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Tom Brady made abundantly clear last season that he’s still one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. But even the most biased New England Patriots fans would have to admit that their quarterback, nearly two decades since he was drafted and firmly into his forties, is playing at a level decidedly below his peak. […]

Super Bowls are not easy to come by in the NFL for any position. Ask Dan Marino. Marino is regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history but in his 17-year career—the Lombardi Trophy eluded him. Football is the ultimate team sport where you need all 53 guys on your roster to do […]

The Indianapolis Colts are coming off of a 2018 campaign in which they won 10 games and made it to the Divisional Round of the playoffs, where they ultimately fell to the Kansas City Chiefs. But going in 2019, the Colts are a trendy Super Bowl pick in the AFC, and with Andrew Luck under […]

Going into 2019, we know that Andrew Luck and Drew Brees are two of the league’s elite quarterbacks, and I don’t think anyone is going to dispute that. Both guys put up big numbers and both of their respective teams should be in the running for a Super Bowl this year largely because of them. […]

The Colts’ 2018 draft class will likely go down as one of the best in team history if for no other reasons than Quenton Nelson and Darius Leonard. Both earned All-Pro honors last season, and Leonard was Defensive Rookie of the Year. But don’t forget about receiver Deon Cain, the sixth-round pick. The Colts sure haven’t. […]

For the past few years, everyone has considered DeAndre Hopkins, Odell Beckham Jr. and Julio Jones “must-haves” in fantasy football. Forgotten among the rest, TY Hilton has been one of the best performers in terms of fantasy as well. In 2018, the Indianapolis Colts’ playmaking wide receiver totaled 163 points in ESPN standard leagues. His […]

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t make a ton of moves this offseason, with their addition of pass rusher Justin Houston representing their headline signing, but they acquired one player who could bolster their offense in a big way: wide receiver Devin Funchess. The move flew under the radar a bit, especially with guys like Odell Beckham […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich was not shy about expressing his desire to keep quarterback Jacoby Brissett around for the 2019 NFL season. It appears he is on the same page a general manager Chris Ballard. Ballard made it clear that it would take quite a deal in order to convince them to trade […]

The Indianapolis Colts were not sure where they planned to play Ben Banogu when they took him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Fortunately, it appears they now have a better idea of his position moving forward. Banogu had started at linebacker during rookie minicamp before the Colts moved him to defensive […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett had once again been the subject of some trade speculation this offseason. Fortunately, head coach Frank Reich is happy about Brissett’s status for the 2019 NFL season. Brissett is set to test the waters of free agency after the season. According to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan, Reich is […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack is coming off of an impressive 2018 campaign in which he rushed for 908 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Mack flew under the radar for most of the year but finally began earning national attention in the playoffs, when he starred for the Colts […]

After many believed his longevity was in doubt after sitting out the entire 2017 season with a lingering issue to his throwing shoulder, Andrew Luck re-established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in football last season. The reigning Comeback Player of the Year threw for 4,593 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions in 2018 […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Rock Ya-Sin was taken high in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and head coach Frank Reich can see the development unfolding. “He understands the techniques that we are asking him to play,” Reich told Stephen Holder of TheAthletic.com. “You can see him progressing.” Ya-Sin was the third cornerback […]

After a long layoff because of injury, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck came back last year and took the NFL by storm again. One Pro Football Focus stat released on Monday shows just how impressive of a season it was for Luck. According to PFF, Luck had an adjusted completion rate on third down of […]

The Indianapolis Colts are a trendy pick to make the Super Bowl heading into 2019, and for good reason. They have a loaded offense, an improving defense and looked like one of the best teams in the league during the second half of 2018. But in order for the Colts to truly take that next […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard is entering his second season in the league and is quickly becoming one of the best young stars in the league. His rookie year he racked up 163 tackles, seven sacks, and two interceptions. The expectations coming into this season are through the roof for Leonard and he hopes to […]

The Indianapolis Colts managed to shore up some depth in their receiving corps with the addition of Devin Funchess this offseason. It appears he has already made quite the impression on head coach Frank Reich. Reich was able to get an ample look at Funchess through OTAs and mandatory minicamp. He said during an appearance […]

The Indianapolis Colts released their training camp schedule earlier Wednesday morning, and it includes meetings with the Cleveland Browns. Per Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, the Colts will hold 16 open training camp practices. There will be two joint practices with the Browns, which should be highly entertaining. Andrew Luck will square off against Baker Mayfield, […]

The Indianapolis Colts have done what they can to surround quarterback Andrew Luck with as much talent as possible going into the 2019 NFL season. It appears tight end Mo-Alie Cox has already made quite the impression on head coach Frank Reich. Alie-Cox has struggled to etch out a consistent spot on the 53-man roster […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ defense took a big step forward under Matt Eberflus last season. The Colts were the toast of the league in 2018, shockingly coming back from a 1-5 record to win nine of their next ten games and make the playoffs. They even ended up winning a playoff game on the road, and […]

The New York Jets have made yet another free agent splash. However, this time around, “Gang Green” has reportedly hired former Indianapolis Colts vice president of player personnel Rex Hogan as the team’s new assistant general manager. Of course, the Jets previously managed to pry new general manager Joe Douglas away from the surging Philadelphia […]

Few defensive players have been as demoralizing to offenses in recent memory than Justin Houston. The now-Colt and former Chief spent years wrecking AFC West offensive lines, and hopes to do the same in the AFC South. It is fair to question whether Houston can have the same level of impact in Indianapolis, a team […]

After an up-and-down start to his career with the Carolina Panthers. Devin Funchess signed a one-year prove-it deal with the Indianapolis Colts. Most know that he had a standout career with the Michigan Wolverines. The hope is that he can get back to that kind of production with Andrew Luck and Company. There is a […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich is already liking what he’s seeing from wide receiver Devin Funchess this offseason. Funchess is expecting to play a key role in the Colts’ offense after signing with the franchise back in March, and Reich and company are hoping that the former second-round pick can take another step towards […]

The Indianapolis Colts came out of nowhere during the second half of last season to establish themselves as one of the most promising teams in the NFL going forward. Indianapolis took a major step toward cementing that status this week, signing star cornerback Kenny Moore to a four-year, $36 million extension. Coach Frank Reich is […]

There’s no denying the greatness of some superstars. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been dominating the NFL for years and you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who truly believes he isn’t a Hall of Famer. Meanwhile, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck returned from injury in 2018 to look unstoppable. Both should be considered […]

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle isn’t able to practice yet, but he is making some good steps in his recovery from hip surgery. According to Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star, Doyle was back on the field Wednesday running routes at full speed. He didn’t practice with the team this spring, but tight end […]

Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts have taken care of their own this offseason, exactly what they said they’d do. The latest is corner Kenny Moore. NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport reported the extension on Twitter. The move is telling, for a few reasons, but none more so than its timing. Moore was entering the final […]

If there’s one free agent the Indianapolis Colts should still target this offseason, it’s free safety Tre Boston. Boston visited the Colts in May 2018, per NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport. There could be some movement in a stagnant safety market: Free agent Tre Boston is visiting the #Colts, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Andrew Luck pulled off something nobody saw coming last year. After starting the year 1-5, they won nine of their next ten to finish the season 10-6 and make the playoffs. They even won a first round playoff game, and became the toast of the league. It was a triumphant return […]

Darius Leonard didn’t know he needed surgery. That was, until he reported for offseason workouts. What followed was a lot of time in shorts and a baseball cap, watching his Colts teammates practice without him. Leonard won’t practice at the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, either, although he has started to run on a separate […]

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron is inching closer and closer to being 100 percent for the team after coming back from groin surgery. According to Indy Star reporter Zak Keefer, the Colts were able to get Ebron back on the practice field and he was running routes. “A good sign for the Colts 6 […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck won’t be seeing the practice field until at least training camp, with head coach Frank Reich announcing that Luck won’t be participating in mandatory minicamp: #Colts HC Frank Reich: Andrew Luck won't practice this week. Giving calf extended time to heal. — Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) June 11, 2019 Luck suffered […]

It seems one can attribute part of the success of Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich to his past ministry work. According to The Athletic’s Stephen Holder, Reich was the president of the Reformed Theological Seminary’s Charlotte campus. He also served as the pastor at Cornerstone Presbyterian (now known as Ballantyne Presbyterian). Cornerstone Presbyterian committee […]

The NFL has suspended Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Antonio Garcia for the first four games of the 2019 NFL season for violating its PED policy. NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport tweeted the development on June 10. #Colts OT Antonio Garcia has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2019 regular season […]

Former Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Eric Patterson was shot and killed on Saturday morning. The Tampa Bay Times reported that Patterson was shot around 5 am in his home in Tampa although the Tampa police department wouldn’t confirm the report. The Times cited unnamed relatives who confirmed that Patterson was the one […]

The Indianapolis Colts reviewed a Title IX case of alleged sexual assault involving 2019 draft pick Bobby Okereke during his time at Stanford, and citing the fact that Okereke was never convicted by the university, or formally charged by the authorities, the team felt comfortable taking him 89th overall in April. And that is fine. […]

The Indianapolis Colts got quarterback Andrew Luck back last season. An injury had threatened to end his career, but he came back in 2018 and immediately became an MVP candidate again. Due to that, you can’t be too upset with someone if they’re a little worried about his current injury. Of course, it’s nowhere near […]

New Indianapolis Colts linebacker Justin Houston is excited to play in the team’s 4-3 defensive scheme. The 30-year-old Houston signed a two-year, $24 million deal with the Colts on March 21. He told NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” (via 247Sports.com’s Kirk Larrabee) on June 5 one of the reasons why he signed with Indy was […]