Colts’ 2021 draft takeaways: Best picks, left tackle questions, biggest needs left and more
3 years, 7 months ago

Colts’ 2021 draft takeaways: Best picks, left tackle questions, biggest needs left and more

New York Times  

Seven picks, and not a single sure-bet offensive tackle among them? Here’s a rundown of what stands out about the Colts’ 2021 draft class: The picks • Kwity Paye, defensive end, Michigan, first round, 29th • Dayo Odeyingbo, defensive lineman, Vanderbilt, second round, 54th • Kylen Granson, tight end, SMU, fourth round, 127th • Shawn Davis, safety, Florida, fifth round, 165th • Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas, sixth round, 218th pick • Michael Strachan, WR, Charleston, seventh round, 229th pick • Will Fries, OT/G, Penn State, seventh round, 248th Best pick: Paye. “He’s as disruptive of a defensive player as we saw on tape this fall.” Biggest question mark: If it’s not Odeyingbo, it’s likely the Colts’ fourth-round selection, Kylen Granson, a tight end out of SMU. Assuming Fries sticks at the position most project him at — guard — the Colts went seven picks in this year’s draft without really addressing the team’s most obvious need entering it: left tackle. He said Saturday the Colts’ moves this offseason — primarily the trade to acquire Carson Wentz and their first two draft picks — will “change the dynamic” of this team moving forward.

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Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes
6 days, 19 hours ago

Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

Associated Press  

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Colts’ Samson Ebukam expected to miss season after suffering torn Achilles tendon in training camp
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Colts’ Samson Ebukam expected to miss season after suffering torn Achilles tendon in training camp

Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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NFL Draft Rounds 2 and 3 grades: Eagles earn A for DeJean, Commanders get mixed reviews
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NFL Draft Rounds 2 and 3 grades: Eagles earn A for DeJean, Commanders get mixed reviews

New York Times  

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With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draft
8 months ago

With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draft

Associated Press  

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Indianapolis Colts begin training camp with another new quarterback in mix
1 year, 5 months ago

Indianapolis Colts begin training camp with another new quarterback in mix

Associated Press  

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Colts chart new QB path with 1st-round pick Richardson
1 year, 7 months ago

Colts chart new QB path with 1st-round pick Richardson

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts faced a crossroads in their approach to the quarterback position during this year’s NFL draft. Despite the offseason signing of Gardner Minshew, who’s made 32 NFL starts, Irsay said it was important for Richardson to see plenty of playing time as a rookie. “I feel good playing both,” said Freeland, a 6-8, 302-pounder who played …

Can the Colts finally fix their pass rush this offseason?
2 years, 11 months ago

Can the Colts finally fix their pass rush this offseason?

New York Times  

New offseason, same story. Ballard desperately wants his team to improve in one-score games — the Colts were just 2-5 in those contests last season — and to do that, they’re going to have to get to the quarterback more in big moments. An issue years in the making To infer that Ballard has not invested in the defensive end …

Carson Wentz’s TD totals? A new No. 1 wideout? Five predictions for the 2021 Colts
3 years, 5 months ago

Carson Wentz’s TD totals? A new No. 1 wideout? Five predictions for the 2021 Colts

New York Times  

The NFL offseason is a seemingly never-ending series of hot takes about why teams or players are going to be either championship-worthy or not worth watching at all. At the same time, I see real potential for the Colts to light up the scoreboard this season, and Wentz’s success — or failure — in the red zone will be a …

Keefer: 10 takeaways from Chris Ballard discussing new Colts Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo and more
3 years, 7 months ago

Keefer: 10 takeaways from Chris Ballard discussing new Colts Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo and more

New York Times  

After missing out last year because of COVID-19, Colts general manager Chris Ballard welcomed reporters back to the team’s West 56th facility Thursday for a lengthy session recapping this year’s draft picks — and plenty more. “I couldn’t be any more excited about a kid,” Ballard said, noting he heard from at least one team about how ticked they were …

Holder: Final thoughts on the Colts’ 2021 NFL Draft
3 years, 7 months ago

Holder: Final thoughts on the Colts’ 2021 NFL Draft

New York Times  

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