Andrew Luck was billed as the most NFL-ready quarterback prospect since Peyton Manning -- some even said John Elway. It seems fitting, then, that the 23-year-old rookie was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts, the franchise that drafted both Manning and Elway (the latter forced a trade from the franchise when it was in Baltimore) with the top pick. While the … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck showing promise entering third game against Jacksonville Jaguars
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Indianapolis Colts look for first win in home opener against Minnesota Vikings
The Indianapolis Colts weren't so fortunate in the scheduling department for Week 1 of the 2012 NFL season, drawing a matchup against a strong Chicago Bears team at Soldier Field and losing 41-21. The Colts (0-1) might fare better there this week. Indianapolis, on the heels of a rough opening to the Andrew Luck era -- the No. 1 pick in April's draft turned the ball over … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts look for first win in home opener against Minnesota Vikings
Indianapolis Colts open Andrew Luck era against Chicago Bears
Finally. After such an incredibly turbulent offseason, perhaps the most turbulent one since infamously moving to Indianapolis in 1984, the Indianapolis Colts finally have a real football game to play today, the first one coached by Chuck Pagano and quarterbacked by Andrew Luck. A new era. A fresh start. We certainly won't learn everything about this majorly overhauled … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts open Andrew Luck era against Chicago Bears
Spreading the Blame for the Indianapolis Colts’ 0-8 Start
The Indianapolis Colts are winless for half a season. Sunday's 27-10 loss at Tennessee dropped the Colts to 0-8, a record they've not seen since 1997, and the final score has left Indy outscored 89-17 over their last four halves of play. Everyone figured the Colts would struggle without quarterback Peyton Manning, but who thought it would be THIS bad? One thing is for … [Read more...] about Spreading the Blame for the Indianapolis Colts’ 0-8 Start
Indianapolis Colts Get Banged Up, Fall to 0-4
This one hurt. In more ways than one. Not only did the Indianapolis Colts fall to 0-4 with their 24-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, the team also incurred injuries to several difference-making players -- one such injury among the ugliest the sport has seen. The Colts were competitive, but they still have a long way to go in terms of closing … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Get Banged Up, Fall to 0-4
Indianapolis Colts — And Fans — Need to Prove Themselves Against Pittsburgh
After two bad losses to open the 2011 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts are close to confirming everyone's worst fears about the team without Peyton Manning. Tonight's prime-time matchup with the defending AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) at Lucas Oil Stadium can either establish one and for all that the Colts can't contend without their four-time MVP starting … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts — And Fans — Need to Prove Themselves Against Pittsburgh
Indianapolis Colts Enter Great Unknown Against Houston Texans
Reality has set in for the Indianapolis Colts and their fans. Peyton Manning will not be behind center after starting a total of 227 consecutive games for the franchise. Sixteen-year veteran Kerry Collins will take the snaps for the Colts for the foreseeable future, starting with today's season-opening bout against the Houston Texans in Reliant Stadium. The Great … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Enter Great Unknown Against Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts-Washington Redskins Preseason Primer
The Indianapolis Colts will defend their home turf for the first time this season. Well, sort of. That's really to say the team will get to see if the young players it's counting on in 2011 are up to defending the home turf when the games matter as the Colts welcome the Washington Redskins to Lucas Oil Stadium in preseason action at 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts-Washington Redskins Preseason Primer
Indianapolis Colts Suit Up for Preseason, Looking at Houshmandzadeh?
Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz said the team is tired of hitting each other and is ready to hit someone else. The Colts will get that opportunity tonight at 8 p.m. EST when they face the St. Louis Rams in a preseason game at the Edward Jones Dome. And, according to Stampede Blue's updates on the matter, Indy might be on the verge of signing former Pro Bowl … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Suit Up for Preseason, Looking at Houshmandzadeh?
Indianapolis Colts Get Active, Sign Tommie Harris and Other Defenders
The Indianapolis Colts have taken pride in their organizational philosophy -- build through the draft, re-sign your guys and stand pat during veteran free agency -- often to the dismay of their fans. Well, after the first two days of Colts training camp in Anderson, Ind., the franchise sent a message to those fans: Here you go. Indy brought in three outside veteran … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Get Active, Sign Tommie Harris and Other Defenders