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After Review: Bengals v. Colts
Nov 15th
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Dhani Jones: Oh look, something I can grab onto. (Brent Smith | Reuters)
It was a frustrating game for Colts fans, who saw their defense force five turnovers and never had the luxury of feeling like the game was completely in hand. When the Colts led early by 17, conventional wisdom would have said that Indianapolis would win the game for sure, based upon the theory that down two scores to the Colts at any point in the game is a losing proposition for any team.
There is a problem with that theory right now, and that problem is that the Colts today are not the Colts when they were healthy and with all of their starters on the field. Add into this that the Colts played very conservative with key players throughout much of the game, including limiting Freeney and Mathis’ snaps throughout much of the second and third quarters, and the Bengals were given an opportunity to keep the game close. More >
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Bengals v. Colts Game Thread – Second Half
Nov 14th
The Colts come out with a 20-10 lead. The first quarter was spectacular. The second quarter left much to be desired. Inconsistency still defines this team, and given the injuries it’s not difficult to understand.
An unusual gaff by cornerback Jerraud Powers. Brandon James going from highlight reel to two or three drops on easier passes and not running out his route. Javarris James continues to make the most of his opportunities. Kavell Conner and Fili Moala looking very good.
We will see what adjustments the team makes at half time to keep the lead and build on it.
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Roster Watch: Doomsday COMPLETE
Sep 4th
So today is the day — it is Armageddon for a number of young players. While many probably already know their fate, it has not been announced yet. To keep track of who has been retained, and who is getting waived, a list of all the players on the team is available after the jump. As the day goes on and more is announced, their status will be updated to reflect their position on the team. If visitors learn news about a player and it has not already been updated, please share the news in a comment. Swarms of people are watching with bated breath, and with numerous sources like player twitter accounts and official sources like Adam Schefter and Phil B., it should be easy for the fans to keep this list up-to-date throughout the day. More >
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In-Depth Final Preseason Roster Prediction: Special Teams
Sep 3rd
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The Indianapolis Colts used the final preseason game to allow future backups on the regular season roster, and future practice squad players, to identify themselves through their performances. Each of the new, young players stepped onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday night with all of the training and development the Colts coaching staff could impart over the course of three long summer months.
It is reasonable to believe that there were players who had previously been unable to showcase their abilities, and who had yet to have their “lights come on,” who had their chances to show the Colts and the rest of the NFL that they deserve a professional football career. Some tough decisions will have to be made, and in honor of the players who are on the wrong side of those decisions, this final roster prediction will provide an explanation behind the final depth chart at each position.
Brent Smith | Reuters
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indianapolis Colts: Last Chance for Rookies and Free Agents
Sep 2nd
Tonight’s game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts will have the look and feel of what preseason games represent for most fans — glorified scrimmages. Few first string players will take the field, the second team will become the first team, and all players who are competing for a final roster spot or a home on the practice squad will have their last opportunity to distinguish themselves.
These players will fit in two different categories, and should be scrutinized accordingly. Some of the players, many of them playing with the first groups to take the field tonight, are competing for a chance to not only make the roster, but to prove that they are capable of contributing to the Colts immediately. They will seek to inspire confidence in coaches — and by association fans — that they are capable of filling the “next man up” role without significantly hampering the team’s ability to succeed.
The other players will be playing for an opportunity to contribute on special teams, will unlikely see the field in another capacity, or hope to prove they are worthy of continued development on the practice squad. The obvious job hanging in the balance tonight is who will fill the punt and kick returning roles this season.
Mike Roemer | AP Photo
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Examining the Colts Depth Chart
Aug 31st
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People commonly do not pay attention to changes in the depth chart, especially during the preseason. The Colts have already reduced the roster to 75, so the team will not announce cuts today. That said, we are only five days from the final 21 player cut. We may be able to gain some insight into those cuts from the latest depth chart.
Below is the depth chart as it appears on the official Colts website. It has been altered to help analyze which players have the greatest potential to remain on the regular season roster, and which will probably not make the cut. More >
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Colts Roster Prediction Ver. 1
Aug 29th
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With the first wave of roster cuts on the horizon and with three preseason games in the books, there is enough information to give a rough estimation on what the final roster will look like. This is the first of two roster predictions that will be posted until the final whistle blows in the preseason against the Bengals.
QB: Peyton Manning, Curtis Painter
Peyton Manning is obviously the incumbent starter at quarterback. Though there is some speculation that second year man Tom Brandstater might challenge Painter for the backup quarterback position, I believe Painter is firmly entrenched. The Colts prefer players that have experience in the system and have shown a lot of patience with quarterbacks they have drafted (see Jim Sorgi). Even if Brandstater was brought in to compete for Painter’s job, he has not shown anything that would lead fans to believe he is better than Painter.
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Colts vs. Packers: The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Dreadful
Aug 28th
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Welcome once again to the third incarnation of our preseason recap. This edition just so happens to resemble the drama in a soap opera, and if it was not for the fact it was so depressing to watch, it may very well inspire a laugh or two at the irony of the situation. This has so far been the most difficult game to establish any kind of real evaluations of most players. There were easy decisions regarding the good, however, many players who would be classified as the bad started out doing very well in the game, and individually, there were very few players who stood out as downright dreadful.
I will try to lead the casual observer through a game that yielded 17 first team offensive points in 15 minutes and 21 seconds only to be followed by 20 minutes of ineffective, penalty riddled play that was hard to watch. As always, we will start with the good news first… More >
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Five Things I Think I Know: That Was Ugly Edition
Aug 28th
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For a dress rehearsal game, that was as bad as the Colts could have played. What made things worse was that the injuries piled up. Luckily, this is the preseason and the issues that plagued the team Thursday night can be corrected.
1.) I think the new umpire rule needs to be modified. I have no problem with moving the umpire to the offensive backfield. What I do have a problem with is the offense having to wait for a signal from the line judge. If the ball is placed and the players are set, that should be more than enough to give the OK to snap the ball. Positioning five yards behind the running back should not take a physical toll on anyone’s body so it should not affect the umpire’s speed to get back into position. Either modify the positioning of the umpire to get the ball placed faster or hire some younger, more athletic umpires.
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Colts Post Preseason Week 3 Roster Prediction
Aug 28th
After attending much of training camp and closely watching three preseason games, it is getting to the point where one should be able to formulate a realistic roster prediction.
Using the final roster from last season as a guideline, along with the Colts history handling draft picks and summer injuries, here is my guess at the 2010 roster.
Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions.
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