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5 things to know about Colts new DL coach Charlie Partridge

Get to know the Colts’ new defensive line coach.

The Indianapolis Colts are set to fill one of their assistant coaching vacancies with the highly-regarded Charlie Partridge taking over the defensive line coaching.

After opting against the renewal of Nate Ollie’s contract, the Colts went to the collegiate ranks in order to fill the role on the coaching staff. Partridge brings immense experience and an impressive resume as a defensive line coach, especially during his recent stint with the Pitt Panthers.

Here are five things to know about the Colts’ new defensive line coach:

5 things to know about Patriots’ newly-hired coach Jerod Mayo

5 things to know about Patriots coach Jerod Mayo

Who is Jerod Mayo?

That’s the one question outsiders have been asking ever since news broke that the former New England Patriots inside linebackers coach was replacing Bill Belichick as head coach.

Mayo isn’t the most experienced option considering he’s never served as a coordinator or head coach in the NFL. But then again, he also passed up other opportunities to stay with the Patriots, likely knowing one day he’d be the successor to the Belichick throne.

In other words, he bet on himself with the team he never wanted to leave. The Patriots drafted him out of college, and after a successful playing career, Belichick took him under his wing and taught him the ins and outs of coaching.

Here are five things to know about Mayo:

Colts vs. Steelers: 5 things to watch in Week 15

Here are five things to watch for in Week 15.

The Indianapolis Colts will be looking to shake off their disappointing loss to the Cincinnati Bengals as they are set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Saturday matchup in Week 15.

This series hasn’t been favorable for the Colts. They have lost eight straight games to the Steelers with their last win in the series coming back in 2008.

The last time Indianapolis beat Pittsburgh at home came in 2005. This is another crucial AFC contest for the Colts with both teams currently in the playoffs and a win on Saturday can help create separation heading into the final three weeks of the season.

Here are five things to watch for when this game kicks off on Saturday afternoon:

Colts vs. Titans: 6 things to know in Week 5

Taking a look at six things to know for the Week 5 matchup between the Colts and Titans.

The Indianapolis Colts (2-2) will be at home again in Week 5 as they prepare to host the Tennessee Titans (2-2) on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

This is the first meeting between these two teams this season, and they’ll face off again in Week 13 in Nashville. While this is the third divisional game for the Colts, this marks the first time the Titans have played another AFC South team this season.

Here are six things to know entering the Week 5 matchup between the Colts and Titans:

Colts vs. Rams: 6 things to know in Week 4

Here are six things to know entering the Week 4 matchup between the Colts and Rams.

The Indianapolis Colts (2-1) are preparing to host the Los Angeles Rams (1-2) for a Week 4 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

These two teams have been on inverse trajectories to open the season. After dropping their season opener, the Colts have bounced back to win their last two games. Meanwhile, the Rams opened the season with a statement win but have dropped their last two games.

Here are six things to know entering the Week 4 matchup between the Colts and Rams:

Colts vs. Texans: 5 things to watch in Week 2

Here are five things to watch in the Week 2 matchup between the Colts and Texans.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-1) will be on the road to face their divisional rivals in Week 2.

This will be the first battle between the DeMeco Ryan-led Houston Texans (0-1) and the Shane Steichen-led Colts. This also will be the first look into a potential decade-long quarterback rivalry between Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud. B

oth franchises are looking to avoid the dreadful 0-2 start to the season. Here are five things to watch for when they clash in NRG Stadium:

Cowboys vs Giants: 6 things to know about Week 1 opponent

From personnel upgrades on offense to the weak spot of the defense, here are six things to know about the Cowboys’ familiar Week 1 opponent. | From @BenGrimaldi

The 2023 season has finally arrived and the Week 1 opponent for the Dallas Cowboys is a familiar foe, the New York Giants. Although the two teams regularly faced off against each other for an inordinate amount of years before the league switched things up a few seasons ago, the script is back and the rivals face off to begin the schedule once again.

Both teams are coming off playoff seasons in 2022, but the Giants are looking to build off a surprise year where not much was expected of them. Now, their goals are higher after an offseason that saw the team re-sign their quarterback to a big deal, add a primary weapon, and keep two Pro Bowl players who are among the best at their respective positions.

Here’s what else there is to know about the Cowboys’ Week 1 opponent.

5 things to know about Colts new DE Genard Avery

Get to know Colts new DE Genard Avery.

The Indianapolis Colts added some extra competition to the defensive line by signing free-agent edge rusher Genard Avery on Thursday.

While there aren’t many spots up for grabs in the front seven, Avery has plenty of experience working as a rotational player throughout his career.

Here are five things to know about the 28-year-old pass rusher:

3 things to know about new Bears CB Terell Smith

Here are a few things to know about new Bears cornerback Terell Smith.

Another cornerback went off the board for the Chicago Bears in 2023 NFL Draft. They selected Minnesota’s Terell Smith with the No. 165 pick in the fifth round. It’s the second cornerback picked by the Bears in the draft after they chose Tyrique Stevenson out of Miami (FL) in the second round.

Smith played five seasons for the Golden Gophers, taking advantage of the extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He started 29 games and recorded four interceptions and one forced fumble during his career. In 2022, Smith had arguably his best season with 38 total tackles (4.5 for a loss) as well as two interceptions and five pass breakups.

Here are a few things to know about Smith and what he brings to the Bears.

3 things to know about new Bears LB Noah Sewell

Here are a few things to know about new Bears linebacker Noah Sewell.

The Chicago Bears added another linebacker to their bevvy of additions this offseason, selecting Oregon’s Noah Sewell with the No. 148 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Sewell joins the Bears in hopes of competing with the team’s new and improved linebacker room that includes Tremaine and Edmunds, T.J. Edwards, and Jack Sanborn.

Sewell will look to earn reps on defense but will also play a role on special teams with his unique size and strength. He had impressive tackle totals in 2021, notching 114 (8.5 for a loss) but those numbers dipped down to 56 tackles (5.5 for a loss) in 2022. Here are a few things to know about the new linebacker coming to Chicago.