This edition is named after a new (I think) feature on the Indy Star web site, which gives you the opportunity to call a play that Manning would call. It then asks your opinion of his greatest performance (from a choice of 4). Check it out!
FROM THE SADDLE
Official Team News
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John Oehser (Special to Colts.com)
- Anthony Gonzalez is happy to be in the mix
- The crowd has helped the Colts improve during camp
- The defense got the better part of the offense during Saturday's scrimmage
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Jacques McClendon is confident he can pick up enough from Jeff Saturday to do well at center
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Jake Thompson (Colts.com)
- There is competition at several positions
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Summarizes the first week at Training Camp
- Craig Hammel (Colts PR) Runs down camp events on August 5, August 6, August 7,
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Jeffrey Gorman (Colts.com)
- hosts The Heavyweights, with Jim Caldwell, Tony Ugoh, Jeff Saturday and Brody Eldridge
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interviews Roger Goodell
- The Colts are taking the opportunity at Training Camp to do nice things for children
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- Gary Brackett talks about his focus on improving
- Adam Vinatieri is ready to go
- Coach Caldwell's August 5 morning press conference, August 5 evening press conference, August 7 press conference (after scrimmage),
- Coach Caldwell reveals three things to watch for
- Peyton Manning speaks
- Players talk about the running game
- Roger Goodell holds a press conference while at Colts' training camp
- Blair White talks about what it's like to compete for a roster spot
- Joseph Addai talks about the running game
GREEN APPLES AND ROAD APPLES
Positive and Negative Analysis
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Phillip B. Wilson (Indy Star)
- gets to know Javarris James
- also gets to know Brandon James
- Howard Mudd visited the Colts, too
- gets to know the star of the 2nd team scrimmage, Mike Newton
- looks at the continuity at linebacker
- catch up on Phil B.'s blog
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Mike Chappell (Indy Star)
- The Colts had to come in quickly Wednesday night, but not after a Vinny 48-yard field goal
- Jim Irsay handed out cash and Gonzo dabbled in punts on Thursday
- The defense "got after it" in scrimmage
- Mike answers readers' questions
- John Oesher (Indy Football Report) offers his observations from days two and three of training camp
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Nate Dunlevy (18to88.com)
- reports from Wednesday's camp, including pictures
- analyzes Manning's role in CBA negotiations
- posts a Friday practice report from Westside Rob
- shows that Harrison was on pace to out-perform new Hall of Famer Jerry Rice when he (Harrison) left the game
- posts a Saturday scrimmage report from Cass
- Brett Mock (Coltzilla) compiles Twitter updates from practice on August 6 and gives his review
- Jacob Crocker (Coltzilla) profiles RB Javarris James
- Rohan Bhasin (Coltzilla) evaluates whether Joseph Addai is a fantasy sleeper pick this year
- Arthur Akush (ProFootballWeekly) There's no timetable on a new deal for Manning
- Reggie Hayes (The News-Sentinal) thinks the Colts are showing few weaknesses in camp
- John Clayton (ESPN) writes about what he saw at camp
- Cliff Brunt (AP) Dwight Freeney is healthy
- Quintin Harlan (The Herald Bulletin) The Colts' O-Line is still in flux
- Tom James (Tribune Star) The Commish stopped by Colts' camp
- Michael Marot (AP) Peyton Manning still prepares as he always has
- Associated Press The Colts hope their "dirty dozen" defense shines
- Sporting News The O-Line is now a concern for the Colts (now?)
OUTSIDE THE STABLE
Around the League
- Jim Wyatt (The Tennessean) The Titans are looking to veteran journeymen to help their team
- Tania Gangul (Florida Times-Union) It's unclear who will start at safety for the Jaguars
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John McClain (Houston Chronicle)
- The Texans may be able to field Brian Cushing against the Colts Week 1, if Bob McNair gets his way
- The Texans are interested in former Bills' DE Aaron Schobel
- Michael Marot (AP) Roger Goodell is confident that Super Bowl 2012 will go on