Archive for August, 2010

Colts Release Reserve QB, Sign Pair of Free Agents

The Indianapolis Colts were quite busy, personnel-wise, as they released a quarterback but also aded a pair of free agents to the roster, according to the Associated Press. Specifically, the Colts released undrafted free agent QB Tim Hiller while signing running back Allan Patrick and defensive Glenn Sharpe. Both players practiced with the Colts on [...]

Colts Like Lesser Pads

The push is on by the NFL for players to be more aware of their safety and wear more pads during games. From a sampling of the Indianapolis Colts, the league might have to push a little harder. There’s one clear sentiment: Less is better. Read more here: http://www.indystar.com/article/20100822/SPORTS03/8220358/1100/Despite-NFL-s-wishes-Colts-prefer-using-fewer-pads

Mammoth-Sized, Versatile Brandon Jacobs Could Be the Best Running Who Ever Lived

Now let me ask you a question. When is it ever in your life you have ever seen a running back at the size of 5’11? to 6’1? and 225-240 pounds? You probably have seen some like that before. That’s when somebody gives the name of that running back a power-back. We have seen them [...]

Season Over for Undrafted Rookie Cornerback Jordan Hemby

The Colts have announced that undrafted rookie cornerback Jordan Hemby will miss the 2010 season after tearing an ACL during Thursday night’s pre-season loss to the Buffalo Bills. Most of Hemby’s playing time at the University of North Carolina came on special teams or as a nickel/dime cornerback. Injuries, including a torn left ACL, limited [...]

Indianapolis Colts 2010 Pre-Season: Indy Falls to Buffalo 34-21

Chan Gailey says that the Buffalo Bills’ win against the Indianapolis Colts was an important step for the team. The Bills rocked in a 34-21 rout over the Colts, who lose their second straight game after losing the San Francisco 49ers just previously, 37-17. C.J. Spiller shows that he is the future of the Bills, [...]

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: LeGarrette Blount Needs to Calm Down Before He Ruins His Career

Just two short years ago, during the 2008-09 College Football season, LeGarrette Blount had it all going for him. He was the star running back for the Oregon Ducks, who had aspirations of possibly being a star running back in the NFL one day. During that 2008-09 season, he had rushed for 1,002 yards along [...]

Indianapolis Colts 2010 Training Camp: Chick Looks Forward to Canada

The Indianapolis Colts will be heading to Canada to face the Buffalo Bills for their second pre-season game tomorrow night. Team defensive end John Chick was a star in the Canadian Football League and was simply unstoppable. He was a beast. Chick is looking forward to Canada. Bill Polian likes the talent from Canada. “It’s [...]

Indianapolis Colts 2010 Training Camp: Safety Jamie Silva Out for Season

Melvin Bullitt was the Special Teams co-captain alongside with kicker Adam Vinatieri last season. But Bullitt suggested that back-up safety Jamie Silva should have been one of the co-captains instead of himself being honored as one on special teams. “In every way, Jamie deserved it more than I did,” Bullitt said. “I’m praying for him [...]