Indianapolis Colts News and Rumors
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We soar through cyberspace in search of interesting stuff on the Colts. Check back later in the day for updates. |
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Here's the place to see reaction from Indy Star Colts writers, national NFL writers and Colts players --- not to mention Colts owner Jim Irsay --- during the NFL Draft |
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Luck Will Be the Starter From Day One Says AriansApr 26, 2012
Matt Loede, coltsgab.com Not that there was going to be much thought otherwise, but it appears more than ever that the new Colts QB – Andrew Luck, is going to be the starter for the Colts from day one. At least that is how it sounds according to Bruce Arians. After the Colts dr… |
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Jags fans love Justin Blackmon pickApr 26, 2012
Garry Smits, jacksonville.com Jaguars fans like the selection of wide receiver Justin Blackmon from Oklahoma State with the fifth pick of Thursday's first round of the NFL draft. The buzz started even before the Indianpolis Colts selected Andrew Luck with the first overall pick. Sho… |
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Randy Collins noted it wasn't exactly a night filled with suspense, but a celebration still was in order for Indianapolis Colts fans. |
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The Colts added the most important piece in its sweeping, ongoing renovation by selecting former Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the first overall pick in this evening's NFL draft. |
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Colts take Luck, Redskins nab RG3 to open draftApr 26, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- Six weeks after saying goodbye to Peyton Manning, the Indianapolis Colts handed Andrew Luck a blue and white jersey, expecting him to be their quarterback for the next decade. |
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Chris Chase, yahoo.com So much for the networks not showing players on the phone before they were taken in the NFL Draft. Not that Andrew Luck going to the Indianapolis Colts was any sort of surprise, but both ESPN and NFL Network showed the Stanford quarterback on his phone … |
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Luck Lands #1: Colts Begin Future with Stanford QBApr 26, 2012
Matt Loede, coltsgab.com To the surprise of no one, the Colts have picked Stanford QB Andrew Luck with the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. The Colts are counting on Luck to begin their rebuilding process after the team dumped all-time great QB Peyton Manning this offs… |
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CBS supplied this account of Andrew Luck's appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. The show was recorded before the NFL draft and will air tonight. |
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Andrew Luck soon will be the NFL's next $22 million man. |
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Freeney says he’s happy at linebackerApr 26, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com SI.com’s Peter King reported/hinted earlier Thursday that the Indianapolis Colts would be open to trading defensive end Dwight Freeney during the draft. King says the Colts would want a “good pick” for their all-time sack leader, however, and Freene… |
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2012 final mock draftApr 26, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com 1. Colts: Andrew Luck, quarterback, Stanford. 2. Redskins: Robert Griffin III, quarterback, Baylor. 3. Vikings: Morris Claiborne, cornerback, LSU. 4. Browns: Trent Richardson, running back, Alabama. 5. Buccaneers: Stephon Gilmore, cornerback, South Caro… |
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Greetings from Colts' headquartersApr 26, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS -- The AFC South blog has arrived at Colts' HQ and set up shop in the press room. You can cut the tension with a knife. Kidding. There is no intrigue about what's to happen here now. The over-under bet tonight is whether ESPN and the NFL Ne… |
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How should general manager Ryan Grigson invest the second pick in round 2, the 34th overall pick? Pick up a dart and throw it at the wall. |
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Scouting chatter: Indianapolis ColtsApr 26, 2012
Thoughts on the Colts' draft from two people involved in evaluating personnel for NFL teams: Guy No. 1: “I like general manager Ryan Grigson and his first pick is a stud. Nice start.” “If they are running a standard, pro-style offense, Stanford tigh… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com 1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford -- The biggest non-surprise since, well, ever. Luck gets credit for his football smarts and pro-readiness, but his mobility is underrated, and could have him develop into a Steve Young-level player over t… |
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Indianapolis Colts all-time sack leader Dwight Freeney got his first taste of standing up and playing outside linebacker in a 3-4 defensive scheme during today's voluntary minicamp practice at the team's W. 56th St. facility. |
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Mjd, yahoo.com When Peyton Manning left the Indianapolis Colts, the organization added a note to the giant banner of Manning hanging on the front of the stadium. It read, "THANK YOU, PEYTON!" Wednesday night, it was "Goodbye, Peyton." Or at least,… |
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There's a new hot item in town. It has the No. 12 sprawled across the back. Colts Pro Shop will start selling Andrew Luck's jersey around 8 p.m. tonight, as soon as the Indianapolis Colts officially proclaims Luck as its new quarterback. Store locations… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Robert Griffin III thinks he may have ruffled some feathers in Indianapolis by declining the Colts’ request to conduct a private workout. But Griffin knows the Redskins will make him the second overall pick in the NFL draft tonight after the Colts take … |
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On draft day, two scouting views of LuckApr 26, 2012
This week as I spoke with some NFL personnel evaluators, I asked them about Andrew Luck. I was struck by the contrasting opinions of two of them. Neither has an argument against the Colts’ selection of Luck tonight with the No. 1 pick in the draft. But … |
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Enjoy a full buffet of links to stories about Andrew Luck, the Colts and the NFL draft tonight. |
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Bob Kravitz, indystar.com Those who know the NFL's No. 1 draft pick say he has the poise, personality to handle the pressure. |
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Mock draft from NFL beat writersApr 26, 2012
Staff, jacksonville.com Pro football writers from across the country predict how the first round of the NFL draft will go down: 1. COLTS: QB Andrew Luck, Stanford (pick by Mike Chappell, Indianapolis Star): “With Peyton Manning gone, Jim Irsay sees Luck as Manning II.” 2. RE… |
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Carmel's Elliott was once NFL's Mr. IrrelevantApr 26, 2012
Matt Elliott nearly fell completely out of the 1992 NFL draft. But as the 12-round, 336-selection process grinded toward its conclusion, the former Carmel High School and University of Michigan offensive lineman became relevant . . . when he became Mr. … |
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Colts GM Grigson: Not afraid to make deals in draftApr 26, 2012
Ryan Grigson's first draft as the Indianapolis Colts general manager is atypical. For just the third time in NFL history, a team has the first and last picks in the process. |
