed kicker, Matt Gay.…

  • Week 3 Preview – The Baltimore Ravens

    Week 3 Preview – The Baltimore Ravens

    The Colts travel over to Baltimore, Maryland to face the Ravens who are led by explosive dual-threat QB Lamar Jackson. With starting QB Anthony Richardson ruled out this week, Gardner Minshew will have to step up and lead this offense. For the Colts defense, this matchup is going to be tough going against this Ravens…

  • The Colts Have Their 53-man Roster

    The Colts Have Their 53-man Roster

    On August 29th, the Colts announced their initial 53-man roster and there are certainly a few notable decisions to point out. Jonathan Taylor is listed on the PUP List: The elephant in the room is what became of RB Jonathan Taylor, and to that it is confirmed that JT will be Colt to start the…

  • Three Players Who Stood Out In Game 2

    Three Players Who Stood Out In Game 2

    In a preseason game that did not feature the Colts starters, including QB Anthony Richardson, there was plenty of opportunity for the second and third string players to showcase their abilities to impact this team. In this article, I will highlight several players that made an impact on Saturday and also made a case that…

  • Colts Preseason – What to Look for

    Colts Preseason – What to Look for

    The Colts will face off against the Buffalo Bills in their first preseason game and even though this offseason has been bumpy with the Jonathan Taylor situation and the Isaiah Rogers suspension, there are several areas that will be intriguing and exciting to watch this preseason. The Cornerbacks The cornerback room for the Colts is…

  • Training Camp Outlook – Who is Darrell Baker Jr.?

    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…

  • 5 Cornerbacks to Watch Entering the 2023 Season

    5 Cornerbacks to Watch Entering the 2023 Season

    On Wednesday, June 28th, it was reported that Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers is expected to be suspended for the 2023 season for violating the league’s gambling policy. The Colts CB room is a very young group, and Rodger’s expected suspension only makes the group younger. CB Kenny Moore II will be called upon to be…