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3 things that should be on the Colts Christmas list

By Justin Bauerle

Nov 13, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday greets offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann (79) after a field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday greets offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann (79) after a field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tanner Gentry (87) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts linebacker JoJo Domann (57) after a catch in the fourth quarter pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

Wish No. 2: Colts developing young depth positions

At this point, why not? Start sitting more of your starting caliber players that you know will be on the roster in 2023 and let them rest and stay healthy. There is no point in losing a piece of your team with an ACL tear late in a season that doesn’t matter. Guys like Shaquille Leonard and Jonathan Taylor are already sidelined, and likely Kenny Moore.

This allows younger guys the opportunity to play and gain experience. Start developing your depth pieces to see if they are good in tough situations. Give them a shot and see what they can get done on the field. The preseason is usually a time when you see third, fourth, and fifth-string players compete in games, but always against other depth pieces.

Put your depth in the game with starters and see what they can do!

Players like Isaiah Rodgers Sr., JoJo Domann, Mike Strachan, Dallas Flowers, and more should see more playing time in the final three weeks. If the worst thing that could happen is that the team loses three games, is that really all that bad?

The Colts could easily land a top-five pick in the draft, but winning one game messes that up quite a bit. Take the leap of faith with the players you drafted and let them play! The best-case scenario is that a player does extremely well and proves he can start in the NFL.

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