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What is the Colts' Biggest Need this Offseason?

The Colts have a number of needs to address this offseason, but what is the biggest one?

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We recently concluded a series looking at some of the biggest positions of need for the Colts entering the 2015 offseason, and it is clear that the team has quite a bit of work to do this offseason.

Over the past few weeks, we've looked at the running back, wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line, pass rusher, inside linebacker, and safety positions as those that the Colts could really use help at, and below is a summary of those positions.  By clicking the bold header for each position you can read my in-depth take on why the position is such a big need, and then below that you will find those players the Colts currently have on their roster, those players who are upcoming free agents, and some notable names in both free agency and the draft at the positions.  Note that this is not an all-inclusive list but rather one that will give you a general idea of who is available in either free agency or the draft.

Running Back

Players currently on the roster (not including upcoming free agents): Vick Ballard, Jeff Demps, Michael Hill, Trent Richardson, Zurlon Tipton

Upcoming free agents for Colts: Ahmad Bradshaw, Dan Herron (RFA)

Notable other free agent names: DeMarco Murray, Justin Forsett, C.J. Spiller, Shane Vereen, Frank Gore, Mark Ingram, Knowshon Moreno, Ryan Matthews

Notable draft prospects: Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin), Tevin Coleman (Indiana), Todd Gurley (Georgia), Duke Johnson (Miami)

Wide Receiver

Players currently on the roster (not including upcoming free agents): Kadron Boone, Duron Carter, T.Y. Hilton, Ryan Lankford, Josh Lenz, Donte Moncrief, Griff Whalen, Josh Cribbs

Upcoming free agents for Colts: Reggie Wayne, Hakeem Nicks

Notable other free agent names: Dez Bryant, Demaryius Thomas, Randall Cobb, Torrey Smith, Jeremy Maclin, Kenny Britt, Michael Crabtree, Cecil Shorts

Notable draft prospects: Amari Cooper (Alabama), Kevin White (West Virginia), DeVante Parker (Louisville), Dorial Green-Beckham (Oklahoma), Jaelen Strong (Arizona State), Justin Hardy (East Carolina)

Offensive Line

Players currently on the roster (not including upcoming free agents): Jonotthan Harrison, Khaled Holmes, David Arkin, Ben Heenan, Lance Louis, Jack Mewhort, Donald Thomas, Hugh Thornton, Anthony Castonzo, Gosder Cherilus, Matt Hall, Tyler Hoover, Ulrick John

Upcoming free agents for Colts: Joe Reitz, A.Q. Shipley (RFA), Xavier Nixon (ERFA)

Notable other free agent names: Stefen Wisniewski, Rodney Hudson, Mike Iupati, Orlando Franklin, Bryan Bulaga, Doug Free

Notable draft prospects: A.J. Cann (South Carolina), Cameron Erving (Florida State), Reese Dismukes (Auburn), La'El Collins (LSU), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), Brandon Scherff (Iowa)

Defensive Line

Players currently on the roster (not including upcoming free agents): Gannon Conway, Montori Hughes, Ricky Jean Francois, Arthur Jones, Kelcy Quarles, Josh Chapman, Zach Kerr

Upcoming free agents for Colts: Cory Redding, Fili Moala, Jeris Pendleton (RFA)

Notable other free agent names: Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley, Terrance Knighton, Jared Odrick

Notable draft prospects: Leonard Williams (USC), Danny Shelton (Washington), Malcom Brown (Texas)

Pass Rusher

Players currently on the roster (not including upcoming free agents): Robert Mathis, Jonathan Newsome, Shaun Phillips, Bjoern Werner, Erik Walden

Upcoming free agents for Colts: N/A

Notable other free agent names: Justin Houston, Jason Worilds, Jason Pierre-Paul, Jerry Hughes, Greg Hardy, Pernell McPhee, Brian Orakpo

Notable draft prospects: Vic Beasley (Clemson), Randy Gregory (Nebraska), Shane Ray (Missouri)

Inside Linebacker

Players currently on the roster (not including upcoming free agents): Andrew Jackson, D'Qwell Jackson, Shawn Loiseau, Henoc Muamba

Upcoming free agents for Colts: Jerrell Freeman (RFA), Josh McNary (ERFA)

Notable other free agent names: Rolando McClain, Brandon Spikes, Ray Maualuga

Notable draft prospects: Eric Kendricks (UCLA), Benardrick McKinney (Mississippi State), Denzel Perryman (Miami)

Safety

Players currently on the roster (not including upcoming free agents): Winston Guy, LaRon Landry, Dewey McDonald

Upcoming free agents for Colts: Mike Adams, Sergio Brown, Colt Anderson, Delano Howell (RFA)

Notable other free agent names: Devin McCourty Rahim Moore, Louis Delmas

Notable draft prospects: Landon Collins (Alabama), Gerod Holliman (Louisville), Cody Prewitt (Ole Miss), Chris Hackett (TCU)

Which of these positions do you consider to be the biggest need for the Colts?  What do you want the team to do in order to address the position?