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 6 Recap – 9 Straight Losses in Jacksonville

    Week 6 Recap – 9 Straight Losses in Jacksonville

    For the ninth straight season, the Colts have left their road matchup against the Jaguars with a loss and this loss was very consistent with how the previous matchups have turned out. They have been uncompetitive and showcase the offense struggling to get anything going down the field and on the ground. While the Colts…

  • What We Can Expect from Anthony Richardson in 2023

    What We Can Expect from Anthony Richardson in 2023

    On Tuesday, August 15th, Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that the team will start the 2023 season with Anthony Richardson as QB1. Now, there have been a lot of mixed feelings in regards to Richardson as starting QB. As with many new situations, there will be those with a positive mentality and a negative…

  • Takeaways from Anthony Richardson’s Debut

    Takeaways from Anthony Richardson’s Debut

    The highlight of the Colts opening preseason game was rookie QB Anthony Richardson. With only 13 career college starts under his belt, it was vital that the Colts allow Richardson to get meaningful snaps. Richardson started the game and played in three series. The first series ended in an INT (which we’ll get into), the…

  • Training Camp Outlook – Who Will be QB1?

    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…

  • 4 Areas of Improvement for QB Anthony Richardson

    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…

  • The Tough Road Ahead for a Rookie QB

    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…

  • Three Things the Colts Must Do to Set QB Anthony Richardson Up for Success

    Three Things the Colts Must Do to Set QB Anthony Richardson Up for Success

    When the Indianapolis Colts drafted Florida Gators QB Anthony Richardson fourth overall, there was relief in Indiana but also uneasiness as the “here we go again” mentality resurfaced. This time, though, the season seems different. Since Andrew Luck’s abrupt retirement two weeks before their 2019 regular season opener, the Colts have had several stints with…