I’m hearing a lot of blather on the TV and Internet that the Colts are going to bring Dominic Rhodes back into the fold. To them, it makes perfect sense.
To me, it doesn't and I’d be surprised if it happened. Some things to consider:
• The Colts just drafted Mike Hart to take over the No. 2 halfback spot
• Bill Polian has shown he believes halfbacks have short shelf-lives, as evidenced by how early he got rid of people like Marshall Faulk and Edgerrin James while they still had lots of useful football in them.
• Rhodes may just be cooked. Discounting how he fell on his face with the Raiders, (1) he averaged 3.43 yards a carry in his final year with the Colts. (2) That contrasts unfavorably with the 4.40 Kenton Keith averaged last year behind basically the same line (3) and same game plan.
Oh, and SI is reporting that Marvin Harrison may face misdemeanor charges of the now-notorious bar shooting. While that may not seem terrible, the NFL has a strict policy regarding gun-related crime and Harrison may miss some playing time because of it.
1. He had 75-302-1 rushing, 11-70-0 receiving and lost his job to Huggy Bear’s boy.
2. And 2.95 the year before that.
3. The only change was Tony Ugoh in at left tackle for Tarik Glenn. As far as run blocking goes, I’d say that’s a step down. Also keep in mind that Ugoh missed some games and Charlie Johnson (no All-Pro he) had to fill in.
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