Even after drafting Donald Brown to avoid Joseph Addai wearing down, the Colts ranked dead last in the NFL on the ground. Though when you balance that with the second-ranked passing attack, it's just enough to keep the defense honest. That's all the Colts have needed during the playoffs. They run effectively when they need to. What they obviously excel at is slinging it through the air, thanks to Manning's brilliance and his cast of talented wide-outs. Reggie Wayne is a top-three receiver in the league, supported by tight end Dallas Clark, who is undoubtedly the best pass-catcher at the position. Surprising the Jets, Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie made names for themselves with stand-out performances. Whatever weapon you take away from Manning, he always another in his arsenal.
Joseph Addai
6 February 2010
Running the ball is another story altogether.
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3 November 2009
Running back Joseph Addai’s 22-yard TD pass to Reggie Wayne was glorious. What isn’t pretty is San Fran’s play of late, having lost three of their last four. Mike might need to drop his pants again if his club is to take the division.
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19 July 2008
op when they go to the air.
The ground game isn’t an easy one to shut down either. Joseph Addai is an amazing running back. He’s hard to tackle and he can eat up a lot of yards either on the ground or through the air as well. He can be a huge playmaker for this team when his number is called and thats really all that matters when you’re in the backfield. Spelling Addai and returning to the team he helped win a Superbowl is Dominic Rhodes. Rhodes spent a season in Oakland last year and didn’t have the year that a lot of people might have been expecting. Rhodes is not an elite running back, but as a backup he’s one of the best. He can make things happen when Addai sits on the bench and with Addai’s reputation of being Mr. Tap Out, Rhodes will see the ball plenty this season. I expect Rhodes to get some decent yardage this year with Addai seeing most of the carries. I will not however forget the draft pick the Colts used on Michigan running back Mike Hart. If Mike Hart can make this team, look out, he can make things happen. I can see Mike Hart being a big goal line threat with his style. He may take some of those touchdowns too.
The ground game isn’t an easy one to shut down either. Joseph Addai is an amazing running back. He’s hard to tackle and he can eat up a lot of yards either on the ground or through the air as well. He can be a huge playmaker for this team when his number is called and thats really all that matters when you’re in the backfield. Spelling Addai and returning to the team he helped win a Superbowl is Dominic Rhodes. Rhodes spent a season in Oakland last year and didn’t have the year that a lot of people might have been expecting. Rhodes is not an elite running back, but as a backup he’s one of the best. He can make things happen when Addai sits on the bench and with Addai’s reputation of being Mr. Tap Out, Rhodes will see the ball plenty this season. I expect Rhodes to get some decent yardage this year with Addai seeing most of the carries. I will not however forget the draft pick the Colts used on Michigan running back Mike Hart. If Mike Hart can make this team, look out, he can make things happen. I can see Mike Hart being a big goal line threat with his style. He may take some of those touchdowns too.
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