November 30th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in NFL Gridiron Gab columnist Dominic When Peyton Manning was ruled out for the majority of the season Colts fans knew it was going to be a long and hard season. However, none of them expected it to be as long and tough as it has turned out to be. After Manning’s replacement, Kerry Collins, was [...]
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Colts fire defensive coordinator; Caldwell next?
Is Jim Caldwell next? The Indianapolis Colts announced the firing of defensive coordinator Larry Coyer, replacing him with longtime linebackers coach Mike Murphy. “The move was made to improve communication and production,” head coach Jim Caldwell said in a statement released by the team. “We feel this is the most effective and realistic way to [...]
Ouch, That Hurts!
Featured special by NFL Gridiron Gab contributor Michael Natelli Last week, the NFL announced that it will be moving the originally highly-anticipated Week 13 Colts – Patriots matchup to a new time slot. The game was originally set to be aired on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football,” but the 0-9 start by an injury-plagued Colts team [...]
Colts at Saints Friday Injury Report
Indianapolis Out: QB Peyton Manning (neck) Questionable: RB Joseph Addai (hamstring), T Anthony Castonzo (ankle), QB Kerry Collins (concussion), LB Kavell Conner (foot), G Ryan Diem (ankle), LB A.J. Edds (concussion), TE Brody Eldridge (knee), WR Anthony Gonzalez (groin), DT Drake Nevis (back) New Orleans Out: LB Will Herring (hamstring), C Olin Kreutz (not injury [...]
Colts rookie OT Ijalana injures ACL; could be out for the season
The Colts second-round selection, offensive tackle Ben Ijalana, could miss the rest of the season after damaging the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star reports. Chosen with the 49th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the 6-foot-4, 317-pounder from Villanova was hurt during the fourth quarter of [...]
Colts at Buccaneers MNF Injury Report
Indianapolis Out: QB Peyton Manning (neck) Questionable: S Antoine Bethea (heel), QB Kerry Collins (head), G Ryan Diem (ankle), TE Brody Eldridge (knee), DE Dwight Freeney (ankle), DT Fili Moala (ankle), G Joe Reitz (ankle), LB Ernie Sims (knee) Tampa Bay Out: T James Lee (knee), WR Sammie Stroughter (foot) Doubtful: TE Zack Pianalto (calf) [...]
Sources: Peyton Manning Receives More Surgery
Colts superstar quarterback Peyton Manning underwent further neck surgery Thursday, sources close to the scene said. The decorated signal caller opted to choose surgery, the sources said, after talks with a half-dozen doctors who came to a conclusion that the most realistic decision would be a one-level cervical neck fusion in the wake of his [...]
Report: Colts Looked Into QB Hasselbeck?
Serious About Peyton’s Status It’s now safe to say the Colts have been truly concerned about their franchise quarterback for awhile. Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported the Indianapolis Colts inquired about Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, according to a source. The Colts ended up signing Kerry Collins, luring him out of retirement. If Peyton Manning [...]
