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 12 Recap – Offense is Efficient, Defense Makes Impact Plays

    Week 12 Recap – Offense is Efficient, Defense Makes Impact Plays

    For the first time since week 5, the Colts are above 500 and currently sit comfortably in the playoff hunt while still in control of their playoff destiny. With a convincing 27-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Houston Texans losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Colts have moved into second place in…

  • Training Camp Outlook – The Running Backs

    Training Camp Outlook – The Running Backs

    Jonathan Taylor has been at every practice so far this offseason, but with being listed on the PUP and talks of trades, his return is in deep question. To add more questions to this RB room, Zack Moss broke his forearm during Monday’s practice and is expected to be out although training camp and preseason.…

  • What Went Wrong for Jonathan Taylor and the Colts?

    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…

  • With the Current RB Market, Where Does That Leave Jonathan Taylor?

    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…

  • Are Running Backs Appreciated Enough in the NFL?

    Are Running Backs Appreciated Enough in the NFL?

    The Running Back position in the NFL is a tough position to demand top dollar, when the longevity of playing time is quite low compared to other top offensive positions. Colts RB, Jonathan Taylor opened a few eyes a couple of weeks ago when he voiced some frustration about the current situation with running backs.…