We're just that good.
Posts tagged Colts
Random News
Mar 27th
There have been several changes around the Colts complex in the past couple weeks. Just to keep you up to date (because that’s what we’re here for), here are some of the random things to note:
The Colts have been awarded two additional compensatory draft picks in the 2010 NFL draft. They will receive two picks in the seventh round (nos. 240th and 246th overall) for losing two unrestricted free agents in Darrell Reid and Hunter Smith and without signing qualifying free agents prior to the 2009 season.
News, news, and more news
Mar 5th
It’s time to get caught up on a few things.
Two days ago I mentioned that the Antoine Bethea was tendered, keeping him in a Colts uniform for another year. Yesterday, Bob Sanders’ double, Melvin Bullit, was hit with a second round tender, along with Charlie Johnson, Daniel Muir, and Antonio Johnson. Basically all of the important players were retained, which is outstanding news.
Colts, Brackett Come to Terms
Mar 5th
In a move that surprised no one, Gary Brackett will remain an Indianapolis Colt. Despite passing this morning’s 12:01 deadline, the unrestricted free agent agreed to a five-year deal. The contract will pay Brackett $33 million, including a signing bonus of $12 million. The deal makes Brackett one of the highest paid players at his position in the NFL.
The signing bucks a long-time trend by the Colts’ front office to let talented linebackers walk. In the past, players such as Cato June, Mike Peterson, and David Thornton have all been allowed to pursue free agency. However, while talented, those players never held the distinction of being defensive captain – a title that Brackett has held since the 2007 season.
Staying up-to-date with the latest, the Colts now have just one unrestricted free agent in K Matt Stover, who is expected to retire. Of their restricted free agents, safeties Melvin Bullitt and Antonie Bethea, along with LT Charlie Johnson, DT Antonio “Mookie” Johnson, and DT Daniel Muir have all been tendered. CB Marlin Jackson, PR T.J. Rushing, and the remaining restricted free agents were not given offers by the Colts and will become unrestricted free agents.
Random Musings on the Draft and Combine
Feb 24th
So the NFL Scouting Combine started today, big whoop. Unless you are in the minority — one of the few times being in the minority is actually a good thing — and pay for the NFL Network, you probably won’t be able to see any of it, aside from video clips on NFL.com. Either way, the underwear olympics is in full swing, which means the draft is just that much closer.
If you’re concerned you may be missing out on the excitement of the combine, trust me, you aren’t missing much. The only important part about the combine are the player interviews and the mental tests. The shuttle run, 40 yard dash, high jump, bench press, and the rest of the crap those guys are subjected to, is meaningless. If you weren’t aware that these draftees are really fast and really strong then I recommend counseling or a taking a higher dose of your sanity meds.
The future looks bright
Feb 23rd
Lets go back to the Super Bowl game for a moment (now before you start swearing like a sailor at me and going to the next article, please listen to me, just give me a minute).
I can’t get that game out of my head; I can’t get away from it anywhere. A constant reminder haunts me on the NFL network (who are apparently trying to kill Colts fans since the game is replayed at least a few times a week) and most sports sites, especially if they have an NFL page. I don’t believe it helps either that Mardi Gras started early this year has been going on now for almost a month. Believe me, Colts fans, I do not want to think about it anymore either, but we played not to lose, too conservative, not well enough to win, unlike we did the rest of the regular season, including the playoffs. For me, the bitterness of the Super Bowl has passed and is totally forgotten. Ok that’s a giant lie, but at least I can admit it and try working on being more positive.
Final Eight Plan Explained
Feb 18th
There are times during a normal routine that one beckons for change for the sake of change — monotony is the leading cause of death in people with a life you know? Change can be fun, it can be exciting, it can lift the spirits of a person depending on the situation. Or it could confuse and annoy the piss out of people.
Right now I’m having mixed feelings. Generally, I welcome change because of my indecisive personality (disorder?), but right now I don’t, only because having to re-learn something is slightly irritating.
2010 Colts Free Agents Review
Feb 15th
The 2010 season marks the first time the NFL has seen an uncapped season since 1993. With that comes a slew of new rules and regulations regarding the free agency market. For the most part these changes won’t hurt the Colts, in fact, they’ll have the opposite effect.
The only “true” unrestricted free agent that we should be worried about going into the 2010 season is Gary Brackett, which I briefly touched on last week. If everything works out the way we anticipate, Gary Brackett will finish his career with the Indianapolis Colts, however that is still to be determined.
Looking for a Label
Feb 9th
Nearly 24 hours after the completion of Super Bowl XLIV, I still can’t fully define the legacy of the 2009 Colts. For a third straight year, and for the fifth time in six years, I’m left searching for an explanation.
For much of Sunday’s loss, it was the Saints that played the brand of football that we had seen from the Colts for over five months. They played clean, they played smart, and most importantly of all, they played aggressive.
I thought that because New Orleans relied so much on their opponents making mistakes, that the Colts – a team that rarely shoots themselves in the foot – would prevail. They didn’t, and the Saints were praised for a huge “upset” victory.
But, was New Orleans’ win really an upset?
Loading ...
Recent Comments