http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/2426 Recent articles about Charlie Johnson en-us It looks like the Colts have changed the way they use the report and are now listing some players who have injuries, but did not miss any practice time. This, along with a large number of players missing time makes for the longest Colts injury report I've ever seen. Unfortunately the list is not just long but star studded. Did Not Participate: Antoine Bethea (foot), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (Ankle), Dwight Freeney (Abdomen), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Kelvin Hayden (knee)... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:40:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Week_12_Wednesday_Injury_Report/1632666 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Week_12_Wednesday_Injury_Report/1632666 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Week_12_Wednesday_Injury_Report/1632666 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/1/910dba2f80d7b2d338effeebadd0a85262f53bc0/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2009_4540.jpg Kyle DeVan playing Arena Football in Boise last year. Image: via www.everyjoe.com View full size photo » In possibly the biggest game yet for the 2009 season, Colts coach Jim Caldwell left 2007 second round pick Tony Ugoh and 2008 second round pick Mike Pollak inactive for the game. They were not hurt. They were not disciplined for an off-the-field incident. They seemed to be left inactive because... well, they just plain... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:28:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_end_is_nye_for_Tony_Ugoh_and_Mike_Pollak/1581351 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_end_is_nye_for_Tony_Ugoh_and_Mike_Pollak/1581351 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_end_is_nye_for_Tony_Ugoh_and_Mike_Pollak/1581351 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/45dceb2f9524ea87582355edc0a294cd6638d5f2/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89727750.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0BFAD92A2D92A6B397E9147D5380DDED1E644A5CA87714BD0.jpg This team is virtually flawless. Honestly, what is there to complain about?  For someone desperate come up with angles to cover on a daily basis, I know that flaws and problems make for better copy than just praising the same guys 7 days a week.  The Horse is undefeated and has played so well for so long, that we've virtually run out of superlatives.  All of us know better than to start getting giddy or to look too far ahead.  All that matters is the playoffs, and with Indy making a stro... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:30:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Finding_Fault/1456744 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Finding_Fault/1456744 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Finding_Fault/1456744 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c4649f015d4bfcb38f3fb4abc4274a6ce5783d5/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72604734.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0314E32EC0DAFF54D.jpg Three years ago, Vic Ketchman of 'Ask Vic' fame predicted that the Colts time on top would be short. He hilariously declared that the Colts were the perfect model of how not to build a franchise. Reading this article will be the highlight of your day. Six weeks later they won the Super Bowl. At the core his argument was that Colts had mismanaged the cap. Pointing out that he was so very, hilariously wrong is not the point of this post.  But I thought I'd point it out anyway. T... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:23:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bill_Polian_Real_Man_of_Genius/1449693 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bill_Polian_Real_Man_of_Genius/1449693 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bill_Polian_Real_Man_of_Genius/1449693 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/b/4bd94d448ca412cb83442033c2272d0fac6d2539/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2009_add1.jpg Charlie Johnson and Kelvin Hayden expect to play vs Rams From Oehser. Bob, Gonzo and Marlin's status are uncertain for Sunday. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:16:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Charlie_Johnson_and_Kelvin_Hayden_expect_to_play_vs_Rams/1400646 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Charlie_Johnson_and_Kelvin_Hayden_expect_to_play_vs_Rams/1400646 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Charlie_Johnson_and_Kelvin_Hayden_expect_to_play_vs_Rams/1400646 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/32b88b46afc09030b0711d4ff27214540d658e32/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f82481372.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1935E9D3D1A6545D2BB3B759C6D8F4DAD43.jpg The Colts could be getting at least two starters back as they return from their 2009 bye week, with LT Charlie Johnson and CB Kelvin Hayden each saying they expect to play Sunday. Johnson, who missed the Colts’ final game before Sunday’s bye with a knee injury, said Monday he expects to play against the St. [...] Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:48:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Indianapolis_Colts_LT_Charlie_Johnson_and_CB_Kelvin_Hayden_say_they_8217ll_play_Sunday/1398856 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Indianapolis_Colts_LT_Charlie_Johnson_and_CB_Kelvin_Hayden_say_they_8217ll_play_Sunday/1398856 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Indianapolis_Colts_LT_Charlie_Johnson_and_CB_Kelvin_Hayden_say_they_8217ll_play_Sunday/1398856 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/d/3d304e50dc08aa0c2bcec53412ee5bd99290752e/small/Indianapolis_Colts_v_0478.jpg So says Mike Chappell Neither Hayden (hamstring) nor Jackson (knee) accompanied the team to Nashville. But Sanders (knee) and offensive tackle Charlie Johnson (knee) made the trip. Sanders still is listed as doubtful while Johnson is questionable. Boo, as they say, Yah. Let's hope nothing tightens up on the short flight. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:35:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BREAKING_NEWS_Sanders_CJ_on_Plane_to_Nashville/1345307 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BREAKING_NEWS_Sanders_CJ_on_Plane_to_Nashville/1345307 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BREAKING_NEWS_Sanders_CJ_on_Plane_to_Nashville/1345307 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/f/9f573b99abf507eaa0fd857ad6ea60ecab7abfb6/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2008_f759.jpg Some good news from Indy Star's Phil Richards: Charlie Johnson was moving slowly and making no predictions Monday, but he had some good news: A magnetic resonance imaging test on his left knee indicated no serious damage. Very good news to hear that no damage was done. However, this injury does provide some intrigue. If C.J. cannot play Sunday night against the Tennessee Titans, it is likely that the Colts will turn to Tony Ugoh, who was benched back in August in favor of C.J. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:13:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Indy_Star_Reports_Charlie_Johnson_OK_after_knee_scan/1312415 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Indy_Star_Reports_Charlie_Johnson_OK_after_knee_scan/1312415 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Indy_Star_Reports_Charlie_Johnson_OK_after_knee_scan/1312415 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/f/9f573b99abf507eaa0fd857ad6ea60ecab7abfb6/small/Indianapolis_Colts_2008_f759.jpg More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Charlie Johnson. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Browse more photos » Yep, I'm the schmuck who wrote this back in August: NFL head coaches are supposed to coach, and since we all know that Tony Ugoh is better than Charlie Johnson, it is Jim Caldwell and Howard Mudd's job to coach Tony Ugoh, not play games with his head. Aggravati... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:49:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sending_some_love_to_Charlie_Johnson/1312290 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sending_some_love_to_Charlie_Johnson/1312290 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sending_some_love_to_Charlie_Johnson/1312290 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/cebe39f526179b28e34d97e9ae91a6b4c4c492c9/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f73204125.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0094286768FC8639C.jpg LT Charlie Johnson returned to practice Friday after missing Thursday with a back injury, and Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell said the fourth-year veteran likely will play Monday. Johnson, who started the opener against Jacksonville Sunday, declined to say much about the injury. “We’ll see how it goes,” Johnson said Friday afternoon as the AFC South-leading Colts [...] Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:09:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Caldwell_Indianapolis_Colts_LT_Charlie_Johnson_likely_to_play_Monday/1207168 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Caldwell_Indianapolis_Colts_LT_Charlie_Johnson_likely_to_play_Monday/1207168 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Caldwell_Indianapolis_Colts_LT_Charlie_Johnson_likely_to_play_Monday/1207168 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/a/7ad680f3f318741c3847adbc5fd8cbfed5fc9b4a/small/AFCNFC_Hall_of_dd06.jpg Welcome to the first "Postgame Mortem" feature.  It's hard to do any real analysis without watching the tape, but the night of the game we'll check back in with you and answer some of the burning questions that still linger.  Remeber, until I watch the game again, I reserve the right to change my mind.  These are strictly emotional reactions. Reasons to Smile... The pass protection was exemplary. Our biggest worry before the game turned out to be one of the best parts of... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:08:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Postgame_Mortem/1178648 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Postgame_Mortem/1178648 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Postgame_Mortem/1178648 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/4/24847f275ca2f423e2ab74145d990453285dfb8d/small/Indianapolis_Colts_v_be7b.jpg Tomorrow there won't be a live in game chat.  There's a couple of reasons for that: 1.  I want to enjoy the game with my family, and the chats chain me to my office with a two computer setup. 2.  The chats aren't re-readable after the fact. 3.  I want to start a new feature:  Key Stats Key Stats will seek to track two or three important talking points during the game.  Obviously, it won't be hard to follow the YPC for Joe Addai, but if I want to quantify how effective the ... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:03:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tracking_the_game/1178651 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tracking_the_game/1178651 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tracking_the_game/1178651 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/6/2620ade7944de61446534c47eca1b6753ece42e7/small/Indianapolis_Colts_v_f479.jpg The Colts announced that Charlie Johnson, the backup at several O-Line positions, would be moved into the starting lineup at left tackle, replacing the underperforming Tony Ugoh. A lot of things are going well for the Colts right now. The D-Line situation seems to be improving. We have depth at both ends and what looks like a good rotation in the middle of the line in theory. Marlin Jackson is back and word is the knee is in good shape. All the news out of camp says the defense is Hell b... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:51:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_move_Johnson_in_at_LT_expect_the_worst_hope_for_the_best/966298 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_move_Johnson_in_at_LT_expect_the_worst_hope_for_the_best/966298 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Colts_move_Johnson_in_at_LT_expect_the_worst_hope_for_the_best/966298 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/a/7ad680f3f318741c3847adbc5fd8cbfed5fc9b4a/small/AFCNFC_Hall_of_dd06.jpg Charlie Johnson returned to practice today. And on his first day of training camp, he started at left tackle. Tony Ugoh was with the second team. Colts coach Jim Caldwell made it clear this wasn't a one day experiment. He said Johnson is his starter. And we would have known it sooner had Johnson not been hurt in the offseason. Some people may brush this off as no big deal. But I won't dismiss it so quickly because this confirms what many suspected in recent years -- that the Colts ... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:07:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Now_starting_at_LT/962384 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Now_starting_at_LT/962384 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Now_starting_at_LT/962384 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/cebe39f526179b28e34d97e9ae91a6b4c4c492c9/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f73204125.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0094286768FC8639C.jpg