An Indianapolis Colts blog
“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 […]
The Indianapolis Colts have been down this road before. Chris Ballard is no stranger to being without a first-round pick. Whether trading out of the first round or using the pick to acquire DeForest Buckner and Carson Wentz, Ballard has shown an ability to make it work. He will have to come up big again […]
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ with host Pat McAfee, he anticipates that the Indianapolis Colts will complete a trade for veteran slot cornerback Kenny Moore II around late April’s upcoming NFL Draft weekend: “I think that you will see a slew of moves made draft weekend,” Schefter said on Monday’s […]
Last week, Kenny Moore and the Colts mutually agreed to part ways, with Moore now expected to seek a trade. On one hand, it’s a bit surprising. Moore was supposed to benefit from Lou Anarumo and the new scheme he’s bringing to Indianapolis. Anarumo loves to blitz from the slot—one of Moore’s best traits—and uses […]
News broke on Friday morning that longtime Colts veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II and the Colts have mutually agreed to seek out a trade. The former 2017 waiver wire claim turned Pro Bowler and Team Captain has long been a fan favorite for his energy, passion, community outreach, and abilities on the field. Replacing him […]
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to target defensive reinforcements in the 2026 NFL Draft, and linebacker is a particularly strong position group this cycle. The Colts linebacker group currently ranks as one of the worst in the league after trading away Zaire Franklin and letting not to re-sign Germaine Pratt. However, in the draft class […]
Yes, another Anthony Richardson and Colts mismanagement article! A lot of this has been said before when it comes to quarterback development and the Colts, but now there’s a real comparison to look at with the Raiders and Mendoza, and it makes the contrast even clearer. There’s a right way to develop a young quarterback […]
As the Indianapolis Colts look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, reinforcing the defensive line, particularly at defensive end (EDGE), is a priority. With the modern NFL placing heavy emphasis on pressuring quarterbacks and holding the edge against the run, adding a dynamic defensive end is essential for long-term defensive success. Fortunately, the 2026 class […]
The Horseshoe Faithful have spoken again! This time, I wanted to make it a little bit different, and more of ‘just for fun’ survey questions, but two answers I was hoping to find this week were. As it relates to newly projected Colts starters, which right now are safety Hunter Wohler, Jalen Travis, and Akeem […]
I’ve been watching a lot of Stranger Things recently. Because of that, I do believe there is a world in which Anthony Richardson finds him under center for the 2026 iteration of the Indianapolis Colts. It’s called the “Upside Down”. For non-fans of the show, that is the world that exists under ours in a […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft just two weeks away, the Indianapolis Colts war room is trying to revamp a roster that faces a significant reset at key positions. What looked like a promising foundation in the stable has shifted dramatically over the course of the last month. Former cornerstone pieces to the stampede were traded […]
The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear need to add depth and playmaking ability at wide receiver. With no pick in Round 1, traded to the New York Jets, the Colts will have to use one of their multiple Day 2 and Day 3 picks. The Colts are well positioned to […]
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Indianapolis Colts and longtime veteran slot cornerback Kenny Moore II have mutually agreed to explore trade options—meaning the two sides could be parting ways soon: The 30-year-old former Pro Bowl veteran cornerback for the Colts has spent the last 9 seasons in Indianapolis, having been initially claimed as an […]