Colts: 3 position battles that could have surprising endings

Indianapolis Colts rookie minicamp and offseason work might be slowly coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean that a roster fraught with some serious questions that need answering has sorted everything out just yet.

The Colts have a few locks, most notably Michael Pittman Jr. and TY Hilton as the starting wide receivers and new acquisition Carson Wentz at quarterback.

Beyond that, the Colts need to figure out how the bottom part of this roster is going to shake out considering what the rival Titans have done this offseason.

Tennessee might have the edge on Indy when it comes to star power, but the Colts could take home the AFC South thanks to their depth. Naturally, figuring out which players deserve increased roles and which should be relegated to the end of the bench is vital in that pursuit.

These three position competitions will could help decide how high the floor is for this team, as all three of them are at positions of need for Indianapolis.

These 3 position battles could be important for the Colts.

3. Left Tackle: Sam Tevi vs. Will Holden vs Julie’n Davenport.

This will ultimately be a redundant fight by the time that Eric Fisher comes back, as the former Chiefs starter will assume the role as Anthony Castonzo’s replacement. Until then, one of these three players will have to vacuum up those snaps in order to keep Wentz upright and less panicked in the pocket.

Sam Tevi started at left tackle for the Chargers season, but his play was so uneven that they didn’t make an attempt to re-sign him, as they instead used a first-round selection on left tackle Rashawn Slater. If Tevi thinks that he is going to be handed the Colts job without much hassle, he is not in the right frame of mind.

The Colts must pick a winner at left tackle.

Holden earned a start last year, and he shouldn’t be discounted as a potential option to earn himself the starts in Fisher’s absence. Davenport was awful at times, but his versatility and mobility could be what give him the edge over Tevi.

The Colts, in part, traded for Wentz because they believed their superior offensive line could help keep him protected and minimize the issues he has with navigating pressure. Tevi was a sieve last year, and the Colts might need to opt for one of the backups if the need arises before the season starts.