Colts have found their offense since firing Frank Reich. The defense has been a different issue
1 year, 1 month ago

Colts have found their offense since firing Frank Reich. The defense has been a different issue

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Indianapolis Colts were struggling mightily on offense last season when owner Jim Irsay decided to fire coach Frank Reich in the middle of his fifth season. “It stings a lot when you lose three games, especially the way it’s been going,” Colts defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis said. It’s basically a game every single day and you want to conquer that day and roll it over to Sunday in order to get wins and get things swinging back in the right direction.” Reich said this week he has nothing but “positive emotions” when he thinks about his time in Indianapolis. “He’s getting there, he’s almost there,” Steichen said, acknowledging that Taylor probably would be getting 20 carries per game if Moss hadn’t been so productive. I think it’s great that we have two really good backs.” BURNS STAYS IN CAROLINA Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer passed on trading his team’s best defensive player, Brian Burns, before Tuesday’s trade deadline amid speculation the team might look to add some draft picks.

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Colts face big offseason questions after latest inexplicable playoff-eliminating loss
2 days ago

Colts face big offseason questions after latest inexplicable playoff-eliminating loss

Associated Press  

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen tried to provide answers after Sunday’s embarrassing playoff-eliminating loss to the New York Giants. It’s been a tough season for Colts tight ends, but Granson, finally, provided a bright spot Sunday when he caught a season high-tying three passes for 34 yards. It’s still unclear whether Richardson can return for what is now a meaningless …

Colts try to rebound and keep fading playoff hopes alive when they face struggling Titans
1 week, 6 days ago

Colts try to rebound and keep fading playoff hopes alive when they face struggling Titans

Associated Press  

Tennessee at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Titans 2-12, Colts 8-6 Series record: Colts lead 38-22 Last meeting: Colts beat Titans 20-17 on Oct. 13 at Nashville, Tennessee. Series notes The Colts have won three straight against Tennessee after snapping a five-game losing streak in the series last season.. …

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark

Associated Press  

Indianapolis at Denver Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Indianapolis 8-5, Denver 10-3 Series record: Denver leads 14-12 Last meeting: Oct. 6, 2022, Colts win 12-9 in overtime at Denver. Sure, Richardson’s ability to run could negate some of the pressure applied by the Broncos, But on Wednesday, Colts coach Shane …

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson’s hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach’s decision look smart by running through multiple defenders for the decisive 2-point conversion. Rather than play it safe by kicking …

Colts defense picks up the pace as offense continues searching for answers to red zone woes
1 month ago

Colts defense picks up the pace as offense continues searching for answers to red zone woes

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts defense started this season struggling. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s group is playing stouter, holding teams — even the high-scoring Detroit Lions — largely in check long enough to give Indy a chance to win, and it’s the Colts offense that has struggled. You don’t want them on the field a bunch and as an offense …

Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ frustration started billowing out of Lucas Oil Stadium after Sunday’s loss to Buffalo. No, it’s not a good look with Indy’s playoff hopes sputtering, and the Colts find themselves in a familiar spot — trying to create a midseason turnaround. Whether it’s Richardson’s inaccuracy or Flacco’s six turnovers over the past two weeks, the Colts …

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality
2 months ago

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality

New York Times  

HOUSTON — It was an unprecedented leap of faith. Instead of owning up to his troubling day, there was Richardson himself claiming to be a “great passer,” as if he hadn’t only completed 10-of-32 passes, including just two in the first half. “If I make the plays that I should’ve made, then maybe this game turns out different,” said Pittman, …

Colts leaning on improved defense and strong ground game to try to derail unbeaten Steelers
3 months ago

Colts leaning on improved defense and strong ground game to try to derail unbeaten Steelers

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts identified this week’s challenge long before watching any tape. “Everybody knows he’s a potential Hall of Famer,” Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson said. So, we definitely have a few things for him so he doesn’t get to the quarterback.” Indy’s best option would appear to be running the ball with Richardson and Jonathan Taylor, giving the …

Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears
3 months, 1 week ago

Colts’ defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ defense spent two weeks hearing critique after critique. And on Sunday, they finally responded by neutralizing Chicago’s ground game, forcing quarterback Caleb Williams to throw 52 times in a crucial 21-16 victory. You want to withstand, withhold and show who you are.” The Colts certainly showed they could problem solve after starting Week 3 bruised …

Colts rush for 3 TDs as struggling defense slows Bears offense for a 21-16 victory
3 months, 1 week ago

Colts rush for 3 TDs as struggling defense slows Bears offense for a 21-16 victory

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Jonathan Taylor used his sheer strength — and a nimble cut — to give the Indianapolis Colts the jump-start they needed Sunday. Taylor scored twice and topped the 100-yard mark for the second straight week and Richardson helped Trey Sermon get across the goal line as the Colts held on for a 21-16 victory over the Chicago Bears. …

Colts defense hoping to get a reprieve as Caleb Williams and Bears struggling offense visit Indy
3 months, 1 week ago

Colts defense hoping to get a reprieve as Caleb Williams and Bears struggling offense visit Indy

Associated Press  

Chicago at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 1 Series record: Colts lead 24-19 Against the spread: Chicago 1-0-1, Indianapolis 1-1 Last meeting: Colts won 19-11 at Chicago on Oct. 4, 2020. Series notes Indianapolis has won two straight and four of the past six in a series featuring two foes that moved into separate …

Colts are seeking solutions after first 2 opponents ran roughshod over their defense
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Colts are seeking solutions after first 2 opponents ran roughshod over their defense

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis’ biggest offseason need was supposed to be beefing up a young secondary that struggled in 2023. The Colts’ first two opponents, Houston and Green Bay, each rushed for more than 200 yards, putting winless Indy already in a two-game deficit in the AFC South and last in the NFL with 237.0 yards rushing allowed per game entering …

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

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

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam is expected to miss the entire 2024 season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Sunday’s training camp practice. Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Ebukam’s status after Tuesday’s workout, Indy’s first in full pads. Latu suffered a career-threatening neck injury at Washington then transferred to UCLA for his final two college seasons and produced …

Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts hired first-year coach Shane Steichen to take them in a new direction. “I just think that every time something happened, we just came closer together.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “He always gives us a chance to win and that’s what you want in your quarterback,” …

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts weren’t supposed to be here, playing a prime-time game in Week 18 with a chance to make the playoffs. “One thing I’ve learned is how scrappy, how tough this team is,” 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor said after Sunday’s 23-20 win over Las Vegas. “We knew we had tough players, but it’s a different …

Richardson’s season-ending injury changed the first-half equation for the resilient Colts
1 year, 1 month ago

Richardson’s season-ending injury changed the first-half equation for the resilient Colts

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts were supposed to measure this season’s success by Anthony Richardson’s development. “In this league, there are waves up and down,” Steichen said when the Colts snapped a three-game losing streak with Sunday’s 27-13 victory at Carolina. And heading into last weekend, Indy’s defense had allowed a league worst 28.6 points per game despite leading the …

Colts’ loss to Jaguars highlights need for Anthony Richardson, but Indy can’t rush rookie
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts’ loss to Jaguars highlights need for Anthony Richardson, but Indy can’t rush rookie

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Jaguars vs Bengals on Monday Night Football. “It’s definitely something I think about,” Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said of the losing streak. So, I’m really going to look at those, hold myself accountable.” The QB committed four turnovers in a game for the second time in his career and the first time …

Colts turn to QB Minshew as they try to end an 8-game road skid against the London-weary Jags
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts turn to QB Minshew as they try to end an 8-game road skid against the London-weary Jags

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Indianapolis Colts are perfect on the road this season, having already notched wins at Houston and Baltimore. “It’s a new week, new situation, new team,” Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin said. That’s a big part of this week but playing a divisional opponent can help that.” The Colts, who put Anthony Richardson on injured reserve this week, …

Newfound depth is helping fuel the Colts’ ride into AFC South lead
1 year, 2 months ago

Newfound depth is helping fuel the Colts’ ride into AFC South lead

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen tailored his offense around rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson and 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor. With Richardson suffering his third injury in four games Sunday and being ruled out of next weekend’s matchup at Jacksonville with an AC joint injury in his throwing shoulder, and Taylor still working his way into game condition …

Colts are looking to end their opening day woes and start a new era against Jaguars
1 year, 3 months ago

Colts are looking to end their opening day woes and start a new era against Jaguars

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — New Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen was willing to be patient with Anthony Richardson before naming the rookie quarterback his starter. “Running out of the tunnel and all that, that’s going to come, but me being on point and being ready — that’s all I’m focused on right now.” It’s been a crash course for the 21-year-old rookie …

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  

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS CAMP SITE: Westfield, Indiana KEY ADDITIONS: Head coach Shane Steichen, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, QB Anthony Richardson, QB Gardner Minshew, K Matt Gay, DE Samson Ebukam, DT Taven Bryan, CB JuJu Brents, WR Josh Downs. KEY LOSSES: QB Matt Ryan, QB Nick Foles, LB Bobby Okereke, DE Yannick Ngakoue, WR Parris Campbell, S Rodney McLeod, CB Isaiah …

Colts’ season of chaos: Jim Irsay’s impatience, impulsiveness leave franchise in disarray
1 year, 11 months ago

Colts’ season of chaos: Jim Irsay’s impatience, impulsiveness leave franchise in disarray

New York Times  

That afternoon was like nothing Jim Irsay had experienced across his five-decade run in professional football. After Philip Rivers’ successful one-year stint in 2020, the owner wanted to find the team’s next quarterback in the draft, and in Irsay’s words, “grow our own.” But head coach Frank Reich wanted Wentz, convinced he could salvage the former No. “But I was …

Colts’ worn-down, short-handed defense adding to late swoon
1 year, 11 months ago

Colts’ worn-down, short-handed defense adding to late swoon

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ offense has sputtered all season. Despite losing three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard for all but 10 quarters because of injuries, the Colts’ defense was the team’s strength for much of the year. And the last four losses have come in embarrassing fashion — allowing 33 fourth-quarter points at Dallas, watching Minnesota rally from a 33-point …

Colts take step back as pass-protection problems return
2 years ago

Colts take step back as pass-protection problems return

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The sacks are back for the Indianapolis Colts offense and, not surprisingly, so are the losses. Just when it seemed the offensive line was starting to gel after allowing 14 sacks in Matt Ryan’s four starts, Nick Foles replaced Ryan as the starter Monday night and went down seven times in another ugly prime-time loss, 20-3 to the …

Disastrous season has Colts mulling more changes after bye
2 years ago

Disastrous season has Colts mulling more changes after bye

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts thought they’d be contemplating their playoff possibilities during their bye week. “We’re going to look at everything — no position in particular, but everybody — and look and see what we think is going to be best,” Saturday said following last week’s 54-19 drubbing in Dallas. Matt Ryan, the 2016 league MVP who team owner …

Colts continue prime-time flops with disastrous 4th quarter
2 years ago

Colts continue prime-time flops with disastrous 4th quarter

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts owner Jim Irsay lobbied the NFL schedule-makers for more night games. From the ugly October overtime win at Denver to last Monday night’s fourth-quarter collapse against Pittsburgh to Sunday night’s disastrous fourth quarter in Dallas, not much has gone right on the NFL’s most visible stage. “I haven’t been involved in many losses in general, but definitely …

How Colts’ failures on offense highlight need for change in approach next season
2 years, 1 month ago

How Colts’ failures on offense highlight need for change in approach next season

New York Times  

The Colts have an offense built to win in 1992 that can’t win in 2022, that’s hindered by an overpaid and underperforming offensive line, that can’t consistently score, finish in the red zone or put opponents away. “I think, part of it, is you have to have enough time to do some of the things you wanna do — push …

New coach Saturday can’t solve familiar problems for Colts
2 years, 1 month ago

New coach Saturday can’t solve familiar problems for Colts

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Jeff Saturday’s hiring as interim coach re-energized the Indianapolis Colts — for a week. One week after winning in Saturday’s road debut, the Colts produced the fast start they’ve talked about all season and a stifling three-quarter performance from the defense — only to see it unravel over the final 15 minutes when the offense couldn’t convert scoring …

Colts’ loss to Eagles shows Indy is still a fatally flawed team despite changes
2 years, 1 month ago

Colts’ loss to Eagles shows Indy is still a fatally flawed team despite changes

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Some of the veterans stayed back as the locker room emptied out, sitting silently in their chairs, reliving another game they’d let slip away in a season that’s already lost. As much as Jeff Saturday has given the Colts in the 13 days he’s been interim head coach, as much as Matt Ryan’s return seemed to spark a …

Colts hope emotional win helps inspire 2nd half charge
2 years, 1 month ago

Colts hope emotional win helps inspire 2nd half charge

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday understood the low expectations. But after leaving Las Vegas with a win, the first-time NFL coach wasted no time delivering another message on the team flight home — emotions alone won’t get the Colts into the playoffs. “From an emotional perspective, to me, emotion usually runs out about midway through the first …

Reich out, Saturday in as Colts try to fix stagnant offense
2 years, 1 month ago

Reich out, Saturday in as Colts try to fix stagnant offense

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Frank Reich’s attempt to fix the Indianapolis Colts’ sputtering offense failed, so now owner Jim Irsay is turning to another trusted name — former All-Pro center Jeff Saturday. “I think Frank’s an unbelievable football coach, I think he’s an unbelievable man,” said Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel, the last head coach still left from the 2018 hiring class. “Frank’s …

Indianapolis Colts FIRE head coach Frank Reich
2 years, 1 month ago

Indianapolis Colts FIRE head coach Frank Reich

Daily Mail  

At 3-5-1 and three-game losing streak Colts are on outside of AFC playoff race Indianapolis Colts have fired head coach Frank Reich following their big defeat by the New England Patriots Sunday. The team's CEO Jim Irsay revealed on Twitter they had parted ways with Reich Monday morning. Indianapolis Colts have fired head coach Frank Reich after just three wins …

Colts owner Jim Irsay pulls plug on Matt Ryan; are Chris Ballard, Frank Reich next?: Kravitz
2 years, 2 months ago

Colts owner Jim Irsay pulls plug on Matt Ryan; are Chris Ballard, Frank Reich next?: Kravitz

New York Times  

A few months from now, the Colts will be scouring the first round of the NFL Draft in search of a quarterback whom they hope will last in Indianapolis for longer than 10 minutes. With Sam Ehlinger being tabbed to replace the now-benched Matt Ryan, the Colts have will have used seven starting quarterbacks since 2018. Does anybody trust Ballard, …

Is the Colts’ lack of dynamic receiver talent making them easier to defend?
3 years, 1 month ago

Is the Colts’ lack of dynamic receiver talent making them easier to defend?

New York Times  

The Buccaneers likely knew exactly what their defensive game plan would be the minute they saw film of the Colts’ offense. So, throughout Sunday’s game in Indianapolis, the Buccaneers loaded their defensive front, often with five defensive linemen, in a determined effort to shut down the Colts’ productive running game. The Colts’ leading receiver against the Buccaneers was tight end …

Four years into Chris Ballard’s rebuild, Frank Reich believes Colts are ready
4 years, 7 months ago

Four years into Chris Ballard’s rebuild, Frank Reich believes Colts are ready

New York Times  

Frank Reich spent the evening of Memorial Day poring through his depth chart, weighing all that’s changed since he first took the job more than two years ago. “Everything has been measured, calculated, poised, in reach,” Reich wrote to Chris Ballard, the Colts’ fourth-year GM. “It was ready,” Reich said of his roster and the team’s bold moves this spring. …

Colts overpower Jaguars with strong ground game in 33-13 win
5 years, 1 month ago

Colts overpower Jaguars with strong ground game in 33-13 win

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts finally got their offense running again Sunday. “I don’t think you ever expect to run for that many yards in an NFL game because defenses are too good and that defense is too good,” coach Frank Reich said. Brissett went 15 of 24 with 148 yards, one touchdown and one interception after missing last week’s …

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