Colts OTAs: Rookie Phillip Dorsett Impresses, and More
By Evan Reller
The Indianapolis Colts continue into the third day of organized team activities. It is the first chance for the team to truly work in both the free agents and draft picks to the offense and defense.
Today, the practice was open to the media and there were some interesting developments. The Colts still have a number of players recovering from injuries, so some things, like the offensive line, are still incomplete.
One interesting quote came from running back Frank Gore, who spoke about the possibility of running against six or seven players instead of the usual eight or nine. This will be the first time he’s played with a truly talented quarterback (Andre Johnson’s first time too).
Here’s what people were saying about rookie Phillip Dorsett:
Phillip Dorsett is having a day. Have I mentioned he's fast? #Colts
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) May 20, 2015
Phillip Dorsett bounced back from an early drop w/ an impressive grab over the middle and a deep ball from Hasselbeck. Nice day for the rook
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) May 20, 2015
On the offensive line:
Interchangeable parts all across the @Colts O-line today. Haven't seen a ton of Jack Mewhort today. Joe Reitz at RT and Hugh Thornton at LG.
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) May 20, 2015
It's way early, but #colts O-line today: LT Castonzo, LG Thornton, C Harrison, RG Herremans, RT Mewhort. Subject to change, of course.
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) May 20, 2015
On injuries:
No surprise with #colts, but no sign of Mathis, Cherilus, Ballard, Irving, Thomas. Also didn't see Vontae Davis.
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) May 20, 2015
Pagano: Do not anticipate Robt. Mathis, Gosder Cherilus to participate in any OTA work.
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) May 20, 2015
On Johnson and Gore:
Fun to watch Andre Johnson in action for the first time. Consummate professional. Every movement looks natural. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) May 20, 2015
Chuck Pagano on Frank Gore/Andre Johnson settling in: "Seems like they've been here the past five years."
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) May 20, 2015
We’ll keep you up to date on all the Colts news as the team conducts OTAs.