Archive for April, 2009

Colts Putting Together an Impressive Ground Game

“With the 27th pick of the NFL Draft…”—I was hoping for Evander Hood, a defensive tackle the Colts need deeply—”…the Indianapolis Colts select Donald Brown, running back from Connecticut.” Yes! This was actually better than Evander Hood. But I never even thought of Donald Brown, the kid who led the college football world in rushing [...]

WR Wayne Accpets a Restructured Contract

The Colts have more cap room, this after Pro Bowl receiver Reggie Wayne agreed to a restructured contract. Wayne’s agent, Joby Branion, confirmed the deal was completed but did not provide details about how much Indianapolis would save. Players frequently restructure contracts by accepting bonuses after agreeing to lower their annual salaries. The bonuses are [...]

Colts Draft Jam At The Ram

The 2009 Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for another great season and would like you to join them as they watch the NFL Draft and see where the hottest college players will end up. The Colts will host a Draft Day Party at the Ram Restaurant and Brewery, downtown, on Saturday, April 25th, from 1:00-5:00pm*. [...]

CB Jackson Ahead of Schedule from Knee Surgery

Today’s Indy Star is reporting that starting corner Marlin Jackson is ahead of schedule on his comeback from knee surgery. “I’m pretty far ahead of schedule,” he said this week. “Originally, the things (doctors) were telling me were devastating to hear. Now, I know I’ll be ready for training camp. No doubt.” He tore two [...]

3 Key Moments of the Colts 09 Schedule from NFL.com

The Jim Caldwell era begins at Lucas Oil Field with a contest against division opponent Jacksonville in Week 1. An early home loss in the division to a Jaguars team that finished last in 2008 wouldn’t get Caldwell off to a good start. Last season marked the first time since 2002 that the Colts didn’t [...]

2009 Colts Schedule Out – Tough Start for Caldwell and Co.

1 Sun, Sept. 13 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars CBS 1 p.m. 2 Mon, Sept. 21 at Miami Dolphins ESPN 8:30 p.m. 3 Sun, Sept. 27 at Arizona Cardinals NBC 8:20 p.m. 4 Sun, Oct. 4 vs. Seattle Seahawks FOX 1 p.m. 5 Sun, Oct. 11 at Tennessee Titans NBC 8:20 p.m. 6 Bye 7 Sun, Oct. [...]

PFW: Colts to Look to the Draft for a Backup QB?

Pro Football Weekly reports that the Colts may look to the draft in two weeks to fill the backup QB spot: There are rumblings coming out of Indianapolis that this finally could be the year in which the Colts draft a quarterback in one of the earlier rounds. For years, the Colts have shied away [...]

Colts Bring Back LB Tyjuan Hagler

The Colts have re-signed linebacker Tyjuan Hagler, leaving the team with five unrestricted free agents. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Hagler spent his first four NFL seasons with the Colts, starting seven games in 2007 when he had career-highs in tackles (60), solo tackles (34) and sacks (one). He also forced one [...]