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» Just how high is DeForest Buckner's ceiling? Going into the start of this offseason, Colts general manager Chris Ballard specifically mentioned the team's need for a dominating interior presence up front along the defensive line. He put words to action March 18, when the team sent its 2020...

Walk me through Rodgers — what did you like about this kid? Derice: "Rodgers was obviously a small corner from UMass. He has inside and outside flexibility, great ball skills, he had 11 career interceptions, and he was also a pretty good returner. He's a great kid. And with this kid in...

» Who takes over as the backup swing tackle now that Joe Haeg has signed elsewhere in free agency? The Colts have one of the best starting offensive line units in the NFL; the fact all five starters were able to start every game together last season only helped solidify this point. But the...

Ben B. (Geneva, Ill.): "If Hines wins the kick returner job where do things stand for Isaiah Rodgers on special teams and defense? Or if Rodgers wins the kick returner job what about Hines becoming RB1?" Walker: First off, there are going to be a ton of quality candidates to win the kick...

You see the motor, the effort. What does Windsor need to work on at the professional level? Derice: "I think Robert's going to be a really good pro. Robert has had success at a very high level. He knows how to play with technique with his hands, and obviously you said the motor, and the effort...

Colts Fans, This is an unprecedented time for our sport. As we navigate the twists and turns of the COVID-19 pandemic, I want you to know that our top priority is the safety of our fans, players and staff. As such, our league is instituting some significant changes to the gameday experience...

» Who will step up in place of Jabaal Sheard? Jabaal Sheard was a solid, solid presence off the edge for the Colts' defense the past three years; over that span, he played in 45 games with 44 starts and collected 127 tackles (27 for a loss) to go along with 15.5 sacks, 36 quarterback hits...

INDIANAPOLIS — It's officially Madden Ratings Szn, which officially means the real regular szn — er, season — is right around the corner. To get the party started, EA Sports the last couple days has been revealing some rookies' ratings for its brand new "Madden NFL 21" game, which officially...

With Pinter, what did you see in his athleticism that makes you believe he can make the move inside, even though he played at tackle at Ball State? Rogers: "It was interesting. You go there and you see a guy that's maybe not the prototype for offensive tackle, but then you see him slide in his...

» Can T.Y. Hilton and Parris Campbell shake the injury bug and consistently play significant roles in 2020? The Colts, unfortunately, were bitten by the injury bug at the wide receiver position in 2019: T.Y. Hilton, their top receiver, was only able to play in a career-low 10 games as he dealt...

This is the first time the Colts have drafted a quarterback since 2012. What did you see in Eason, and how did the scouting process evolve over the last month to where you guys felt comfortable taking him? McGaha: "It really started in August. actually. I was actually out at Eastern Washington...

INDIANAPOLIS — Injuries are simply part of the game of football, and when one guy goes down, the "next man up" approach is put into play. But when the Indianapolis Colts lost starting cornerback Kenny Moore II for an extended period last season, they learned just how critical it was to have...

Another major positive for Rhodes and the Colts — and perhaps his primary deciding factor when deciding which team to sign with in free agency — is his familiarity with the Indy coaching staff. Alan Williams (safeties) and Jonathan Gannon (cornerbacks), the Colts' two secondary coaches, were...

» How can the Colts find more snaps for Bobby Okereke? It's a good problem to have if you're Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus: the team has so much talent at the linebacker position that not every key contributor is going to be able to be on the field for every snap. So how will he...

» Can Trey Burton help replace what the Colts will be missing from Eric Ebron? The Colts this offseason decided to part ways with tight end Eric Ebron, who eventually signed a free-agent deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ebron had become a major part of Indy's passing game the last two...

You've played and coached the quarterback position at the professional level. Is there any other occupation that comes to mind you can think of that even comes close to comparing to everything that's put on the plate of a QB on gameday? Brady: "I mean, nothing comes to mind, and obviously I...

In the board-building process, what was your argument for Blackmon? McGaha: "Yeah. Julian … he's a rangy, athletic, free safety who's played corner. So, he's got a lot of versatility to him and he played corner for two years, he was successful doing it. He was the MVP of the bowl game two...

Which one of Taylor's traits translates best for him in the NFL, and what are your thoughts with the fumbles earlier in his college career? Rogers: "You know, I think obviously the size and speed and feet. I mean, the guy rushed for 2,000 yards three straight years in the Big Ten I mean, I...

Just turning 26 last Wednesday, Day is certainly no stranger to the Circle City. An Indianapolis native, he played at Warren Central High School and was the runner-up for the 2011 Indiana Mr. Football award. Day played collegiately at Notre Dame, and entered the league in 2016 as a...

With a unique offseason coming to a close, what is your main takeaway from all the challenges over the last few months, particularly with the virtual meetings and no on-field time? Groh: "Yeah. I mean, you refer to the virtual setting, obviously that's unique, but I think that we've adapted...