Lombard, IL – With the regular season wrapping up, it’s time to take a look at some of the real difference makers available in this year’s draft – the WR’s. With SO many WR’s projected to be drafted in the upcoming draft, we will take a different approach in looking at our scouting reports. Typically we will breakdown each individual player and work our way to the best in that grouping. With 27* projected to be drafted, we would be here all day. Instead, we will look at each skill group and tell you who to focus on and who to leave alone. If a player’s name is bolded, that was their highest rated skill. And off we go…

CATCHING

Although an important trait, almost everyone receives a CTH rating at the WR position, it’s almost a wasted rating.

B (75-77) – Rashawn James, Darius Sharp, Larry Greenard, Devon Ferrell, Joey Leach, Jeremy Reed

B+ (78-81) – Carey Schaub, Mike Colvin, George Riley, Terrell Davis, Shaun Killings, Marcques Locke, John Coakley, Avery Adkisson, Joe Lucas

A- (82-85) - Carson Garrity, A.J. McCain, Dom Justice, Jonathan Soto, Edward Smith, Joe Goodwin, Curtis Peek, Andrew Weldon, Larry Conner, Carlos McCree (All of these guys have early 5^th round or better talent)

Unranked – Only 1 receiver did not receive a talent rating on CTH – Kameron Thompson. Is this a bad sign or something to look forward to?

SPECTACULAR CATCH

In my opinion, another wasted opportunity here. There are other ratings that we would like to see and this one shouldn’t be on here. Nonetheless, all but 2 WR’s received a rating here, so we’ll cover it.

B (75-77) - Joe Goodwin, Larry Conner, Joey Leach

B+ (78-81) - A.J. McCain, Mike Colvin, Rashawn James, Andrew Weldon, Carlos McCree, Terrell Davis, Larry Greenard, Marcques Locke, Devon Ferrell, John Coakley, Joe Lucas, Jeremy Reed

A- (82-85) - Carson Garrity, Dom Justice, Carey Schaub, Kameron Thompson, Curtis Peek, George Riley, Shaun Killings, Avery Adkisson (Outside of Adkisson, these guys all have mid-4^th or better talent)

A (86-89) - Jonathan Soto

CATCH IN TRAFFIC

From the outside looking in, this appears to be a throw in rating. About half the guys graded out in this category and despite the ranges again being from B- to A-, the talent of those rated was all over the board.

B- (72-74) - Devon Ferrell

B (75-77) - Edward Smith, Mike Colvin, Darius Sharp, Larry Conner, Carlos McCree, Larry Greenard, John Coakley, Joe Lucas

B+ (78-81) - Kameron Thompson, Curtis Peek, Avery Adkisson

A- (82-85) - Carson Garrity

SHORT ROUTE RUNNING

Everybody needs a good SRR on their team, right? Somebody who you can get the ball out to quick? Look no further, these are your guys.

B- (72-74) - Jeremy Reed

B (75-77) - Joe Goodwin, Terrell Davis

B+ (78-81) - George Riley, Andrew Weldon, Shaun Killings

A- (82-85) - A.J. McCain

DEEP ROUTE RUNNING

Slim pickings here. That elusive deep ball guy you need on your team – try the FA market. Nobody in this rookie class will have DRR higher than a 77.

B (75-77) - Edward Smith, Darius Sharp

MEDIUM ROUTE RUNNING

It’s only getting worse! If you get rated in MRR it is not a good sign.

C+ (69-71) - Joey Leach

B- (72-74) - Marcques Locke

RELEASE

Here we go, the cream of the crop. EVERY receiver that was rated on their release is a mid-3^rd round pick or better! These are your targets for the upcoming draft.

B+ (78-81) - Dom Justice, Jonathan Soto, Carey Schaub, Rashawn James, Kameron Thompson

TAKEAWAYS

The biggest takeaway is that we don’t have the full picture yet. Without our speed, acceleration, agility, and change of direction ratings it’s hard to tell how good these guys can be. There will surely be some lower rated guys who can have an impact based on speed alone. That being said, there are at least 8 WR’s who should go in the first 2 rounds and have an overall rating of 69+. Those guys are: Mike Colvin, Carey Schaub, Joe Goodwin, Edward Smith, Jonathan Soto, Dom Justice, A.J. McCain, Carson Garrity. I would also keep an eye on Kameron Thompson. Remember earlier when I said he was the only WR not to receive a CTH grade? Well that’s because he graded out in SPEC, RLS, and CIT. Sitting at 6’3” and 230 lbs. this guy is going to be a redzone beast for some lucky team.

Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to Mr. 2K1K! Jonathan Taylor has become the first running back in NFL/MOF history to rush for 2000+ yards and collect 1000+ yards receiving in a single season! The numbers don’t stop there. Taylor compiled what is arguably to greatest individual season in MOF history. Taylor rushed for 2811 yards (4^th all-time) and 36 TD’s (tied for 4^th all-time). His 1017 receiving yards ranks 4^th all-time among running backs and 98 catches ranks tied for 5^th all-time for running backs. A deadly combination of power and speed, Taylor broke 84 tackles this season (6^th all-time) and set the mark with a record breaking 36 runs of 20+ yards. Following his back-to-back MVP seasons, Taylor had a tough time getting started this season. He quickly turned that around and produced one of the most stunning seasons we have ever seen. Oh, by the way, Taylor did not fumble the ball once.

Lombard, IL – Here we are, the final look at all projected draft picks on the offensive line. We’ll round this out taking a look at the final 9 tackles. If there is one guy to circle on your draft board, he is here!

As always, we’ll start off with guys that were projected to be drafted but probably shouldn’t be. There are definitely some surprises in this group! As a reminder, all of these guys have talent that is undraftable, therefore their OVR rating will be 62 or lower – no room for that on your roster. No surprise with RT Kevin McGee falling in this category. Originally projected as a 7^th round pick, McGee falls short across the board – leave him on the board.

A few surprises when LT’s Emmett Holland and Emmett Chaisson both graded out poorly. Despite Holland’s impressive IBL rating of 82-85, he quickly falls off in his other categories. In fact, the jump in grades is one of the worst out of all of the lineman eligible in the draft! Chaisson also turned out with some pretty bad grades and would be lucky to earn a backup spot in the league.

The next two guys were an absolute shock and disappointing news for those looking for a tackle. LT Henry Freeman came into the season projecting to be a 2^nd round pick…hit the brakes he is not. His biggest strength is pass blocking and that only graded out at a 76-77. It’s not bad, but when everything else is down from there, you’re in trouble! That brings us to the biggest bust so far, RT Carson Kovacs. Kovacs, like Freeman, started the season with a 2^nd round pick projection. Out of the 43 lineman that Draft Insiders has looked at…he ranks 43^rd!!! Just an absolute bust for the Oregon tackle. Kovacs will have a pass block rating of 70 or 71 and a run block finesse rating of 69 or 70. These are two of the lowest grades that any lineman has received. You’ve been warned.

On to our draftable players, the reason you are here. 3 tackles should be available in the 3^rd-4^th rounds and are worthy of consideration - RT Drew Pritchett, RT Roman Reece, and LT Nick Griggs. Both Pritchett and Reece come in with a similar skill set, led by their IBL rating in the 78-81 range. Now, depending on your needs, Pritchett is the guy you want for pass blocking (78-79) and Reece is the guy if you need help with run blocking (76-77). Both will be of help to a lucky team in the MOF, it just depends on what you need more help in. Griggs fell from his perch atop the LT projected draft picks, but is still worthy of a 3^rd round pick. Griggs is definitely more of a pass blocker, which suits him on the left side, turning in PBK and pass block finesse grades of 75-77. His run blocking may be lacking a bit, we’ll have to wait and see, but I think that he can do a fine job in protecting your QB.

The next guy is somebody who should be drafted higher than his talent rating suggests and is worthy of a 1^st round pick. That, of course, is the talented agile LT out of Washington, Charles Ferguson. Ferguson will be an immediate starter with an OVR rating of 72-73. We can talk about his LBK and PBK abilities but there is one thing that’s sets Ferguson apart from the rest. Ferguson has an AWR rating of 75-77. You might be thinking, that’s not that great. Remember earlier when I told you that Draft Insiders has looked at 43 offensive lineman? How many of those guys graded out in AWR? I’ll tell you – only 1. Ferguson is the only lineman to receive an AWR grade. This sets him apart from every other lineman available and may even give him a hidden dev trait (I can’t say that for sure, but I’d be willing to roll the dice on that!)

We have finally reached the point that you have all the information you need to try and build up your offensive line. As stated in the twitter poll sent out, the MOF will decide what position we look at next. With exactly 0 votes over the three-day period, I will not tell you.

Lombard, IL – Well here we are – halfway through the season and the holes that you will need to fill are becoming pretty evident. Today we have Part 1 of 2 in finishing up our look at the offensive line, the tackles. There will surely be some studs here right? Well…

First things first, the worst of the bunch. The following tackles come in as undraftable talent, but I may disagree with one of them. LT Dorian Porter, LT Dennis Tatum, RT Devin Bennett, and RT Devonte Johnston all come in with an OVR at 62 or less. Porter is the most disappointing of the bunch as the power LT from Illinois was highly touted and projected to be a second-round talent. With good IBL (82-85) and decent LDB (75-77) it sure was disappointing to see his pass block sitting in the 66-68 range. Unless you have a death wish for your QB, Porter is not the guy you want protecting his blindside. Tatum and Bennett have similar skill sets and will not be much help to your team. Johnston is the guy that has me scratching my head. A beast of a man, 6’8” and 335 lbs., Johnston has decent skill ratings. IBL 78-81 and LDB 75-77. Throw in a run block power of 72-74 and you have a decent talent to match his massive frame. Are his other ratings that low or do we have a guy that just needs an opportunity? That is a decision only you can make.

These next four guys will not set the world on fire, but they could provide some needed depth for some of the MOF coaches out there. All of them are LT’s and have OVR’s of 63-66. John Ball (IBL 82-85), Cedrick Milstead (IBL 78-81), Dewayne Alexander (IBL 78-81), Kasen Jennings (LDB 78-81) each have their own positives and can contribute as a decent backup at a cheap price. I expect each one to make it on a roster come next season.

That brings us to the final three guys for today, all right tackles. Each one of these guys has the talent to land in the second round. Carl Staley was originally projected to be a first-round pick, however, when you grade nothing higher than a B+, that dream flies out the window. Staley could be a force in the run game with a LDB of 80-81 and IBL 78-79. The agile tackle from UCF also has a run block finesse of 75-77. His pass blocking skills may not be the best, but if it’s a run blocking tackle you are looking for, Staley may be your guy. Another stud in the run game is RT Neil Kopp. Kopp has the highest skill rating so far of all of the tackles mentioned, receiving an A (86-89) for IBL. Matched up with LDB and run block power both in the 75-77 range and we have ourselves an immediate starter in the MOF next season. At this point, Kopp is you best bet at an immediate impact in improving your line play in the run game. RT Will Bailey is the best balanced tackle out of this bunch. IBL of 82-85, pass block power in the 78-81 range, and LDB of 75-77 sets Bailey apart from the rest. At 6’4” and 333 lbs. Bailey has the size and talent to be successful at either tackle position. Is Bailey, a second-round talent, the best tackle available to you out there in next year’s draft. Check out our wrap up on the tackles in our next edition to find out. Until then, keep him at the top of your board.

Lombard, IL – Message to all MOF coaches, if you need a guard in next year’s draft – rethink your plans! Better resign your guard now or hope to gain one via the FA market. This year’s class is straight trash!

The following guards should not be drafted – LG Dorian Byron, RG Daniel Hutton, LG Brandon Fowler, LG Doug Calhoun, LG Nasir Wiggins, RG Deveon Burke, RG Kurt Picard, RG Kevin Peerman. All of these guards will be rated 62 or under OVR. With the exception of Fowler (RBK 75-77) and Peerman (PBK 72-74), they will all have RBK and PBK grades below 70. There is nothing that you can do with these guys so don’t waste a pick!

RG Gerald Irwin is a strange one. He is not as bad as the previous guys mentioned, coming in at 66 OVR, but his grades are not very good. Irwin does not excel at anything with his highest skill rating being 76-77. I’m not quite sure why he is considered to have 5^th round talent (maybe more balanced than many of the others), but I would not reach for him early. 6th/7th round seems about right.

RG Larry Ryans is what I would consider a one-trick-pony. With an OVR rating of 64 he will not do much for you on a consistent basis. However, if you are a team that struggles in goaline situations, this may be the guy for you. A power lineman out of Michigan, Ryans boasts a 78+ rating in both LBK and IBL. Down at the goaline, this is exactly the guy you need. Whether its an extra offensive lineman, or a package sub, Ryans may be able to payoff for you as a late round flier.

These next couple of guys have limited potential and probably shouldn’t be drafted as well, but they do have a couple of decent ratings. First thing you notice is their size – both guys are 6’5” or taller and tip the scales at 330+. LG Trent Bass (OVR 66) has a good IBL rating of 82-85 to pair with a LBK of 72-74. My biggest concern with Bass is that his RBK and PBK will be 71 or lower – definitely not a starting caliber guard. LG Bryan Lynch (OVR 66) is in the exact same boat as Bass. Lynch has the same IBL and LBK abilities as Bass and will have similar RBK and PBK as Bass. Both guards have mid-5^th round talent and should be treated as such. They will both be serviceable backups in the MOF, but should not be a part of your starting lineup.

There is one decent talent at LG and that is Luke Baker. The 6’3” 324-lb Washington State product projects as a late 1^st round pick, but I’m thinking that is pushing it a bit. With an OVR rating of 73-74, Baker appears to be a nice talent on the surface but, as Draft Insider’s does, let’s dig a little deeper. Baker has incredible run block finesse, topping out in the 86-89 range. Baker also boasts a lead block rating of 82-85 and an IBL of 75-77. With that being said, I’m a little cautious that his RBK and PBK are currently unrated – meaning that both will be 75 or lower. I’d be willing to bet that his RBK is better than pass block and may make him a decent agile guard who will do well on pulling plays. I also believe that his PBK ability will be a liability on the field and may make him an easy pass rush target. Again, projected to go in the late first round, I would caution against it as he is not the complete player that you are looking for.

We will finish off the offensive line with a two-part write up on all projected tackles to be drafted. Hopefully there is some promise out there for us – but don’t hold your breath.

Lombard, IL – Draft Insiders looked at all the QB’s in the last two editions, and today we asked our scouts to start looking at the guys who protect that franchise QB of yours – the offensive line. Every coach in MOF is always looking to improve their line, hopefully some of these guys might be able to help you out. Today, we look at the guys in charge of the line – Centers.

Right off the bat, we can scratch four guys off of your list. These four guys: Ryan Smith (OVR under 62), Parker White (OVR 66), Trent Jackson (OVR 67), and Addison Scott (OVR 68) are all average at best and may be difficult to improve upon their current ratings. In fact, all four graded out with all B’s in each of their top skills. Unfortunately, straight B’s put each of their ratings in the 75-77 range. Again, these are average and not necessarily what coaches are looking for when drafting a lineman. Some of these guys will be picked up as backups, but probably will not be drafted.

That brings is to some of the intriguing guys, guys that coaches may roll the dice on and a couple who will no doubt become immediate starters for a couple of lucky teams.

Gary Ramsay (OVR 65-66), an agile center from Michigan State looks to be a complete player who can help out on all plays. Ramsay comes in with a lead block (77), run block (76), and pass block (75). It is rare to find a player this consistent in both the run and pass game, but Ramsay has the talent. I am a bit confused by his overall rating, but I think it’s safe to say that his numbers should improve quickly. A possible hidden development on this one? Could be…

These next two guys are almost carbon copies of each other. Vince Short (OVR 68) and Roy McCollough (OVR 66) were rated in the same categories and received the same grades in each of them! Both are high in pass block power (78-81) and decent in run block and run block power (all in the 75-77 range.) I think it is a safe bet that both of these guys will have a pretty high bench press at the combine as they both seem to be pretty strong studs.

A bit of a surprise coming in next in Jonathan Patterson. Patterson (OVR 65-66) is a power center from Indiana. Patterson grades out nicely and looks to be a nice center to help in the run game. With a lead block rating in the 80-81 range and run block in the 78-79 range, Patterson would probably be able to start on many teams right now in MOF. With a 75-77 pass block, Patterson will be able to hold his own despite a lower OVR rating. Patterson will be a nice bargain center on Sunday’s next season.

And that brings us to the two studs. If you absolutely need a starting center, you need to grab one of these guys. Luke Ramsey (OVR 73-74) is a 21-year-old pass protector out of Notre Dame. With a pass block finesse of 82-83 and pass block power of 78-81, Ramsey has the tools to stop any inside rush coming at your QB. Throw in an impact block rating of 84-85 and he will flat out flatten many DT’s trying to challenge him. Ramsey should go in the first 20 picks and will shore up somebody’s O-line.

Last, but not least is Oregon State’s Jeff Pittman. Pittman (OVR 74-75) is the complete package. Run block in the 82-85 range, pass block in the 80-81 range and a run block power in the 78-79 range – you have yourself an immediate starter on almost any team. This guy will be a force on the field and worthy of being selected in the first 15 picks of the draft.

What position will Draft Insiders dig deep into next? Not quite sure of the position yet, but I promise you, we will continue to find the hidden gems out there.

The Indianapolis Colts are bad. What nobody so coming was why or how bad they actually are. What everybody had assumed was that they were a run only team and had absolutley no pass game. Well, that has been fixed. Shane Leonard, Will Jeffries, and Glenn Wallace are all putting up ROY numbers. The Colts have figured out the pass game. What is shocking is the lack of a run game and the abysmal defense being put forward. Changes need to and will be made immediately for any chance at putting together a .500 season. The Colts will be implementing a new defensive playbook in their upcoming tilt against the Dolphins to try and jump start their defense and try to hold an opponent under 30 points. Despite Taylor's struggles running the ball, he is still averaging 137 scrimmage yards per game and has a decent shot at breaking both HB reception and HB receiving season records. 

Lombard, IL – When we left off last time, I told you that you may be surprised at what gets revealed when looking at the remaining 5 QB’s projected to be drafted – well I didn’t say it would be a good surprise! While there may be some projects that you can take a flier on, this appears to be a 1 QB class. At any rate, let’s take a look and the remaining 5 QB’s.

First up is Brayden Phillips out of Texas A&M. Phillips knows how to take charge on the field, which could help him, but there are a lot of red flags. With an A THP, Phillips will fall under the coveted 90+ THP that most coaches are looking for. His SAC should be in the 78-81 range, but both the other important MAC & DAC will fall below that mark. Finishing out his known abilities will be his ability to throw on the run, which ends up in the 78-81 range. With all of these ratings and the fact that he is a 23-year-old rookie, your best bet is to steer clear of Brayden Phillips.

Oklahoma’s strong armed QB, Ron Fletcher, is another guy that does not come highly recommended. He could find his way onto a roster, but will likely be a career backup. Starting out as an overall 62 or lower as a 23-year-old rookie is never a good sign. It will be hard to improve on his 86-89 THP as well as his 78-79 MAC. Fletcher will best serve as a 3^rd string QB or a FA signing to fill in a one-week gap. The talent is just not there to shine in the MOF.

Joey Hardison is slightly better than our 2 previously discussed QB’s, but that is mainly because of his THP. Ranking as high as he can, Hardison has no problem firing the ball with a 90+ THP (this is becoming a common theme with QB’s in this draft.) Hardison will also be able to hit the short passes, with a respectable rating of 78-81. I was disappointed that we didn’t get another accuracy rating on him, which surely would have elevated his draft stock. Instead, it’s another decent throw on the run guy – with a rating range of 75-77. With an overall rating of 66, Hardison may be able to help out a team in need and will not break the bank with 5^th round talent.

When seeing the initial ratings, I, along with many others, got pretty excited about Luke Otto out of North Dakota State. Another strong armed QB with 90+ THP and a very respectful DAC of 78-81. Then it came crashing down. Not that MAC of 72-74 is bad, it’s just not what we would expect out of a projected 1^st round QB. His SAC will be even lower which puts him as a mediocre QB at best. With an OVR of 64, Otto can dig himself out of this hole, it will just take a little longer than we had hoped, and probably longer than the number of seasons that we have left.

That brings us to our final QB – Brandon Seither out of North Carolina. Seither has one negative thing going against him on the surface and that is his age. As I’ve stated before, starting out at 23, it is very difficult to gain the progression needed to be a superstar in this league. Luckily for Seither, he should be able to start for a team immediately in MOF. Despite his stock falling (2^nd round projection/5^th round talent) Seither has some very good ratings. 90+ THP and a MAC of 80-81 are phenomenal numbers. Factor in another impressive rating of 78-79 in his DAC, and you have yourself a bonafide starter. Although it may seem like a disappointment that his talent fell short of his projection, I think Seither is worthy of a higher pick than the 5^th round.

Draft Insider’s final QB rankings:

1 – Sean Poole

2 – Brandon Seither

3 – Rodd Grant

4 – Joey Hardison

5 – Luke Otto

6 – Paul Eaton

7 – Ron Fletcher

8 – Brayden Phillips

9 – Dorian McCullers

10 – Brandon Monk

We need to protect our QB right? Join us in the next edition when we look at some offensive lineman in the upcoming draft.

Lombard, IL – Welcome to Draft Insiders, where we take an inside look at the NFL prospects leading up to the draft. We are still looking for another owner to “share” the scouting process. This will allow us to be able to look at more players and make the draft process a little better for everyone coach! What would be required of you? Not much!! All you have to do is scout one side of the ball (most likely defense) and send the results to me. This would only mean taking pictures of the scouting reports and sending them to me – that’s it! I will take care of the rest. If interested let me know and we can start banging out even more Insider looks at the upcoming draft.

The first position that we are going to jump right into is, of course, quarterbacks. MOF coaches are always looking for that next franchise QB. After two seasons in a row of mediocre talent, is this the season that we finally get one? Maybe, maybe not. There are 10 potential QB’s projected to be drafted, but how good are they? Let’s go in depth with five of them, where we find some useful pieces along with a few guys who are projected high, but look to be like duds and not much help.

Dorian McCullers, out of Virginia, is currently projected to be a mid-6^th round pick – and there’s good reason why. McCullers’ throwing power is in the 82-85 range, not something most coaches are looking for. While his short accuracy is 75-77, that’s as good as it gets. Both medium and deep balls will be lower and with Dorian rated under 62 overall and being a 23-year-old rookie, he is hardly the guy you want leading your team.

Moving up the board brings us to Brandon Monk from Temple. Monk is another guy with less than ideal throwing power, sporting an arm of 82-85. Monk is a scrambler so we will have to wait and see what his actual speed is like at the combine. With a short accuracy of 82-83 and the ability to throw on the run in the 84-85 range – his quickness may be able to help out a coach who likes to throw short a lot – a gadget type QB. If you’re a downfield passer, Monk is not your guy.

These next three guys all have tremendous arm strength, all sitting above 90+ throwing power! Clemson’s burly QB, the 6’4 245lb Paul Eaton showed some promise, but as we looked at him, we did not see much. He has no problem hitting guys underneath with a SAC in the 78-81 range but when you look downfield, he is a little less than to be desired. He does have decent PA ability, but if you’re that inaccurate downfield then that won’t matter too much. I hate to say it, but Eaton should probably not be drafted.

That brings us to our first draftable QB – Florida State’s Rodd Grant. Grant has the height (6’4) that you are looking for in a QB. Grant may be one of the more accurate passers available in the draft. With a SAC in the 80-81 range and DAC sitting at 78-79 he will be throwing darts on the field with his 90+ throwing power. While his OVR will be at 67 he should have no problem improving with the proper training. He has 5^th round talent, but I think he will go higher than that.

On to the cream of the crop for today. Of course, we are talking about Sean Poole out of Georgia. Poole has the pedigree to make it in this league and be an immediate starter (74-75 OVR) for a team in need. With a 90+ THP and the ability to throw the deep ball (82-85 DAC) Poole will be force to reckon with. Being an improviser, Poole also has a very nice 86-89 throw on the run. I can’t wait to see what he does at the combine to see how mobile he actually is. There is a strong possibility that Poole also has a hidden development. Poole has the talent of a mid-1^st round pick but I’m sure a team in need for a QB will grab him in the top 10.

That leaves us with 5 more QB’s to look at next time. Is there a hidden gem out there? Any other QB to jump start your team? I think you’ll be surprised at the next grouping.

Indianapolis, IN – The Colts, as expected, dropped to 0-2 on the year. So why is there optimism? The Colts offense has turned a new page. Rookie Shane Leonard showed once again that he has the talent to lead this team in the right direction. The Colts have been without a pass game for two seasons now. With the league catching up and starting to slow down 2-time MVP Jonathan Taylor, Leonard knew he had to step up. Leonard was sharp, connecting on 22-28 passes for 281 yards. He did make two mistakes, one leading to a pick-6. The Colts hung tight with the Chiefs, thanks in part to Leonard and a pair of other rookies on the receiving end of his throws. Jeffries (5-88-0) and Wallace (6-60-0) have quickly made a name for themselves – using their speed to get open. Taylor, despite only rushing for 40 yards, chipped in 93 yards receiving himself. The Colts offense is on the brink of being something special. Only two games in and Shane Leonard looks to be in the running for ROY and it’s only a matter of time before Taylor gets his ground game going. This should be a fun ride. As for the defense…

The Indianapolis Colts have been a ground and pound team for each of the last two seasons. While this has led to back-to back rushing titles and MVP seasons for Jonathan Taylor, the Colts need to find a better balance to move to the next level. Through the draft, the Colts have revamped their entire passing game, led by rookie QB Shane Leonard. Leonard was a 4th round pick out of Alabama. While he is only a 65 overall, Leonard sports an impressive 92 throw power with decent accuracy at all levels. One game into his career and he has already had a better game then all of what Jalen Hurts could do last season. This will be an exciting season for the Colts. To help out the young gunslinger, the Colts added 3 speedsters, Will Jefferies (94 speed), Stefon Boss (93 speed), and Glenn Wallace (95 speed). Outside of Parris Campbell, all other Colts WR's have been demoted as the Colts look to add more firepower all over the field. The explosiveness was evident in the Colts first game as Wallace and Jeffries combined for 208 yards and 2 TD's on 7 catches. While Indianapolis' defesne will always be a concern, I think it's safe to say that the offense is ready for a monster season. Did we mention that they also have 3rd year back Jonathan Taylor, coming off of his second consecutive MVP season?