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Archive for June, 2007

Thomas fulfilling his role

    Josh Thomas said it doesn’t occur to him to complain.  Not about playing time, his role, or about what some might see as a difficult circumstance.  Thomas, a fourth-year defensive end for the Colts, has improved steadily in his three NFL seasons, and has been a valuable member of the team’s defensive line rotation.  [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 29 2007



Colts need to pony up Freeney soon

Dwight Freeney will become the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL if and when he and the Indianapolis Colts settle on a new contract.  In the obvious best interests of both, it should be sooner rather than later.  Freeney is the team’s best defensive performer, and the Colts aren’t interested in losing him.  That’s why they made [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 29 2007



Colts all over the ESPYS

     The Colts last season were the story of the NFL season, winning their first Super Bowl in 36 years.  Not surprisingly, they’re one of the big stories at the ESPYs as well.  The Colts, who beat the Chicago Bears, 29-17, in Super Bowl XLI in early February, have been nominated this year for six [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 27 2007



Gandy Sitting Tight

His approach is simple, even if it’s not always easy.  Dylan Gandy will wait.  And he will work.  As was the case last year, if he is called upon, he will be ready.  Gandy, an offensive guard/center entering his third season with the Colts, said his is not the ideal situation. Ideally, he would be [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 25 2007



Lilja Believing In Himself

The call came early this off-season.  And if it wasn’t a life-changing event for Colts offensive guard Ryan Lilja, he said it certainly was a perspective-changing one.  The call was from Colts’ offensive line coach Howard Mudd.  The message? You’re a good player. A really, really good player.  Not that Lilja didn’t already think he [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 22 2007



Colts Claim Perkins

According to Colts.com, the team on Thursday made a move to add experience to their special teams, signing a player with a significant return background.  Antonio Perkins, a three-year veteran cornerback who spent parts of the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns, was acquired by the Colts on Thursday after being waived by the [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 21 2007



Utecht Rounding Out His Game

  Ben Utecht figures that it’s possible.  In the NFL, Utecht said, there is always a need for a prototypical tight end - mainly, he said, because they’re very difficult to find.  A player who can run, catch and block.  A player first and foremost, who can do all of the above with almost-equal effectiveness.  [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 20 2007



An important time for Morris

  The veteran took little for granted this off-season.  He didn’t approach drills casually.  Not that he ever did.  But for Rob Morris, his seventh off-season in the NFL had unusual importance for an experienced veteran.  Because in one sense, he’s not so experienced at all.  “There are a lot of things I have to [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 18 2007



For Colts Business As Usual

As far as Colts President Bill Polian is concerned, there was much to like about the off-season.  Injuries stayed at a minimum, the draft class performed to expectations, and perhaps most importantly, Polian said the team has shown no negative aftereffects of February’s Super Bowl Championship.   “It’s been business as usual,” Polian said Friday to [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 15 2007



Colts work to sign Freeney for long term

Summer school ended early for the Indianapolis Colts, and for a very good reason.  Head Coach Tony Dungy decided to cancel Thursday’s 14th and final voluntary organized team activity (OTA), well aware that the players might have a difficult time concentrating under a searing sun.  They received their Super Bowl rings in an emotional private [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Jun 15 2007