The Colts are going to beat the Browns Sunday. Here are 10 reasons why: 10 – Myles Garrett not enough to get to Philip Rivers. Last week, NFL analysts spent a lot of time talking about how Khalil Mack, Robert Quinn, and Akiem Hicks would be all over Philip Rivers – causing him to throw […]
Given their first four opponents, the Colts 3-1 record is what it should be – at worst. The Jaguars, Vikings, Jets and Bears are flawed teams with glaring holes. If the Colts are going to return to the postseason, 3-1 was needed in the first quadrant of the season, and another 3-1 should follow in […]
Winning in the NFL is entirely dependent upon the quality of a quarterback. That’s so simple it defies belief. There has to be more to winning games than quarterback play, right? Defense has to count for something, doesn’t it? Coaches constantly talk about all three phases, and how it takes the best 53 players have to […]
Uh-oh. We know all the banal little sayings about the NFL. “Any given Sunday,” “It’s only one game,” and “It’s not how you start but how you finish that counts,” are repeated over and over throughout the season. Of course, they are as accurate as they are trite, especially after a game like the Colts 27-20 […]
The Colts were back to work this morning trying to elevate the level of play that led to a disappointing 7-9 record last year. High priced free agent Philip Rivers, DeForest Buckner, the guy for whom they traded the 13th overall pick, and Chris Ballard’s fourth draft class will help them make strides from without. […]
The Colts are coming off a disappointing 7-9 season that is at least partially explained by the surprise retirement of elite quarterback Andrew Luck, whose excellence was capable of masking a lot of problems. With a year to adjust to Luck’s departure, it’s reasonable to assume the Colts may take a step forward. Through the […]
