I pray that this is not the formula Polian uses to select which free agents to re-sign, and which to let go.  I'm sure it isn't, but you never know.

via photos.upi.com

There are still a few key unrestricted free agents that the Colts have yet to make moves on in terms of re-signing or letting them hit the bricks.  We are all aware of the Marvin Harrison issue.  To this day I still think he is making a huge mistake.  Opting for more money over winning another championship with the team that gave him a chance to make a name for yourself just doesn't sit well with me.  And let's not forget, he'd have the best quarterback in the history of football throwing touchdowns to him too.  I still don't understand his logic behind this.  Anywhere he goes, he will not be the #1 receiver.  He'll have to basically fill the role of a possession receiver at best.  He will have to re-learn a completely new system, one that will be more stock in structure and that will probably hinder his production.  There's no question that the amazing stats he put up while he was a Colt was a combination of his skills, Peyton's amazing arm and brain, and their chemistry as far as their playing calling and offensive style.  But what do I know, I'm just a fan who blogs.  I'm not ruling out the possibility of him returning.  In fact, I was the first person to say that he'll either return to play for the Colts or just retire.  If I was Polian, and he was wanting to return to the Colts, I'd sign him in a heartbeat. I say that for a few reasons:
1) He knows the system like the back of his hand.
2) He has a ton of experience and would be infinitely more productive than the other receivers on the roster.
3) The Polian wouldn't think twice about wasting another first round pick on a receiver.

Nevertheless, I don't see it happening so let's just move one.

There are currently 7 other UFAs still left on the board that the Colts could potentially re-sign.  The possibility of the Colts re-signing them all is slim and none, and for good reason.  Out of those 7, there are only two of which I think are worth spending the cash on to help the team.  Considering the Colts have basically told Keiaho, Hagler, Hunter Smith, and Josh Thomas to pack their bags and get a-steppin, that leaves us with Keiwan Ratliff, Matt Giordano, and Dominic Rhodes.  Can you guess which two I'm going to pick?  Follow me over to the next page and find out.

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So, it's confirmed: Rushing, Toudouze, and Standeford were indeed cut. However, they were signed to the practice squad, along with the players listed below:

Ran Carthon RB (glad he's back)
Devin Aromashodu WR
John Standeford WR
T.J. Rushing KR
Michael Toudouze OT
Dan Federkeil OG
Sweet Pea Burns DT
Josh Betts QB

Well, OurLads.com is showing that TJ Rushing (KR), John Standeford (WR), and Michael Toudouze (OG) are all not on the active roster. They were removed to make room for Boiman, Klecko, and Dorsey. I would assume Rushing, Standeford, and Toudouze are getting signed to the practice squad, especally since the Colts are seemingly the last team left to formally announce the practice squad.

If Rushing is indeed cut, this means Terrence Wilkins is the sole kick and punt returner. Here's my question: Why cut Rushing when he can return kicks and play DB? Why not cut Hartstock (who stinks, and he's always hurt)? Do the Colts really need 4 friggin' TEs, with another on the practice squad?

Update [2006-9-5 12:15:11 by BigBlueShoe]:I should also state that OurLads has been known to get roster information wrong before. These cuts might not have happened. i'll update when I get the correct info.

The Colts have signed 251 pound RB Jonathan Wells, formly of the Houston Texans. They also cut Dan Sheldon, which means Terrence Wilkins is now the full-time kick and punt returner.

From NFL.com:

WR Montiese Culton
WR Ashlan Davis
DL Phillip Alexander
DL Jason Davis
DL Mark Word
DT Kader Drame
DL Justin Brown
DB Shannon Fitzhugh
DB Jammal Lord
TE Joey Hawkins