As the 2020 NFL draft concluded this weekend, the Indianapolis Colts are likely to be viewed as a potential playoff team during the season. Their additions in both free agency and the draft should allow them to compete for the top spot in the division.
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Following the draft, Mark Schofield of Touchdown Wire conducted power rankings for the entire league. The Colts, who entered the draft sitting in the ninth spot, stayed put following their solid haul over the weekend.
Here’s what Schofield had to say about the Colts:
The Indianapolis Colts were viewed as one of the free agency winners, adding Philip Rivers to solidify their quarterback position and trading for DeForest Buckner to bolster their interior defensive line. Their draft additions were solid as well, beginning with their two picks at the start of the first round. Michael Pittman Jr. can be a great asset for Rivers, with his ability along the boundary, ball skills and penchant for attacking the football at the catch point. Jonathan Taylor is a potential home run hitter of a back, with track speed and the experience in a versatile running attack like Wisconsin’s.
Quietly, the Jacob Eason pick is definitely one to track. Eason has a live arm and experience in a more traditional offense during his time at Washington. He can learn behind Rivers and more importantly joins a head coach in Frank Reich who has a track record of quarterback development, given how he was part of the room developing Carson Wentz in Philadelphia. Dezmon Patmon is a nice addition, another bigger receiver on the outside, and safety Julian Blackmon is a versatile player with potential in both zone and man coverage settings.
The Colts will certainly be a team to watch whenever the 2020 season commences. With a veteran quarterback, one of the best offensive lines and a young, talented defense, the Colts have what it take to win the division and potentially make a playoff run.
It isn’t clear what the offseason will hold due to the coronavirus and everything going on, but the Colts seem to be in a prime position to make some noise in 2020.
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