PLAYERS:
Jamaal Anderson,
Peyton Manning,
Jeff Saturday,
Robert Mathis,
Charles Brown,
Dwight Freeney,
Antoine Caldwell,
Chris Myers,
Pat Angerer
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans
As so frequently occurs with my posts and Five Plays, big news in Colts land always tends to arrive the day after I've posted. Last week was no exception, with the announcement of Chuck Pagano as Colts HC arriving a day after I'd written it. What joy awaits us this week? Perhaps an announcement regarding Peyton Manning retiring, or news of a new appointment at the DC Position. Anyway. Chuck Pagano arriving as HC means a few different things for a few different players, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.
This week's Five Plays focuses on Jamaal Anderson, our low-risk, high-reward pickup in Free Agency last year. Anderson may not have the outrageous statistics of a Freeney or a Mathis, but I feel he contributed well this year, particularly towards the latter end - displaying versatility and an improved nose for pass rushing.
I've prioritized him over Jeff Saturday, and I'm aware that many people might not agree with me. My opinion is this - Jeff...
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