Thursday, May 17, 2012

Colts 2012 OTAs notes

There are a couple of significant injuries to report. HB Delone Carter, who many expect to vie for a starting role this season in Bruce Arians’ Steelers-style offense, has a lingering thumb problem keeping him out of practice. I normally wouldn’t worry too much, but Carter’s biggest liability has been his ability to hold onto the ball. If his thumb becomes a chronic problem, so could fumbling.

The other is rookie QB Chandler Harnish. While nobody expected much from the small-school prospect this season, missing time could be terrible for him. And — since Andrew Luck can’t participate because of school — that leaves just two quarterbacks in camp, Drew Stanton and Trevor Vittatoe. And nobody wants to see much of those guys in the future.

Other who sat out include:

WR TY Hilton (hanstring) we knew about that, not a good start, son
C Samson Satale (knee) shouldn't be a problem for the veteran
T Anthony Castonzo (knee) this bears watching, but he seems unconcerned
G Ben Ijalana (knee) this worries me, I’ll keep an eye on it
LB Kavell Conner (foot) not sure where this puts him
S David Caldwell (foot) could fall behind rooks

The team also announced the signing of later-round picks Harnish, OLB Tim Fugger, WR LaVon Brazill, HB Vick Ballard and NT Josh Chapman. I don’t see any problem with the others.

The Colts let go of Mike Holmes. Listed as a corner on the roster, he was really more of a special-teams/returner prospect, who projected as a fringe contributor on defense. It appeared that he was in a field that got too crowded.

Every summer I root for the guy they gave my old high school number, 46. This year it’s well-travelled, pass-catching tight end Dominique Jones. Go ’Nique!

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