<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0czgVb_0vRLeb3z00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0czgVb_0vRLeb3z00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) is brought down by a slew of Indianapolis Colts defenders Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-texans-bleacher-report-urges-veteran-cb?utm_source=RSS" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=31sys4_0vRLeb3z00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=31sys4_0vRLeb3z00" width="1920" height="1080" ></a><figcaption>Shane Steichen Provides Colts Injury Update </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> The <a href="si.com/nfl/team/indianapolis-colts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Indianapolis Colts </a> suffered a roller coaster Week 1 loss to the <a href="si.com/nfl/team/houston-texans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Houston Texans </a> on Sunday afternoon. Despite some incredible throws from second-year quarterback <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/anthony-richardson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Anthony Richardson </a> , Indy's defense had one too many flaws in the 29-27 loss. Following a nearly completed opening slate of games for the 2024 NFL season, <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/" rel="nofollow"> Bleacher Report </a> 's scouting department listed each team's biggest weakness. For the Colts, B/R's Alex Ballentine still <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10134079-nfl-team-needs-prioritizing-every-rosters-biggest-weaknesses-before-week-2" rel="nofollow"> sees flaws </a> in the cornerback and safety rooms in Indianapolis. <blockquote>The Colts secondary is leaning on many young players who weren't elite prospects to outplay their draft slot. Some of those bets are probably going to pay off, but as any bettor knows, there's a lot of risk in a multi-leg parlay. The Colts could use a veteran who can offer a solid baseline of play at the position. <cite> Alex Ballentine, B/R </cite></blockquote> The Colts' secondary didn't look great in Sunday's loss, but the <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-good-bad-loss-texans-anthony-richardson" rel="nofollow"> gravest concerns </a> came from the run defense. For a front seven that was supposed to rank toward the top of the league, Indianapolis fell short of expectations after allowing over 200 rushing yards to <a href="https://www.houstontexans.com/team/players-roster/joe-mixon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joe Mixon </a> and the Texans' rushing attack. <figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Joe Mixon today: 33 touches (30 carries) 178 yards 1 touchdown His most carries in a single game. <a href="https://t.co/qnvf9suibo" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/qnvf9suibo </a> — StatMuse (@statmuse) <a href="https://twitter.com/statmuse/status/1832874832112791925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> September 8, 2024 </a></blockquote></figure><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> The lack of run defense allowed sophomore quarterback <a href="https://www.houstontexans.com/team/players-roster/c-j-stroud/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> C.J. Stroud </a> and an elite Texans receiving corps to open up the field and haul in 24 of 32 targets for 234 yards and two touchdowns. The front seven were unable to bring down Stroud in the backfield, allowing him to extend plays and find open receivers. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><a href="https://e170fb0b.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAICNAu0H8wSN4H1m5FuyDATh3LO_F1R6XRr6nsHBsDGG1KKyS1VK4kZ44Hkho1EN_WlSSorc__eG0SxW_LKJi5dFyYrvAD1FcaYYZ54mSOv3YEFCFJqZvClMnzZ5t--EofLWL5qOopqOTSs7midxJiwg8MGa2VdrrzHGLx8O7tJvsGu6Ty-VHS_hnJv7i0KTdn9lyq11MJAy" rel="nofollow"> What happens next for the Colts? Don't miss out on any news and analysis! Take a second and sign up for our free newsletter and get breaking Colts news delivered to your inbox daily! </a> A lockdown corner would help the Colts a lot, but general manager Chris Ballard is adamant in letting his guys learn. <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/julius-brents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> JuJu Brents </a> , who had an interception called back on Sunday, is entering his second year along with fellow 2023 draftee <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/jaylon-jones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jaylon Jone </a> s. The two outside cornerbacks will face the likes of <a href="https://www.miamidolphins.com/team/players-roster/tyreek-hill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tyreek Hill </a> , <a href="https://www.vikings.com/team/players-roster/justin-jefferson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Justin Jefferson </a> , and <a href="https://www.detroitlions.com/team/players-roster/amon-ra-st-brown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amon-Ra St. Brown </a> later in the season. <figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Are we sure JuJu Brents didn't come down with this game-changing interception for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #Colts </a> defense? <a href="https://t.co/dX6a2iaNAI" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/dX6a2iaNAI </a> — Cody Manning (@CodyTalksNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CodyTalksNFL/status/1833278316591104439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> September 9, 2024 </a></blockquote></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> Signing a veteran corner is still on the table but seems unlikely barring any injuries. In the safety room, the Colts saw <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/julian-blackmon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Julian Blackmon </a> and <a href="https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/nick-cross/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nick Cross </a> lead the team in tackles on Sunday afternoon. It wasn't the cleanest performance, but the safeties looked better than expected and limited the deep ball for the most part. Ballentine suggests the Colts should look to add current <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/team/buffalo-bills" rel="nofollow"> Buffalo Bills </a> cornerback <a href="https://www.buffalobills.com/team/players-roster/rasul-douglas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rasul Douglas </a> to their ranks next season. Douglas is playing in his 8th year of NFL action and recorded a career-high five interceptions last season. <blockquote>That's exactly what the Bills have enjoyed since bringing in Rasul Douglas. He has been a bedrock veteran for both the Bills and Packers. He would fit in nicely in that role for the Colts next season. <cite> Alex Ballentine, B/R </cite></blockquote><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> People are sleeping on Rasul Douglas Was spectacular as soon as he stepped foot in Buffalo Also it was just revealed that he played with a Torn MCL in that Divisional Round Matchup with the Chiefs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BillsMafia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #BillsMafia </a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #GoBills </a><a href="https://t.co/cdd2TdpZT4" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/cdd2TdpZT4 </a> — Peter DiBiasi (@DibiasiPeter) <a href="https://twitter.com/DibiasiPeter/status/1831070132917195096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> September 3, 2024 </a></blockquote></figure><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> Regardless, expect the Colts to remain stagnant in the free agent market. It's unlikely the team will bring in another corner, so Brents and Jones will be forced to grow accustomed to NFL play. The Colts will take on the <a href="si.com/nfl/team/green-bay-packers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Green Bay Packers </a> who might start backup quarterback <a href="https://www.packers.com/team/players-roster/malik-willis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Malik Willis </a> this Sunday given the possibility that Jordan Love will <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-packers-make-plans-qb-jordan-love" rel="nofollow"> miss the contest </a> . This marks the perfect opportunity to reset the defense and put up a strong performance against a weakened Packers squad. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><hr> Want more Colts content? Check out the latest episode of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@horseshoehuddle" rel="nofollow"> Horseshoe Huddle Podcast </a> ! <div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uydtht5PFzU?feature=oembed" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div> Follow Horseshoe Huddle on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Horseshoe-Huddle-Indianapolis-Colts-Coverage-on-SI-104273281726901" rel="nofollow"> Facebook </a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ColtsOn_SI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> X </a> , and subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@horseshoehuddle" rel="nofollow"> YouTube </a> for multiple Colts live-stream podcasts per week. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/colts as <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-texans-bleacher-report-urges-veteran-cb?utm_source=RSS" rel="nofollow"> Bleacher Report Urges Colts to Pursue Buffalo Bills Veteran CB </a> . <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate></div></body>

Mountain View, CA

NewsBreak

Bleacher Report Urges Colts to Pursue Buffalo Bills Veteran CB

Bleacher Report analysts pinpointed the weaknesses on the Indianapolis Colts roster after a season opening loss to the Houston Texans.

Bleacher Report Urges Colts to Pursue Buffalo Bills Veteran CB

Comments / 0