Muir in the middle, Lacey in the nickel

As we await the injury report, which will probably tell us that safety Bob Sanders was limited in practice today (expect the unexpected), there are some details to be passed along regarding other positions. As we know, the defensive tackle rotation will now include rookie DT Fili Moala, but Colts coach Jim Caldwell said today that Dan Muir was expected to replace the released Ed Johnson. Muir, when asked in the locker room if he had anything to prove, basically said only to himself. I must confess, after watching him in preseason, it sure seemed like Muir might be on the way out. Now, here he is starting. Again, shows what I know. "You just have to be ready when your number is called," Muir said. Asked about why he has stuck in Indy, he said, "I think it's the style of defense. The style of defense is go get your gap, get up the field and that's the type of player I am." What's interesting to note is Muir was undrafted, cut by Green Bay and claim...