Posts tagged Brody Eldridge
Navigating the Colts 2011 Off-Season
Jan 7th
Quarterback Peyton Manning watches as running back Joseph Addai carries the football in Denver. (Doug Pensinger | Getty Images)
Although the Colts are heading into the playoffs and will not have to worry about new contracts, free agency, and draft planning until after their playoff run ends, once it does things will start happening fast. With all of the players who have contracts ending this season, it will be important to make good choices in order to keep a very talented football team intact.
One thing about any off-season is the chance that difficult decisions will have to be made about players for whom fans have a great deal of loyalty. That is the unfortunate nature of the business of football and those kinds of decisions and observations will be included in what this writer believes is the best direction for the Colts leading up to the 2011 season.
The most important thing to do to start this process is to identify which players require new contracts in order to play football in 2011, and which players currently have contracts that are not reflective of their value to the team.
The players who will need new contracts in order to return to the Colts in 2011 are listed below, by position. More >
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A Fan Salute to the 2010 Indianapolis Colts
Jan 5th
A true Colts fan salute. (Andy Lyons | Getty Images)
With a win against the Titans, the Colts managed to overcome unprecedented team injuries and their worst five game series since 2002 for a NFL record (tie) ninth consecutive playoff berth, and their seventh AFC South Championship in the last eight years. Peyton Manning was able to get through his toughest stretch of games since his rookie year and somehow Indy has managed to enter January with the three seed in the AFC.
It is extremely important for Colts fans to step back and think about the gravity of this accomplishment. Frankly, this team had no business overcoming all of the adversity it has faced in a sixteen game season. More >
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Wednesday Injury Report: Colts v. Raiders
Dec 22nd
By now it’s been widely reported that WR Austin Collie has been placed on IR, and while we will miss him sorely, it is a move that is being applauded around the league, not the least of whom by the Colts fans, who know how much more difficult a playoff run will be without him.
Get well, Austin!
There is some encouraging injury news today, though, as Joseph Addai returned FULL to practice! Mike Hart and Clint Session also saw some practice time. Their status for the game is uncertain, but it’s nice to see that there may be a chance for them to return.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
Al Alfalava (Ankle)
DE Dwight Freeney (Rest)
LB Tyjuan Hagler (Illness)
CB Kelvin Hayden (Neck)
LT Charlie Johnson (Groin)
DT Dan Muir (Chest)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
TE Brody Eldridge (Rib)
RB Mike Hart (Ankle)
LB Clint Session (Forearm)
FULL PARTICIPATION
RB Joseph Addai (Shoulder)
DE Dwight Freeney (Rest)
DB Mike Newton (Neck)
LG Jamey Richard (Hip)
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Thursday Injury Report: Jaguars v. Colts
Dec 16th
The injury report is getting cleaner, and not a moment too soon. It appears that Austin Collie is headed for a return, as is Kelvin Hayden. The Colts will need as much fire power as they can get with what amounts to their 2nd playoff game of the 2010 season coming up (I counted last week’s game as the 1st because it was at that point).
Phil B. Wilson of Indy Star that we will see Joseph Addai, Mike Hart, Charlie Johnson or Clint Session on Sunday in anything other than track suits.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
RB Mike Hart (Ankle)
LT Charlie Johnson (Chest)
DE Robert Mathis (Rest)
LG Jamey Richard (Hip)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
RB Joseph Addai (Shoulder)
DT Fili Moala (Knee)
LB Clint Session (Forearm)
FULL PARTICIPATION
WR Austin Collie (Concussion)
TE Brody Eldridge (Rib)
DE Dwight Freeney (Rest)
CB Kelvin Hayden (Neck)
TE Jacob Tamme (Knee)
OG Jaimie Thomas (Illness)
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Wednesday Injury Report: Colts vs. Jaguars
Dec 15th
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
LG Jamey Richard (Hip)
LT Charlie Johnson (Chest)
TE Brody Eldridge (Rib)
RB Mike Hart (Ankle)
DT Fili Moala (Knee)
OG Jaimie Thomas (Illness)
DE Dwight Freeney (Rest)
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Quick Posts: Colts Inactives – IND @ TEN
Dec 9th
The following players have had a determination made concerning their availability for today’s matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
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Game Stats: Cowboys v. Colts
Dec 9th
After the debacle against the Chargers, and the heart breaker against the Patriots, the Colts dropped another game. They gave the Cowboys 17 points to start the contest, and had the chance to pull out a last minute victory on three occasions. Unlike previous weeks, no single unit can carry all of the blame.
The Colts had multiple series where one good play after another would get completely erased by a horrible play or decision. Manning threw interceptions on the heels of key defensive stands, Eric Foster jumped on top of an opponent to negate an amazing goal line stand, and Wayne tallied his only drop to erase a chance for the offense to win after taking the kickoff in overtime. In the end the Colts fell to 6-6, one game behind Jacksonville, and head into a short week — at least three players left the game with injuries.
It makes more difficult to know that some guys had great games. Antoine Bethea was absolutely everywhere and tallied 15 tackles, Pierre Garcon caught EVERY SINGLE throw his way, Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis both had a sack, Jeff Saturday returned to form, and even Manning was not terrible statistically.
On to the stats.
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Wednesday Injury Report & Game Status: Colts v. Titans
Dec 8th
| Player | Injury | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Status |
| J.Addai | Neck | LIMITED | LIMITED | LIMITED | OUT |
| G.Brackett | Toe | DNP | LIMITED | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| D.Brown | Ankle | DNP | FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| A.Collie | Concussion | LIMITED | LIMITED | LIMITED | OUT |
| B.Eldridge | Rib | LIMITED | FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| D.Freeney | Rest | DNP | DNP | FULL | WILL START |
| M.Hart | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| K.Hayden | Neck | DNP | FULL | DNP | OUT |
| C.Johnson | Back | LIMITED | FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| R.Mathews | Back | FULL |
FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| R.Mathis | Rest | DNP | FULL | FULL | WILL START |
| B.Sanders | Biceps | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| C.Session | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| T.Smith | Hamstring | FULL | FULL | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| J.Tamme | Knee | DNP | DNP | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| R.Wayne | Knee | DNP | FULL | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
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Bill Polian Talks O-Line and the Running Game
Dec 8th
The Colts O-Line has been a weakness this year
In the Colts’ equivalent to the State of the Union address, Bill Polian answered a lot of questions about the offensive line and the running game in general. If Polian’s remarks are to be believed, Colts fans can look forward to some changes, but not until next year.
He reiterated his belief that the O-Line had a “less-than-stellar performance” in the Super Bowl, but went on to say that he had also expected them to bounce back with more “power and punch” this year. He cited two decisions in particular that he implied would increase the line’s punch: letting go of Ryan Lilja (whose off-season recovery was going slower than the team had hoped) and adding Jacques McClendon. More >
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Tuesday Injury Report: Colts v. Titans UPDATE
Dec 7th
Jim Irsay announces numerous players who are out for Thursday’s game against the Titans.
A.Col.,C.Ses.,J.Ad.,B.Sand.,j.Pow.,M.Hart…but next man up will fight and compete thur.night!
No Collie, Session, Addai, Sanders, Powers, or Hart. This helps explain the Dominic Rhodes signing.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
Dwight Freeney – RESTED
Mike Hart – ANKLE (Re-injured ankle during Cowboys game)
Jerraud Powers – FOREARM (Broke right forearm during Cowboys game, and has been put on Injured Reserve)
Bob Sanders – BICEPS (Not yet ruled out)
Clint Session – ELBOW/FOREARM
Jacob Tamme – HAMSTRING
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