Regardless of the various questions that had been requested concerning the unit this offseason, the Indianapolis Colts caught to their perception within the present standing of the large receiver room coming into the 2022 season.
Whereas Michael Pittman Jr. loved a powerful breakout marketing campaign and is in search of extra in Yr 3, there are a number of query marks behind him within the room.
Whether or not that’s on account of accidents or a scarcity of expertise, many surprise if his room shall be a energy or a weak point in 2022.
Professional Soccer Focus questioned the identical after they ranked the Colts large receiver corps twenty fifth within the NFL and within the tier labeled “Might be a energy or weak point.”
Michael Pittman Jr. quietly had a really spectacular second season out of USC for the Colts in 2021, enhancing his PFF receiving grade from 62.3 as a rookie to 79.9 final 12 months. He’s a formidable route-runner, particularly for his measurement, and excelled in contested-catch conditions (18 of 28) final 12 months. Matt Ryan’s effectiveness throwing between the numbers and concentrating on the intermediate vary ought to solely assist Pittman subsequent season.
The remainder of Indianapolis’ receiving corps has a variety of query marks. Rookie large receiver Alec Pierce ought to assist stretch the sphere, and the Colts are hoping to lastly get a wholesome season out of Parris Campbell. It tasks to be a bodily imposing group, if nothing else.
Pierce and Campbell are locked into the 2 spots behind Pittman Jr. within the room. The order of targets between them stays to be seen however we must always count on Pierce to work because the Z receiver whereas Campbell will possible take most of his snaps from the slot.
Behind them, the room is large open. The fourth spot is up for grabs possible between Ashton Dulin and Dezmon Patmon, each of that are coming off of robust showings this spring.
The Colts even have Keke Coutee preventing for a task whereas second-year wideout Mike Strachan missed a lot of the spring on account of an undisclosed damage.
There’s nonetheless the possibility they add a veteran to the room after getting a greater look throughout OTAs and minicamp, however this unit can have lots to show in 2022.
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