NFL 2010 Season Predictions: AFC South Indianapolis Colts

Today we finish up the AFC South with the Indianapolis Colts.

Again, sorry about the break. I was just moving into my new place, so I will post four today. Check them all out.

Indianapolis Colts

Last Season: 14-2, AFC South Division Champs (Lost to Saints in Super Bowl XLIV)

2010 NFL Draft: LB Jerry Hughes (TCU, Rd. 1/Pick 31), LB Patrick Angerer (Iowa, Rd. 2/Pick 31), CB Kevin Thomas (USC, Rd. 3/Pick 30), OG Jacques McClendon (Tennessee, Rd. 4/Pick 31), TE Brody Eldridge (Oklahoma, Rd. 5/Pick 31), DT Ricardo Mathews (Cincinnati, Rd. 7/Pick 31), LB Kavell Conner (Clemson, Rd. 7/Pick 33), CB Ray Fisher (Indiana, Rd. 7/Pick 39)

Key Additions: G Andy Alleman (from Chiefs), QB Tom Brandstater (from Broncos), OT Adam Terry (from Ravens)

Key Losses: DE Raheem Brock (Released), S Aaron Francisco (to Panthers), LB Tyjuan Hagler (Released), FS Marlin Jackson (to Eagles), CB Tim Jennings (to Bears), LB Freddy Keiaho (to Jaguars), G Ryan Lilja (to Chiefs), QB Jim Sorgi (to NY Giants), K Matt Stover (Released)

2010 Regular Season Schedule:

Week 1: @ Texans

Week 2: NY Giants

Week 3: @ Broncos

Week 4: @ Jaguars

Week 5: Chiefs

Week 6: @ Redskins

Week 7: BYE

Week 8: Texans

Week 9: @ Eagles

Week 10: Bengals

Week 11: @ Patriots

Week 12: Chargers

Week 13: Cowboys

Week 14: @ Titans

Week 15: Jaguars

Week 16: @ Raiders

Week 17: Titans

Analysis: After starting 14-0 and then following with the controversial call to not chase history, the Colts still made the Super Bowl in one of the best matchups in recent history against the Saints. Though they lost, the team is still one of the best teams in the league. Peyton Manning is one if not the best quarterbacks in the league and with Reggie Wayne, Anthony Gonzalez, Pierre Garcon and Dallas Clark to still throw to, he is not going to be relinquishing that anytime soon. Though the offensive line gets a lot of blame for the Super Bowl loss, they are solid and should be again. Joseph Addai, if he can stay healthy, adds a depth to the offensive attack. Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney are still a force to be reckoned with. Hughes and Angerer add depth to the linebacking core the needs help. Bob Sanders is getting old, and the team is not sure how he will do this year, but he still wants to play. Thomas should help at corner and the defense, which couldn’t stop the Saints, should be OK. The Colts are again the team to beat.

2010 Season Prediction: 12-4, AFC South Division Champs