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NFL analyst explains why Colts are a Super Bowl sleeper pick

By Jaleel Grandberry

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) celebrates with his teammates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) celebrates with his teammates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. /
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After a productive offseason, the Indianapolis Colts will enter training camp with high expectations and a chance to win a Super Bowl.

Every NFL team enters the season wanting to win the Super Bowl, however, only a few really have actual chances to do so. There are teams like the Buffalo Bills that are loaded with talent that many expect to be in the mix at the end of the year, but there are also teams like the Houston Texans, who are expected to be in the mix for the No. 1 pick.

Somewhere between those two franchises are teams like the Indianapolis Colts, with talented rosters that could make a run or miss the playoffs. After missing the postseason last year, Indy went to work this offseason to assure a return to the playoffs for the franchise.

The Colts made a quarterback change bringing in Matt Ryan, and also added talented players like Yannick Ngakoue and Stephon Gilmore. That’s in addition to a talented draft class and numerous other depth signings.

As training camp approaches, it turns out that experts who cover the league are a fan of what Indianapolis has done this offseason. The latest example of this is Cynthia Frelund, an analyst for NFL Network, naming the Colts as a Super Bowl sleeper pick.

The Colts have the formula to win a Super Bowl

Frelund does note that it’s still pretty early in the summer but she makes a respectable case for Indianapolis, highlighting the already established running game and defense and how the addition of Matt Ryan can take that to the next level.

Frelund says, “you’re surrounding a really good team with a really good quarterback that can execute play-action extremely well.” With the combination of good defense, quality running, and a timely passing offense, the Colts should be a threat this season.

The biggest concern is the passing game because Indy didn’t do much this offseason to improve its wide receiver room. The Colts did draft Alec Pierce and two athletic tight ends, but there are still looming questions about who will consistently contribute besides Michael Pittman Jr.

Hopefully, Matt Ryan’s veteran leadership will be able to help develop the receivers to a point where Indy’s passing game can contribute just enough for the Colts to be a dangerous team.

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