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Vinatieri out for six weeks; Colts sign Stover to fill in
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting (via Twitter) that Colts K Adam Vinatieri is expected to miss the next six weeks while he recovers from a knee injury. As a result, Indianapolis will sign free agent K Matt Stover to a short term deal as a replacement for Vinatieri, according to Pro Football Talk on NBC [...]
Continue reading...Colts kicking the tires on Stover
12 October 2009
According to Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports, Indianapolis has brought in former Ravens kicker Matt Stover for a tryout tomorrow. Apparently, Adam Vinatieri’s knee trouble is bad enough to warrant a look see at Stover, although they may just be doing their due diligence. Stover is an extremely experienced pro at the position, and [...]
Continue reading...Mudd retiring because of pension plan spat
6 May 2009
In a league where salaries often approach eight figures, one of the longest tenured assistant coaches in its history is calling it quits, thanks in part to the NFL owners deciding to change their policies on nonplayers pension plans. According to Chris Mortensen (ESPN), Colts offensive line coach Howard Mudd has told the team he [...]
Continue reading...Hunter Smith goes to Washington; leaves Colts without a punter
23 April 2009
According to a report on ESPN.com, longtime Indianapolis Colts punter Hunter Smith has decided to leave the friendly confines of Lucas Oil Stadium and head east to our nation’s capital to play for the Redskins next season. His agent confirmed the deal late this evening, but would not reveal any of the parameters, short of [...]
Continue reading...Saturday sticks it out in Indy
26 February 2009
Peyton, you can breathe a sigh of relief now. According to the Indianapolis Star, the Colts have reached a tentative agreement with veteran center Jeff Saturday on a three year deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Saturday was slated to head into free agency later on tonight, but apparently the Colts wanted to [...]
Continue reading...Colts cutting Harrison loose
23 February 2009
That was quick. Just a few short days after he quietly leaked his request to be released from his contract in Indianapolis, Colts WR Marvin Harrison has gotten his wish, according to a breaking report on ESPN, and will be set free officially within the next two days. Harrison was opposed to any sort of [...]
Continue reading...Harrison finished in Indy
19 February 2009
According to Adam Schefter (NFL.com), the Colts will release WR Marvin Harrison very soon, slashing close to $7 million off their books before the NFL’s free agency period begins later next week. Harrison has enjoyed a remarkable career with the Colts, and will likely find his way into the Hall of Fame one day, but [...]
Continue reading...From disgrace in Indy to a new life in Carolina
26 January 2009
According to the Associated Press, the Carolina Panthers have hired former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Ron Meeks to take the same position with their team. Meeks was fired from his post with the Colts last week, after spending the past seven seasons with the club. He will be replacing Mike Trgovac, who left the Panthers [...]
Continue reading...Colts going hard after Coyer
22 January 2009
One day removed from the slightly shocking resignation of defensive coordinator Ron Meeks, the Indianapolis Colts are making a strong push to bring former Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer into the fold, according to WISH-TV in Indianapolis. Coyer was a strong coach for the Broncos, leading his unit to two straight top five finishes in [...]
Continue reading...Dungy done in Indy
12 January 2009
Chris Mortensen (ESPN.com) is reporting that Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy will announce his retirement from the team at a press conference later today. Dungy has spent the past week mulling over his future with the club and while the team maintained he would eventually come back for another season, many sources believed this [...]
Continue reading...Dungy decision coming soon
11 January 2009
Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy will reportedly make a decision with regards to his future with the team very soon, according to Chris Mortensen (ESPN). Dungy is currently meeting with team owner Jim Irsay, and will announce his intentions with the team tomorrow. Prior to last week’s playoff loss in San Diego, Dungy sounded [...]
Continue reading...Brees takes home some hardware – wins AP’s top honors on offense
6 January 2009
The Associated Press announced their choice for Offensive Player of the Year today, giving the honor to New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, after he culminated the 2008 season with 5,069 yards passing, just 15 yards shy of former Miami Dolphins great Dan Marino. Brees easily won the award, taking 22 out of 50 possible [...]
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14 October 2009
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