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• With the Colts under new management, should fans expect change or continuity?

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New owner(s) means new expectations, but how much will it vary from the late Jim Irsay? With Jim Irsay’s passing comes the passing of the baton from one Irsay to the other. It happened before from Bob to Jim, and now the franchise belongs to the Irsay daughters all of which are involved in some form or fashion. Carlie Irsay-Gordon, ho...2025
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• Learning Lou’s Colts Defense: Personnel Groupings

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images Throughout the offseason, we’ve gotten to hear about some of the Colts’ schematic changes that are coming on the defensive side of the ball. Throughout the offseason, we’ve gotten to hear from the Indianapolis Colts’ Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen, and Lou Anarumo about some of the schematic changes that are coming on the defensive side of the ball. ...2025
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• Colts-Dolphins opening odds: Let’s take a sneak peek at week one

Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images Opening odds is back! Yes, it’s May. Yes, the 2025 NFL season doesn’t kick off for the Indianapolis Colts until September 7th, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a look ahead at the opening day matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Opening odds is back, and FanDuel Sportsbook is giving fans something to look forward to by making week one just a little bit more of a r...2025
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• Colts OL Coach Tony Sparano Jr. says the plan is for second-year OL Matt Goncalves to start at RG

The second-year offensive lineman has officially been deemed the starter for the 2025-26 season. After months of speculation and presumption, Indianapolis Colts offensive line Coach Tony Sparano Jr. revealed to local media earlier today that the plan is for second-year tackle Matt Goncalves to slide into right guard and start in place of Will Fries for at least the 2025-26 season. As alluded to, t...2025
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• PFF provides Colts ‘B+’ offseason grade to-date

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts earned a solid grade from PFF for their offseason moves, but there’s obviously still some work to do. According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts have earned a ‘B+’ offseason grade to-date, after the big secondary signings of Camryn Bynum and Charvarius Ward, as well as the quarterback competition addition of veteran Daniel Jones: INDIANAPO...2025
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• Re-Grading the Colts 2017 Draft

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Let’s take a look back and regrade the Colts Drafts of the Chris Ballard era. Starting with the 1st year of his tenure: 2017. Let’s go back to 2017... Distracted boyfriend became the meme of the year. Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 were hitting the big screens. Kendrick Lamar dropped DAMN. and everyone was listening...2025
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• PFF provides Colts ‘B+’ offseason grade to-date
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• Examining the Colts QB run game and what’s sustainable in 2025

Grace Hollars/USA Today Network via Imagn Images The Colts’ Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor walk into a bar... The 2024 season was a schematic journey for the Indianapolis Colts and Shane Steichen. Each week the staff put together a game plan that leaned into Anthony Richardson’s strengths, while masking his weaknesses. Early in the season we saw an offense that strugg...2025
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• Colts named AFC South’s biggest offseason loser

Photo by F. Noever/FC Bayern via Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts are offseason losers in the AFC South Indianapolis Colts failure feels nearly as good as Tennessee Titans success. By most accounts, the Titans have enjoyed a quality offseason. The franchise drafted quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1 overall. General manager Mike Borgonzi remains in the early stages of his roster rebuild, but...2025
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• How long of a leash will the Colts allow Richardson in 2025?

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images It is his third year, but it has already been a roller coaster. Anthony Richardson is heading into year three with the Indianapolis Colts, and it has been anything but smooth. While it is still early in his career, it feels like on one hand, we have seen everything we need to see to make an overall assessment of his play and abilities. On the other hand, it...2025
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• Three Free Agents the Indianapolis Colts should target following the NFL Draft

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Indianapolis Colts still have a few holes throughout the roster that could be alleviated with post-draft free-agency help. The Indianapolis Colts’ offseason program continues to ramp up with rookie minicamp kicking off this upcoming weekend. While general manager Chris Ballard surprised with a handful of back-against-the-wall...2025
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• Colts fifth-round draft pick DJ Giddens adds situational value to complement Jonathan Taylor

Running back DJ Giddens #31 of the Kansas State Wildcats rushes for a 17-yard touchdown in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium — November 23, 2024 in Manhattan, Kansas. | Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images “The production that he’s had the last couple years there has been impressive to watch,” Steichen told reporters. “The vision, the co...2025
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• Colts fans: Do you agree with Mel Kiper’s “B” grade?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images What is your take on the Colts draft? Draft grades are a curious thing. On one hand, they are like points in “Whose Line is it Anyway”; they don’t matter. On the other hand, fans flock to websites seeking out their favorite team’s grade. Everyone wants their team to have the biggest steal or sleeper of the draft, and we all long for that coveted “A+”. Wit...2025
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• Longtime ESPN draft guru gives Colts ‘B’ overall grade for 2025 NFL Draft class

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could be better, could be worse... According to ESPN longtime NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts earned a ‘B’ grade from their 2025 draft class—which was highlighted by first round pick and one of this year’s top tight ends Tyler Warren: Indianapolis Colts: B Top needs entering the draft: Tight end,...2025
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Haters will say it’s fake To the reader: First, I’d like to start by saying this article is presented as a “conspiracy theory” because that’s how this series started. I noticed that general manager Chris Ballard didn’t lie in his press conferences. He usually gave winding vague answers but he never said one thing and then did another. Armed with this observation I s...2025
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2025
"The Colts intend to have an "open" competition at quarterback between Anthony Richardson and a yet-to-be-determined offseason acquisition, general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday."

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"If you ask current Colts star linebacker Zaire Franklin, his general manager Chris Ballard will be sending everything ‘that’s not nailed down’ to trade up to get Harrison Jr."

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"Colts GM Chris Ballard says Jonathan Taylor's situation 'sucks' for team, fans and star RB"

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"Colts GM Chris Ballard won't commit to Carson Wentz remaining in Indianapolis for 2022 season"

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"Colts sign Frank Reich, Chris Ballard to multi-year extensions through 2026 season"

2020
"Colts GM Chris Ballard and Bucs coach Bruce Arians on Thursday said those protesting social injustice can't go back to being silent."

2019
"Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard just keeps putting more chips on his draft board"

2018
"McDaniels' agent also represents Colts GM Chris Ballard, which could be awkward now"

2017
"Colts hire Chris Ballard as general manager to replace fired Ryan Grigson"

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"Chris Ballard, Kansas City Chiefs Trent Kirchner, Seattle Seahawks Chris Grier, Miami Dolphins Brian Gaine, Houston Texans Omar Khan, Pittsburgh Steelers Ballard would be the top choice for me—and hopefully special teams coordinator Dave Toub comes with him."

2015
"Barnes, who played alongside Iverson on the 2005-06 Philadelphia 76ers, told Sports Illustrated's Chris Ballard that he used to watch the 76ers superstar throw between $30,000 and $40,000 at the gentlemen's clubs whenever they went out: Allen was the first guy that showed me how NBA players spend money in strip clubs."

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"China, above any other country, has a torrid love affair with the future Hall of Famer, as Chris Ballard carefully detailed for Sports Illustrated in one of the best sports articles of 2014: As for Kobe, here in China he really is, as the sign reads, "forever young."

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• Colts-Dolphins opening odds: Let’s take a sneak peek at week one
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• Colts OL Coach Tony Sparano Jr. says the plan is for second-year OL Matt Goncalves to start at RG
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• PFF provides Colts ‘B+’ offseason grade to-date
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• Colts offseason should be considered a success

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images All things considered, this looks like a job well done. For years, the offseason has been a trudge for the Indianapolis Colts. Starting in March, fans would see player after player move teams while watching Chris Ballard use a Band-Aid to address a gaping wound on the roster. Players that would help the team would take reasonable salaries elsewhere and le...2025
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• Colts named AFC South’s biggest offseason loser
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• ‘Behind the Colts’ exposes fans to the 2025 draft class

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Go behind the curtain for a glimpse of the process. The media team for the Indianapolis Colts does some really good work. The videos they produce of game days, highlights, mic’d players, etc. is always top notch. Fans have come to expect a draft journey video, and this year’s didn’t disappoint. Seeing Chris Ballard and his team go through their processes ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Ashton Gillotte expected to be more impactful than most rookies

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, May 3 The latest Ranking NFL’s top 10 instant impact rookies for 2025: Travis Hunter, James Pearce Jr. high on list, RB No. 1 | CBS Sports 8. Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Chiefs Gillotte is simply one of those defensive linemen that produces. He’s not a freakazoid athlete. He doesn’t have outstanding measura...2025
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• Colts fans: Do you agree with Mel Kiper’s “B” grade?
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• ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. calls Colts among ‘biggest winners from Round 1’ after selecting TE Tyler Warren

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Colts came out ahead after a home run pick to begin their 2025 draft class! According to longtime ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr., the Indianapolis Colts are among the league’s “biggest winners from Round 1” after selecting prized Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the 14th overall pick: Indianapolis Colts The pick: Tyler Warren (No....2025
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• What roles will JT Tuimoloau & Justin Walley have on the Colts Defense?

Photo by CFP/Getty Images The Colts selected a pair of defenders in defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and corner Justin Walley to add to new Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo’s unit. What roles could each of them fill in the short and long term of this defense? When a new Defensive Coordinator comes to a franchise, they often want to revamp the defensive personnel to have “their guys” on the te...2025
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• Indianapolis Colts NFL Draft: Top Available Day 3 Fits

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Armed with four darts, the Colts enter day three with multiple strong fits remaining on the board. The Indianapolis Colts enter day three of the NFL Draft with four picks at their disposal: 4th-round (117), 5th-round (151), 6th-round (189), and 7th-round (232), After addressing the ever-elusive tight end position by selecting Penn State’s Tyl...2025
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• Longtime ESPN draft guru gives Colts ‘B’ overall grade for 2025 NFL Draft class
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• Thoughts on the Colts’ 2025 Draft Class

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images On the aftermath on a pivotal draft for general manager Chris Ballard, let’s take a moment to analyze this class This has now turned into a series where right after the draft we take a moment to dissect the picks made and share the initial analysis. I did the same thing last year, you can check out the article here. The point made in that article remains ...2025
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• NFL Draft Day 3: what Colts fans should watch for

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Time to dig that trench, baby! The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly halfway through and the Indianapolis Colts have made three selections through three rounds. Those picks are: 14. Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State 44. JT Tuimoloau, Defensive End, Ohio State 80. Justin Walley, Cornerback, Minnesota The third day of the draft is typically where teams are built. ...2025
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• Colts draft Minnesota CB Justin Walley in third round to add depth to revamped defense

Minnesota defensive back Justin Walley (DB33) runs in the 40 yard dash during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Walley’s highlight reel features a momentum-shifting ballhawk who uses incredible instincts to visualize route concepts, anticipates short passes and sees plays develop milliseconds before it happens. Opposing quarterbacks produced just a 54.2 pa...2025
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• Final Colts’ Draft Thoughts

Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images So, as we try to savor this week for as long as possible, here are my thoughts on the draft regarding the Colts. This is my favorite and least favorite week of the year. On one hand, the NFL Draft is so close and the excitement is at an all-time high. But on the other hand, once this week is over, we have nothing to talk about until ...2025
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard won't commit to Carson Wentz remaining in Indianapolis for 2022 season
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• Arrowheadlines: Make time before kickoff Thursday for 2 Chiefs documentaries

Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK Chiefs headlines for Friday, September 1 The latest NFL Network to air Kansas City Chiefs double feature ahead of opener | FOX 4 The first feature is “America’s Game: 2022 Kansas City Chiefs” and will have in-depth interviews with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones to help tell the s...2023
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• Pre-Snap Reads 5/7: Are the Seahawks on the right path?
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Read! The question posed is maybe an overly simplistic one. At the same time, an important one: are the Seattle Seahawks on the right track? The draft has concluded. Free agency still lingers on. Rookie mini-camps will start soon. We’ve heard from the professionals. Now, let us hear from you! Leave your comments below. Seahawk...2023
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• Examining the Colts QB run game and what’s sustainable in 2025
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• After the draft, Colts based activities hit a bit of a lull

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images What does the Colts schedule look like in the near future? Seasons for all major sports are cyclical and hit periods of intense analysis and coverage followed by lulls in which writers, like yours truly, work to find topics and stories to share with the public. It is the nature of the beast. After the season, the Indianapolis Colts entered such a lull, b...2025
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• ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. calls Colts among ‘biggest winners from Round 1’ after selecting TE Tyler Warren
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• Colts select Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with 14th overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by CFP/Getty Images The Colts’ 2025 first round pick couldn’t have worked out any better in theory... The Indianapolis Colts selected Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft: Tyler Warren, you’re an Indianapolis Colt. pic.twitter.com/uOmf9Jz1Vs— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 25, 2025 It’s one of the rare instances where the consen...2025
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• Who the Colts WON’T be targeting early

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Throughout the pre-draft process, fans are inundated with information on who teams might target in the Draft. Lets flip the script, which players DO NOT fit the Colts typical drafting patterns? Lets whittle down the draft boards early on with these players likely off or much lower on the Colts boards than consensus. Photo by Joe Robbins/Ic...2025
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• Compton: Colts 2025 7-Round Mock Draft

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL Draft officially kicks off later today. It’s finally here. After months of scouting, speculation, and mocked scenarios, the NFL Draft begins tonight at 8 pm EST. Prior to free agency, the Indianapolis Colts had several needs to address. After a handful of uncharacteristic splashes from general manager Chris Ballard and company, ...2025
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• Albert Breer has heard Colts ‘linked to both Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland’ ahead of this week’s NFL Draft

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts have a big receiving need at tight end and are heavily linked to the position’s top prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class. According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly been linked to both Penn State tight end Tyler Warren and Michigan’s Colston Loveland just ahead of this week’s 2025 NFL D...2025
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• Colts make potential surprise pick in NFL.com next gen stats mock draft

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts get their potential right tackle of the future here, but is this actually the right play value-wise? According to NFL.com Next Gen Stats’ Mike Band, the Indianapolis Colts will make a potential surprise pick with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ohio state offensive tackle Josh Simmons: 14. Indianapo...2025
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