Bounce it off Phil B. (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
Here's what stuck out from watching the Colts' 20-17 victory over the Texans last Sunday: * From the start, TE Dallas Clark is the go-to guy. Two plays, two catches. Then after mixing in Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie, Peyton Manning goes to Clark again. * First rush, behind new starter Kyle DeVan at RG, Joseph Addai gains 4. * Collie has back-to-back drops. Don't see that too often from the rookie,...
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
When the call came in from the sideline, a play that asked for Joseph Addai to run left, then pull back and throw a pass to Reggie Wayne in the end zone, Indianapolis Colts left guard Ryan Lilja had this thought: "Uh-oh."
Arrowhead Pride (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
More photos » by Paul Sakuma - AP 4 months ago: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Damon Huard (14) during 49ers NFL football mini-camp at 49ers headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, June 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) Browse more photos » Last night , we talked about building a defense of former Kansas City Chiefs . That was tough. This morning let's talk offense. The guidelines are...
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 09/19/2009
Twenty months is a long layoff between football games. The last time before Sunday that Indianapolis Colts left guard Ryan Lilja had started an NFL game that counted was at the RCA Dome.
Bounce it off Phil B. (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
Here's what I scribbled on the notepad when watching Sunday's game again: * Jacksonville comes out in a 3-4 alignment, but the Colts are ready for it. Offense is crisp early. Gijon Robinson with a nice kick-out block on a 4-yard Joseph Addai rush. Reggie Wayne shows his great hands and feet on a sideline catch. Robinson shows his toughness after taking a vicious late hit that resulted in a personal...
Stampede Blue (Free subscription) | 09/01/2009
Ryan Lilja (right) is key for the Colts offense this year. Photo: farm3.static.flickr.com View full size photo uploaded September 1, 2009 Two weeks ago, the Colts running game looked effective and strong in pre-season against the Philadelphia Eagles . Last Saturday, Indy's running game looked anything but good against the Detroit Lions . In 2008, Indianapolis' rushing attack was the second worst in...
Bounce it off Phil B. (Free subscription) | 08/31/2009
Back by popular demand, and because we love to play in the blog world, I bring you the second installment of "The Lucky 13." But first, some new from the Colts front. Well, as much as we can give you. TE Tom Santi and DE Rudolph Hardie will be hurt through final cuts, so I'm not sure what that means for either. Santi had his left ankle in a boot for today's light workout. LB Clint Session...
Stampede Blue (Free subscription) | 08/31/2009
More photos » by Ted S. Warren - AP 2 months ago: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch pulls in a catch during drills, Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at a NFL football minicamp at Seahawks headquarters in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Browse more photos » Contrary to popular myth, Bill Polian does indeed sign free agents. He just doesn't do so in March, when supposedly "marquee"...
Bounce it off Phil B. (Free subscription) | 08/30/2009
Why wait until Monday? I got home early from Indianapolis Motor Speedway and turned on the replay of today's Colts preseason game at Detroit. I heard the final score on the radio, 18-17 Lions, but don't know much else, so it will be interesting to watch it fresh. Here are the observations: * Freddy Keiaho starting at middle linebacker? He was supposedly third string a while back, but is on the field...
Stampede Blue (Free subscription) | 08/29/2009
AT 2009 NFL Pre-Season: Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions Location: Ford Field; Detroit, MI Kick-off Time: 1:00pm Eastern SB Nation Co-Blog: Pride of Detroit I remember last year's game against the Lions during the regular season. Despite the fact that Detroit did not win a single game last year, in the game against Indy (and in other games I saw of them in 2008) the Lions were a well-coached, determined...
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 08/28/2009
Cornerback Marlin Jackson is expected to make his preseason debut Saturday when the Indianapolis Colts meet the Lions in Detroit's Ford Field, but guard Ryan Lilja will have the afternoon off.
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 08/27/2009
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Colts offensive lineman Ryan Lilja will miss Saturday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions.
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 08/27/2009
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Colts offensive lineman Ryan Lilja will miss Saturday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions.
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 08/27/2009
Guard Ryan Lilja is out but cornerback Marlin Jackson likely will see his first action of the preseason Saturday when the Indianapolis Colts meet the Lions in Detroit's Ford Field.
Stampede Blue (Free subscription) | 08/27/2009
The Indy Football Report - Indianapolis Colts G Ryan Lilja to miss Detroit game with shoulder injury Hmm...
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