| The 2008 Indianapolis Colts season is the team's | | | | but may be limited to blocking or goal line |
| 56th season in the NFL. They will be attempting | | | | situations. Some question why he was chosen, |
| to improve upon their 13-3 score from 2007, | | | | while others remain confident that he filled an |
| which is little to be improved on, except that they | | | | important position. |
| hope to repeat their impressive season score but | | | | Steven Justice received generally high marks and |
| this time win the divisional round, playoffs and | | | | without great risk. Operating a low profile at first, |
| Super Bowl. Perhaps the team was still shaky | | | | he will be groomed for success and eventually fit |
| playing at their new venue of the Lucas Oil | | | | into the Colts for the long term. Mike Hart was |
| Stadium. (Perhaps Peyton Manning slipped on a | | | | responsible for some impressive feats in college, |
| spill?) Nevertheless, fans remain excited about the | | | | though he is relatively small in comparison to |
| 2008 draft pick. | | | | other players and not lightning fast. He remains |
| This year the Colts chose the following players to | | | | untested at a college level for catching and |
| join the dominant NFL team: center Mike Pollak | | | | blocking, so it remains to be seen how he will |
| from Arizona, linebacker Phililp Wheeler from | | | | respond to hard interaction as a center. Pierre |
| Georgia, tight end Jacon Tamme from Kentucky, | | | | Garcon also divides fans as his offense remains |
| linebacker Marcus Howard from Georgia, tight end | | | | untested, and his height is below average. |
| Tom Santi of Virginia, center Steve Justice of | | | | However, at the amateur level he managed over |
| Wake Forest, running back Mike Hart, wide | | | | 60 catches, 1000 yards and 15 touchdowns. That |
| receiver Pierre Garcon from Mount Union and | | | | leaves Jamey Richard as the last pick, a top talent |
| center Jamey Richard of Buffalo. How did these | | | | at the University at Buffalo, weighing in at 300 |
| draft picks go over with NFL fans? | | | | pounds, standing 6'4. He could be a welcomed |
| Mike Pollak has been seen as a productive choice | | | | center. |
| as a center guard, a necessity because of the | | | | Will these draft picks help to bring the Colts back |
| shortage of starting guards and one that could fit | | | | to Super Bowl victory? Critics pointed to the |
| in admirably with the rest of the Colts team. Philip | | | | team's defensive problems as well as the need |
| Wheeler was well reviewed, as he is predicted to | | | | for a stronger cornerback team. However, the |
| perform well in zone playing given his agility. On | | | | draft picks of 2008 have many buzzing about the |
| the other hand, he has been questioned for his | | | | Colts' chances this season, not to mention |
| abilities in one-on-one coverage. Marcus Howard | | | | consistently great performances by returning |
| may be smaller than the average linebacker but | | | | players like Anthony Gonzalez and Peyton |
| he has received rave reviews for his game play | | | | Manning. The Indianapolis Colts are still a favorite |
| and experience. Tom Santi received mixed | | | | to win the Super Bowl in the early rankings, so |
| reviews, as he obviously has the size for success | | | | don't bet against them! |
