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2026 Draft: Omar Cooper Jr. Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade In my initial big board Cooper was 73rd Overall with a Round 3 grade, but his playoff tape since was very impressive. He wasn’t targeted as often with just 15 looks over the Hoosiers championship run, but he secured 11 of them for 133 […]
NFL Combine to remain in Indianapolis for 2027 and 2028
On Wednesday, ESPN’s Pat McAfee of ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ and Visit Indy announced that the NFL Combine will remain in Indianapolis, and specifically, the host site Lucas Oil Stadium for the years 2027 and 2028: The NFL Combine has been in Indianapolis since 1987, and it seems to work very efficiently from an annual […]
Colts 2025 Rookie Report: Jalen Travis
Indianapolis, IN — The one position (group) that longtime Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has remained consistently strong at has been that of the offensive line. It admittedly may be too early to tell, but rookie tackle Jalen Travis appears to be Ballard’s latest hit from across the offensive line. Drafted in the fourth […]
Colts TE Tyler Warren receives latest well earned rookie honor
On Wednesday, the PFWA announced that Indianapolis Colts first-year tight end was named to their 2025 All-Rookie Team: It’s the latest league debut honor for the Colts prized 23-year-old tight end, who was also recently named to this year’s Pro Bowl games as well. Having been selected by the Colts with the 14th overall pick […]
Colts’ DC Lou Anarumo emerges as candidate in Bills head coaching search
The Buffalo Bills have reached out to the Indianapolis Colts with intentions to request an interview with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as the franchise begins a search to fill its head coaching vacancy, per sources. In the wake of another heartbreaking playoff loss, Bills ownership made it clear they are ready to turn the chapter. The […]
The NFL Has a Quarterback Development Crisis
The Quarterback Crisis Nobody Wants to Confront There has never been a time in NFL history when quarterbacks entered the league with more physical tools. Arm strength is stronger, size is bigger, speed is faster, and athleticism is off the charts. Every draft class seems to produce a new wave of prospects who can throw […]
Regarding 2026 Colts, one NFL exec makes somewhat surprising prediction
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, one NFL executive made a surprising prediction regarding the 2026 Indianapolis Colts. Namely, that the Colts will win the division for the first time since 2014: “But they showed a proof of concept with what they had through 10 games,” an AFC executive said via Fowler. “They had Daniel Jones […]
Middling Colts continue to ‘run it back,’ while some perennial AFC playoff teams just made big changes atop
Not to beat an increasingly dead horse here, but the Indianapolis Colts have not made the playoffs since 2020 (the COVID-19 year), and have not won the division since 2014. The organizational leader largely responsible for overseeing the football operations of the organization, general manager Chris Ballard, and his inability to achieve meaningful consistent success […]
Colts QB Anthony Richardson listed among PFF’s ‘15 trade candidates’ entering offseason
According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is listed among their ‘15 trade candidates ahead of the 2026 offseason’: QB Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts The Colts’ path to contention was rapidly dashed midseason, especially after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles in Week 14. Now, Indianapolis has several major questions ahead — including what to do with Richardson. The former […]
Colts 2025 Rookie Report: Justin Walley
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts have at times been starving for adequate cornerback play throughout the 2020s decade. With constant turnover at the position, and especially at boundary corner, only longtime Colt Kenny Moore II has remained a consistent, productive piece to said puzzle — and the Colts may have drafted his successor in […]
2026 Draft: Mikail Kamara Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 3 Grade In my Initial Big Board, Mikail Kamara was ranked 95th Overall with a Round 3 Grade. He will rise in the Overall Rankings after his playoff performances, but his grade will remain at Round 3. He dominated against Alabama with 6 Pressures, was used […]
2026 Draft: D’Angelo Ponds Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade In the first iteration of my Top 100 Big Board, I had Ponds 69th overall and the top player in the Round 3 Grade tier. I had just watched his first 20 yard reception allowed (by Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith) two days prior […]
Where Colts, Indiana sports came up short, the Hoosiers brought it home
Indiana sports has been on an absolute tear recently. The Crossroads of America has been the sports capital recently. Known for hosting big sporting events, Indiana teams have been the stars. With a great postseason run comes the chance for postseason disappointment. Look no further than the golden era of Indianapolis Colts football. The highs […]
Mock Draft Monday: Championship Game Players heading to Indy
Chris Ballard’s final press conference of the 2025 season looms large in the minds of fans and journalist’s alike, with one quote embodying what they can expect in the 2026 offseason: “We gotta get younger and faster on the defensive side.” Thus the priority is clear, get the Colts Defense up to snuff with an […]
How can the Colts fix their biggest deficiency?
Much of the time, when discussing needs after a season, there is somewhat of a consensus as to which position is the biggest need. Or we are at least split on two positions. I think that directly after the season last year, cornerback and quarterback may have been number one with a bullet, which saw […]
AFC playoffs are proof that the Colts got it all wrong
Quick. What’s the most important position in football? Yep, you got it if you answered quarterback, and if you answered anything other than that, you’re just a contrarian. They make the most money because they are so vital to a team’s success. The straw that stirs the drink touches the ball almost every offensive snap […]
PFF lists Colts WR Alec Pierce as ‘2026 free agent that they can’t afford to lose’
According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts pending 2026 free agent Alec Pierce is the player that the Horseshoe can’t afford to lose—which isn’t all that surprising to be fair: Indianapolis Colts: WR Alec Pierce The Colts’ 2025 campaign was truly a tale of two halves. The team went from possible Super Bowl contenders to finishing third in the […]
Colts center Tanor Bortolini was PFF’s most improved player at position after ‘breakout’ 2025
According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts center Tanor Bortolini was their most improved player at his position league-wide during the 2025 campaign: Center: Tanor Bortolini, Indianapolis Colts The Colts are the NFL’s offensive lineman factory. Their ability to churn out NFL starters at every position across the offensive line is unparalleled. Lost a key starter? Not a problem, it […]
Eagles reportedly request to interview Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter for same coaching role
According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Philadelphia Eagles requested to interview Indianapolis Colts current offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for their same coaching role this early offseason for both teams: Under head coach Shane Steichen, the 41-year-old Cooter has served as the Colts offensive coordinator since 2023—having previously served as a passing coordinator for […]
Colts 2025 Rookie Report: JT Tuimoloau
Indianapolis, IN — There’s much to be said about Colts general manager Chris Ballard’s hit rate, or lack thereof, of drafting defensive ends. Often opting for potential over production, he’s reversed course over the past couple of draft cycles, selecting Laiatu Latu and J.T. Tuimoloau in back-to-back drafts. Tuimoloau was drafted in the second round […]
Colts announce that training camp will be moved to W. 56th street in 2027
On Friday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the team’s training camp will be moved from Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, to franchise headquarters at its W. 56th street, Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center beginning in the 2027 offseason. This offseason will mark the team’s final training camp at Grand Park, at least as it stands. […]
Tyler Warren invited to 2026 Pro Bowl Games
Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren capped off his sensational debut season with an invitation to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco. For a Colts offense that was in desperate need of a pass catcher who could provide consistent stability and allow the offense to sustain more drives, Warren blossomed into a […]
2026 Draft: LT Overton Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2-3 Grade LT Overton was a Round 2 player on my initial board and 43rd Overall. This was heavily influenced by his 2024 tape from Summer scouting (and some early 2025 tape) which had LT as a far more consistently disruptive Defensive Linemen as a pass […]
It may not be the Colts but January football is alive and well in Indiana
The NFL divisional round is about to start this weekend. Not to downplay the Wild Card round, but this is when things start getting serious. The stakes are simply higher after some of the not so serious teams have been eliminated. We are left with the big dogs. The Indianapolis Colts aren’t one of those […]
2026 Draft: Dillon Thieneman Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade Thieneman has shown a lot of high end play over the course of his college career no matter where he has lined up. That versatility will be valuable to any professional team, with his ability to fit on to a lot of schemes in […]
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