Author: Ivan Biesecker

Back in January, a Steelers era defined by consistent playoff contention and an overall winning culture, came to an end. Franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger officialy decided to hang up the cleats. Big Ben’s retirement was anticipated in the league, as his performance began to drop off in his older age. Granted, he could still have freak games in which he’d throw for 500+ yards (see Wild Card Round 2021). Unfortunately, his inconsistency began to show he didn’t have much left in the tank. The Steelers weren’t unprepared for this. Just two months later they signed Mitch Trubisky, who was most…

The nickel corner is a position typically overlooked when it comes to conventionally ‘elite’ NFL defenses. Swift linebackers, play-making corners, and powerful edge rushers generally steal the spotlight, but that hasn’t been the case for one such nickel corner, quietly beginning to make his presence known. Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II has quickly become one of the game’s rising stars, making his first Pro Bowl appearance after his stellar 2021 performance. Looking at the Stats In what looked like a promising season until a late year collapse, Moore recorded 102 combined tackles, 82 solo tackles, four interceptions, one sack,…

Early January 2021. The Indianapolis Colts are 9-6 with two games remaining until the Playoffs. Two teams left in the way. One win to secure a Playoff berth. Now most NFL fans would argue that these last two opponents weren’t too much of a challenge. The Las Vegas Raiders were fighting for a spot themselves so a loss was more acceptable. However, when the Colts blew it against the lowly 2-14 Jaguars it was an eye-opener. Most of the blame fell immediately to Wentz, which was justified, although the Colts defense did allow Trevor Lawrence to have his best game…

Heading into the 2022 season the Indianapolis Colts arguably boast a top ten roster and a solid coaching staff. Many NFL fans have high expectations for this team that’s finally “ready to compete.” However, there seems to be one glaring question mark heading into training camp. Who’s Matt Ryan going to throw to?? Colts Michael Pittman Jr. is the unquestioned receiver #1, but aside from him there is one major concern with this young receiving corps. Experience, or in this case, lack thereof. Colts Projected Receiving Corps With two weeks remaining until the start of training camp, the Colts are…

In 2020, the San Francisco 49er’s shocked the NFL world in trading their All-Pro defensive tackle, DeForest Buckner, to the Indianapolis Colts. A Colts team desperate for an upgrade at nose tackle shipped off their 2020 first round pick (No. 13 overall) for Buckner in the hopes that he would significantly bolster an underwhelming defensive front. Since that trade, DeForest Buckner has been one of the best performing defensive tackles in the league, leading the Colts in sacks in his two years there. However, one has to wonder what it means if your nose tackle is consistently putting up more…