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• SB Nation NFL mock draft: Colts need offensive weapons, and this TE is a perfect fit

Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Regardless of whether Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones earns the starting QB spot, this tight end will make their life much easier. The Colts are seemingly entering the 2025 season with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones battling it out to be the team’s starting quarterback. Regardless of who ends up winning the job, they’ll need a ...2025
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• Colts need Michael Pittman Jr. to bounce back in a major way

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The number one receiver struggled mightily last year. Michael Pittman Jr. struggled last year. In every statistical category his numbers slumped. He wasn’t alone as the offensive as a whole was in a sad state of ineptitude all season long. More quarterback changes lead to inconsistency which normally affects any team. Additionally, Pittman battled a back inj...2025
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• PFF lists Colts’ WR Alec Pierce as team’s ‘best trade asset’ ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Following a breakout 2024 campaign, Colts’ WR Alec Pierce would be an interesting trade chip, but this one appears to be more about speculation than any actual merit. According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts ‘best trade asset’ is soon-to-be 4th-year wideout Alec Pierce—who as a former 2022 second round pick, is entering a contract season: Indianapolis Co...2025
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• Colts should take a late-round flyer on Raiders TE Michael Mayer

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Colts could allocate its top draft capital elsewhere by addressing one of its biggest needs with a trade for this 2023 second-round pick. It’s no secret that the Indianapolis Colts desperately lack a viable tight end room heading into the 2025 season, particularly from a pass-catching standpoint. Indy’s production at the position has been lacking ever...2025
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• What’s the best trade return the Rams could get for Matt Stafford?

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Why the Rams couldn’t get a first rounder for Stafford straight up, but could get creative with these 3 teams The premise of the Los Angeles Rams trading quarterback Matthew Stafford can no longer be classified as a baseless rumor or speculation because this year the franchise is putting up signals that the team is ready to make some sweeping changes. Though ther...2025
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• Jay Robins’ 2025 NFL Draft Top 50 Big Board

Who are the top 50 prospects in this draft class? NFL Draft expert Jay Robins debut’s his first Big Board prior to the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl All Star games. Tier 1: The Blue Chips Travis Hunter, WR1/CB1, Colorado Abdul Carter, EDGE/LB1, Penn State Ashton Jeanty, RB1, Boise State Mason Graham, DT1, Michigan Will Johnson, CB2, Michigan Tetairoa McMillan, WR2, Arizona Malachi Starks, S1, Georg...2025
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• Stampede Blue Staff Awards: Who was the Colts 2024 MVP?

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images While the Colts season didn’t end the way they wanted to, there are plenty of Colts deserving of recognition for their achievements. Who did the Stampede Blue Staff pick for the Colts awards? Most Valuable Player: Voting: Quenton Nelson (4), DeForest Buckner (3), Jonathan Taylor (2) In a very tight race, MVP came down to 3 very deserving candidates. Qu...2025
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• A.D. Mitchell’s rookie season leaves room for improvement in year two with the Colts

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The rookie left much to be desired in his first season. Adonai Mitchell was all the talk out of camp for the Indianapolis Colts last season. He was making plays and flashing great potential. Coaches and fans both seemed excited to see what he could do on the field during his rookie season. Camp stars don’t always translate to game action, and while it i...2025
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Colts miss the playoffs once again and earn themselves a poor grade Quarterbacks This is quite a tricky one to grade. Anthony Richardson had some bright moments this year, enough to earn him a make-or-break year in 2025. The gutsy game winning drive against the Patriots, his great overall game against the Jets and his insanely...2025
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• Colts outlast Jags with 26-23 OT win in season finale

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay (7) drills a go-ahead field goal in overtime against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis — Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Another disappointing season concludes with the Colts out of the playoffs and an aging signal caller on his farewell tour. As the Indianapolis Col...2025
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• Brian Thomas Jr shines as Jaguars wrap up 2024 with overtime loss to Colts

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Jaguars wrapped up an odd 2024 season with Sunday’s overtime 26-23 loss to the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Jacksonville Jaguars gave fans a little extra football in Sunday’s overtime matchup with the Indianapolis Colts with Cam Little having a busy final day of the 2024 regular season. However, the performance would again come...2025
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• Joe Flacco will start for Indianapolis in Week 18
Anthony Richardson ruled Out with back injury Colts ruled out QB Anthony Richardson for Sunday’s regular-season finale vs. the Jaguars due to his back injury. One final start this season for Colts QB Joe Flacco. (Adam Schefter on X) FF Today's Take: Flacco will once again give some fantasy life to wide receivers Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr. Last week, Pittman finished with a ...2025
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• Indianapolis Colts Injury: More Missed Practice Time For QB Anthony Richardson

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts released their Thursday practice report. The Indianapolis Colts today released their Thursday injury report for Week 18 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Thursday's practice report for #JAXvsIND: pic.twitter.com/3YT1LG0foR— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) January 2, 2025 Quarterback Anth...2025
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• Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: QB Richardson Still Missing Practice

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts released their Wednesday practice report. The Indianapolis Colts today released their Wednesday injury report for Week 18 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts conducted a walk-through on Wednesday. Wednesday’s practice report is only an estimation of a player’s participation if ther...2025
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• 2024 NFL Draft quarterback deep dive: Drake Maye, North Carolina

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Is Maye the quarterback of the Giants’ dreams? North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye has been considered one of the top quarterbacks, and the top prospects at any position, in the 2024 NFL Draft. The New York Giants have also spent a considerable amount of time around Chapel Hill this year, with credentialed scouts at four UNC games in 2023 (that we know of...2024
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"com/leqXeKEqzW— Colts Film Room (@ColtsFilmRoom) February 11, 2025 The Colts haven’t shied away from old quarterbacks in the past — Philip Rivers, Matthew Hasselbeck, Matt Ryan — and they most likely feel they can win the AFC South next year with a decent quarterback throwing to Alec Pierce, Michael Pittman, and Josh Downs."

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"The slot receiver position is well covered by standout rookie Josh Downs, and the only minor hole is the #2 spot."

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"Potential Day 2 prospects like North Carolina’s Josh Downs and Wake Forest’s A."

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"Two-time All-ACC wide receiver Josh Downs is leaving North Carolina for the NFL, he told ESPN."

• SB Nation NFL mock draft: Colts need offensive weapons, and this TE is a perfect fit
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• Colts need Michael Pittman Jr. to bounce back in a major way
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• PFF lists Colts’ WR Alec Pierce as team’s ‘best trade asset’ ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
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• Colts should take a late-round flyer on Raiders TE Michael Mayer
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• What’s the best trade return the Rams could get for Matt Stafford?
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• Jay Robins’ 2025 NFL Draft Top 50 Big Board
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• Colts announce signing of ex-CFL standout WR Ajou Ajou to reserve/future contract

Photo by Brent Just/Getty Images The Colts have added a former CFL standout to their wide receiver room for this offseason’s activities—and who knows, maybe even longer. On Friday, the Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of former CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders wideout Ajou Ajou to a reserve/future contract. Via Colts.com: “Ajou, 6-3, 218 pounds, played in 12 games for the Saskatchewan...2025
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• Stampede Blue Staff Awards: Who was the Colts 2024 MVP?
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• Colts fans: Team Ballard or team anybody else?

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Do you like the move to retain Ballard for another year? Chris Ballard may be the most polarizing figure associated with the Indianapolis Colts; more than the head coach and more than the second year quarterback who produced his own set opinions among fans this year. Maybe it comes down to tenure. Ballard has been with the Colts double those two men ...2025
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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• Knee-jerk reactions: Colts close out 2024 season with 26-23 OT win over Jaguars

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts ended their 2024 season with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Indianapolis Colts will end their 2024 season with an 8-9 record following a 26-23 overtime win at home over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now the team will turn to the future, as changes could potentially take place after another disappointing finish for the Colts. CO...2025
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• Brian Thomas Jr shines as Jaguars wrap up 2024 with overtime loss to Colts
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• Joe Flacco will start for Indianapolis in Week 18
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• Should Anthony Richardson be shut down if Colts are eliminated Saturday?

Jonathan Taylor #28 and Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrate a run in the third quarter while playing the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium — December 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The dynamic backfield duo featuring Taylor and Richardson combined for 288 of Indy’s single-game record-breaking 335 rushing yards against ...2024
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• Giants-Colts staff picks: Will the Giants finish winless at home?

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Will anyone pick the Giants to win? The New York Giants 2024 season is almost at a close and they’ll host the Indianapolis Colts for their final home game of the season. The Giants are coming into the game 0-8 at home and are categorically the worst team in the NFL. But even so, they have something to play for as they try to avoid ...2024
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• Colts set franchise rushing record behind Jonathan Taylor’s phenomenal performance

Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts hands off to Jonathan Taylor #28 as they play the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium — December 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images “I think everything was kind of clicking there and those are hard to come by sometimes in this league, but the guys up...2024
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• Should the Colts keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen?

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The personnel moves and the performance of the Colts this season has reflected poorly on the Colts front office and coaching staff. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein You live and die by your decisions. Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen put their cards on the tabl...2024
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• Brian Thomas Jr shines as Jaguars wrap up 2024 with overtime loss to Colts
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• The Colts are in desperate need of a new-look tight end room

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Indy’s offense yearns for a tight end with a reliable receiving prowess. The Indianapolis Colts have trotted out an inconsistent product on offense for the majority of the 2024 season, but no position has struggled more than its tight end room. Even with the lackluster play from Indy’s offensive line in recent weeks, the injury bug that room has been...2024
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• Should the Colts keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen?
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• Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson reaping tour dates amid sophomore slump

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) is consulted by linebacker Cameron McGrone (59) after being sacked by the Houston Texans in the second half at NRG Stadium. | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The Indianapolis Colts lost the turnover battle in Sunday’s 23-20 defeat in Houston, plus the season-opener in September and last season’s finale for the AFC South crown in January. Clos...2024
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• Week 8 Colts vs. Texans: Forget the Highlights, lets look at every Anthony Richardson throw

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images We’re looking at Anthony Richardson from week 8 Week eight is in the books for the Indianapolis Colts. Their 20-23 loss to the Houston Texans brings the team to 4-4 through eight games. Normally I post an article of highlights following the game but this week, I’m going to highlight the play of Anthony Richardson and see if his 10-32 for 175 yards 1 touch...2024
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• Colts need to showcase an aerial attack with more designed plays for receiver Alec Pierce

Colts receiver Alec Pierce walks off the field following a training camp practice session at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Ind. — Aug. 4, 2024 | Thomas Butler-Guerrero “I have always been banging the table saying ‘hey, just give me a chance and throw it downfield’,” Pierce said during Friday’s zoom conference. “Even if – it doesn’t have to be wide open – it’s one-on-one, then I ca...2024
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• Blow out the candles, ice cream for all as Jaguars celebrate win over Colts; 37-34

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images The Jaguars home streak of nine wins continues as the Cardiac Cats survive a late scare, beating the Indianapolis Colts for their first 2024 win at EverBank Stadium. On a day where the team debuted the original 1998 Prowler throwback jerseys, inducted Head Coach Tom Coughlin into the Pride of the Jaguars, and celebrated quarterback Trevor Lawrence's birth...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs now ranked amongst NFL dynasties
Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, February 15 The latest Ranking NFL’s greatest dynasties of the past six decades: Where Chiefs rank after winning 2023 Super Bowl | CBS Sports 10. Chiefs (2018-present) By virtue of Sunday night’s win, the Chiefs earned a spot among the top-10 teams of the Super Bowl era, ahead of the 2000s Steelers, late ‘90s Broncos and Bill...2023
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• Browns win a wild game, coming from behind to defeat the Colts 39-38

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Myles Garrett helped lead to points for a Browns defense that also struggled, and Deshaun Watson exited early to injury. Who in their right minds would have guessed a 39-38 come-from-behind victory from the Cleveland Browns? They defeated the Indianapolis Colts in improbable fashion, with some beneficial calls from the officials late. Let’s get to th...2023
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• Week 7 BROWNIES & FROWNIES!

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Each week is more important than the last After the Cleveland Browns gave the San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the young season last week, optimism is at an all-time high for fans of the orange and brown. And it should be. After all, the Browns were 3-2-0 going into this week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Both franchi...2023
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• Cowboys mock draft: Mel Kiper is determined to give Dallas a tight end in the first round
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The latest Mel Kiper draft pick for the Cowboys is a familiar refrain. Today we have another new mock from Mel Kiper of ESPN. The term ‘new’ is used loosely here because Kiper keeps going back to the same well. It’s something we have covered a few times here, and that is the determination of ESPN’s Kiper and Todd McShay to give the Cowboys a tight end in the f...2023
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• My 4 favorite team hauls from the 2023 NFL Draft
Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images 4 NFL Draft classes we loved in 2023. The 2023 NFL Draft is now over, and with it comes everyone’s favorite exercise: draft grades! Not really though, we won’t be handing out a grade for every single team here. What’s going to happen instead is highlighting some of our favorite draft classes, from teams that executed both on Day 1 and Day 3, and have allo...2023
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• Mock draft: All 63 selections of the POD community 2-round mock
A look at the full two-round results and selections of our 2023 NFL mock draft, as created by the Pride of Detroit community. Our 2023 NFL mock draft created by our community has come to an end. I want to take a minute to personally thank everyone who participated. Once again, we were able to finish the two-round mock well ahead of schedule. That takes a lot of people working in tandem, and it sp...2023
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• 2023 Cowboys mock draft: Dallas trades pick No. 26, moves back into second round
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Predicting the Cowboys draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Dallas Cowboys are free to select the best player available (BPA) in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. Through trades, outside additions, and re-signing their own they have pretty much filled all their glaring needs as far as roster construction is concerned. They can now sit ba...2023
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• Todd McShay names Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Seahawks’ best ‘value’ pick in 2023 NFL Draft
Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images JSN could be a steal at No. 20 overall. Every year, right after the NFL Draft concludes, ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay selects the best “value” pick for each team. Best value doesn’t necessarily mean best player. In fact, most of the time it means something else completely. This year, 20 of the 32 prospects that McShay identified ...2023
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• Joe Flacco will start for Indianapolis in Week 18
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• SB Nation NFL mock draft: Colts need offensive weapons, and this TE is a perfect fit
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• PFF lists Colts’ WR Alec Pierce as team’s ‘best trade asset’ ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
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• Colts announce signing of ex-CFL standout WR Ajou Ajou to reserve/future contract
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• Stampede Blue Staff Awards: Who was the Colts 2024 MVP?
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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• Knee-jerk reactions: Colts close out 2024 season with 26-23 OT win over Jaguars
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• Colts outlast Jags with 26-23 OT win in season finale
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• Brian Thomas Jr shines as Jaguars wrap up 2024 with overtime loss to Colts
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• Indianapolis Colts Injury: More Missed Practice Time For QB Anthony Richardson
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• PFF lists Colts’ WR Alec Pierce as team’s ‘best trade asset’ ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
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• Brian Thomas Jr shines as Jaguars wrap up 2024 with overtime loss to Colts
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• Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson reaping tour dates amid sophomore slump
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• NFL secret superstars of Week 4 include Joe Flacco and a boatload of 49ers

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Here are the NFL’s under-the-radar dominators of Week 4. Every week in the NFL, there are known entities doing amazing things on the field as expected, and that’s always worth the coverage it gets. But there are those players whose names are not as well known who are equally deserving of praise for their athletic exploits. In “Secret Superstars,” o...2024
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• Why Anthony Richardson is one of the NFL’s most intriguing quarterbacks to watch in 2024

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Anthony Richardson’s rookie season was cut short. Can his 2024 season showcase why the Colts took him in the top 5? Three quarterbacks were taken in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, with wildly different rookie seasons for each. Top overall pick Bryce Young had a disastrous first year with the Carolina Panthers, while second pick C.J. Stroud flourish...2024
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• Rapid Reaction: Colts release first unofficial depth chart of preseason

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images We have a better idea of how the pecking order is playing out for the Colts, rapidly approaching Week 1 of preseason. The Indianapolis Colts released their first unofficial depth chart on Tuesday, and while there weren’t necessarily any shocking surprises, there were at least a few key takeaways: Our first unofficial depth chart of the preseason:...2024
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• Bucs Nation Post Free Agency First Round NFL Mock Draft

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s see what all first-round teams might do, and how that might affect the Buccaneers. It’s safe to say that the brunt of free agency has passed, and in its wake the NFL Draft is less than a month away. While many rosters have been drastically reshaped, others focused on keeping their cores together (a la Buccaneers), but all the s...2024
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• Best available players on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Who could the Cowboys go after on Friday? The Dallas Cowboys sat back and watched a wild first round of the 2023 NFL Draft unfold on Thursday night. According to reports, the Cowboys had a chance to move down, but in the end they stood pat at 26 and selected Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith. For the first time in over a decade, the Cowboys invested p...2023
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• FTR’s fourth mock draft: Seahawks benefit from chaos atop the draft, add a 2024 first-round pick
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The Panthers and Texans send the top of the draft in an unexpected direction The Seahawks enter the 2023 NFL Draft with ten picks, including the 5th overall pick (thank you, Denver) and the 20th overall pick in Round One, another pair of picks in Round Two, one pick in Round Three, and a quintet of picks in Rounds 4-7. What Seattle ultimately ends up doing with...2023
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