Indianapolis Colts News Archives

The Indianapolis Colts emphasized the offensive line in this year's draft, using a third of their picks on college centers. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne

GT Press Release JacketsOnline.com Talk about it in the Message Boards Three Georgia Tech standouts - linebacker Philip Wheeler, running back Tashard Choice and punter Durant Brooks - were selected Sunday in ... via Rivals.com

Possibly the most interesting free agent signed by the Indianapolis Colts this week is receiver Samuel Giguere , who wasn't drafted and didn't even play college football in the United States. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne

The Oakland Raiders have released former Colts running back Dominic Rhodes. Rhodes signed a 2-year contract with the Raiders last offseason after helping Indianapolis win the Super Bowl. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne

“Man, we could have had that guy.”

THE HERALD BULLETIN ANDERSON, Ind. - Every April when another NFL Draft has come and gone, personnel questions float about as frequently as scrutinization of Mel Kiper Jr.'s helmet hair. via Jacksonville Daily Progress

“I think I'll be able to help the Colts rush the passer”

Colts Select Georgia Defensive End Marcus Howard in Fifth Round INDIANAPOLIS - ' Marcus Howard liked the fit immediately. via Colts.com Football News

“I had some choices, but I thought Indianapolis was the best situation as far as depth for safeties, as well as they're a good team, a good organization”

Despite having been passed over through the seven rounds of last weekend's NFL Draft, Jamie Silva, a former Boston College star and the pride of East Providence, has found employment with a team - and a pretty ... via Providence Journal

“Most successful teams have two productive running backs they can count on”

Pittsburgh's extraordinarily talented Willie Parker is 27, in the prime years of his career and has averaged 1,337 yards over the past three seasons. via The San Diego Union-Tribune

“I'm happy, excited. It was a long day (waiting to be drafted), but it's all good now.”

As a junior receiver at John I. Leonard High School, he estimated that he had 100 yards and one touchdown. via Palm Beach Post

Four University of Kentucky football players were selected in the National Football League Draft on Sunday. via WBKO-TV Bowling Green

“You never know. I'm very interested to see if a CFL team takes me.”

The indecision is finally over for Sam Giguere and Keith Shologan. For months, Giguere, a receiver at the University of Sherbrooke, and Shologan, a defensive tackle at the University of Central Florida, ... via CANOE

Mike Hart will begin his NFL career in Big Ten territory after the University of Michigan's all-time leading rusher was selected in the sixth round Sunday by the Indianapolis Colts, the 202nd overall player ... via Ann Arbor News

“They came back in the morning”

Colt Select Georgia Tech Linebacker Philip Wheeler INDIANAPOLIS - ' A long night turned into Sunday morning joy for Philip Wheeler. via Colts.com Football News

“So we think we can slide him over. He was a guy we hoped would be there.”

Arizona State center Mike Pollak was caught off-guard when the Indianapolis Colts picked him in Saturday's NFL draft. via WHAS-TV Louisville

Saturday's NFL draft will be different for Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian. via WSJV-TV South Bend

“It can be a great thing, whether it's John Elway, Peyton Manning or Bruce Smith”

Jake Long already got his as the first overall pick in Saturday's NFL draft. The contract the Michigan offensive tackle received from the Miami Dolphins earlier this week includes more than $30 million in ... via USA Today

“My belief is that in the first round, you can't afford not to get equity. You can't afford to take a chance on zero equity. Sometimes that means taking a guy you know will be dependable rather than taking a chance.”

As an organization, the Indianapolis Colts pride themselves on their success at finding the right players for their offensive and defensive systems in the NFL Draft. via Tribune-Star

“People forget how well he started. When he broke it the second time, he's done. That one is kind of an aberration.”

In a perfect draft world, where potential equals production, the Lions would have game-breaking stars on an offense that rivals the Colts and Patriots as the NFL's best. via Detroit News

Lito-O-O-o-O-o, wow remember that Monday Night Football game two years back vs. Carolina. I'll give you a fresh up. via CourierPostOnline

“People forget how well he started. When he broke it (the collarbone) the second time, he was done. That one is kind of an aberration.”

After taking Rogers, they chose several players who then were outperformed by picks made later. via Detroit News

“It would be nice just to have the opportunity”

As far as Marcus Buggs is concerned, he has nothing left to prove as a football player. via Nashville City Paper

Colts Re-Sign Veterans Reid, Fletcher, Gandy INDIANAPOLIS - " Darrell Reid, Bryan Fletcher and Dylan Gandy have been key reserves for the Colts each of the past three seasons. via Colts.com Football News

Defensive end Jared Allen and his agent spent a second day at Winter Park on Saturday, talking contract with the Vikings while they talked trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, but no deal was announced. via St. Paul Pioneer Press

Indianapolis Colts running back Kenton Keith was arrested early Sunday after refusing to leave a Westside night club, according to a police report. via Indianapolis Star

“Everything in their lives is so big, I think they wanted this wedding to be really small and elegant and intimate”

Super Bowl champion quarterback Eli Manning has married college sweetheart Abby McGrew in an intimate ceremony in Mexico, their wedding planner divulged. via The Post Chronicle

Government, groups spur expansion boom After more than a quarter-century of seeing local bicycling and pedestrian trails grow slowly with baby steps, the community is poised for an explosion in trail building. via Journal Gazette

“The success they've had, starting with Mr. Irsay, and being able to bring the type of people they have brought in to Indiana, made them an easy choice”

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, team president Bill Polian and coach Tony Dungy will be inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. via WSBT

“We are honored to be able to impact the lives of thousands of children and their families.”

Peyton Manning's PeyBack Foundation gave a record $606,000 this year to charity youth organizations in Indiana, Tennessee and Louisiana. via Chicago Tribune

“Years ago when we first movwed to the area from the Bronx, this was the closest to NYC pizza you could get. I tried to give them the benefit of the...”

The New York Giants will open the preseason against the Detroit Lions on Aug,. 7 rather than the Carolina Panthers on Aug. via Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

The Chicago Bears will open next season with a game against the Indianapolis Colts on September 7th. via WSJV-TV South Bend

The season opens Sept. 4 with Washington at the Super Bowl champion New York Giants, a game already announced along with three others from the opening weekend: Chicago at Indianapolis on Sunday night, Sept. via Buffalo News

“I think the prime-time games are a testimony to our team and the types of players we have”

The NFL has rewarded the Indianapolis Colts' success by giving them five prime-time games, including one against the rival New England Patriots. via WSBT

“We feel good about using our first-round pick last year and getting that done”

Colts coach Tony Dungy, at Headwaters Park on Saturday, isn't worried about not having a first-round draft pick this year. via Fort Wayne News Sentinel

Starting with $10,000 from Oprah's Big Give, the community raised more than $1 million in three weeks, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced to a cold, wet, cheering crowd at Headwaters Park on Saturday. via Journal Gazette

The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed backup safety and special teams player Matt Giordano, the team announced Friday. via MyFOX11

By mgrex03 Section: Who the hell will they draft Posted on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 08:50:40 AM EDT Notre Dame TE John Carlson would fit right in to the Colt's offense. via Stampede Blue

“But the Colts are really good. But Peyton Manning's probably going to play another 20 years.”

Jon Kitna is on target already. Kitna, the Lions' starting quarterback and No. 1 prankster, scored a direct hit on his first victim of the season. via Detroit News

“Benny Hill Theme", has become the stuff of Internet legend. VS. (7) 'Da Bears! ( won with 54% ) I don't even particularly like the Chicago Bears, but from time to time I still let out "'Da Bears!”

Vote for your favorite videos: Sweet 16 Posted by David Gladow, NOLA.com April 02, 2008 12:33PM Round 3: Day 1 Voting for the second round has concluded, and we've now got our Sweet 16! From Peyton Manning's ... via NOLA.com

The Colts don't have a first-round pick in 2008 as a result of a Draft-day 2007 trade with the 49ers, used to select left tackle Tony Ugoh in the second round. via Sports Network

The Indianapolis Colts will make their debut appearance in the new Lucas Oil Stadium in a televised preseason game this summer, according to a preseason schedule posted on NFL.com. The Colts will play three ... via TheIndyChannel

“I've been for that ever since the thing with the quarterbacks came out”

PALM BEACH, Fla. // In a move that should help stop another Spygate incident, NFL owners approved a communication device for defenses yesterday. Only one defensive player on the field will wear a helmet similar to what the quarterback is allowed on offense, letting him communicate with coaches without hand signals.

'It didn't pass last year and it did pass this year,' Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy said. 'So, you can draw your own conclusions.'

During this past season, coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots were disciplined for taping opposing coaches' defensive signals. Read more