Colts Reacts Survey Outcomes: Offseason Half II Version

Whereas the Indiana Pacers are the speak of the city this weekend, the most recent Indianapolis Colts offseason survey outcomes are in.

When polled, fifty-one p.c (51%) of Colts followers imagine that amongst Indy’s key 2nd-year gamers, that former 2024 first spherical choose Laiatu Latu is the one finest poised for a breakout:

Despite the fact that Latu might not be a starter per se, as each returning veteran Samson Ebukam and fellow former first rounder Kwity Paye could technically begin to defend early working downs at each protection finish spots, he’s anticipated to be an integral rotational go rusher.

Being named to PFWA’s All-Rookie Workforce, Latu completed his debut professional marketing campaign with 4.0 sacks, 38 whole QB pressures, and three compelled fumbles throughout 17 video games (1 begin). He figures to be an vital piece in new Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s protection, who simply coached reigning sack king Trey Hendrickson with the Cincinnati Bengals.

As for Colts first-year gamers past this 12 months’s first spherical choose, tight finish Tyler Warren, many of the Horseshoe trustworthy are excited to see this 12 months’s fifth spherical choose, D.J. Giddens, out of Kansas State—with 36% excited for the properly constructed again:

Giddens isn’t anticipated to start out behind star workhorse Jonathan Taylor, however he does current a significant improve as a change-of-pace choice to each spell and assist substitute the Professional Bowler in a few of his between-the-tackles work to assist lighten #28’s load.

The previous Wildcats standout rushed for over 1,300 speeding yards final 12 months and his working type has drawn some comparisons to one of many Colts’ former 1,000 yard rushers, Marlon Mack. If he’s something near what Mack was at his peak, Indy can have discovered a Day 3 gem.