Tag: Adam Vinatieri

Colts sticking with Adam Vinatieri

Adam Vinatieri is still the kicker.

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The Indianapolis Colts did their research on free-agent kickers this week, but they are doubling down on veteran Adam Vinatieri.

Despite the 46-year-old missing 11 kicks in nine games, head coach Frank Reich was adamant the Colts are sticking with Vinatieri. He told reporters he sat down with general manager Chris Ballard, and they both decided Vinatieri is the one they want kicking.

It hasn’t been a typical season for Vinatieri, who already has more missed kicks than he did in all of 2018. With the Colts staying in close games — all have been decided by one score — they will need Vinatieri to be more accurate.

Report: Colts to work out kickers amid Adam Vinatieri’s struggles

Colts are taking a look at available kickers.

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The Indianapolis Colts will take a look at the free-agent market for kickers amid the struggles of future Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri, per Dan Graziano of ESPN.

Vinatieri missed his 11th kick of the season on an extra-point attempt in the embarrassing 16-12 loss against the Miami Dolphins in Week 10.

This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. The Colts have said they will continue to evaluate the roster — even if it means a potential release of the points leader in NFL history.

Vinatieri has meant a lot to the Colts for 14 seasons, but his inconsistency on field goals and extra points is costing them games. With his 47th birthday coming next month, Vinatieri is the oldest player in the NFL. It is prudent that they at least know what’s available on the market.

This is a situation to monitor as the season progresses if the Colts wind up making a move.

The good, the bad and the ugly from Colts’ loss to Dolphins

The good, the bad and the ugly from Week 10.

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As the Indianapolis Colts (5-4) attempt to recover from what was an abysmal performance against the Miami Dolphins (2-7) on Sunday, it is important to look back at what went right and what went wrong.

While the takeaways from the game will be predominantly negative—because that’s how it works after a loss to a team like the Dolphins. But there were some positives that stood out despite the loss.

Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from Week 10:

The Good

LB Darius Leonard: He certainly looked like an All-Pro in this game. The Maniac led the team with 13 tackles (11 solo) while adding a sack, an interception, a forced fumble, two tackles for loss and two passes defended.

DE Justin Houston: The veteran edge rusher was solid against the run and extended his sack streak to five games. He has six total over that span.

Rookie CBs: The Colts relied heavily on rookie cornerbacks Rock Ya-Sin and Marvell Tell. Both held their own and made some big plays throughout the loss.

TE Jack Doyle: Ol’ Reliable was the lone bright spot in the offense on Sunday. He caught three passes for 44 yards and a touchdown.

The Bad

Offensive Line: They struggled in run blocking (3.8 yards per carry) and the right side was porous in pass protection, especially when facing a stunt.

Red Zone Offense: The Colts had their share of chances to score touchdowns. But they converted just one of their four trips inside the 20-yard-line.

K Adam Vinatieri: The good news is Vinatieri made both of his field-goal attempts. The bad news is he missed another extra-point attempt—one that cost the Colts a chance to tie the game on their final drive.

The Ugly

QB Brian Hoyer: What to say that hasn’t already been said. It was a feeble outing for the veteran, who tossed three interceptions and recorded a 38.8 passer rating. Suffice it to say the Colts need Jacoby Brissett to return ASAP.

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