2011 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS PREVIEW:
With a Super Bowl victory, and nine straight playoff appearances, few teams have been as consistent as the Indianapolis Colts over the last decade. Despite questions about their defense and running game, the Colts still manage to be among the best teams in the AFC, and 2011 should be no different.
The biggest reason for the Colts' success over the last 10 years has been quarterback Peyton Manning. He will be back again this season and although he is coming off one of his worst seasons, chances are he will still be among the elite quarterbacks in the league. He is helped by a number of reliable targets including Reggie Wayne, Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie. Joseph Addai has also emerged as a solid option out of the backfield.
The defense is often the biggest weakness of the Colts, and while that might be the case again this year, that's not to say that this squad is bad. The Indianapolis defense has a number of playmakers in the secondary, most notably free safety Antoine Bethea. Up front, the Colts will rely on the leadership of veterans Gary Brackett and Dwight Freeney.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS EXPERIENCE:
Founded: 1953
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
Conference: AFC South
Rivals: New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars
Owners: James Irsay (1972)
Mascot: Spike and Spirit
Notable Players: Johnny Unitas, Eric Dickerson, Peyton Manning & Jim Harbaugh
See Also: Indianapolis Colts Playoff tickets
The Indianapolis Colts play in South Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL). The franchise was founded in Baltimore in 1953 as a continuation of the failed Dallas Texans. While there was a previous franchise in Baltimore with the same name, they are not the same. The Colts would win NFL Championships in 1958 and 1959, led by Johnny Unitas. The Colts would win again in 1968 and, in 1969, would lose to the Jets in the first game to be dubbed the "Super Bowl". The Colts would move to Indianapolis in 1984 as the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts struggled after the move without much success, but with the drafting of Peyton manning in 1998 the team has become one of the true titans of NFL football, winning a Superbowl in 2007.
The Indianapolis Colts play their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. Lucas Oil Stadium opened in August of 2008, replacing the RCA Dome as the home of the Colts. The 63,000 seat capacity is an increase over the RCA Dome and it features an advanced mechanized retractable roof and large window gate at that provides a great view of the city when open. Lucas Oil Stadium is one of the most modern NFL stadiums and seeing a Colts game there will be an experience to remember.
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