Instead of having a typical training camp practice on Monday, the Indianapolis Colts made the trip to Lucas Oil Stadium to hold an intersquad scrimmage as they prepare for the 2020 season.
>>>Colts whose stock is rising during camp<<<
Without the benefit of preseason games, the Colts have to pick their spots when to let it loose with the physicality. There’s a fine line between keeping the players out of harm’s way and getting ready for the brutal physicality of the season.
Here are eight takeaways from the Colts’ scrimmage on Monday:
Marlon Mack shines
Marlon Mack is eating today. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) August 24, 2020
There is a battle in the backfield for the Colts after they traded up for Jonathan Taylor in the second round of the draft, but Mack isn’t letting up one bit. The fourth-year back was the star of the day on offense, ripping off explosive run after explosive run. He even recorded a 53-yard touchdown run coming out to begin the “second half” of the scrimmage.
>>>Mack taking majority of first-team reps<<<
Mack is the incumbent starter in the backfield, and it will be important for him to continue his progress in training camp. What’s interesting is how much work in the passing game he is seeing. If he continues to be an explosive runner while also catching passes, he has a chance to fend off the rookie in Taylor for the starting role throughout the season.