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The bond between center and quarterback is something that takes ample time to manifest when it comes to developing a feel of their cadence. Unfortunately, the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus pandemic have prevented Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly from getting properly acquainted with quarterback Philip Rivers. According to Stephen Holder of The […]

The history of the Indianapolis Colts, and former Baltimore Colts, dates back before the AFL-NFL merger, which the franchise acting as one of the founding teams in the NFL as we know it. During their 67 years as an organization, the Colts, in time, picked up several rivalries among other franchises in pursuit of only […]

Former NFL head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy knows a thing or two about serving as a minority leader in sports. With it recently being reported that the league is considering making some major changes to its NFL Draft format in order to incentivize the hiring of minority coaches and front […]

Marlon Mack is clearly the Indianapolis Colts’ No. 1 running back, but that does not mean that head coach Frank Reich has forgotten about the rest of the rushers on the roster. One player that Reich is particularly bullish on is Nyheim Hines, who Reich feels could represent a big-time receiving threat out of the […]

Phillip Rivers only signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts, but coach Frank Reich believes that he could play multiple seasons for the team. Talking to reporters on a conference call, Reich discussed Rivers’ future with the team. Via Zak Keefer of The Athletic: “I can just tell you I really believe it’s Philip […]

Besides free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft, another of the most interesting aspects of this NFL offseason has been the unveiling of new uniforms for certain teams. Altogether, seven NFL teams chose to make some minor or major tweaks to their uniforms in 2020. Of course, as they prepare to open SoFi Stadium next […]

Earlier this offseason, the Indianapolis Colts decided to sign Philip Rivers in hopes he could bring some stability at quarterback. Just a couple of months after signing with the Colts, T.Y. Hilton is already seeing Rivers’ leadership qualities. “I mean he’s already taken control of meetings. So he’s asking questions, knowing the terminology,” Hilton said […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been in the NFL since 1963. Even though there have been plenty of teams around longer, the Chiefs have some of the most fierce rivals in NFL history. Let’s take a look at the five biggest rivals of the Chiefs. 5. Green Bay Packers Some might argue that the Green […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to spark a potential resurgence in the 2020 NFL season. It will also be a deciding year for them to secure wide receiver T.Y. Hilton for the long haul. Hilton is entering the final year of his current deal. According to Zak Keefer of The Athletic, he would love nothing […]

The Indianapolis Colts coaching staff is excited about Marlon Mack and Jonathan Taylor working together out of the backfield. Most teams like to have a 1-2 punch coming out of the backfield, but Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni sees his guys as a little different. Sirianni says the plan is for the Colts to run […]

Over the years, we’ve seen a slew of talented pass rushers in the NFL and there’s a decent chance they were coached by John Teerlinck. Teerlinck, the longtime defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts, sadly passed away late on Sunday night at the age of 69. While Teerlinck played in the NFL, he began […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the NFL‘s most historic organizations, while the NFC North franchise most notably won its only Super Bowl title back in 1985. Although the Bears have reached the Super Bowl since nearly going undefeated en route to a title back in the mid-1980s, Chicago still hasn’t been able to get […]

A quick rundown of the biggest thorns in the side of the New England Patriots. 5. Pittsburgh Steelers Statistically speaking, only the black and gold squad can lay claim on being at-par with New England when it comes to Super Bowl victories with six. Since 2001, Ben Roethlisberger is just one of the four quarterbacks […]

Earlier this offseason, the Indianapolis Colts were able to acquire DeForest Buckner from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the No. 13 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Nearly two months after the move was made, Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus highlighted what Buckner brings to Indianapolis. “I’m like, ‘Well, at least you know […]

The AFC South produced two playoff teams in 2019, and it could produce two more this coming season. Three teams sit in perfect positions to compete for the division title and playoff berths. Because three of the AFC South’s teams rank so close together, schedules could play a role in who wins the division in […]

A calf injury hindered Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton’s 2019 season as the four-time Pro Bowl wideout was forced to miss six games after missing just four games in his first seven seasons combined. But, 2020 is a new year and while a few pieces have changed around him, one thing remains the same […]

The Indianapolis Colts got their man in free agency, signing quarterback Philip Rivers. However, the Colts had a contingency plan if Rivers didn’t agree to join the club. Their backup option was Andy Dalton. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, Indianapolis was prepared to swing a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals to acquire Dalton […]

All eyes will be on the young signal-callers in the 2020 NFL season, but it is the veterans that will be creating history. In Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season, Tom Brady and Philip Rivers are going to make NFL history when they make starts for their new teams. Over the history of the […]

Philip Rivers’ post-NFL, post-Indianapolis Colts career is set. On Friday, St. Michael Catholic High School announced that Rivers will take over as head coach of its football program as soon as the veteran quarterback decides to conclude his remarkable professional career. “It’s a special day for me and my family really. I will probably get […]

Kansas City Chiefs star safety Tyrann Mathieu will no longer have the opportunity to play against Philip Rivers twice a year. Rivers–the longtime quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers–signed with the Indianapolis Colts in free agency, moving from the AFC West to the AFC South. Mathieu explained he will miss Rivers’ trash talk. The All-Pro […]

The NFL offseason has been a little different while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, but Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle is still trying to find a way to get comfortable with Philip Rivers. The Colts are still having virtual meetings, but Doyle and Rivers have also been texting back and forth. Doyle spoke about […]

Darius Leonard has already established himself as one of the best linebackers in football, but the Indianapolis Colts star has not even come close to accomplishing all of his goals. When asked about his goals, Leonard had a rather ambitious list: win the Super Bowl, win the NFL MVP award and win Defensive Player of […]

Andrew Luck is one of the best quarterbacks of his generation. Sadly, the gunslinger had to call it quits well before his time. With that being the case, let’s remember the good times as we live in an NFL world without the bearded signal-caller. This one’s for the coach The Colts were dealt with a […]

Reggie Wayne and Peyton Manning were one of the best wide receiver-quarterback tandems for most of the 2000s. The two stars created a lethal duo for the Indianapolis Colts that torched the league for roughly a decade. However, while the two generally got along as teammates with the Colts, Wayne recently described one situation when […]

The Indianapolis Colts have made quite a few changes on offense this offseason. One of them has Frank Reich excited. Following the selection of Jonathan Taylor in the 2020 NFL Draft, Reich is amped about the Colts’ new-look rushing attack. “You have him and Marlon (Mack) doing that together and then running behind our offensive […]

The 2020 NFL Draft was one to remember and with the draft being behind us, it’s time to highlight how the results could affect next season. For the AFC South, each team could have a better sense of what their roster could look like in 2020. Prior to the draft, the Indianapolis Colts made a […]

The 2020 NFL Draft wrapped up on April 25. However, on April 24, the second and third rounds were held. And with the first pick in the second round (33rd overall) the Cincinnati Bengals selected wide receiver Tee Higgins out of Clemson. Right after that, the Indianapolis Colts selected wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. at […]

Last March, the Indianapolis Colts made headlines when they signed free agent quarterback Philip Rivers. The Colts are hoping that this free-agent acquisition will be as successful as the ones they have had through their 67-year history. A few of those signings stood out more than the others, and were very instrumental in the Colts […]

The Indianapolis Colts are declining their fifth-year option on safety Malik Hooker, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hooker has incredible talent, but he has had a whole lot of difficulty staying on the field. The 24-year-old, who played his collegiate football at Ohio State, was originally selected by the Colts in the first […]

Peyton Manning may no longer be a member of the Indianapolis Colts’ organization, but that does not mean the Colts don’t respect his opinion. General manager Chris Ballard told Kalyn Kahler of Bleacher Report that he consulted with Manning before hiring Frank Reich as the club’s new head coach in 2018: “I just wanted to […]

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich thinks that quarterback Philip Rivers is going to find a lot of success in Indy because of the team’s running game and offensive line. Reich worked with Rivers with the Chargers before, so he has a pretty good understanding of what he brings to the table. Reich participated in a […]

The Indianapolis Colts signed veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to be their signal-caller in 2020 as they hope to reassert themselves as contenders in the AFC. Still, while Rivers is the starting quarterback for the future, many draft pundits suggested the Colts would select a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft. Indeed, the Colts took former […]

The wide receiver-needy Indianapolis Colts entered the 2020 NFL Draft without a first-round pick, but luckily for the Colts, this draft class was incredibly deep at receiver. With the 34th overall selection, Indianapolis took University of Southern California wide out Michael Pittman Jr., a move that did not surprise Pittman one bit: “Yeah, so actually […]

The Indianapolis Colts used the 34th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft on a wide receiver, selecting former USC star Michael Pittman Jr. In a conference call with the front office and owner Jim Irsay, general manager Chris Ballard compared Pittman to former Pro Bowler Vincent Jackson. “Every time I watch him, I like […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 67 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 67 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 67 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan look over updated odds for the MVP […]

The Indianapolis Colts may have surprised some people by taking Jonathan Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite the fact he plays the same position as him, Marlon Mack had an ideal response to Taylor’s selection. Reich said in a video released by the Colts, (via Pro Football Talk): “Just to show […]

No team is perfect when it comes to the NFL Draft. Jeff George, Trev Alberts, Art Schlichter — all examples of draft-day mishaps from the Indianapolis Colts. But what about the opposite? Like most teams, the Colts have been able to find some great talent deep into the draft and unearth some hidden gems along […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is now completed, with some teams feeling better than others going into next season. For the AFC South, there are undoubtedly going to be some changes that take place stemming from the results of the draft. Just this past season, the Houston Texans sat atop the division with a 10-6 record, […]

The AFC South has been viewed as one of the weakest divisions in football for a few years now. The Houston Texans won the division in 2019. The Tennessee Titans entered the playoffs as a wild card team and rode Derrick Henry all the way to the AFC Championship Game. Can the 7-9 Indianapolis Colts […]