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On Tuesday for his pre-draft media availability, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen provided an encouraging injury update on recently re-signed starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who’s apparently progressing well in his ongoing rehabilitation: Specifically, per Steichen, the Colts’ new $100 million dollar man (*with earned incentives of course) is back to throwing and performing drop-backs […]
To the reader: First, I’d like to start by saying this article is presented as a “conspiracy theory” because that’s how this series started. I noticed that general manager Chris Ballard didn’t lie in his press conferences. He usually gave winding vague answers but he never said one thing and then did another. Armed with […]
Quarterbacks 1. Fernando Mendoza – IndianaMendoza is a big-framed, well-rounded quarterback with functional mobility, toughness, and enough arm talent to attack all areas of the field when he is able to throw on schedule. He throws well on the move, can buy time with his legs, and has shown the poise to make high-level throws […]
The NFL Draft is finally almost here. Time to submit the final mock drafts of the offseason with the goal of not necessarily what an author would do, but what the analyst expects their teams to do based off of all the information presented to them during this offseason. Based off of everything Chris Ballard […]
Indianapolis Colts longtime general manager Chris Ballard offered an injury update to other key players, beyond just lead wideout Alec Pierce, including to starting quarterback Daniel Jones and veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (via Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell): Regarding Jones, he was recently ‘seen at the Masters walking around,’ and while it may have been earlier […]
Per longtime general manager Chris Ballard, two Indianapolis Colts players, quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. and cornerback Kenny Moore II, were not present on the first day of the team’s offseason workouts—as each player’s representation is currently exploring trade opportunities respectively (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder): It’s not exactly surprising, as Richardson’s camp was reportedly given permission […]
The Indianapolis Colts are one of six NFL teams without a first round draft pick on Thursday. GM Chris Ballard never makes bold declarations to set the tone ahead of the NFL Draft, but the tenured architect instead delivered more clarity on the traits he’s looking for in a potential prospect. One may think Ballard […]
According to longtime general manager Chris Ballard, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce had recent ‘clean-up’ surgery on his injured ankle from last season and is expected to be back for team training camp in mid-to-late July (via FOX59/CBS Mike Chappell): At first earshot, it’s not the first thing that Colts fans ideally would like […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and officially kicks off Thursday 23rd April at 8pm Eastern Time. The Indianapolis Colts are scheduled to have 7 draft picks this year (unless they decide to trade up or down). The team is armed with just 2 of their 7 draft picks in the top 100, […]
Fate isn’t necessarily good or bad. It’s a word that goes both ways, but what the Indianapolis Colts did in 2023 sealed theirs for the foreseeable future and unfortunately, it isn’t the good kind of fate. Selecting Anthony Richardson fourth overall is shaping the future in ways unknown. It could all work out in the […]
Many of you are familiar with this from my days of posting on Fan Posts, which is now The Feed. I’ve been given to opportunity to present the contest here on the main site, so this may be the first time that some of you have heard of this. For those of you who have […]
The Colts are heading into the 2026 draft without a first-round pick. Chris Ballard has built his reputation on stockpiling picks, acquiring as many “darts to throw at the dartboard” as possible. That’s why last year’s trade for Sauce Gardner was so surprising. It went against everything Ballard has typically avoided as a general manager. […]
“Thar she blows” or maybe, “Thar she doesn’t blow” is more appropriate when describing the odyssey Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts have been on trying to find a truly impactful defensive end. Just like Captain Ahab, Ballard has been on the hunt. I’m not sure an edge rusher took his leg but the obsession […]
Safety is one of the most demanding positions on the field because it blends responsibilities from multiple spots. A good safety needs to cover like a corner, tackle like a linebacker, and think like a quarterback. They are often the last line of defense, which means mistakes are amplified. One false step, one bad read, […]
It is no secret that I am less upset with our current administration than most fans. I also should not appear delusional to them being on the hottest of seats. I was surprised that Ballard was retained at the end of each of the last two years. Not upset, but definitely surprised. When I go […]
On Thursday, the NFL announced that Indianapolis Colts former All-Pro punter, now turned popular mainstream media personality Pat McAfee will announce the team’s ‘Day 2’ draft picks. Currently, the Colts have Pick #47 (2nd Round) and Pick #78 (3rd round) for McAfee to potentially call in. McAfee played from the Colts from 2009-2016, and is […]
There are a lot of decisions the Colts have to get right over the next year; the one with Quenton Nelson isn’t one of the complicated ones. Nelson has been one of the best interior offensive linemen in the NFL since he entered the league in 2018. The resume speaks for itself: three First-Team All-Pro […]
On the surface, asking whether the Indianapolis Colts will stay pat at pick 47 in the draft may seem like a rather boring question, but if one thinks about it, it’s an intriguing exercise. For all the classic Chris Ballard moves and his well known style, he isn’t always that consistent. This isn’t the first […]
According to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts will select Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. with the 47th overall pick (2nd round) in his latest 2-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: 47. Indianapolis Colts Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas With no first-round pick this year, the Colts should be watching the linebacker board very carefully. […]
Stop me if you heard this one. “The Colts have let four defensive starters and Michael Pittman go, without replacing them.” I can’t argue that the statement is categorically incorrect, but to say that we can’t still be improved at any or all of those positions, would not be categorically correct either. I’ll give you […]
Cornerback is one of the most difficult positions to evaluate, and one of the easiest to get wrong if you focus too much on interceptions or highlight plays. Some corners look dominant in college because they’re simply better athletes than the receivers they face. Others rack up production in zone-heavy systems without being asked to […]
Tell me if you’ve heard this story recently before. A former Los Angeles Charger surprisingly comes out of retirement after a number of years to play for the Indianapolis Colts, only this time, it isn’t longtime grizzled veteran quarterback Philip Rivers. Instead, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Indianapolis Colts signed free agent safety Nasir Adderley, […]
According to Essentially Sports Tony Pauline, the Indianapolis Colts are ‘very high’ on TCU linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft, among other interested league teams: “Kaleb Elarms-Orr of TCU and Trey Moore from Texas are receiving a lot of positive chatter in the scouting community and could end up being selected higher […]
As highlighted by Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell, the Indianapolis Colts have some important offseason dates coming up—including pre-draft media availability by both longtime general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen early next week: While the Colts currently do not have a first round pick, as their Pick #16 was sent to the New York […]
According to PFF’s Bradley Locker, the Indianapolis Colts biggest remaining positional need is at linebacker, and given the current status of the position, he’s not exactly wrong: Indianapolis Colts: Linebacker The Colts do have a need at right tackle following Smith’s departure, but their linebacker unit is pretty desperate for an upgrade. Currently, Indianapolis fields Akeem Davis-Gaither and Austin […]