Indianapolis Colts

Colts hire Jim Tressel as game-day consultant – yes, seriously

Jim Tressel resigned as Ohio State head football coach on May 30th and less than four months later he has found a new job. Friday, Colts head coach Jim Caldwell announced the hiring of Tressel as a “game-day consultant.” Doesn’t make sense, does it? The Colts have hired a guy with questionable character and they…

Peyton Manning still targeting season opener for return

The Indianapolis Colts lost Friday to the Green Bay Packers 24-21 thanks to two scores in the final 35 seconds for the defending Super Bowl Champions. And the four-time MVP has yet to take a snap in the preseason for the Colts, still recovering from neck surgery. On the sidelines, Peyton Manning was more involved with…

The preseason primer: Colts vs Packers

The 2011 Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers make an appearance in Indianapolis tonight for the third preseason game. This week is comparable to a normal NFL week in regards to their preparations, meetings and practice times. No, Peyton Manning won’t be taking the field tonight or the next. He’s still fighting a pinched nerve…

Colts sign veteran QB Kerry Collins

The Colts have finally found their backup quarterback. Indianapolis has signed Kerry Collins, first announced by owner Jim Irsay on twitter. “We have agreed to terms with Kerry Collins…more details to come” Now preparing for his 17th year, the veteran quarterback played in ten games last season with the Titans, throwing 14 touchdowns and 8…

Manning’s status still unknown but Painter will never be the Colts guy

Curtis “freaking’ Painter, Colts quarterback. It just doesn’t sound or look right and if you’ve watched him play just this preseason, his time may be coming to the end. There’s something about him the Colts like. Nobody can put their finger on it, but something has the Colts sticking with their former 7th-round pick. He’s…

For now, all Peyton Manning can do is watch

Peyton Manning returned to Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday afternoon, but he’s not quite ready to suit up. The 14-year pro hosted his 12th annual PeyBack Classic, bringing three high school football games to the Indianapolis stadium. The Colts franchise quarterback is at risk of missing is first start ever. He had surgery 13 weeks ago…

Sloppy Colts lose 8th straight preseason game

Another preseason down, and another Colts loss. They just don’t play well in the meaningless games and never have. Indianapolis was defeated by the Redskins 16-3 in front of about 40,000 at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was the Colts eighth straight preseason loss, and they are now 4-24 in the preseason since 2005. Below are…

Set the record straight – backup quarterback isn’t the Colts biggest concern

Everyone is worried about Peyton Manning’s neck. They are worried about his condition and whether he can make it the full season–and if he can’t, then what. Relax people. Sure, the neck of the franchise is a big deal. But by all indications, he is just fine. And if history tells us anything–it’s just that….