An Indianapolis Colts blog
It is widely observed that Chris Ballard tends to draft players with a well above RAS (Relative Athletic Score). He is often given grief about this choice, fair or unfair. I have little doubt that the score is a factor in his draft process, but I would venture to guess that it is not at […]
After suffering a gruesome and unlucky injury, it appears Anthony Richardson is back to full strength. If you are asking yourself which injury I am referring to, unfortunately, that is the right question to ask. Richardson has faced more than his fair share of ailments with the Indianapolis Colts during his short tenure with the […]
Even after an arbitrator recently ruled they couldn’t be disclosed publicly, ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler was able to obtain the NFLPA’s leaked 2026 NFL team report cards—including that of the Indianapolis Colts: Indianapolis Colts Treatment of Families: BHome Game Field: DFood/Dining Area: BNutritionist/Dietician: A-Locker Room: C+Training Room: BTraining Staff: B+Weight Room: BStrength Coaches: APosition Coaches: BOffensive […]
According to The Athletic’s James Boyd, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, who’s recently been granted permission by the team to seek out a trade, has regained full vision in his injured right eye: Now, it should be taken with the caveat that this latest medical update is coming from Richardson’s representation, and it behooves the […]
The Colts are allowing Richardson to seek out a trade, so he will have some agency on where he lands. Which teams could be a fit for him and provide him an opportunity to either start or give him the mentorship needed to help him hit his ceiling? Minnesota Vikings: Starting Opportunity The Vikings are […]
Indianapolis, IN — The NFL Scouting Combine is back home this week as the on-the-field portion kicks off later today in Lucas Oil Stadium, the very event that popularized quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. and deemed him the most athletic quarterback prospect in NFL history, according to Relative Athletic Score. Fast-forward three years after being drafted […]
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Stampede Blue readers? We don’t want or need your address or any personal […]
Alec Pierce was drafted to be the perfect complement to Michael Pittman Jr. and serve as the second main receiving threat. The Indianapolis Colts are four years into the Pierce experiment and the results have been less than desired. With that said, Pierce turned it on exactly when he needed to and is leaving the […]
A couple of months ago, I wrote that the Colts would eventually have to make a decision on Michael Pittman Jr.’s contract — a deal with one year remaining and a $29 million cap hit. That moment has arrived. While a release remains the cleanest and most likely path forward, it isn’t the only option […]
According to PFF’s Bradley Locker, Indianapolis Colts wideout Alec Pierce is their project franchise tag candidate for the Horseshoe among a listing of each of the NFL’s 32 teams: Indianapolis Colts: WR Alec Pierce The Colts could ostensibly deploy the franchise tag on either Daniel Jones or Pierce, but the latter feels more likely given his radiating […]
According to ESPN’s Seth Walder, the Indianapolis Colts will have a surprising, yet recently familiar face, as their 2026 opening starting quarterback—only it’s not Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr., or Riley Leonard. Rather, it will be 2023 Colts Pro Bowler Gardner Minshew, who Walder projects to return to Indianapolis and initially start in the interim […]
On changes moving forward after a disappointing season. “I think the way the season started was obviously pretty special, then down the stretch obviously with some unfortunate circumstances. We gotta find ways to win ugly games. I think that’s whether it is through practice, how we practice late in the season, putting those guys in […]
On negotiations with Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones with the new league year starting soon. ”Yep, good. I’ve had great discussions with both of them. We will continue to work this week and see if we get something done. It’s been very positive. Look when both sides are driven to get it done, it usually […]
Indianapolis has been proud to host the NFL Combine for nearly 4 decades, which has served as not only the biggest pre-Draft event in the NFL Calendar for testing athleticism and getting official measurements; but also get medical checks, interview with prospects. Teams, agents, and media get to network, interview, and prepare for the Draft […]
Indianapolis Colts brass delivered a unified message about the most important offseason priorities inside the Indiana Convention Center, which includes signing quarterback Daniel Jones and receiver Alec Pierce to long-term contracts. Colts General Manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen did not come to make headlines at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, but rather […]
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts have been at an advantage thanks to strong tackle play this decade, with a brief transitional period at left tackle that otherwise found its footing rather quickly. On the opposite side of the line, however, has been locked down by longtime Colt Braden Smith. Initially scoffed at by draft […]
The Colts finished their 2022 season in embarrassing fashion. They fired their HC for the second time in Chris Ballard’s tenure, hired a former franchise legend and ESPN analyst to be their interim coach, and blew one of the biggest leads in NFL history late in the year— just to add insult to an already […]
The Indianapolis Colts announced the following coaching staff additions for the 2026 campaign, with the biggest hire being defensive line coach Marion Hobby as previously reported: Colts.com does an exceptional job here of recapping their past experience, which I’d recommend checking out for their individual backgrounds—and won’t simply regurgitate here. Barring any last minute moves, […]
According to FOX59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell, the Indianapolis Colts are reportedly holding ongoing contract negotiations with both pending free agents: starting quarterback Daniel Jones and top wide receiver Alec Pierce—with this year’s free agency period officially kicking off on March 11 at 4 PM EST: With a number of other internal key free agents, including, starting […]
Chris Ballard loves his picks. The more darts he has to throw at the board, the better in his opinion. In 2026, Ballard is missing his biggest dart after the Indianapolis Colts traded it for Sauce Gardner before last year’s trade deadline. It was a swing for the fences type of move that didn’t pan […]
Entering the weekend, the Dallas Cowboys announced that the team released veteran linebacker Logan Wilson, which raises the question of whether the Indianapolis Colts could be interested given his clear familiarity with their defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo: Originally a 2020 3rd round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, the 6,2”, 245 pound linebacker played under […]
Daniel Jones was given a golden opportunity to resurrect his career with the Indianapolis Colts. After a failed stint with the New York Giants, of which Jones certainly doesn’t carry all the blame, his career was in flux. Another first round quarterback found himself without a home. It was good to see what Jones had […]
According to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Indianapolis Colts worked out former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Markus Bailey, who was previously coached by their veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo: Originally a 2020 7th round pick of the Bengals out of Purdue University, the 6’1”, 235 pound linebacker played under Anarumo from 2020-2023 in Cincinnati. He later joined […]
Tight end is the position that looks simple on paper and becomes complicated the moment you turn on the film. At a glance, the evaluation process seems similar to wide receiver: can he catch, can he run routes, can he block? In reality, tight ends live in a completely different world. They’re bigger, slower, more […]
One of the major sports stories of Thursday was that Indiana lawmakers unanimously approved an Indiana Senate Bill, by a vote of 24-0, for a planned proposal that paves the way for the Chicago Bears to potentially have a brand new domed stadium built near Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana. Wolf Lake is roughly 22 […]