The Indianapolis Colts have endured quite the eventful -- and often turbulent -- offseason in 2012. The firings of Vice Chairman Bill Polian, GM Chris Polian and coach Jim Caldwell. The hires of GM Ryan Grigson and coach Chuck Pagano. The release of quarterback Peyton Manning, the greatest and most iconic Indianapolis Colt of all time, and the subsequent cuts of long-time … [Read more...] about The Great Unknown: 2012 Indianapolis Colts preview
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Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?
New Indianapolis Colts GM Ryan Grigson made official Tuesday what we all pretty much knew back in January: the franchise will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in today's NFL Draft. Luck is billed as the most pro-ready quarterback prospect to enter the league since Peyton Manning, the man he's succeeding in Indianapolis. Some would go even further … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?
Colts Owner Tweets: New Coach to be Named Next week
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay seems to break a lot of news on his Twitter account. All season long, it was the source for breaking news on Peyton Manning health/potential future with the organization. And now the tweets tell us the Colts will have a new head coach in place next week. Irsay made the announcement on his Twitter account Saturday. … [Read more...] about Colts Owner Tweets: New Coach to be Named Next week
Indianapolis Colts’ New GM Faces Decision on Jim Caldwell
We're nearly five days into the Ryan Grigson era in Indianapolis, and the Colts' new general manager should be about ready to make the call on the first of many crucial decisions this offseason. Grigson, the former director of player personnel with the Philadelphia Eagles and an Indiana native (Purdue alum), is expected to decide either today or in the next couple of days … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ New GM Faces Decision on Jim Caldwell
Eventful Two Days Lead to Clean House for Indianapolis Colts
Wow. Never mind suggesting what an emotionally draining season 2011 has been for the Indianapolis Colts. The last two days have been taxing enough. Entering Sunday's season finale at Jacksonville, the Colts were a once-proud franchise fallen from grace, a putrid roster bereft of its four-time MVP quarterback to mask its deficiencies and a trainwreck of an organization at … [Read more...] about Eventful Two Days Lead to Clean House for Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts Make Changes Before Annual New England Game
After falling to 0-11 on the 2011 NFL season last Sunday in a 27-19 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indianapolis Colts' brass on Wednesday resorted to what could be the first of many -- MANY -- changes for the free-falling franchise. Flanked by front office leaders Bill and Chris Polian, Colts coach Jim Caldwell announced that defensive coordinator … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Make Changes Before Annual New England Game
Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Now in Driver’s Seat for No. 1 Pick
The previous weekend was a rather turbulent one for the Indianapolis Colts. It was capped, of course, with another loss, this one a 31-7 drubbing at home to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Depending on one's perspective, however, the loss might have been a blessing, as the Miami Dolphins, who until Sunday were the NFL's only other winless team, beat the Kansas City Chiefs … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Now in Driver’s Seat for No. 1 Pick
Indianapolis Colts Really Are That Bad in Loss to New Orleans
It was the question widely asked before the season and during it thus far: "Could the Colts be THAT bad without Peyton Manning?" They sure were Sunday night. Indianapolis never even competed against the New Olreans Saints, suffering a 62-7 wallop at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The team that handed the Colts (0-7) perhaps their most forgettable postseason defeat also … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Really Are That Bad in Loss to New Orleans
Indianapolis Colts Eye First Win against Kansas City Chiefs
This might be as good a chance to get that first win of 2011 as the Indianapolis Colts might get in this second quarter of the NFL season. The Colts (0-4) welcome the similarly struggling Kansas City Chiefs (1-3) to Lucas Oil Stadium at 1 p.m. today in search of a victory that has eluded them thus far this season. There are several reasons why Indy can come out on top in … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Eye First Win against Kansas City Chiefs
Indianapolis Colts Owner: Peyton Manning “Out for Awhile”
I would start getting used to seeing Kerry Collins under center for the Indianapolis Colts this season. Colts owner Jim Irsay all but said that would be the case on Twitter this morning. Irsay, a regular on Twitter, wrote the following message on his account: "NFL Season opens 2nite!We had a good practice yesterday and r guys r fired up 4 the season.#18's out for … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Owner: Peyton Manning “Out for Awhile”