http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/1985 Recent articles about Tarik Glenn en-us Players report on Thursday, so this is one of the last days to do a roster prediction.  It feels like now is the best time for one, so here it goes.  53 players make it on the roster, 8 on the practice squad, and I will put 10 that should keep in touch if injuries take their toll. 53 Man Roster QB #18 Peyton Manning-I bet I caught you off guard with this one. #12 Jim Sorgi-Sorgi will get a chance to prove himself this upcoming year.  He better not blow it.  Adam Tafralis and Josh Betts are creeping up on him. RB #29 Joseph Addai-Another shocker. #33 Dominic Rhodes-Rhodes will be a change of pace back who should get somewhere between 100 to 150 carries per game.  He should prosper without all the pressure on him. #32 Mike Hart-I consider Hart a running back, although it seems like he will be used as a fullback/short yardage back. FB #47 Gijon Robinson-Robinson is a fantastic blocker, and he will also be able to catch the ball, as he is "officially" a tight end.  Look for him in the goal line. WR #87 Reggie Wayne-As long as he doesn't hurt himself in a meaningless basketball game, he will be Peyton's number one target, at least until Manning and Harrison get their connection back. #88 Marvin Harrison-Hopefully he can recover quickly and maybe get a few plays in a preseason game so he isn't too rusty. #11 Anthony Gonzalez-Gonzalez could have a breakout year.  Or at least I hope so.  He's on my fantasy team. #83 Roy Hall-Hall will be a surprise player and will be a major difference maker this year.  Mark that down. #14 Sam Giguere-Giguere could never make an impact in the NFL.  He could also be the biggest star wide receiver we've seen in a long time.  We know he has the talent, but can he produce on the field?  Let's give him a shot. TE #44 Dallas Clark-Clark should still be a redzone target even with the Rhodes signing and Marvin's injury recovery. #84 Jacob Tamme-Tamme is an athletic tight end who should help the passing game become even more prolific. #86 Tom Santi-It's all about blocking here.  Someone needs to take Utecht's place. LT #67 Tony Ugoh-If Ugoh would have stayed healthy last year, Joe Thomas may not have been named the unanimous best rookie lineman in the league.  Ugoh replaced a Pro Bowler, and most people would not have noticed Tarik Glenn left. #75 Michael Toudouze-We need some fillers on the offensive line after last year.  Toudouze is a fair lineman when called upon, but he shouldn't start. LG #65 Ryan Lilja-Kansas City made a bad move by waiving Lilja.  He's an unheralded star on this team who is versatile and tough at the same time. #61 Jamey Richard-Not much should be expected out of a seventh round pick.  Richard will see some action in the rotation, but he won't be a difference maker this year. C #63 Jeff Saturday-I hope we can find some legal medicine that can make him play forever.  He's the leader of the offensive line. #53 Steve Justice-In Polian We Trust.  I'm sure he had a plan when he took so many interior linemen. RG #78 Mike Pollak-I'll give him the nod right now, but maybe Charlie Johnson can be a better guard than a tackle (which shouldn't be TOO hard). #74 Charlie Johnson-I was disappointed in his play last year.  We won in spite of him.  He was hapless as a tackle.  Let's see if he can improve as a guard. RT #71 Ryan Diem-Diem needs to stay healthy so Addai and the rest of the backs can get positive yards. #76 Dan Federkiel-Like Toudouze, Federkiel is an insurance lineman. DE #93 Dwight Freeney-Freeney should recover well from his foot surgery and be drawing the usual double and triple teams play in and play out. #91 Josh Thomas-I'm not a big fan, but he can stop the run.  His pass rush is very weak, however. UT #79 Raheem Brock-Brock is unnoticed when he plays, but you know he's missing when you see mediocre backs running up through the middle and QBs having all day in the pocket.  Hopefully he can stay healthy. #96 Keyunta Dawson-Dawson is another 2nd year player who should make a big impact at defensive tackle.  He is now listed as a defensive tackle on Colts.com, so there is no doubt on where he will line up next year. #68 Eric Foster-Last year it was Ed Johnson.  This year it will be Eric Foster.  Foster was made for the Tampa 2. NT #99 Ed Johnson-Big Eddy was a magnificent signing by Polian last year.  Sexual assault, schmexual schmassault.  Ed Johnson can stop the run. #97 Quinn Pitcock-The young players run the nose tackle position.  Pitcock is ridiculously strong, and he played well last season when the offensive line was plagued with injuries. #95 Darrell Reid-This man was the last thing Chris Henry saw before his life flashed before his eyes. DE #98 Robert Mathis-With Freeney back, Mathis should return to his double-digit sack season shortly. #92 Marcus Howard-No he is not a linebacker.  And if he does well, no he is not a surprise.  I expect him to do great along with many other Colts fans. SLB #55 Clint Session-I was stuck between Keiaho and Session here, but Session is bigger and could be a better run stopper.  We've all seen what he can do in the passing game. #56 Tyjuan Hagler-He's hurt, but it won't cost him a roster spot. MLB #58 Gary Brackett-Brackett was up there with the Pro Bowl snubs last year.  He was the leader of a top-5 defense, and he will only get better. #50 Philip Wheeler-Wheeler can play anywhere at linebacker.  I expect him to be a starter in 2009.  It depends on how Session and Keiaho do this upcoming season. WLB #54 Freddy Keiaho-To be perfectly honest, I have no idea how anyone can pass on us this year.  The linebackers are all ballhawkers, and the secondary is one of the best in the league.  Keiaho is a great example of a prototypical Tampa 2 linebacker. #52 Ramon Guzman-He's here for special teams and special teams only. CB #28 Marlin Jackson-Like all Tampa 2 corners, Jackson is way underrated.  He can shut the passing lane for any QB on any team. #34 TJ Rushing-Rushing will not be a returner, but he is good enough to be a dime cornerback. FS #41 Antoine Bethea-Bethea is a breakout player who will contend for another Pro Bowl spot this upcoming year. #40 Jamie Silva-The team of dark horses and surprise players strike again with Silva.  Boston College has some good players in the pros. SS #21 Bob Sanders-70% of the Earth is covered by water.  The rest is covered by Bob Sanders. #43 Matt Giordano-After Giordano lacerated Bo Scaife's liver, John Madden had a funny quip.  "[Giordano] just knocked all of his [own] hair off!" CB #26 Kelvin Hayden-He's the same corner as Marlin Jackson.  I would love to see him get a long-term contract. #20 Dante Hughes-Hughes is expected to be a standout at nickel back.  Also, it's Dante, not Daymeion. #25 Michael Coe-Fitting that one of the fastest players on the team shares the same number as Rocket Ismail, my favorite football player of all-time. K #4 Adam Vinatieri-His leg will be better, and his accuracy will be as well. P #17 Hunter Smith-Not a big surprise he's over Adam Crossett right now. LS #48 Justin Snow-Longsnappers normally do not get any attention.  For obvious reasons. RS #35 Chad Simpson-Simpson is just the kind of player the Colts need at returner.  Someone who is extremely fast and may take a chance and not call a fair catch. Practice Squad QB Adam Tafralis RB Clifton Dawson WR Devin Aromashodu OL Corey Hilliard DL Colin Ferrell DL Curtis Johnson LB Jordan Senn DB Brannon Condren 10 Who Should Keep In Touch RB Kenton Keith WR Courtney Roby WR Pierre Garcon OL Mike Elgin OL Darren Marquez DL Jeff Charleston LB Victor Worsley DB Tim Jennings DB Brandon Foster RS Rudy Burgess Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:16:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293513 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293513 As many of you may know, I hate the fact that Baltimore Colts numbers are retired.  To be honest, I don't care about the Colts pre-1984.  I do not consider them a part of Colts history.  Currently, the Colts have 7 retired numbers, none of them are Indianapolis Colts.  However, with the star power and the recent success, that is bound to change.  In 10 years, these numbers will be hanging from the rafters of Lucas Oil Stadium. 4. Adam Vinatieri AND John Harbaugh: A dual number retirement is uncommon, but in this situation, it has to be done.  Harbaugh is the best game-manager in Colts history.  Vinatieri was the kicker for the Colts Super Bowl team, and he will finish his career out in Indy, presumably winning more championships.  Vinatieri is a Hall of Famer, and John Harbaugh is a Colts great.  Seeing Vinatieri's and Harbaugh's names under the number will look pretty cool. 18. Peyton Manning: Um, do I even have to explain this?  Seeing anyone but Peyton wearing the number 18 for the Colts would make me physically sick.  Like number 4 in Green Bay, 18 should be retired immediately after Peyton retires and becomes QB coach for the Colts. 32. Edgerrin James: I really hope Mike Hart changes his number.  James is a Hall of Famer, and his number should be preserved.  Edgerrin gained almost 10,000 yards on the ground as a member of the Colts.  He is the greatest Colts running back in history, and Hart should wear a different number so Edgerrin can be the last player to wear 32 for the Colts. 63. Jeff Saturday: Saturday will make it to the Hall of Fame when his career is done.  Comparing him to modern-era Hall of Fame centers, he matches up with the best of them.  By the end of his career, Saturday will have been named to the All-Pro team more than 5 times, and that alone qualifies him for the Hall of Fame.  Saturday is the premier center of this era, and he should be immortalized by his name and number hanging from the ceiling of Lucas Oil Stadium. 78. Tarik Glenn: Like 32, no rookie should take this number.  Sadly, Mike Pollak is wearing 78.  I hope after roster cuts, he will change to a different number so Glenn can be the last to have 78 on his back as a member of the Colts.  Glenn was a major contributor to the dominant Colts of the 2000s, and without him, Super Bowl XLI might have been another Patriots Super Bowl.  78 should not be worn again.  Period. 88. Marvin Harrison: Another obvious one.  Harrison is a future Hall of Famer, and he is the greatest Colts receiver of all-time, Baltimore or Indianapolis.  Harrison's career will undoubtably be cut short by his knee injuries, but that will not keep him from being a first-ballot Hall of Famer.  88 is another untouchable number. As you may notice, 21, 87, and 93 are missing.  I believe that Sanders, Wayne, and Freeney all could be playing come 2018 barring injuries.  I'm not going to predict on when they will retire.  We'll just have to wait and see.  If I am not certain that in 2018 they will be playing, I won't put them on this list.  It's as simple as that. This is pretty random, but I thought this was a good time to say some info I got on Lucas Oil Stadium. 1) The Lube's stands can retract so soccer can fit on the field.  As a soccer fan who desperately wants an MLS team in Indiana, this is great news. 2) Lucas Oil is not an outdoor stadium with the option of being indoors.  Vice versa, actually.  Lucas Oil will be used as a dome that can hold outdoor events, an employee of the team said. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:33:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282053 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282053 How has the landscape of fantasy football changed due to unsigned rookies, injuries, retirements, and other proceedings that I just assume not talk about. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:21:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/21203 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/21203 After loosing 4 key defensive players, the Colts on Tuesday had to deal with the retirement of Tarik Glenn. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:49:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/20917 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/20917 The Colts offseason losses have been huge in numbers and in talent. They lost mostly defense but did lose WR Brandon Stokely and RB Dominic Rhodes, they replaced Stokely and with Addai looking like a starter it looked as though the offense would be intact and ready to lead the team. Well Tarik Glenn the offensive tackle has retired after ten seasons. Peyton is a franchise player so the colts franchise protects him well with an all star OL. Well with such little notice it will be tough to find a suitable replacement elswhere, so the Colts will have to either give a young gun a starting role or go shopping now. So next year the OL of the Colts may have a hole in it, they may not, there are a lot of maybe will maybe wonts on both sides of the Colts team, we'll just have to wait and see. Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:50:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/20567 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/20567 Well, there has already been one direct fantasy football casualty at the QB position. Now, what does Tarik Glenn's departure mean to the Colts, Manning, and future All-Pro Joseph Addai? Without great pass protection, will the flat-footed Manning find his value drop in this years fantasy drafts? Sun, 22 Jul 2007 07:08:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/20550 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/20550 Offensive tackle Tarik Glenn will not be back to help the Indianapolis Colts defend their Super Bowl title, according to several people close to the 10-year veteran, choosing instead to retire. Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:38:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/20484 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/20484 The Bears should be losing sleep over Joseph Addai, not Peyton Manning. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:21:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/9293 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/9293 Colts Pats IV, will be better than Stallone v. Drago. Like end the cold war good. Rgeradless of whether or not it's a close game there's going to be the character of the two best interconference rivals in the AFC on the line. You either get the Manning face, or the Brady face, each of which are hillarious in their own right, plus Peyton manning in a pornstache during the commercial break to ease the tension. Booger McFarlane will be slogging his ass all over the field in the second half. Worse than the buffaslug made human. That miracle defense for the last two weeks is going to be put on the field again. We're all going o be sick of Peyton Manning, so why the hell not make it be all about Jeff Saturday, the Louis XIV of awesome on the offensive line. The man with the highest all time QB rating for a center. The Colts have the best offensive line in football. Look what happened to Edge without it, and look how Manning never gets sacked. The problem is, never bet against Bill Belichick. Link goes to some strangely creeepy myspace blogger's page. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:42:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/8622 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/8622