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
Jerry Hughes
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
A Post-Preseason Look at the Indianapolis Colts
So here stand the Indianapolis Colts. Here they stand after a condensed offseason, an entire training camp without quarterback Peyton Manning, a 1-3 preseason and a cut to the 53-man roster. So here they stand ... and where, exactly is "here" that they stand? I have to be honest with you, not even I am quite sure one week in advance of the team's regular-season opener … [Read more...] about A Post-Preseason Look at the Indianapolis Colts
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 Preseason Hot/Not — Week 1
As many of you might agree, the NFL preseason tends to drag along, so I've been sitting around brainstorming these past few days trying to come up with some interesting ways to hold us over until the games actually count. Guys are going to be coming and going in the 3 1/2 weeks leading up to the Indianapolis Colts' season opener in Houston, so it makes sense to gauge who's … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Preseason Hot/Not — Week 1
Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Preview
If there's one thing that can be expected when it comes to the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL Draft, it's the unexpected. Don't believe what any mock draft says; chances are it won't be right. Why do the Colts annually defy seemingly conventional wisdom each April? It historically has worked, but is Indianapolis no longer executing its own strategy well enough? By Drew … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Preview
Addressing Indianapolis Colts Concerns in 2011 Offseason
Now that I have established my position on the Jim Caldwell issue, it's time to look at what the Colts should address this coming offseason. Obviously, the personnel decisions begin with quarterback Peyton Manning, whose $98 million contract is due to expire. Colts owner Jim Irsay has repeatedly expressed his desire to make Manning a Colt for life and the league's … [Read more...] about Addressing Indianapolis Colts Concerns in 2011 Offseason