Joel A. Erickson
Colts Insider Reporter at IndyStar
Co-Host at Colts Cover 2 Podcast
Colts insider for @IndyStar. FOX59/CBS4 analyst. Husband, father, goldendoodle owner, PFWA member, Mizzou & SJI alum. Psalms 73:26
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15 hours ago |
indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson |Nate Atkins
The quarterbacks were there at No. 14, did IndyStar's Colts Insiders get spicy? IndyStar's Colts' Insiders believe this simulated draft fell perfectly, do you agree? Check out all seven Colts' picks in this mock draftInstead of predicting the picks of the Indianapolis Colts and 31 other NFL teams,Colts Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins put together a different kind of mock draft, playing the role of the team's scouts and general manager Chris Ballard.
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2 weeks ago |
indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson
New Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will be looking for a linebacker with pass covering skills. Can Jaylon Carlies or a draft pick fill that role? Colts GM Chris Ballard has drafted Zaire Franklin, E.J. Speed, Shaquille Leonard, Anthony Walker and Bobby Okereke. Can he find another? INDIANAPOLIS — A hole remains in the starting Colts defense.
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2 weeks ago |
indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson
INDIANAPOLIS — Courtney Smith hung up the phone, a realization she’d dreaded becoming clear. Braden Smith, her husband and the Colts' right tackle, was fighting a losing battle against his own mind, a war of obsession he believed was for his soul. The day before Thanksgiving, he’d driven to the team facility, sat down to breakfast, then abruptly got up and returned home to take a nap.
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3 weeks ago |
indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson
Could the Colts draft a quarterback? If there's a player they like 'you pull the trigger' Chris Ballard saidWith Sam Ehlinger signing with Denver, the Colts have a roster spot for a quarterbackIt is not a strong quarterback draft but there could be the diamond in the rough the Colts are willing to take a chance onWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Another intriguing option could still be added to the Colts' quarterback room this offseason.
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3 weeks ago |
indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson
When Nick Sirianni arrived at the NFL’s owners' meetings this week, the Eagles head coach was immediately asked about Green Bay’s proposal to ban the “tush push,” Philadelphia’s famous rugby-style quarterback sneak, a motion that is reportedly gaining traction around the league. Sirianni, a former Colts offensive coordinator, responded by saying he has three former coordinators in head coaching jobs around the league, including Steichen, and that he better be able to count on their vote.
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RT @NateAtkins_: Mo Alie-Cox is back with the Colts for a 9th season. So what does that mean for the plan at TE? https://t.co/v4JgiktHZ0
RT @NateAtkins_: I didn't see that one coming today. Spencer Shrader is the kicker as of this moment.
There's one obvious starting spot still open on the Indianapolis defense, a LB spot the Colts have traditionally filled through the draft. That could mean Jaylon Carlies, it could mean a draft pick, and the right pick could mean a change at LB. https://t.co/FIFR4TkqlT
