2. It’s time to take S Bob Sanders seriously. Not that the Colts ever took him less than seriously, but with Sanders missing 24 games the last two regular seasons, fans understandably have wondered if he’ll play at a high level again, and some have wondered if the Colts wouldn’t be better off releasing him. Colts President Bill Polian has been firm in his belief that releasing Sanders is unnecessary and has said there’s no reason to believe Sanders won’t play extensively at a high level next season. Sanders, after being placed on injured reserve last season with a biceps injury, is practicing with the Colts in OTAs, and while he said he’s not thinking much about the long-term or anything about the future, he said it’s not insignificant that he is working in OTAs. He said more often than not in recent seasons he has been rehabilitating during that period and has been unable to practice. And while fans understandably are reluctant to get excited about Sanders considering his injury history, Sanders being on the field has given his annual will-he-or-won’t-he watch a different vibe. This is not to predict a full 16-game season, but Sanders’ presence in OTAs has given the situation hope.
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