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3 Questions that Colts Must Ask Themselves during Training Camp

By Cody Felger

Aug 5, 2015; Anderson, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano runs down the field with quarterback Andrew Luck (12) after finishing drills during training camp at Anderson University. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2015; Anderson, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano runs down the field with quarterback Andrew Luck (12) after finishing drills during training camp at Anderson University. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Who Will Play the Slot Corner?

Last year was a rough season for Colts’ corner Darius Butler. Injuries forced the 30-year-old veteran corner to play outside. It didn’t go well. Butler struggled as the number two corner and is better suited for the slot. He also only recorded one interception in a season to forget.

Nov 29, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Adam Humphries (11) makes a catch over Indianapolis Colts corner back Darius Butler (20) in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Indianapolis Colts won over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 25-12. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Adam Humphries (11) makes a catch over Indianapolis Colts corner back Darius Butler (20) in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Indianapolis Colts won over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 25-12. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

Also don’t forget Colts’ 2015 third round pick D’Joun Smith. While Smith has tons of potential in the slot, he needs to not only stay healthy, but also needs to justify the Colts’ selection of him 65th overall in last year’s third round.

Smith has loads of potential. At Florida Atlantic in 2014, Smith was selected to second-team All-Conference USA, was an honorable mention kick returner and team defensive MVP. He was invited to 2015 Senior Bowl. Smith also hauled in seven interceptions in 2013.

It will be an interesting battle to watch in training camp. If Smith does indeed beat out Butler, this year might be the last one for Butler in Indianapolis–who’s in a contract year.

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