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Are Colts more likely to finish first or last in the AFC South in 2026?
The Indianapolis Colts are running it back in 2026. Sure, some faces have departed and others have come along but for the most part, the crew from 2025 remains intact. The level of success was difficult to discern after starting off white hot and then turning ice cold down the stretch. That leaves a lot […]
Colts among 11 teams to kick off OTAs on Tuesday
The Indianapolis Colts were among the eleven NFL teams to kick off their OTAs today. Their current OTA schedule is May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, and June 4th. OTAs are voluntary spring practices, where included is non-contact 11-on-11 on-field work with both rookies and veterans (who participate) alike. Additionally, Colts players and coaches can […]
Reviewing the Chris Ballard era: The 2019 draft class
With the 2017 and 2018 classes already reviewed, the next stop in the Chris Ballard draft review series is 2019. After a shaky first class and then a strong 2018 group that helped build Ballard’s reputation, the 2019 draft sits somewhere in the middle. It was not a complete disaster, but it was definitely underwhelming. […]
A Decade of Chris Ballard: 2016 VS 2026 Colts TEs
The Colts are about to finish the offseason with some post-draft free agency moves, marking the 10th offseason under Chris Ballard. The decade of Ballard’s management has been a wild rollercoaster ride, albeit not all of it due to Ballard himself. But after this Ballard decade, how does the Colts roster stack up from 2026 […]
Reviewing the Chris Ballard era: The 2018 draft class
With the 2017 class in the books, the next stop in the Chris Ballard draft review series is 2018, which remains the class that built much of his reputation in Indianapolis. After a shaky first draft in 2017, Ballard followed it up with one of the best draft classes the Colts have had in a […]
A Decade of Chris Ballard: 2016 VS 2026 Colts WRs
The Colts are about to finish the offseason with some post-draft free agency moves, marking the 10th offseason under Chris Ballard. The decade of Ballard’s management has been a wild rollercoaster ride, albeit not all of it due to Ballard himself. But after this Ballard decade, how does the Colts roster stack up from 2026 […]
A Decade of Chris Ballard: 2016 VS 2026 Colts RBs
The Colts are about to finish the offseason with some post-draft free agency moves, marking the 10th offseason under Chris Ballard. The decade of Ballard’s management has been a wild rollercoaster ride, albeit not all of it due to Ballard himself. But after this Ballard decade, how does the Colts roster stack up from 2026 […]
The Colts must nail this part of their schedule to have success in 2026
The front part of the 2026 schedule for the Indianapolis Colts is loaded: Ravens, Chiefs, Texans, and Steelers headline the toughest matchups. Going to Minnesota and hosting Dallas could be problematic as well. One would also be remiss to ignore the road game in Jacksonville in Week 8. The first half of this thing is […]
A Decade of Chris Ballard: 2016 VS 2026 Colts QBs
The Colts are about to finish the offseason with some post-draft free agency moves, marking the 10th offseason under Chris Ballard. The decade of Ballard’s management has been a wild rollercoaster ride, albeit not all of it due to Ballard himself. But after this Ballard decade, how does the Colts roster stack up from 2026 […]
Can the Colts secondary overcome a less than dominant pass rush?
Full disclosure, when it comes to the “Which came first” query that is transferred from the chicken or the egg to coverage or pass rush, I always pick pass rush. I believe that an active pass rush can make a secondary look better than they actually are. I am not always convinced that the inverse […]
Which 2026 Colts home game are you looking forward to the most?
A little over a week ago, the Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 regular season schedule was officially announced, with a number of intriguing opponents, facing off against the AFC North and the NFC East this upcoming campaign—along with their usual rivals within the AFC South (and a few other cross-divisional games). With all of that being said, […]
Tag or lock up long-term? Colts face upcoming decisions on two of team’s best players
According to CBS Sports Joel Corry, the Indianapolis Colts should already be anticipating lucrative looming pay days again for a pair of pending 2027 free agents: starting left guard Quenton Nelson and running back Jonathan Taylor respectively. Per Corry, should Nelson ‘reset the offensive guard market again,’ which he already did back in 2022, when […]
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell names Colts ‘best move’ of 2026 offseason
According to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, the Indianapolis Colts’ best move of the 2026 NFL offseason was signing former Tennessee Titans veteran free agent edge Arden Key to a 2-year, $16 million contract: Best: Signing Arden Key to a two-year, $16 million contract. General manager Chris Ballard has tried to draft and develop edge rushers with limited success, […]
Stick to the Model gives the Colts offseason a B- grade
This newest tool unveiled this offseason has given fans a new way to project how their teams’ offseason will go with an all-in-one offseason simulator including re-signings, restructuring, extensions, free agency, trades, and a mock draft simulator. The site also has its own evaluation for how teams handle the offseason after-the-fact, with grades/values for each […]
Reviewing the Chris Ballard era: The 2017 draft class
This is the first instalment in a series reviewing every Colts draft class of the Chris Ballard era, starting with his first class in 2017. Chris Ballard’s first draft class with the Colts was a strange one. At the top, it was ugly. The Colts missed badly on several premium picks, including a first-round safety, […]
Colts’ schedule release contained shocking stat that is hard to comprehend
The schedule for all 32 teams is out, and the Indianapolis Colts schedule release is receiving major praise. The partnership with “The Simpsons” was pure gold. There were plenty of nods to Colts Nation in the opening theme, but one is getting a lot of talk. Some fans find it funny in a “it’s better […]
Colts training camp battle early preview: Right Guard
We’re still months away from Indianapolis Colts training camp kickoff, but it’s never too early to take an early peek at a positional battle that is already potentially brewing. The Favorite: Matt Goncalves Originally selected by the Colts in the 3rd round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the rookie was thrown into the fire early […]
Two Colts competing for starting jobs hope new weight changes provide added boost
On Wednesday, two Indianapolis Colts players, offensive lineman Matt Goncalves and defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau, indicated that they’ve changed their playing weights this early offseason—with the hopes of it helping on the field (via the IndyStar’s Joel A. Erickson and LockedOnColts Jake Arthur respectively): In Goncalves’s case, he’s looking to get stronger and more powerful […]
Where does Colts Chris Ballard rank among NFL GMs?
According to Rotoworld’s Patrick Daugherty, Indianapolis Colts longtime general manager Chris Ballard is ranked as the 21st best overall league-wide in his current role: 21. Chris Ballard Chris Ballard has been on the job for nine seasons and two Irsays. Not much seems to be changing. Ballard and Carlie Irsay-Gordon certainly thought something was different […]
The Colts schedule offers some early opportunities.
Strength of schedule can be misleading. I think that like many of you, upon seeing the Colts’ schedule ranked as the 4th easiest on release night, I was in full on “huh?” mode. That strength of schedule (SOS) was based on team records from last year. I saw a newer release, based the projected over/under […]
The Colts need another Wide Receiver.. Here’s who could fit them
The Colts built a high-powered offense last season by avoiding reliance on one player to carry the load. Instead, they leaned on a deep group of skill players that kept defenses guessing about where the ball was going on every play. As they got deeper into the season, they realized that Alec Pierce, Tyler Warren, […]
The Colts’ schedule could spell trouble early
The 2026 NFL schedule was released for the Indianapolis Colts, and while the release itself was perfection, the path ahead is wrought with peril. Like all seasons, teams can go a totally different direction than the previous year, so nothing is easy to predict. With that said, the first third of the season is potentially […]
Colts listed as ‘best fit’ for former All-Pro veteran free agent wideout
According to ESPN’s Matt Bowen, the Indianapolis Colts are the best fit for veteran free agent wideout Deebo Samuel among potential NFL suitors: Deebo Samuel, WR Best team fit: Indianapolis Colts The Colts added veteran receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine this offseason, but Samuel would bring a unique skill set to coach Shane Steichen’s offense as a complement to Alec Pierce and slot man Josh […]
Colts announce roster moves at running back
The Indianapolis Colts announced that the team waived Abilene Christian undrafted rookie free agent running back Jordon Vaughn and signed Duke fellow undrafted free agent rookie running back Anderson Castle in a corresponding roster move. Vaughn was originally announced as one of the 12 signed undrafted free agents by the Colts following the recent 2026 […]
The one Colts position battle no one is talking about
The Colts have a real kicker battle on their hands, and it’s a unique one. That is not something you always say about kicking competitions. Most of the time, it’s one veteran holding off a camp leg, but this one feels different because both Spencer Shrader and Blake Grupe give the Colts real reasons to […]
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