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Shane Steichen and the Indianapolis Colts have a lot of re-evaluation to do. While Anthony Richardson did sort of pop off against the Houston Texans defense, the team still fell short of a win as they ended Week 1 with a 29-27 loss. A lot of preparations will now be in order before they face […]

Heading into the 2024 season, the Indianapolis Colts were 0-8-1 in their last nine Week 1 games, and to the disappointment of most of the 65,306 fans who packed into Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday afternoon, that record only got worse this week. The Colts were toppled by their AFC South rival the Houston Texans […]

There has not been much of a sample size that Shane Steichen can use to determine who their top quarterback is between Anthony Richardson and Joe Flacco. On one hand, the Indianapolis Colts will have a great mentor-mentee relationship because of the young gun’s relationship with the veteran. On the other, it might be a […]

The Indianapolis Colts have their 2024 roster pretty much set in place but are still making some moves before roster cuts begin. Their latest addition to their Anthony Richardson-led core on offense is someone that head coach Shane Steichen is familiar with: wide receiver Greg Ward. The Colts are signing Ward, a former Philadelphia Eagles […]

The Indianapolis Colts have high hopes heading into the 2024 NFL season, and much of that is based on the hope that second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson could stay healthy and live up to expectations. There is some concern about Richardson getting as a runner, and Colts head coach Shane Steichen said he will not be […]

Standing 6’4″ and nearly 250 lbs., Indianapolis Colts second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is a specimen to behold even in a league that’s full of them. Touted as one of the best pure athletes to ever play the quarterback position — a distinction that was backed up by off the charts scores at the NFL Scouting […]

With the release of all 32 NFL teams’ schedules, teams like the Indianapolis Colts now know what lies ahead of them for the upcoming 2024 season. From the jump, the Colts get right into a division matchup against the Houston Texans and CJ Stroud in Week 1 on September 8. That, of course, is a […]

Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is well over, it’s time for teams like the Indianapolis Colts to start figuring out their eventual 53-man roster. It’s true what they say: the NFL season is a 365-day-a-year job. Just ask any general manager, like the Colts’ Chris Ballard. He and the team have been hard at […]

The Indianapolis Colts selected quarterback Anthony Richardson as their top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and despite heavy criticism of his lack of playing time at the college level, Richardson impressed in his rookie season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury early in the campaign. The signal-caller is now on the mend and it […]

Shane Steichen is slowly helping the Indianapolis Colts rise from their once-horrid past. They came off a four-win season the year before and have improved by a large degree in this year’s campaign. They were still third in the AFC South but their nine wins can speak for themselves. Gardner Minshew was a stable presence […]

The Indianapolis Colts are coming off of a 9-8 season that saw an injury to promising rookie Anthony Richardson while Garden Minshew did his best to fill in as the team’s leader. Richardson spoke out about his potential for regaining his form post-injury. Colts running back Tyler Goodson got real on a major mistake he […]

The Indianapolis Colts just fell short of making the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2020, losing 23-19 to division rival Houston Texans in Week 18. The AFC South division was supposed to be one of the more mediocre divisions in all of football this season. The division started with two new first-year head […]

The Indianapolis Colts lost a heartbreaking do-or-die Week 18 matchup with the Houston Texans to end their 2023 season. Down 23-17 and driving, the Cots faced a 4th-and-1 at the Texans’ 15-yard line with 1:06 to go in the game. With their season on the line, Shane Steichen opted to call a Grander Minshew pass […]

The Indianapolis Colts topped the Las Vegas Raiders 23-20 on Sunday, and Zaire Franklin made a little Colts history. With 7 solo tackles (10 total), Franklin became the Colts’ all-time leader for tackles in a single season. The man whose record he broke? His own. After the game, head coach Shane Steichen had nothing but […]

Heading into the season, the Indianapolis Colts’ playoff hopes were already considered slim before they even played a game. With a new head coach (Shane Steichen) and a rookie quarterback (Anthony Richardson) leading the way, there wasn’t much reason to believe that the Colts would make a substantial impact in 2023. Then Richardson’s rookie year […]

The Indianapolis Colts are surprisingly alive in the AFC playoff hunt despite Anthony Richardson being injured and Jonathan Taylor missing some time as well. But, their chances took a hit on Sunday as they lost to the Atlanta Falcons, 29-10. With the loss, they are now tied with four others tame with identical 8-7 records […]

With the Philadelphia Eagles losing three straight games after starting the year 10-1, everyone’s asking what’s wrong in Philly. Turns out, it might be losing their two coordinators this past offseason. The Eagles defensive woes have been heavily discussed, especially amid the play-calling change from Sean Desai to Matt Patricia. Now, the Eagles offense is […]

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen has emerged as the new favorite to win the Coach of the Year, passing Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. Steichen is just slightly ahead with +280 odds while Campbell has +300 odds, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Campbell has been one of the main favorites to win the award all year long. […]

It was once thought that Shane Steichen was just supposed to put Shaquille Leonard in the Indianapolis Colts’ second unit. But, less than a day later, he was no longer on the squad due to Gus Bradley’s decision. He still put up serviceable numbers when they faced off against the New England Patriots. So, what […]

In the second half of the Indianapolis Colts 38-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, running back Jonathan Taylor only received one carry for one yard. After having 11 carries for 94 yards with an average of 8.5 yards per carry in the first half, many fans were confused with why the running back didn’t […]

While the Indianapolis Colts put up their best fight, they still dropped their third straight game to the New Orleans Saints. Despite some defensive shortcomings, head coach Shane Steichen still believes the Colts have a strong defensive leader in Gus Bradley. The Colts fell 38-27 to the Saints. After trailing just by one at halftime, […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor almost left the team this season. He’s glad to sign a three-year, $42 million contract extension on October 7. Consequently, he’s learning from first-year head coach Shane Steichen, per Colts.com’s Raven Moore (via PFT’s Michael David Smith). “I’ve mentioned this to you guys over the past few weeks. He’s […]

Sean McDermott can’t seem to build any consistency with one of the most talented rosters in the NFL. This is part of a troubling trend that has seen the Buffalo Bills hesitate and then take a step backwards since their heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the 2022 NFL […]

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly interested in acquiring Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy before the trade deadline on October 31st. In this article, we will explore the possible trade package the Colts should offer the Broncos for Jeudy. The Indianapolis Colts So Far The Colts have had a mixed start to the 2023 NFL […]

The Indianapolis Colts, placing their faith in Anthony Richardson as the No. 4 overall draft pick in this year’s NFL Draft, had grand expectations for him becoming the future of their franchise. Early on, it seemed that Richardson was living up to the hype, with an impressive Week 1 performance where he went 24-for-37, passing […]

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t exactly end their season last year with high hopes after beginning it that way. The Matt Ryan trade with the Atlanta Falcons ended up being a colossal disaster, mainly due to a putrid offensive line. Then Jonathan Taylor got hurt mid-season. And then who could forget the Jeff Saturday experiment after […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson helped his team rush to a nice lead over the Houston Texans when he ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter. However, he removed himself from the game with a self-reported concussion. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew filled in for Richardson early in the second quarter, and led two […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson was the most athletically gifted but also maybe the rawest quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft. Despite that, Richardson will be the team’s Week 1 starter, and as such, he played the entire first half of the final Colts’ preseason game. That performance, like most of Richardson’s career […]

One week off is all that Anthony Richardson will get during the Indianapolis Colts 2023 preseason. After sitting out the Colts’ 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears, Anthony Richardson will be back under center for the start of Indianapolis’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Colts coach Shane Steichen. Week 2 of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts have named their starter, and first year head coach Shane Steichen is psyched about the athletic prowess of his rookie QB Anthony Richardson. Steichen gushed about Richardson’s sky-high potential at 6-foot-4 and bulked up to over 250 pounds. He has similar measurements to powerhouse RB Derrick Henry, and has the chance to […]

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, Anthony Richardson, would be starting in the team’s first preseason game. His start, however, won’t mean that he’s automatically earned the starting quarterback job for the regular season just yet. It’s just to “see where he’s at,” Colts head coach […]

The Indianapolis Colts are excited for the future with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson. Although it is uncertain if he will be QB1 come Week 1, head coach Shane Steichen is purely focused on his development right now, reports Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. “The work ethic he’s brought in, obviously with 13 starts and then coming […]

The Indianapolis Colts kicked off their rookie minicamp schedule on Friday, and all eyes have been on Anthony Richardson. Since being selected by the Colts with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Richardson has spent plenty of time learning the team’s playbook and building chemistry with several wideouts on the team, […]

In Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen and the Indianapolis Colts have found their quarterback of the future. After watching Steichen’s work with the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts, Richardson thinks he’ll form a good duo with the head coach on the Colts. Indianapolis drafted Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. […]

Indianapolis Colts fans already purchasing customized Lamar Jackson jerseys had better heed head coach Shane Steichen’s words. Steichen, who acknowledged that the Colts have been doing their due diligence when it comes to the quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft, was asked Wednesday about any other potential moves at the position, such as a push […]

As the Indianapolis Colts enter the 2023 NFL Draft, the team has a franchise-changing decision to make when it comes to the quarterback position. When the Colts look through each QB prospect, head coach Shane Steichen already knows exactly what he is looking for. Steichen wants a quarterback who has an “obsessive,” quality, via Zak […]

The Indianapolis Colts look like they will finally turn the reigns over to a young quarterback. With the fourth overall pick, they are in a position to land one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Shane Steichen will have a lot on his plate as he looks to develop a young quarterback, […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a terrible and chaotic 2022 season, finishing 4-12-1. Now, as the NFL offseason approaches, the team has a new coach in Shane Steichen, and a lot of decisions to make. These include one involving quarterback Matt Ryan and their offensive line. The Colts can approach these with free agents and draft […]

Gus Bradley will remain the defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts under new head coach Shane Steichen, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Monday. “This has been the expectation league wide as teams filled jobs. Colts keep continuity on the defensive side of the ball,” Fowler wrote. It’s the third year in a row Bradley will […]