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Giving it a ‘Go’: Comparing Colts to Pokémon Creatures

By Luke Schultheis

Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts (12) shakes hands with Colts mascot Blue in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Irvin at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Carter quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts (12) shakes hands with Colts mascot Blue in the 2015 Pro Bowl against Team Irvin at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo (74) in action against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo (74) in action against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Offensive Tackle Anthony Castonzo: Rhydon

Anthony Castonzo remains one of the better left tackles in all of football, having admirably protected Andrew Luck’s blindside over the past 4 seasons and only missing 3 games in the process.

Simply put, Castonzo has been “rock solid” for the Colts. It’s no coincidence that he bears a major resemblance to Rhydon (it must be the horn, right?), who is protected by his armor-like hide and can apparently live in molten lava up to 3,600 degrees.

Castonzo has survived on an island against some of the NFL’s truly elite pass rushers after all, using his own “tough skin” in the trenches to withstand physical blows and prolific pass rush moves.

Not only is Rhydon well-protected, but like Castonzo, it is also physically powerful. Specifically, it uses its horn to crush rock and shatter diamonds, much like Castonzo uses his strength and initial punch to effectively ward off opposing pass rushers.

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