Defensive end Marcus Howard, a fifth-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, had 1.5 sacks as a rookie, and said he hopes to improve that in his second season. Asked his plan for improving Howard said, "pretty much just hard work and repetition... just practicing your craft."
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who last season was named NFL Most Valuable Player for a third time, has been nominated for the Best NFL Player ESPY. Fans can vote for the award, which will be announced on July 19.
OG Mike Pollak, the Colts' second-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, started 13 games as a rookie last season. He said his goal this season is to make the "second-season" jump and he said a big factor in doing so will be to remain healthy.
Colts center/guard Steve Justice, a sixth-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft from Wake Forest, started once as a rookie and played in eight games. He said recently that experience early last season helped him prepare for the 2009 season.
Colts center/guard Jamey Richard, a seventh-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, started seven games as a rookie this past season. Richard said he played far more than he expected as a rookie, and that when he looks at last season, there is much on which he can improve.
Colts offensive right tackle Ryan Diem and Head Coach Jim Caldwell each said Diem may have had his best season a year ago. Diem, a nine-year veteran and a starter since 2003, said his goal this season is to improve on last season.
Third-year veteran Roy Hall is one of several young players competing for a role in the Colts' wide receiver rotation. Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell called the 2009 season "a big year" for Hall, and said he believes Hall can develop and be a force.
Colts tight end Gijon Robinson started 14 games at H-back last season, catching 19 passes for 166 yards. A free agent from Missouri Western State, Robinson said the year of experience will help him prepare for his second NFL season.
Second-year running back Chad Simpson played 11 games for the Colts last season after signing as a rookie free agent. Simpson said he knows he has to battle for a roster position this season, which he said is OK because that's how he always has approached football.
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Jim Sorgi is entering his sixth season as the Colts' backup quarterback behind nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning. Sorgi said he believes he has improved in recent seasons, and his offseason objective is to continue to do so.
The Colts' running game ranked 31st in the NFL last season, and the offense ranked outside the Top 10 for the first time since 1998. Colts center Jeff Saturday was among those who said recently the offensive line and running game will improve next season.
The Indianapolis Colts will report to training camp at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind., on August 2, with the first practice scheduled to be held on Monday, August 3.
Colts left offensive tackle Tony Ugoh said during the team's recent 2009 mini-camp that he is expecting a "pretty big jump" next season. Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell said Ugoh is making progress and that he expects Ugoh next season to play at a more consistently high level.
Pierre Garcon, Roy Hall and Austin Collie are three of the young players competing for a place in the Colts' wide-receiver rotation. Veteran receivers Reggie Wayne and Anthony Gonzalez said recently they like the work ethic and ability of the young receivers.
Colts offensive guard Ryan Lilja said he feels better than he has in a year and a half. Lilja, who missed last season with a knee injury, spoke to the media during this past weekend's mini-camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center and said he hopes to participate fully in training camp.
A question-answer session with Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell, who this week finished his first organized team activities session in his new position. Caldwell discussed several issues around the Colts and looked ahead to the regular season.
Colts coach Jim Caldwell spent the past month running practices and making contingency plans, while players kept wondering how things would shake out with their new-look team. Now, after arguably the most unusual offseason in the Peyton Manning era, players and coaches are eager to step away from the spotlight and sideshows following a final practi
The Colts on Thursday will wrap up their 2009 organized team activities session at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. First-year Head Coach Jim Caldwell said progress was made and that players now must continue their offseason conditioning.
Kicker Shane Andrus is back for a tryout with the Indianapolis Colts for the fourth straight year. The team signed Andrus on Tuesday, almost a year after his most recent release. He also was with the Colts in 2006 and 2007 but only lasted until training camp each time. He signed with the New York Giants in January 2008 but was waived in February af
Preparations for the 2012 Super Bowl are apparently immune from the economic problems dogging Indianapolis these days. NFL vice president Frank Supovitz told city and business leaders Tuesday that Indianapolis has exceeded other host sites in terms of financing and prep work. "When Indianapolis came in to present itself for the Super Bowl, all
Colts owner Jim Irsay expects recently retired assistants Tom Moore and Howard Mudd to be back on the field when the team reports to training camp in August. Irsay said Tuesday that the team has worked out the details to bring the two back as consultants. New coach Jim Caldwell will decide how to use them.
Colts safety Bob Sanders said the approaching end of organized team activities means training camp is approaching fast - and he said that's good. The 2007 Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year, Sanders said he likes what he has seen from new defensive coordinator Larry Coyer.
Peyton Manning is adapting to life with no Marvin Harrison, a new head coach and other staff changes.
The Colts' mandatory 2009 mini-camp concluded Sunday, with three days remaining in the team's organized team activities. Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell on Sunday called the final three days of OTAs pivotal for the team's younger players.
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