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Indianapolis Colts Free Agency Grade and Review

Contributor: Matt Adams, Colts Couch Crew

Team Needs: OL, LB, WR, DL

Key additions: None (so far)

Key Losses: OG Jake Scott (signed with Titans), DT Anthony McFarland (waived), LB Rob Morris (waived), DT Dan Klecko (signed with Eagles), TE Ben Utecht (signed with Bengals), LB Rocky Boiman (signed with Eagles)

Key Free Agents Retained: S Bob Sanders, TE Dallas Clark (franchised, then signed), OG Ryan Lilja, DE Josh Thomas

Free Agency Notes: The Colts haven't made waves this offseason, but no one expected them to. If they were to make a major move as soon as the free agent period kicked off, it would've shocked just about everyone; it's just not the way Bill Polian and company run their business. The front office gets a lot of credit for retaining its basic building blocks. Signing players like Sanders, Clark, and Lilja to long-term deals helps bring a sense of continuity to the ballclub. Many of their losses are solid role-players who can be replaced. Losing Scott raises a few questions about the offensive line, although the Colts were forced to choose between him and Lilja.

Grade: B

Review of Grade: It almost feels like you could give the Colts an incomplete. After all, who have they brought it? Absolutely no one. Then again, their philosophy is to build through the draft and place a high value on their most important players. They've managed to keep their top players without any earth-shattering losses. In addition, owner Jim Irsay has rewarded Bill Polian with a contract extenion. For those reasons, I'll give them a solid B; no more, no less.

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Rockville Make It Personal Tour

The Colts Make It Personal Tour traveled to the Town Square in Rockville. The stop included the Colts In Motion traveling museum, along with the Colts Quarterback Challenge and the opportunity to win Colts pre-season tickets. The stop included several cheerleaders along with Colts players Dante Hughes and Michael Coe.

NO COMPLACENCY

Reserve safety Matt Giordano has accomplished plenty in three seasons since the Colts made him a fourth-round selection in the 2005 NFL Draft. But after starting four games last season, Giorando said he still feels as if he needs to further establish himself.

ANOTHER FEST FOR FANS

The Colts have extended their Fan Fest schedule to include a final stop at Martinsville High School on July 11. The event will benefit the flood victims of Morgan County, with the Colts matching up to $10,000 raised at the event.

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Symposium gives NFL rookies a glimpse of the bigger picture

Before they take the field in search of NFL glory, the league's rookies gather in Carlsbad, Calif., for a crash course in how to handle the huge transition from life as college players to pros.

Iowa disaster relief fund gets new donor in Colts' Clark

Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark has turned his autograph into money for disaster relief in Iowa.

Eagles add depth at running back, trade for Lawton

Colts reserve running back Luke Lawton was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional 2009 draft choice.

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3rd of July Links

"Another one dimensional player?"

Peyton Manning's Greatest Games - #4

Wes Welker should count his Rings before talking

The 1st draft of the Dungy Era

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Most Important Wins Article is up...Contest Still Open

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Sanders and Freeney to Start Camp on the PUP List

The Colts are hoping that their defense will get a lift as both Dwight Freeney and Bob Sanders will be ready to go by the teams opener vs the Bears in September. For now though, it looks as if with camp closing in the pair will start training camp on the PUP list. Mike Chappell [...]

Colts All Over the NFL Top 50 List with Four Players

CBS Sportsline’s Pete Prisco is out with his annual Top 50 NFL Players list, and the Colts have four on the list, including the #2 player in the land - QB Peyton Manning. Here are the Colts four players breakdown: 2. Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts: Even Manning’s down seasons are sensational. If Marvin Harrison [...]

Starting LB Hagler Tears Pec Muscle; Out Two Months

The Colts got bad news today on the injury front, as NFL Network’s Adam Schefter is reporting that starting linebacker Tyjuan Hagler suffered a torn pectoral muscle while lifting weights last week, and will be sidelined at least two months, meaning he will miss training camp and could be out for the Colts opener against [...]