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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 […]

The Indianapolis Colts already made a drastic move at the quarterback position when they signed veteran signal-caller Philip Rivers earlier in the off-season. Following the 2020 NFL Draft, much of the chatter about the future has been centered around fourth-round Draft selection Jacob Eason, who slid into the team’s lap. But for as much fervor […]

The Indianapolis Colts selected quarterback Jacob Eason with the No. 122 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. There have been a lot of mixed reviews on Eason’s game, but at worst he should be a solid backup. Eason was a five-star recruit in the class of 2016 according to 247 Sports. He was the […]

The Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts traded five picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, including the 75th pick which landed Detroit former Ohio State guard Jonah Jackson. The Colts also traded pick 197, while the Lions sent the 85th, 149th and 182nd picks in the said draft. Colts trade: Pick 75, Pick 197. Lions trade: […]

The Indianapolis Colts made it clear what their intention was in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. It began when they took receiver Michael Pittman Jr. with the 34th pick. The Colts would then trade with the Cleveland Browns to get the No. 41 pick to select running back Jonathan Taylor. Taylor is […]

The Indianapolis Colts used their first-ever pick in the 2020 NFL draft on a wide receiver, selecting former USC star Michael Pittman Jr. with the 34th overall pick Friday night. With Philip Rivers as the starting quarterback for the near future, Pittman should find plenty of room to produce immediately. He’s a big-bodied target standing […]

Former New England Patriots and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady battled it out with former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning time and time again. After all, the tandem of future Pro Football Hall of Fame signal-callers literally made a career out of owning the AFC. Now, with Manning well into […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton has agreed to a deal with the Indianapolis Colts just days after being released by the Bears. The Colts are giving Burton a one-year deal for the league minimum, per Ian Rapaport of NFL Network. The move also reunites Burton with Colts head coach Frank […]

The Indianapolis Colts selected Malik Hooker with the 15th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Since then, the defensive back has flashed his potential. Although he might not be the most elite safety in the league, Hooker has insane athleticism and has shown improvements in his game. He’s also still just 24 years old. […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has remained pretty busy this offseason while most notably trading away veteran pass rusher DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts. In return, though, Lynch was able to acquire a first round NFL Draft pick for this year’s event scheduled for Thursday. Even though Lynch was able to net […]

The Minnesota Vikings made headlines when they opted to release cornerback Xavier Rhodes this offseason. It did not take him very long to find a new home with the Indianapolis Colts in free agency. Rhodes’ unceremonious departure from Minnesota was preceded by a few years of decline. Regardless, general manager Chris Ballard feels he still […]

The Indianapolis Colts were once considered a team that could select a quarterback early in the 2020 NFL Draft, but that was before they signed Philip Rivers in free agency. With their current quarterback situation, Indianapolis won’t force themselves into drafting their quarterback of the future. “‘It’s gotta be the right guy, the right fit […]

The Indianapolis Colts, like every other team, has had multiple draft picks that were highly touted coming into the league but couldn’t have any success when they stepped onto the field. Let’s breakdown the five biggest NFL busts in Colts history. 5. Dedric Mathis, 1996, 2nd Round, 51st Overall Dedric Mathis was selected in the […]