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Indianapolis Colts (9-7)
Absolute Record: 10-6
An errant Peyton Manning throw/Reggie Wayne slip put a blemish on one of the more noteworthy seasons in the franchise’s history. Manning and first-year head coach Jim Caldwell won the first 14 games of 2009, before sitting the starters in their last two contests. Pierre Garcon and rookie Austin Collie filled the void of Marvin Harrison and an injured Anthony Gonzalez, combining for over 100 receptions and 11 scores. With all the integral parts back for 2010, the Colts will be the prohibitive favorite in the AFC.
Most Significant Newcomer: Jerry Hughes. The Colts ranked 11th against the run and 9th in pass defense in ’09. Hughes, a two-time All-American from TCU, should improve the standing in both categories. Extremely quick and agile, Hughes was able to enter the backfield with relative ease. This type of pressure was almost non-existent in Indianapolis, despite the play of Pro Bowlers Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis. An additional pass-rusher in Hughes suddenly transforms Indy’s D into a tenacious front seven.
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