ROBERT MATHIS RUMORS
Colts defensive options in the 2013 NFL draft
The Indianapolis Colts said goodbye to legend Dwight Freeney, and now they must find someone to replace him to make Robert Mathis’ job easier.
The Colts are selecting at No. 24, which gives them a number of different options.
They must select carefully as they do not have a second round pick.
The only player that makes any sense with the No. 24 pick is Damontre Moore of Texas...
Colts’ 3-4 edge rusher options in the 2013 NFL draft
The Indianapolis Colts parted ways with their most prolific pass rusher in Dwight Freeney, because the 3-4 defense simply doesn’t fit his skill set. However that means the Colts will have to find a 3-4 edge rusher in the 2013 NFL draft that can make Robert Mathis’ job easier next season.
So let’s take a look at what the Colts’ 3-4 edge rusher options are, and see if the Colts...
AP: Mathis to Return Sunday
As a slight followup to the last link, it's been confirmed: Robert Mathis is expected to take the field against Miami. According to the Associated Press:
The four-time Pro Bowl player expects to play Sunday against Miami after missing the previous three games with a knee injury. ''That's the plan,'' he said Thursday. ''Looking forward to being out...
Knee injury to sideline Indy's Mathis 2-3 weeks
The Indianapolis Colts will be without four-time Pro Bowl selection Robert Mathis for two to three weeks because of a left knee injury.
Defensive coordinator Greg Manusky says Jerry Hughes and Justin Hickman will take turns replacing Mathis at outside linebacker Sunday against the New York Jets.
Mathis was injured late in last weekend's 30-27 victory over the Green Bay Packers...
Via Fox Sports
October 11, 2012
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Richards: Updates From Colts' Practice, Mathis Expects to Play
Colts Authority Daily Links 10/01/12
Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star posted some updates on who practiced and who didn't after this strange day for the team and the fans. He says Robert Mathis is expecting to play on Sunday (Mathis' quote is great. I won't spoil it here). Also, it looks like injuries might push Center A.Q. Shipley, just recently promoted...
Colts agree to new deal with Mathis
The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms on a new contract with Pro Bowl defensive end Robert Mathis.
Details of the deal were not immediately available, but the team confirmed the move to The Associated Press.
Mathis has been a key cog in the Colts' defense over the past nine seasons, teaming with Dwight Freeney to form one of the NFL's best pass-rushing tandems. Freeney...
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March 05, 2012
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Report: Colts agree to long-term deal with Robert Mathis
According to Mike Chappell of the Indy Star, the Colts have placed the franchise tag on defensive end Robert Mathis, despite the fact that there’s a new deal in place between both sides.
The reason the Colts decided to use the tag on Mathis, even though they have agreed on a deal, is because they wanted to make sure they had some extra time to finalize everything.
So, in the end...
Dolphins interested in Robert Mathis
According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins are interested in Indianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis, who’s scheduled to hit free agency once the new league year begins on March 13th.
The Dolphins know that Mathis might command a lot of money on the open market, which could keep them from signing him. But it would be a good idea to acquire another good...
Robert Mathis Puts Family First
Robert Mathis has decided to spend time with his fiancee and newborn twins rather than head to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl.
Yesterday, ColtsAuthority reader peytonsthebest asked Mathis directly whether he would be interested in returning to the Colts next year. He responded:
yea but i have a new fam&my decision is based solely on their best interest
This is one of the reasons...
Mathis should have never made it
Phil Richards chronicles the unlikely rise of Robert Mathis including a story about how he got his scholarship:
Ron Cooper, coach at tiny Alabama A&M, was watching video. He was looking at another McNair player when an opposing cornerback sliced in, intercepted a pass and took off for the end zone. Forty yards downfield, a smallish guard ran him down. Cooper reran the tape....
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