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• Indianapolis Colts 2025 Off-Season Primer

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts are coming off a rather disappointing season in which they finished with a losing 8-9 record and also missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. The Colts are now entering a very pivotal offseason, and under the leadership of GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen will have to address the big question marks on the roster during ...2025
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• Colts to hire James Bettcher as linebackers coach

Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com The Colts are hiring the former Bengals assistant in a similar role According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts are hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive assistant James Bettcher as their linebackers coach. The #Colts are hiring James Bettcher as their linebackers coach, per source. An experienced hire for new DC Lou A...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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• 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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• Defensive snap percentage for the Broncos - season review

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Who played and how much in which games? The Denver Broncos defense finished 3rd in points allowed at 311. That’s 11 points more than the first place Los Angeles Chargers. Despite that both AFC West teams got blown out in their wildcard games. In fact, teams with scoring defenses ranked 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 8th all lost in the wild card round. Four of the top 10 d...2025
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• Report: Colts to interview ex-Saints head coach Dennis Allen for DC vacancy on Friday

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts are bringing in arguably the top available defensive coordinator candidate in this coaching cycle for a look. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Indianapolis Colts are expected to interview former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen for their current defensive coordinator opening: The #Colts plan to speak with former #Saints ...2025
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• Exposing a Colts Draft Leak, Part 1: positions of need

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The yearly draft leak article is months away, but we can look at how we get there, now. Welcome to the first article in the series that gets us to the 2025 Chris Ballard NFL Draft Leak. An unofficial Indianapolis Colts annual tradition. Compiling the draft leak article is a labor of love but it’s a process I realized I could do a better job documenting. Normally I ju...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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• Key Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images On Friday morning, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard held his annual (and league required) end-of-season press conference, after the franchise finished short of another playoff berth—following an underwhelming 8-9 record during the 2024 season. While in the past, Ballard has insisted on his continued process, showing an air of confide...2025
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• Dueling Mock Drafts: Should the Colts trade up or down?

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts are officially picking at the 14th overall draft spot after a 8-9 season. Could they make a move in Round 1 to try to gain more draft capital or find a blue chip prospect earlier? For the 1st Mock Draft Monday of the offseason: we give you not 1, but 2 Mocks in one article to explore both paths! The Colts are in a no-man land ...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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• The Colts need a culture reset

Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images I think it’s time to normalize the saying “The Curse of Andrew Luck”. Since Andrew Luck’s first injury in 2015, the Indianapolis Colts have been the face of mediocrity in the NFL. Never good enough to seriously compete and never showing serious potential. Andrew Luck’s sudden retirement in 2018 put the team in a d...2025
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• A hard reset is needed, but will Irsay do it?

SetNumber: X77399 TK2 R12 Disclaimer: This is more of a rant article from a very disappointed Colts’ fan “Insanity is doing the exact same things over and over again, expecting things to change” Vaas Montenegro, Farcry 3 You can tell a lot about how this season went for the Colts based on the amount of articles like this one that have been written not only by myself but also like plenty of...2025
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• 3 Colts have been invited to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games; 2 were named alternates

Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK Despite a disappointing season, these five Colts were acknowledged for their efforts. Three Indianapolis Colts were named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games — inside linebacker Zaire Franklin, guard Quenton Nelson, and running back Jonathan Taylor. Zaire Franklin — started all 16 games for the Colts defense and logged the 3rd-most snaps among defenders lea...2025
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• Pat McAfee goes scorched earth on the state of the Indianapolis Colts

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The former Colts Punter and current sports media superstar took to Twitter/X to air out his grievances with the state of the organization. The Indianapolis Colts are amidst another organizational collapse after melting down against the worst team in the NFL on Sunday. The New York Giants were slated with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Dra...2024
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"Watt, Pittsburgh; (asterisk)-Nik Bonitto, Denver, (asterisk)-Andrew Van Ginkel, Minnesota Interior Linemen — Zach Allen, Denver; Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Linebackers — Frankie Luvu, Washington; Bobby Wagner, Washington; Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis Cornerbacks — Trent McDuffie, Kansas City; Christian Gonzalez, New England Slot cornerback — Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore; Budda Baker, Arizona Special Teams Placekicker — Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Punter — Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Kick Returner — Austin Ekeler, Washington Punt Returner — Kalif Raymond, Detroit Special Teamer — J."

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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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"Eagles training camp: Lone joint practice with Colts ends in brawl after Jason Kelce blindsides Zaire Franklin"

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"Linebacker Zaire Franklin is remaining with the Colts."

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"Linebacker Zaire Franklin broke through the Jacksonville line and blocked Logan Cooke‘s punt at the end of Jacksonville’s first offensive possession."

• Indianapolis Colts 2025 Off-Season Primer
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• Colts to hire James Bettcher as linebackers coach
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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?
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• Defensive snap percentage for the Broncos - season review
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• Exposing a Colts Draft Leak, Part 1: positions of need
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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• Looking deeper at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end of year press conference and what it all means going forward.

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images What Ballard said and what it all means. On Friday January 10th 2025 Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard sat down in front of the media and answered questions until the questions ran out. You can find other accounts of the press conference but these are the questions and answers I found most telling when considering the future of the Co...2025
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• Starting fresh at linebacker would be the first step in the right direction for the Colts

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Colts have a ton of problems, but the first thing they could do is letting both Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed go this offseason The season is finally over, and once again for Colts’ fans it was filled with more disappointments than happiness. The benching of AR, the loss against the Broncos after JT’s fumble at the goal-line, the Meadowlands’ Meltdo...2025
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• Colts captain DeForest Buckner calls out ‘egos’ regarding ‘worst Indy defense’ he’s been a part of

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Colts defensive captain normally leads by example, but he’s starting to speak up more out of much needed necessity. Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner didn’t hold back regarding him and his defensive teammates’ much needed humility following a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw the Horseshoe fall short of the postseason—at least in ...2025
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• Colts to hire James Bettcher as linebackers coach
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• Report: Colts to interview ex-Saints head coach Dennis Allen for DC vacancy on Friday
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• The Chiefs have 4 All-Pros for the 2024 NFL season

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Kansas City has three players on the first team and another on the second. The Associated Press has released the results of its annual voting for the 2024 NFL All-Pro team — with three Kansas City Chiefs players selected to the first team. The Chiefs had one player named to the second team. Defensive tackle Chris Jones, center Creed Humphrey and left guar...2025
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• Indianapolis Colts 2025 Off-Season Primer
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• Colts LB Zaire Franklin takes to social media for accountability regarding certain antics

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Colts scrutinized starting linebacker apologized for some of his publicly questionable commentary and conduct this past season. Indianapolis Colts starting linebacker Zaire Franklin took to Twitter (or X) on Tuesday to address the fans, after some arguably questionable antics and commentary this past season: Indy fans!Listen, I made some mistakes...2025
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• Starting fresh at linebacker would be the first step in the right direction for the Colts
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• The Colts need a culture reset
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• Jaguars vs Colts: Staff roundtable and game picks for Week 18

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images Big Cat Country previews the Jaguars’ season finale against the Colts. Welcome to Big Cat Country’s staff roundtable! This week, we’re previewing Week 18’s matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts in Lucas Oil Stadium. The Jaguars are 4.5-point underdogs, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Question 1: Are you rooting for another win ...2025
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• Pat McAfee goes scorched earth on the state of the Indianapolis Colts
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• Eagles training camp: Lone joint practice with Colts ends in brawl after Jason Kelce blindsides Zaire Franklin

The Eagles and Colts ended a very intense joint practice early on Tuesday...2023
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• Should Colts surrender a draft capital haul to trade up to select Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr.?

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Ohio State wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. looks like a bigger ‘chip of the ole’ block,’ and the Colts do need more elite playmakers... right? RIGHT? Depending on who you ask, the Indianapolis Colts should or shouldn’t do everything in their power to acquire prized Ohio State junior wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who’s officially declared for the 2024 NFL D...2024
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• What are the Colts missing in order to become contenders?

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images An offseason reflexion about the state of the NFL and where the Indianapolis Colts currently are Right when the AFC freed itself from the grasp of Tom Brady, another generational type of winning quarterback emerges right in our conference. The Colts, unlike the last time that happened, were not in a position to compete against said quarterback, as instea...2024
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• Colts defenders impressed by Texans' C.J. Stroud: 'Hell of a player ... definitely a playmaker'

Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed say Stroud does not play like a rookie...2024
• It’s time to sign Zack Baun to a contract extension

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Eagles suddenly have a stud linebacker. What a feeling! He was one of the first players targeted by the Eagles this off-season, signed on the first day of free agency. He had been a solid situational pass rusher as an edge/outside linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, specializing in blitzing the quarterback and causing problems in the backfield. N...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chris Jones teases week 8 arrival

Nov 26, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) runs onto the field during player introductions before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports | Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, August 23 The latest Could we have to wait until week 8 to see Chris Jones? Week...2023
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• Cowboys countdown to kickoff: #63 Tyler Biadasz
Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants in Week 1. And we’re counting down to it by jersey numbers. We’re continuing our countdown to the opening game of the Dallas Cowboys 2023 regular season. Each day we’ll present a new player whose jersey number represents the countdown to opening day. Today is number 63. C Tyler Biadasz Born: 20th November 1997 (25)...2023
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• 2023 Pro Bowl Voting: Ravens have 4 players leading AFC Pro Bowl voting; 15 players in Top 8

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images The Ravens are doing well in Pro Bowl Voting Updated 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Voting lists were released on Wednesday, December 13, and 15 Ravens made the Top 10 in overall voting. When narrowing it down to AFC rankings, four of the 15 Ravens on the list are leading their position. PRO BOWL VOTING BY POSITION (AFC RANK) CENTER Creed Humphrey — Chiefs T. Lind...2023
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• Indianapolis Colts 2025 Off-Season Primer
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• Colts to hire James Bettcher as linebackers coach
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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• Looking deeper at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end of year press conference and what it all means going forward.
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• Colts’ Quenton Nelson, Zaire Franklin named NFL 2nd-Team All-Pros for 2024 campaign

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts had two standouts earn NFL 2nd-Team All-Pro honors after their individual 2024 seasons. Both Indianapolis Colts starting left guard Quenton Nelson and linebacker Zaire Franklin were named NFL 2nd-Team All-Pros for the 2024 campaign: Our All-Pros. pic.twitter.com/TBPplUS0lk— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) January 10, 2025 For Nelson, i...2025
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• Seahawks’ Leonard Williams denied All-Pro spot

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Seahawks were completely left off of the All-Pro first- and second-team. The Associated Press has submitted its NFL All-Pro first- and second-teams for the 2024 season, and there is not a single Seattle Seahawks player to be found. In fairness, there weren’t many viable candidates to begin with, but the obvious choice was defensive lineman Leonard Wil...2025
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• Colts LB Zaire Franklin takes to social media for accountability regarding certain antics
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• Exposing a Colts Draft Leak, Part 1: positions of need
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• Colts captain DeForest Buckner calls out ‘egos’ regarding ‘worst Indy defense’ he’s been a part of
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• Colts fall to bulletproof Lions 24-6 as mistakes doom offense

Indianapolis Colts receiver Ashton Dulin (16) catches a pass but fails to keep his feet in bounds during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Indianapolis (5-7) had 98 yards of offense negated due to costly penalties. There was a dropped pass at the goal line by backup tight end Drew Ogletree and a 40-plus-yard incomp...2024
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• Is there a feud brewing between former Colts punter Pat McAfee and team captain Zaire Franklin?

A Pat McAfee fan holds up a sign at the game between the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images “They use my picture as if I’m the only human that was talking about the problems that were happening in your locker room,” McAfee said. “Your locker room. The one that had people missing treatment and gambling on the team and being late to meetin...2024
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• Recap and highlights of the Bengals’ joint practice with the Colts

Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Colts are in town. Ahead of their preseason finale on Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Indianapolis Colts for a joint practice on Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights from the session. Newly signed running back Zack Moss got his first look at his old team after signing with the Bengals as a free agent. Bengals RB Zack Moss ...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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• DeForest Buckner’s contract restructure might suggest Colts going ‘all-in’ for 2025

Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK As it stands, the Colts’ cap maneuver added two voidable years to the end of DeForest Buckner’s freshly minted extension, providing financial flexibility for the near future. The Indianapolis Colts recently extended DT DeForest Buckner to two more years, ensuring financial sustainability and continuity across the defensive front. What happened n...2024
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• All 32 NFL teams, ranked by how likely they are to win 2024 Super Bowl

Let’s rank every team in the NFL by their Super Bowl chances before the new season begins. The NFL offseason is manufactured, packaged hope. As soon as one Super Bowl ends, all 32 fan bases start talking themselves into the notion that next year will be their year, or in the case of one fanbase, that next year will again be their year. If their favorite team just drafts the right players and/or ad...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: Chris Jones teases week 8 arrival
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• Sifting Through the Smoke: The Colts Will Select Anthony Richardson in the NFL Draft
Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Don’t believe everything you hear these days, but here’s why the choice for the Colts has already been made. With the 2023 NFL Draft just days away, there’s a lot of speculation on which of the top quarterback prospects the Indianapolis Colts will ultimately select with the #4 overall pick. However, in a remaining quarterback group outside of the #1 pi...2023
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