I'm dedicating today's entry to the now-annual ritual that football fans around the world are subjected to.  It's usually drawn out in long, agonizing fashion with multiple analysts weighing in, giving their opinion, Tweeting their rumors, and spending valuable air time discussing it.  That's right folks... the lingering question of whether or not Bob Sanders will eventually end up on the IR.

What - did you think I was talking about something else?  ;-)

FROM THE SADDLE
Official Team News

• John Oehser (Special to Colts.com)
  • Reggie Wayne is committed to his teammates
  • Jerry Hughes joins the team for his first practice
  • Gary Brackett notes that pads separate the boys from the men
  • Tony Ugoh has a positive attitude toward camp
• Jake Thompson (Colts.com)
  • Jim Irsay won't look too far in the past nor into the future
  • The Colts are happy to have veteran Deshea Townsend on board
  • highlights the defense on the Wednesday notebook
• Craig Hammel (Colts PR)
  • Summarizes Day 1 at Training Camp
  • Summarizes Day 2 at Training Camp
  • Summarizes Wednesday's camp
• Jamal Davis (Colts.com) interviews Mike Hart
• The Colts will wear their throwback uniforms against the 49ers
• Check out the following interviews: Coach Caldwell, Peyton Manning, Jim Irsay, Dwight Freeney, Ryan Diem, Jerry Hughes, Donald Brown, Jeff Saturday, Dallas Clark, Jerraud Powers, the receivers, Pat Angerer
• This season there will be a renewed emphasis on defending the run

GREEN APPLES AND ROAD APPLES
Positive and Negative Analysis

• Paul Kuharsky (ESPN) wrote one of the strangest updates yet
• Phillip B. Wilson (Indy Star)
  • identifies what stood out on Day 1
  • reports on the Colts' first practice in pads
  • was already bored with Day 2
  • gets to know Brandon King
  • also gets to know Jacques McClendon
  • reports on Jim Irsay's comments
• Mike Chappell (Indy Star)
  • The Colts start with a healthy roster
  • Howard Mudd helps the Saints
  • Wayne and Mathis are on time
  • Hughes signs and takes the field
  • The Colts get some hitting in
  • The team is crowded at receiver
  • Favre's potential retirement would set the bar for Manning
  • Mike answers readers' questions
• Bob Kravitz (Indy Star)
  • doesn't believe in curses
  • ponders his own questions as the Colts enter camp
  • reinforces that Wayne and Mathis are professionals
• Tania Lopez (Indy Star) The Colts are good for Anderson, IN
• John Oesher (Indy Football Report)
  • offers his early thoughts on camp
  • thinks Peyton Manning will get paid
• Nate Dunlevy (18to88.com)
  • identifies 18 players who need to step up this season
  • ponders the implications of Favre's (potential) retirement for Manning
  • prints reader Merr's report from Tuesday morning training camp
• Brett Mock (Coltzilla)
  • compiles Twitter updates from Day 1 morning of camp
  • ... and Day 1 afternoon
  • ... and Day 2 morning
  • presents the implications of Santi's waiver
  • transcribed JMV's interview with Bill Polian
• TJ Higley (Coltzilla)
  • posted a WishTV 8 interview with Bob Lamey, Voice of the Colts
  • posted an interview with former Colt Marlin Jackson, who was in Indy for Fight for Life
• Arthur Akush (ProFootballWeekly)
  • Joseph Addai and Donald Brown are key to a balanced offense
  • The Colts have bolstered their defense with the acquisition of Townsend and a newly-healthy Sanders
• Pete Prisco (CBS) Bob Sanders can't shake injury questions
• Reggie Hayes (The News-Sentinal) evaluates where Deshea Townsend might fit
• ABC Indianapolis Colts 2010 Season Preview
• Dave Fowkes (Examiner.com) provides a pre-draft evaluation of tackle Chris Marinelli, who was signed by the Colts prior to the start of camp

OUTSIDE THE STABLE
Around the League

• John Glennon (The Tennessean) The Titans' WR Kenny Britt has a case of the dropsies
• Tania Gangul (Florida Times-Union) The Jaguars' (and former Cal standout) DT Tyson Alualu is taking the pressure in stride
• Paul Kuharsky breaks down the Jaguars' training camp so far
• John McClain (Houston Chronicle) The Texans will protect their teammates in fights
• Aaron Wilson (National Football Post) Bill Polian is critical of the rookie wage system