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Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts are fresh off another disappointing season, but of course, it wasn’t all bad. There were some individual breakout performances from established players, headlined by wide receiver Alec Pierce, while the Colts’ 2025 draft class provided both production for the season and promise for the future. This article kicks off […]
From Stampede Blue | about 13 hours ago | 0 reads
I have never really seen anything like it. Given that it has been thirty years since a team started 8-2 and missed the playoffs and I am thirty-seven, it stands to reason why. That is a long time ago, and seven-year-old me wasn’t watching much football. We all know the story at this point, but […]
From Stampede Blue | about 18 hours ago | 0 reads
IU -8 1/2 vs Miami is ridiculous! Colts WRs may return! IU Basketball requires our patience! Pacers tonight!
From KentSterling.com | 1 day ago | 0 reads
While it is still early to tell who will hit the open market in Free Agency, there are plenty of teams that need to focus on gaining cap space before the League New Year in March. 10 such teams are anywhere from $5.4 million over the cap to to $58.1 million over their allotted cap […]
From Stampede Blue | 1 day ago | 1 read
Indiana vs. Miami – Mendoza vs. Beck, totally unbiased comparison! Colts CBs a strength! IU @ MSU!
From KentSterling.com | 2 days ago | 1 read
After a weekend of NFL Wildcard games, we have one more on the AFC side when the Houston Texans travel north to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Houston arrives with a 12-5 record and the 5th overall seed, fresh off their final-game victory over AFC South divisional rival, the Baltimore Colts, 38-30. Pittsburgh, with a […]
From The Phinsider | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Wild Card Weekend kicked off in the NFL. As always, there was plenty of drama and intrigue. From the storylines, to the Bears’ dramatic come from behind win, to all of the road teams that found success, the first weekend of the playoffs didn’t disappoint. It was a stress free weekend for someone with a […]
From Stampede Blue | 4 days ago | 0 reads
This past Saturday, the AP announced that Indianapolis Colts stalwart left guard Quenton Nelson was named an NFL 2nd-Team All-Pro—who was the Horseshoe’s lone All-Pro representative this year. It’s the sixth time that Nelson has been named an NFL All-Pro in his future Hall of Fame career—having been named an NFL First-Team All-Pro during 2018-20 […]
From Stampede Blue | 4 days ago | 2 reads
Note, this is not advocating for any of these Colts player to be traded, rather that these are players the Colts can trade that can give the Colts cap relief. Due to their remaining contracts there will be limits on to how much draft return most of them can get a return on, but the […]
From Stampede Blue | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Because of critical injuries down the season’s stretch run, the Indianapolis Colts, once sitting at 8-2 atop the AFC, ended up losing 7 straight games—sliding out of the playoffs for the fifth straight season. In some regards, the franchise’s latest collapse was shocking. However, when you consider that the team lost its starting quarterback, its […]
From Stampede Blue | 6 days ago | 1 read
The 2025 season for the Indianapolis Colts ended in disappointing fashion. Let me rephrase that. The 2025 season for the Indianapolis Colts ended disastrously as it was engulfed in flames and left everyone with a sick taste in their mouth. Not only did they make unfortunate history as the last team in thirty years to […]
From Stampede Blue | 7 days ago | 0 reads
Riley Leonard’s performance against the Texans wasn’t just productive — it was revealing. Against one of the best defenses in football, he showed a blend of traits that translate at the NFL level: arm strength to attack tight windows and stretch defenses, confidence to let it rip without hesitation, poise, and the athleticism to extend […]
From Stampede Blue | 7 days ago | 1 read
Indianapolis Colts embattled longtime general manager Chris Ballard appears as though he already knows his starting quarterback for the 2026 regular season—even if he’s not currently under contract with his club. Further, that quarterback may not even be ready for next year’s opener, although time will tell. Of course, that quarterback referenced by Ballard is […]
From Stampede Blue | 7 days ago | 1 read
Indianapolis Colts former Pro Bowl veteran defensive tackle, DeForest Buckner, who recently had neck surgery, looks like he’s eyeing a return for the 2026 regular season (via his personal Instagram account): On Thursday, Colts embattled longtime general manager Chris Ballard also indicated in his end-of-season press conference that, “Buck had surgery it was successful. His […]
From Stampede Blue | 7 days ago | 1 read
Colts GM Chris Ballard gets some things right! IU fans descend upon Atlanta! Pacers to win!
From KentSterling.com | 7 days ago | 2 reads
Indianapolis, IN — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard concluded with his most recent end-of-season press conference around lunchtime, fitting for someone who says they’re hungry to right the ship but whose results suggest otherwise. Making it a decade’s worth of data points as we enter year ten of the Chris Ballard era, there’s little […]
From Stampede Blue | 8 days ago | 2 reads
I’ll start by saying that it is probably healthier to just forget about last season and move on to how to win next year, but like many of you, I have to view the start of next season in a way that reminds me a lot of last season. The decision to remain status quo […]
From Stampede Blue | 8 days ago | 2 reads
Chris Ballard still has his “shimmer & juju” but may lose Pierce, Paye and Franklin!
From KentSterling.com | 8 days ago | 5 reads
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade Matayo was ranked #45 on my initial Big Board Top 100, so there is a good chance he could be available by the time the Colts pick at the 47th Overall Pick. His length, first step, bend, and flexibility is rare mix for a […]
From Stampede Blue | 8 days ago | 1 read
According to NFL.com’s Marc Ross, rather unsurprisingly, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson isn’t projected to receive a 2027 5th-year team option by his current club, being eligible as a member of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft class: Pick 4. Anthony Richardson Indianapolis Colts · QB Exercise the option? No. Indy took a gamble when selecting […]
From Stampede Blue | 8 days ago | 1 read
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From Stampede Blue | 8 days ago | 2 reads
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Indianapolis Colts are not expected to make major coaching staff changes, other than adding a new defensive line coach after Charlie Partridge’s departure: Indianapolis Colts Significant staff changes are not expected here. The Colts will need to replace defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, who is headed to Notre Dame. […]
From Stampede Blue | 8 days ago | 1 read
Welcome to week 18’s edition of the Cyclone tracker! (The last one, shockingly, week one feels like yesterday.) This is where we have followed our resident weather-themed duo in rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the “Cyclone” twins). As always, there will be analysis, projections, commentary, and relevant updates that happen […]
From Battle Red Blog | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Carlie Irsay-Gordon and her sisters just concluded their first year as owners of the Indianapolis Colts. Overall, they did a good job. Seeing their involvement with the team bodes well for the future. Witnessing Irsay-Gordon swing for the fences by acquiring Sauce Gardner was a welcomed sight because watching an aggressive move not fully come […]
From Stampede Blue | 9 days ago | 1 read
Daniel Jones leads reasons for Colts fans to feel good! IU Football with good injury news! Pacers drop 13th straight!
From KentSterling.com | 9 days ago | 2 reads