Colts’ gutsy call, unlikely hero and star RB help put playoffs in sight
1 year ago

Colts’ gutsy call, unlikely hero and star RB help put playoffs in sight

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INDIANAPOLIS — The ball felt like it hung in the air forever. 📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/s1eeobQG2I — Indianapolis Colts November 26, 2023 “We didn’t rep it live all week in practice. “Shane was like, ‘Did you get the memo?’ And I’m thinking Shane is just late to the joke,’” Franklin said, laughing. “So, I’m messing with Shane like, ‘Yeah, I need a pass, too!’ And he’s like, ‘No, seriously, did you get the memo?’” The message finally became crystal clear when Manning pulled Franklin aside after a defensive meeting and explained his role, at least for one play, on offense. “Nobody was calling me, and then the Colts called out of nowhere.” Indianapolis’ interest cracked the door open for Harrison to make his return, yet at a different position.

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Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30
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17 hours, 24 minutes ago

Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30

Associated Press  

— Jonathan Taylor rebounded from perhaps the most embarrassing moment of his career by rushing for 218 yards and scoring three times including runs of 65 and 70 yards Sunday, leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Tennessee Titans 38-30. The Titans allowed their most yards rushing since moving from Houston to Nashville in the late 1990s, and it was the …

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands
2 weeks, 6 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 …

No tapping out: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has hard lesson to learn from the bench
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No tapping out: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has hard lesson to learn from the bench

New York Times  

The title Anthony Richardson wore into the locker room Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback is not the title he’ll have now. “If he handles this the right way, he’ll be fine,” a league source said, and the team believes that with Richardson’s mental fortitude, he will. GO DEEPER As Colts bench Anthony Richardson, it's clear they're content embracing …

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality
1 month, 3 weeks 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 overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Flacco jumped into action when he was needed on Sunday, and he got the job done for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts finished the game without quarterback Anthony Richardson, All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, center Ryan Kelly, four defensive starters and another key defensive lineman because of injuries. “Anytime you have a backup that’s played at a …

Colts counting on Richardson-Taylor pairing to help change the conversation with a playoff return
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts counting on Richardson-Taylor pairing to help change the conversation with a playoff return

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS EXPECTATIONS: The Colts have heard all about the streaks. To do that, second-year coach Shane Steichen needs second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson to deliver in two key areas — staying healthy and throwing consistently well enough to win. Richardson should have more help this season with all five starting offensive linemen back, 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor happy …

New contract and healthy offseason help remake image of Colts running back Jonathan Taylor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

New contract and healthy offseason help remake image of Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor looks like his old self at training camp. Suddenly, the seemingly unflappable Taylor found himself in the headlines for all the undesirable reasons — he carried the torch for the league’s underpaid running back, had a field side meeting with team owner Jim Irsay in his motorhome as a packed crowd watched …

Colts OTAs: Defense wins the day; Jaylon Jones takes early lead in CB battle
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts OTAs: Defense wins the day; Jaylon Jones takes early lead in CB battle

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson threw his hands up in the air in exasperation. Following another defensive stop, cornerback Dallis Flowers kept screaming, “That’s y’all problem!” toward the offense, leaving no doubt who was winning the day. “He’s been making a ton of plays out here the past couple of days,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said, noting Mitchell’s explosiveness. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/7k3dKaJRmj …

Colts OTAs: Anthony Richardson relishes return; Michael Pittman Jr. avoids major injury
7 months ago

Colts OTAs: Anthony Richardson relishes return; Michael Pittman Jr. avoids major injury

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson dropped back to pass Wednesday, rolled to his left to evade pressure and launched the football down the sideline. He wants to be physical, and that is what’s going to get him hurt.’ That’s not the case.” Colts coach Shane Steichen expected Richardson to be a little rusty during OTAs, evidenced by a late throw across …

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts got a glimpse of their future with quarterback Anthony Richardson in 2023. Two days after falling a win short of the playoffs, Indy’s players cleaned out their lockers and reflected on their accomplishments during coach Shane Steichen’s first season — and what next season might look like. “That’s going to be a really awesome sight …

Mistake-prone Colts don’t resemble playoff team in lopsided loss to Bengals: ‘We got whupped’
1 year ago

Mistake-prone Colts don’t resemble playoff team in lopsided loss to Bengals: ‘We got whupped’

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Indianapolis Colts had finally stopped the bleeding. Ronnie Harrison Jr. gave the Colts hope, intercepting Bengals quarterback Jake Browning and returning it 36 yards for a touchdown 25 seconds after Gay’s second miss. Evan McPherson’s 33-yard field goal was taken off the board, the Bengals offense came back on the field, and even when the Colts defense …

Jim Irsay: Colts’ Jonathan Taylor to undergo thumb surgery with possible 2-3 week return
1 year ago

Jim Irsay: Colts’ Jonathan Taylor to undergo thumb surgery with possible 2-3 week return

New York Times  

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will undergo thumb surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles with the hope that he can return in 2-3 weeks, team owner Jim Irsay told The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: Taylor sustained the injury during the Colts’ win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, which was his best game of the year. …

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 uncertain about the severity of right shoulder injury to rookie QB Anthony Richardson
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts uncertain about the severity of right shoulder injury to rookie QB Anthony Richardson

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts aren’t sure how much time, if any, rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson might miss after leaving in the first half of Sunday’s 23-16 victory with a right shoulder injury. “I think when you have a dynamic player like him, and, obviously, one of his skill sets is as a runner, that’s what makes him really good,” Steichen …

Healthy Jonathan Taylor happy to be back on the Colts practice field and ready to get started
1 year, 2 months ago

Healthy Jonathan Taylor happy to be back on the Colts practice field and ready to get started

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — A healthy Jonathan Taylor explained Thursday how happy he is to be practicing again with the Indianapolis Colts. “I’ve been in communication with my teammates the whole time I’ve been here rehabbing” Taylor said. The dispute lingered into training camp where Taylor’s agent and Colts owner Jim Irsay engaged in a social media spat. “I’m not going to …

Jonathan Taylor’s looming return provides plenty for Colts to ponder
1 year, 2 months ago

Jonathan Taylor’s looming return provides plenty for Colts to ponder

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor is expected to return to the Indianapolis Colts practice field Wednesday. Less than 24 hours after losing to the Rams in overtime, coach Shane Steichen told reporters the 2021 NFL rushing champ was about to be activated from the physically unable to perform list this week while painting a far different picture about …

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says
1 year, 4 months ago

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have given disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. Just two days earlier Shane Steichen told reporters Taylor would rejoin the team Sunday following an excused absence to tend to a personal matter. “Once he is cleared to …

Richardson, Fields sit out as Ehlinger rallies Colts past Bears, 24-17
1 year, 4 months ago

Richardson, Fields sit out as Ehlinger rallies Colts past Bears, 24-17

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson’s home debut was put on hold Saturday night. “It’s good to get a win.” For second-year Bears coach Matt Eberflus, it was his first preseason loss and it came in game neither of the expected headliners — Richardson, the fourth overall pick in April’s draft, or Justin Fields, the Bears starting quarterback — played. But on …

Jonathan Taylor continues rehab but remains on PUP list as Colts prepare for preseason opener
1 year, 4 months ago

Jonathan Taylor continues rehab but remains on PUP list as Colts prepare for preseason opener

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor did not attend practice Tuesday as he continues rehabbing from offseason ankle surgery while he continues to seek a contract extension or a trade. If you guys don’t see him out here, it’s part of his rehab,” Steichen said before being asked whether Taylor was working onsite or at another venue. Team owner …

Colts are content playing waiting game with Richardson’s progression at quarterback
1 year, 4 months ago

Colts are content playing waiting game with Richardson’s progression at quarterback

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard knows rookie quarterbacks learn best from playing. “You don’t want to put him out there and he’s not ready to handle everything that requires him playing the position,” Ballard said. Then, eventually, he’ll play.” Ballard didn’t say whether Richardson must hit certain milestones or could make his debut in small, specialized packages. “When …

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 …

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 …

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