Colts Analysis
Colts’ recent moves are based on the idea that Anthony Richardson can shoulder the load
The Colts have focused on retaining most of last year’s team with the thought that Richardson will propel them forward.
JuJu Brents has a massive chance to earn his stripes in 2024
With a full season under his belt, JuJu Brents may prove he is Indianapolis’ best perimeter defender.
Colts’ problems go deeper than losing out on L’Jarius Sneed
Missing out on one player won’t seemingly make a difference. Missing out on player after player over the years does.
Titans top Colts in ‘L’Jarius Sneed trade sweepstakes’ to the tune of $55M guaranteed
The Colts were interested in trading for Chiefs franchise-tagged free agent cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, but they had contractual limits—unlike their AFC South rival. But at what cost?
Grade free agency for the Colts
What grade are you giving the Colts in free agency? Are they thriving, surviving, or something else?
Can the Colts possibly have success with Chris Ballard’s conservative approach?
There is a fine line between a shrewd and an overly conservative approach to free agency. Can a risk-averse mentality win at the highest level?
L’Jarius Sneed watch continues for the Colts
News was hot this morning, yet reports surrounding the pursuit for Sneed remain unclear.
Chris Ballard of the Colts is getting the band back together
A believer in rewarding your own, Ballard has been primarily focused on returning last year’s roster.
The Colts were busy to start free agency, but can you honestly say they got any better?
A flurry of activity marked the beginning of free agency, but did the needle move at all?
Would the juice be worth the squeeze for the Colts to trade up for Marvin Harrison Jr.?
Think about. Dream about. Forget about it?
PFF names Samson Ebukam as Colts’ highest graded 2023 free agency signing
Samson Ebukam proved to be a shrewd free agency signing by the Colts last offseason, and PFF supports that.
Rumor: Colts are expressing interest in Super Bowl champion
The Colts have some holes on their roster heading into 2024. This player would fill a big need.
Colts GM Chris Ballard addresses Anthony Richardson, salary cap and free agency at the NFL Scouting Combine
"I think we went over 2,718 players," Colts general manager Chris Ballard said Wednesday during his media press conference at the Indiana Convention Center.
Colts’ Lucas Oil to host the combine yet again
The NFL combine is set to hit full swing on Thursday as it kicks off another year in Indianapolis
Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr. got some good news heading into free agency
The team’s top receiver got several boosts to his free agency outlook.
NFL announces historic increase in salary cap set for 2024
The Indianapolis Colts have the sixth-most available cap space at $72.3 million, according to OverTheCap.
For the first time in a long time, the Colts won’t be using the offseason to find a quarterback
The Colts have their starting quarterback on the roster. That is a new but refreshing feeling.
PFF lists Colts as potential ‘free agency landing spot’ for Texans edge Jonathan Greenard
Could the Colts poach an AFC South rival’s impact pass rusher for a ‘pretty penny’ in this year’s upcoming free agency period?
Which Colts defensive starters will return in 2024?
All four players are homegrown and Chris Ballard has consistently preached to reward in-house players who have developed in Indianapolis with long-term contracts.
Colts’ Position Outlook: Wide receiver
How the Colts’ wide receiver room looks like heading into the offseason
Is it finally time for the Colts to take down the AFC finalist banner?
Is this the year the banner comes down? Will it ever?
CBS Sports ranks Colts’ WR Michael Pittman Jr. as 4th best 2024 NFL offensive free agent
Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. remains one of the most highly rated free agents in this year’s offseason.
ESPN indicates Colts are ‘stuck in the middle, but a move or two away’ among NFL team tiers
ESPN doesn’t seem to believe in as much in the Colts as some of their AFC South rivals, and that’s surprising!
Colts free agent decision: Kenny Moore II
The veteran cornerback is up for his second big contract with the Colts. Will he continue with the team in 2024?
Colts free agent decision: Grover Stewart
The big man has proven to have value for the team. Is it enough to sign him to a new contract?
Colts’ key 2024 free agents: What are their projected next contracts?
It’s time to go to the contract lab and see what’s brewing among Colts key free agents from well-known NFL salary valuation web sites. What did we find out?
Two perfect free agent fits to revamp the Colts defense
NFL teams can begin negotiating with upcoming free agents at noon (ET) on March 11 and free agency officially begins at 4 p.m. (ET) on March 13.
Place your bets: The Colts have +4500 odds to win Super Bowl 59
The odds for Super Bowl 59 have been set. Are you ready to cash in if the Colts win it all?
PFF lists WR Michael Pittman Jr. as Colts’ franchise tag candidate for 2024 offseason
PFF projects that Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. could be a potential franchise tag candidate this offseason.
Colts are 15th best team in ESPN’s ‘way too early’ 2024 NFL Power Rankings
The Colts are projected to be around a league average team in 2024, but as last year showed, the experts can be wrong.
Colts most important offensive position to address in 2024
With the fifth-most cap space, Indianapolis must add more weapons to its arsenal through the upcoming free agency and April’s NFL Draft to complement and further develop its franchise quarterback.
Takeaways the Colts can learn from Super Bowl Champion Chiefs: Quarterback is king
The Colts have some franchise building blocks that they have to hope one day can reach the same level of the Super Bowl Champion Chiefs—but there remains a lot of work to be done in Indianapolis, starting this offseason.
Colts’ pass rushing great Dwight Freeney inducted into Pro Football HoF Class of 2024
The wait is over for former Colts prolific pass rusher Dwight Freeney, who’s been inducted into football immortality during his second year on the ballot.
Colts free agent decision: Gardner Minshew
The main quarterback of 2023 needs a new contract. Will it come with the Colts?
Colts free agent decision: Michael Pittman Jr.
Let’s examine whether the Colts should sign the receiver to a new contract in the offseason.
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The #Colts are nearly done with their second round of head coaching interviews and are considering a rare Round 3 as well, sources tell me and @RapSheet. If they go that route, they’d pare down the list to a select few finalists before making their decision on their next HC.
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So far, the Colts have now requested second interviews with the following (per ESPN and NFL Network):
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) January 25, 2023
Jeff Saturday
Ejiro Evero
Raheem Morris
Dan Quinn
That snow you see outside your window is making this all a challenge, however. This round is all in-person. -
Raheem Morris’s interview with the Colts went “very well” per @AllbrightNFL
— Barstool Indy (@barstoolindy) January 19, 2023
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Thinking out loud. The most logical trade partner for the #Bears is the #Colts. IND jumps a division rival (Texans) to get the QB of their choice at No. 1 and CHI still guarantees themselves picks + one of Jalen Carter or Will Anderson at No. 4 overall (assuming HOU takes a QB).
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#Colts GM Chris Ballard brought up the Carson Wentz trade today and how they thought it could be a 5-7 year solution at the QB position. The impact of the deal not panning out has not left his mind.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 10, 2023
"I've thought a lot about that..."pic.twitter.com/WUSyD57ClK