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Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) looks on during the NFL Preseason game between the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts on August 11, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts during the second half of the game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

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Greg Joseph #1 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after hitting the game winning field goal in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Vikings Came Back

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It’s Time To Say “I Told You So” About Jeff Saturday

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Josh McDaniels Can Lose To Anybody

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Jim Irsay Blowin in the Wind

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Colts assistant quarterbacks coach Parks Frazier

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The Colts’ New Offensive Play-Caller Is Some Guy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 24: Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay on the field before the week 3 NFL preseason game between the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts on August 24, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL: AUG 24 Preseason – Bears at Colts

Gaze Upon Irsay’s Folly

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Colts Fire Head Coach Frank Reich, Hire Television Analyst

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The Colts Have A Mess At Quarterback, And So Does The NFL

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New England Patriots v Indianapolis Colts

No One Can Catch Jonathan Taylor

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This Is So Stupid

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling Today?

Carson Wentz #2 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium against the New York Jets on November 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Mike White And Josh Johnson Outdueled By Carson Wentz

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Carson Wentz Entered A New Frontier Of Interception-Throwing

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Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and 49ers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley compete for a pass in the rain on Sunday Night Football.

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A Miserable Football Game Is A Joy Forever

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Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Indianapolis Colts

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 27: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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There Is An Entire Lost Generation Of NFL Quarterback Drafts

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: Bobby Okereke #58 of the Indianapolis Colts recovers a fumble in the end zone in the game against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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