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It is hard to argue against the fact that the Peyton Manning era was not the best period in regards to the heralded history of the Indianapolis Colts. With a similar notion being true for the Johnny Unitas era for the Baltimore version of the Colts, each legendary quarterback brought home a title for their […]

Phillip Rivers and Tom Brady both joined new teams this offseason with the hope they can win a title before they hang up their cleats. The Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both have talented teams with the belief that the missing piece is the quarterback. So what quarterback is going to find the most […]

Philip Rivers bore the brunt of criticism in Los Angeles last season as the Chargers finished just 5-11 on the year. The veteran threw 20 interceptions and also fumbled eight times, while his touchdown percentage plummeted. But as Rivers gets set to take over under center for the Indianapolis Colts, he feels he is just […]

Just this past season, despite being an underdog to win, Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots won the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Could there be another dark horse candidate to take home the hardware in 2020? Before the 2019 season began, Gilmore had +8000 odds to win the NFL’s Defensive Player […]

After having been awarded a franchise back in 1974, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had their first official NFL season two years later in 1976. Since that year, there have been plenty of stars and superstars come through their roster. Their lone Super Bowl victory occurred as the conclusion to their 2002 season over the Oakland […]

The Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers earlier this offseason in hopes that he could lead them to a winning record and back to the postseason. Following the addition of Rivers, Frank Reich shared what Jacoby Brissett’s role could look like in 2020. Despite having the starting job taken from him, Reich exclaimed in a video […]

With things starting to slowly return to the status quo amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, several teams will be looking to their veteran leaders to lead them in the coming weeks. While Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will be playing his first season with the team in 2020, Rivers is a 16-year NFL veteran and […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a rich history dating all the way back to their days back in Baltimore, with their first season taking place in 1953. The Colts have had 20 coaches in their history, and 10 of them have led the team to at least a .500 record. Let’s break down the five best […]

Chris Ballard is coming to terms with his own biases. The Indianapolis Colts’ general manager said on Thursday he refused to “remain silent” on the issue of racial inequality, per Stephen Holder of The Athletic. Ballard also said, “I’ve been ignorant to this problem and I’ve come to a realization.” Ballard: "I can't sit here […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers threw 20 interceptions last season with the Los Angeles Chargers; however, Colts coaches aren’t concerned. In a recent interview with 107.5 The Fan, Colts quarterback coach Marcus Brady explained why he doesn’t think Rivers’ 2019 interceptions are a big concern. “We went back and watched every single interception,” Brady told […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a crowded backfield in 2020 and they have lofty expectations for rookie Jonathan Taylor. Tom Rathman, a former fullback and current running backs coach for the Colts, revealed what Taylor needs to improve upon. In a virtual meeting with Colts coaches on Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan spoke to […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines enters the 2020 season having proven his flexibility out of the backfield over his first two professional campaigns. Now, in what could be a crowded backfield alongside a healthy Marlon Mack and rookie Jonathan Taylor, Hines is hoping to craft out a role that could make him particularly valuable […]

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich isn’t having the team focus on football this week, given the ongoing nationwide protests against police brutality. During the team’s Zoom meetings Reich has been allowing them to be a safe space for all Colts players to not only talk about the events of the last couple of weeks, but […]

The Indianapolis Colts added Jonathan Taylor in the 2020 NFL Draft, casting doubt on Marlon Mack’s future with the organization. Despite the selection of Taylor, Frank Reich has ‘inherent respect’ for Mack returning as the starter. “There’s definitely inherent respect for the starter returning,” the Colts coach said, via Kevin Bowen of 1075TheFan.com. “And that’s […]

Even as a relatively young NFL franchise — they began play in 2002 – the Houston Texans have established their fair share of rivalries over the past 19 seasons. In the AFC South, the Texans share their division with the Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, and Jacksonville Jaguars, and they have always seemingly been in the […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has now joined the growing number of NFL coaches and players to speak out on the recent racial injustices affecting the country. Reich spoke to the country via a Zoom call on the Colts Twitter page where he spoke on the recent deaths of George Floyd and many others. […]

Everyone knows the most heartbreaking moment in the history of the Indianapolis Colts since the franchise moved from Baltimore in 1984. The real question in search of a top-five list: What about the other four moments? 5. 1999 AFC Divisional Playoff loss to the Titans The Indianapolis Colts under quarterback Peyton Manning earned a wild-card […]

The Indianapolis Colts were among the teams that made a change at quarterback this offseason, signing Philip Rivers in free agency. Despite Jacoby Brissett’s efforts in 2019, the Colts believe Rivers can help them return to the postseason in 2020. Upon the signing of Rivers, Indianapolis also added rookies Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman Jr. […]

The Indianapolis Colts thought they knew what they had when they selected former Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Campbell was coming off a huge senior season with the Buckeyes in which he caught 90 passes for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns. At 205 pounds, he […]

The Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers nearly two months ago and he’s already making an impression on his new teammates. As he prepares to enter his first season with the Colts, Rivers is already exerting his presence in team meetings. While speaking to ESPN’s Mike Wells, T.Y. Hilton highlighted how Rivers has handled himself so […]

Reggie Wayne will go down in history as one of the better and more underrated wide receivers in NFL history. He spent 14 seasons in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts. In that time, Wayne racked up 1070 receptions for 14,345 yards 82 receptions. Despite his impressive career in Indy, it is not this time […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Frank Reich drafted Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell in the second round of the 2018 and for obvious reasons. The organization had high expectations for the speedy wideout. While Campbell underwhelmed didn’t have a major impact in year one as many thought he would, there’s at least one member of […]

The Indianapolis Colts upgraded at the quarterback position by signing Philip Rivers in free agency. While speaking to the local media, Frank Reich made some strong comments about Indianapolis’ decision to sign Rivers. Reich: “The further we get into this process with Philip, the more I’m convinced this was the right move for us.” Reiterates […]

The Tennessee Titans have one of the more unique backstories in NFL history, as the current AFC South franchise has come in many different forms throughout the years. A staple of the classic NFL landscape as the Houston Oilers, the Nashville-based franchise then briefly became the Tennessee Oilers before full-on rebranding to the Tennessee Titans […]

A certain team in the AFC South — the Houston Texans — showed that they aren’t afraid to make bold (questionable at best) moves this offseason. Early in free agency, the Texans chose to trade DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for David Johnson and two draft picks. While Houston sent away their […]

The Indianapolis Colts are a proud franchise that started in Baltimore, and in 1984 moved to Indianapolis. Some from Indianapolis might want this list to only include the teams from their time in Indiana, but teams from Baltimore and the current teams are considered for this list. Let’s look at the five greatest teams in […]

Contrary to what some fans may believe, coaches and players in the NFL typically have other hobbies outside of football. While coaches and players look to pass time during the coronavirus pandemic, Frank Reich—the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts—commented on his side gig outside of coaching. During an appearance on the “Dan Patrick Show,” […]

The Indianapolis Colts used a first-round pick on center Ryan Kelly back in 2016. However, now his rookie deal is coming to an end. Kelly is entering his final season of his initial contract and the Colts have yet to re-sign him. That does not mean the two sides don’t want to continue working together. […]

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 […]