FROM THE SADDLE

Official Team News

• Colts.com Jeff Saturday has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster.
  
• John Oehser (Special to Colts.com) writes that Justin Tryon considered his trade to Indy "a blessing."
• Oesher says that, after originally being released on an injury settlement, Taj Smith took a professional approach to his re-emergency with the Colts.
• Oesher also elaborates on Aaron Francisco's mentality of readiness.

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Media Analysis

• SB Nation Indiana Relive, and continue to follow, SB Nation's playoff coverage.
• Paul Kuharsky (ESPN)
  • Looks at how the AFC South scored in All-Pro voting.
  • Offers thoughts on early Peyton Manning contract talks.
• Mike Chappell and Phil B Wilson (Indy Star)
  • Chappell writes that early contract talks with Manning have been largely uneventful.
  • Phil B offers the official team release on Gene Huey's departure.