Indianapolis Colts News

Colts' Tom Moore to return for 2010 season

Tom Moore will return for the 2010 NFL season as the senior offensive assistant with Clyde Christensen moving into Moore's old position, offensive coordinator, the Indianapolis Colts announced Friday.

COLTS ADD TWO COACHES

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=d4ce9fb3-393b-4b99-aead-af77c82283cb - The Colts on Friday announced the addition of two coaches, Ron Turner and Ron Prince, while altering the titles of four others on the staff.

Source: GM McCloughan 'blindsided' by 49ers (Yahoo! Sports)

San Francisco's head honchos need to stop hiding and shed some light on the status of GM Scot McCloughan.

BREAKING THE TIE

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=dec4a6cb-4fe3-4f32-885c-9fa5fd5319e5 - The NFL will hold its Annual Meetings in Orlando, Fla., next week, with a potential change to the league's post-season overtime format expected to be a major issue.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=5067cac0-748b-467d-8c6a-8a26dd68dd68 - Colts players were recognized among NFL.com's list for best undrafted free agents in NFL history.

The Shutdown Corner post-free agency mock draft, Pt. 2 (Yahoo! Sports)

Now that free agency is done - at least for the most part - it's a good time to head back to the Land of...

THE DEFENSIVE TACKLES

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=d74f37a1-46fd-422c-a3c7-6ade562b1c5f - They were largely unknown entering the season, but by season's end, the Colts' defensive tackle trio of Dan Muir, Antonio Johnson and Eric Foster solidified the interior and were key to a second Super Bowl appearance in four... Read more

NFL might tweak sudden death OT

The NFL might modify its controversial overtime format for next season, but only in the playoffs. And that's if 75 percent of owners, or 24 of the 32, vote for it next week.

NFL competition committee might alter sudden death overtime format in postseason

The NFL might modify its controversial overtime format for next season, but only in the playoffs. And that's if 75 percent of owners, or 24 of the 32, vote for it next week.

Chiefs beef up offensive line with Ryan Lilja signing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With one move, the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward bolstering a shaky offensive line and making up for a gamble six years ago that came back to haunt them.

PROTECTING ITS PLAYERS

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=b97e648e-c4cc-4964-a724-948bc1a79876 - In addition to overtime rules, NFL Owners will vote on player safety issues at Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla., next week.

Kansas City signs guard Ryan Lilja in move to upgrade woeful offensive line (The Canadian Press)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With one move, the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward bolstering a shaky offensive line and making up for a gamble six years ago that came back to haunt them.

Chiefs beef up offensive line with Ryan Lilja signing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent left guard Ryan Lilja in another step toward beefing up their offensive line. The deal was announced Tuesday. Terms were not released. Lilja played in 66 games with the Indianapolis Colts, who claimed him off waivers from Kansas City in 2004.

Former coach Tony Dungy takes message of hope to inmates at South Carolina prison (The Canadian Press)

Tony Dungy stood before more than 1,700 prisoners Tuesday, sharing a smile and message of hope that has become his life's work.

Falcons release former first round pick Hill, sign safety Matt Giordano (The Canadian Press)

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons released former first-round pick Tye Hill on Tuesday and signed safety Matt Giordano.

Ex-coach Dungy speaks to inmates in South Carolina (AP)

Tony Dungy stood before more than 1,700 prisoners Tuesday, sharing a smile and message of hope that has become his life's work. The former NFL championship coach said he recently visited an inmate in Florida that he had ministered to nearly 10 years ago. The prisoner thanked Dungy for changing his mental and spiritual... Read more

THE DEFENSIVE ENDS

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=f2941243-c8ac-479c-856c-65f617bf5b67 - The Colts blitzed more in 2009 than in past seasons, but the pressure from Pro Bowl defensive ends Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney was still a key to the defense.

Ravens' acquisitions top free-agency moves (Yahoo! Sports)

Anquan Boldin and Donte' Stallworth's additions help give the franchise its best receiving corps ever.

THE OFFENSIVE LINE

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=e586c59c-1c53-4d5a-ae8b-f9762d4f9440 - With a lineup of late-drafted players free agents, the Colts' offensive line in 2009 allowed the NFL's fewest sacks and allowed quarterback Peyton Manning to be sacked a career-low 10 times.

COLTS ADD TERRY

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=032b1c54-a55c-4fb2-8f9b-42ee2947a67f - The Colts have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Adam Terry, the club announced Monday.