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(Message started by: steelkings on Feb 16^th, 2006, 6:57am)

Title: Colts Offseason Report
Post by steelkings on Feb 16^th, 2006, 6:57am

Colts sign 16 free agents, sending several to NFL Europe

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060216/SPORTS03/602160477/1100

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Feb 22^nd, 2006, 8:17pm

Wayne Signs Deal With Colts

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Indianapolis Colts and WR Reggie Wayne have agreed to terms on a six-year deal worth nearly $40 million. The deal also includes $13.5 million in bonus money.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by steelkings on Mar 6^th, 2006, 6:45am

I think the Colts are trying to position themselves to Resign Edge, Jim Irsays favorite player on the team. They are known to hang out together quite a bit in the offseason.

From the Indy Star

Manning and Harrison rework their contracts to allow the Colts to get under the cap

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060306/SPORTS03/603060382/1100

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Mar 12^th, 2006, 3:20pm

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by Chumpzilla on Mar 21^st, 2006, 7:08pm

Sirius Radio is reporting, citing ESPN as the source, that Adam Vinatieri has reached an agreement with the Colts.

This is huge news and should fuel an already heated rivalry.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 3:34am

Just to get a link for that, Chumpman,... from one of the many great sources uniquely grouped and fueling "The REAL Feed (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)":

Colts Sign a "Clutch" Kicker (http://www.pfcritics.com/news101/ColtsSignaClutchKicker.php)
Pro Football Critics (22.03.2006 23:15)
After this past season, the Colts may have realized they only needed one more thing: a clutch kicker. The Colts signed one of the best clutch kickers in NFL history in Adam Vinatieri. Vinatieri was not offered the franchise tag again by the New England Patriots, because it would have cost them $...

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by PrimeTime on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 11:21am

on 03/12/06 at 15:20:31, DirkDiggler wrote:

Laurence Moroney would look in their backfield. I wonder of they will take a RB #1 in the draft?

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 14^th, 2006, 3:49pm

The Colts still haven't given up on the kid,... maintaining depth at linebacker. From "The REAL Feed":

Colts re-sign LB Morris (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5502734?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5)
FOXSports.com :: NFL (14.04.2006 14:33)
The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed veteran linebacker Rob Morris.

Morris has started 60 games since the Colts selected him in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft but spent last season backing up Gary Brackett. In six seasons, all with the Colts, Morris has recorded 483 tackles, seven sac...

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by steelkings on Apr 17^th, 2006, 6:46am

Quote:

With James now going to Arizona, where do the Colts turn for a RB? I doubt they will stick with Rhodes/Mungro combo.

Jamal Lewis? Maurice Maurice? Michael Bennett? Najeh Davenport?

It is going to be interesting!!!

Laurence Moroney would look in their backfield. I wonder of they will take a RB #1 in the draft?

Not quite the answer, but more info. If Dominic Rhodes is out there availible for pick up, Go get'em Kids.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060417/SPORTS03/604170401/1100

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 22^nd, 2006, 6:54pm

Colts make initial move to keep Pro Bowl-caliber linebacker convert in the fold... From "The REAL Feed":

Pro Bowl LB June signs qualifying offer with Colts (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2417843&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (22.04.2006 12:25)
Three-year veteran Cato June, the former college safety who became a Pro Bowl linebacker in 2005, has signed his one-year qualifying offer with the Indianapolis Colts, a deal worth $1.573 million.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by steelkings on Apr 25^th, 2006, 6:55am

Colts pursue Bears Thomas Jones?

Although Dungy would not specifically address the Colts' level of interest in Jones, he conceded the team "investigates it all. But right now I'd say it's still in the rumor stage.''

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060425/SPORTS03/604250509/1100

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 25^th, 2006, 3:49pm

Wonderful find, sk!!! Way to go!!! Whether or not it happens, there is surely a logic to it,... which in and of itself is evidence that is "could" happen. Again, GREAT post!!!

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 28^th, 2006, 8:46am

Draft insight from "The REAL Feed":

DRAFT 2006: Colts could seek James' replacement in draft (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/28/2020.ap.fbn.draft.colts.0634/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (28.04.2006 04:33)

RE: The message icon... Remember it is 2:45 a.m. for me,... and I got to be in [smiley=sumo.gif] Japanese [smiley=samurai.gif] class, taking a quiz at 7:30! :P

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 20^th, 2006, 5:53am

RB competition already seems wide-open,... which I believe favors Addai,... according to this source on "The REAL Feed":

Rhodes, Addai ready for competition to fill Edge's job (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/05/19/2020.ap.fbn.colts.running.backs.0744/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (20.05.2006 05:10)

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 20^th, 2006, 3:46pm

Talk about anal... (like someone we all know... (and love... [smiley=whistle.gif]) ;)) From "The REAL Feed":

Manning halfway done: Peyton wants eight more years (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2451796&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (20.05.2006 09:39)
Eight years into his career and, according to the Peyton Manning personal vocational blueprint, the Indianapolis Colts' star quarterback has reached the halfway point of his NFL tenure.

Jim, Jeff, others who I've said this to,... something about great minds thinking in specific terms of "eight" years down the road... ;D ... ;)

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 21^st, 2006, 5:21pm

Harrison under the knife... From "The REAL Feed":

Colts' WR Harrison will have elbow surgery Monday (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2452945&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (21.05.2006 15:31)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison will have elbow surgery Monday.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by steelkings on Jun 4^th, 2006, 2:49pm

Colts sign Shaun King, reuniting QB, Dungy

It's uncertain if King's acquisition is an indication Sorgi still is having trouble with a sore right arm that forced him to miss the recent mandatory minicamp.
Matt Brei, Sorgi's agent, said Thursday that Sorgi had not yet resumed throwing.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060603/SPORTS03/606030427/1100

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 8^th, 2006, 4:23pm

Key defenseman has surgery... From "The REAL Feed":

Standout Colts linebacker Brackett has groin surgery (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2475409&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (08.06.2006 11:36)
Three-year veteran Gary Brackett, who in his first season as the Indianapolis Colts' starting middle linebacker led the team in tackles, has undergone surgery to repair a slightly torn groin muscle.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 14^th, 2006, 4:50am

Big-namer arrested... Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Colts LB Cato June Arrested (http://www.pfcritics.com/news101/ColtsLBCatoJuneArrested.php)
Pro Football Critics (14.06.2006 03:40)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Cato June was arrested on Tuesday after he did not appear in court for being charged with driving while suspended. June, who signed a one-year deal in April worth $1.57 million, was released form jail on $500 bond.June was outstanding for the Colts last year, record...

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 19^th, 2006, 5:44pm

Defense getting bolstered... according to "The REAL Feed":

Mathis signs five-year, $30 million extension with Colts (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2491525&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (19.06.2006 16:14)
Colts defensive end Robert Mathis signed a five-year, $30 million contract extension Monday that includes an initial signing bonus of $8.1 million.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 28^th, 2006, 8:55pm

Contrary to the headline below, Addai may, as a rookie, do the same thing James did... according to "The REAL Feed":

Colts top pick hopeful of deal before camp opens (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/28/2020.ap.fbn.colts.signings.0601/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (28.07.2006 20:31)

[smiley=scared.gif] ... [smiley=no.gif]

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 30^th, 2006, 1:43am

Addai in the fold and in camp on time... according to "The REAL Feed":

Colts sign first-round pick Addai (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/29/2020.ap.fbn.colts.signings.2nd.ld.writethru.0717/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (30.07.2006 00:31)

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by steelkings on Jul 30^th, 2006, 2:28pm

Jim Sorgi, QB

Soreness in the backup quarterback's right arm limited his throwing during the offseason. He has resumed throwing, but will the soreness return under an increased workload at camp? If so, the focus behind Manning might shift to Shaun King. The former Tampa Bay QB remains a Tony Dungy favorite. If healthy, Sorgi should remain the solid No. 2. He has a firm grasp of coordinator Tom Moore's offense and has played well when called upon. In nine career appearances, Sorgi has compiled a 99.3 rating by completing 65.6 percent of his passes with five touchdowns and one interception.

Word out of Indy is that Sorgi does in fact still have soreness. Right out of the gate.

How do you get a sore arm backing up a guy who never misses a snap? Watch out for a quick depth chart switch-a roo with Shaun King.

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/v/nfl/players/5/6952.jpg
Pass Yds TD Yds/Game QB Rating
444 3 88.8 99.4

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 1^st, 2006, 1:49am

Predicted, but worthy of reporting... From "The REAL Feed":

Colts put Pro Bowl safety Sanders on PUP list (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/31/2020.ap.fbn.colts.moves.0231/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (31.07.2006 21:15)

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 1^st, 2006, 4:44pm

Rhodes wants to get the call... and the ball... according to what's topping "The REAL Feed":

Rhodes eyes Indianapolis starting RB job (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9581181/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com NFL News (01.08.2006 16:06)
After spending five seasons overcoming obstacles, battling through injuries and running in the shadow of Edgerrin James, Dominic Rhodes arrived at the Indianapolis Colts training camp with an opportunity to start in the NFL.

How long will he really be the starter? I don't think "very"...

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 4^th, 2006, 3:45am

Addai or Rhodes... The debate rages on... on "The REAL Feed":

NFL Mailbag - Addai or Rhodes? (http://www.pfcritics.com/news101/NFLMailbag-AddaiorRhodes.php)
Pro Football Critics (04.08.2006 00:05)
The first preseason game is this Sunday, featuring the Hall of Fame Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Oakland Raiders. Not only does it mark the first game of the preseason, but it marks the presence of football returning to NBC. John Madden will also be inducted into the Hall of Fame...

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7^th, 2006, 8:03pm

Dungy's gamble on D-line... From "The REAL Feed":

Brock trying to find right fit on defensive line (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/07/2020.ap.fbn.colts.brock.s.switch.0729/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (07.08.2006 17:13)

IDPers, take note...

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 8^th, 2006, 5:57pm

Colts D takin' hits... rather than dishing them out... From "The REAL Feed":

Colts defense takes another hit with Freeney out (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/08/2020.ap.fbn.colts.freeney.hurt.0668/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (08.08.2006 17:31)

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 12^th, 2006, 5:58pm

Colts getting healthy... From "The REAL Feed":

Colts expecting injured players to start returning this week (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/12/2020.ap.fbn.colts.injuries.0414/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (12.08.2006 16:30)

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15^th, 2006, 4:20pm

Addai is biting the bullet for his chance... according to "The REAL Feed":

Addai wants to prove he can carry Colts' workload (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/15/2020.ap.fbn.colts.addai.s.battle.0775/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (15.08.2006 11:34)

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15^th, 2006, 6:43pm

Vinatieri dinged... From "The REAL Feed":

Vinatieri misses practice with a sprained ankle (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/15/2020.ap.fbn.colts.vinatieri.0120/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (15.08.2006 17:31)

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 16^th, 2006, 4:07am

Stokely may miss the season opener... according to "The REAL Feed":

Report: Colts WR Stokley could miss season opener (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2550876&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (16.08.2006 02:07)
Wide receiver Brandon Stokley could miss the Indianapolis Colts' regular season opener against the New York Giants on Sept. 10 according to a report in the Indianapolis Star.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 22^nd, 2006, 10:56pm

Colt hopes to be back for opener after surgery... From "The REAL Feed":

Colts' Simon hopes to make opener after knee surgery (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2557765&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (22.08.2006 20:19)
Indianapolis defensive tackle Corey Simon is likely to miss a couple of more weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee, but was hopeful he could return for the regular-season opener.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 23^rd, 2006, 7:40pm

Well, one less guy to water down the tailback's/s' ??? stats... From "The REAL Feed":

Colts tailback Mungro out for season with torn ACL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2558899&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.08.2006 18:38)
Fifth-year veteran tailback James Mungro, a productive role player for the Indianapolis Colts, will miss the 2006 season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Aug 24^th, 2006, 9:55am

on 08/23/06 at 19:40:10, StegRock wrote:

Well, one less guy to water down the tailback's/s' ??? stats... �

Mungro was a pretty decent goal-line back, so this could add a little TD frosting on the cakes of some of the other skill players.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Aug 31^st, 2006, 6:38pm

Looks like good news for Vinatieri owners:

Kicker has sprain, not broken foot (http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060831/SPORTS03/60831030/1004/SPORTS)
INDYSTAR.com (31.08.2006 18:12)
"He has a sprained ligament, not a fractured bone in the ankle, and he's on pace for the opener," Kelley said after practice. "That's what we feel and that's the extent of our comment."

The question arose because earlier in the day, Vinatieri's mother, Judy Vinatieri, said the Colts kicker suffered a broken bone in his left, or plant, foot.

"You can ask," said the coach, "but I'm not going to address it. Our doctor will make a statement (on Friday) is my understanding, so you'll get the full medical (Friday)."

As long as it isn't coach-speak, all may be well.

Edit: I'm seeing that other sources are saying that there is a broken bone in his left foot. Guess they'll tell us tomorrow.

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by prmno on Sep 1^st, 2006, 5:37pm

:o...one of the "sources i read (pft) was his MOM :-/ :-* :'(...what do you guys think...he's my ONLY kicker - bail or wait??? (obviously i spent more on him than anything that's left...)so i can affor the next best fa...
prm(no)...

Title: Re: Colts Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Sep 1^st, 2006, 7:39pm

Colts' Vinatieri has ankle sprain, bone chip (http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/IND/9632768)
NFL.com(09/01/06)
Adam Vinatieri has a sprained ligament and a bone chip in his non-kicking leg, but the Indianapolis Colts hope he'll be ready for the season opener.

Vinatieri, the NFL's best clutch kicker and the Colts' biggest offseason acquisition, has not practiced or played since hurting the left ankle while running Aug. 14.

So I guess it was both. ;D

I wouldn't lose him, but if you can - back him up for a week or two after you hear more. The 10th is a long time away, and he could easily start. And interim kickers are not so hard to come by off the waiver wire.