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ESPN projects stat line for Indianapolis Colts’ WR AD Mitchell in Year 2
ESPN has its stat projections for the 2025 season for Indianapolis Colts’ second year WR AD Mitchell.
ESPN has released its 2025 projections, including the projected stat lines for Indianapolis Colts’ second-year wide receiver AD Mitchell.
So what might Year 2 look like, production-wise, for Mitchell?
Mike Clay, who puts these projections together each year, has Mitchell catching 30-of-55 targets for 429 yards with three touchdowns.
Year 1 was a very inconsistent season for Mitchell. We saw flashes of the speed, ability to separate, and playmaking potential, but we also saw dropped passes, him and the quarterback not being on the same page, and mistimed routes.
On game days, Mitchell was either the fourth or sometimes fifth wide receiver, behind Ashton Dulin, when it came to playing time. He finished his rookie year catching just 23-of-51 targets (45.1%) at 13.6 yards per catch with no touchdowns, per PFF.
As GM Chris Ballard said after the 2024 season, when asked about Mitchell, this year will be about finding that consistency. With the combination of speed and suddenness as a route runner that Mitchell possesses, he has the potential to attack all three levels of the field and do so in a variety of ways, which can be a stressor for a defense.
However, earning more targets, taking on more of those route running responsibilities, and not only being a deep threat like he often was in 2024, goes back to being more consistent.
But even if that is achieved, Mitchell finding an abundance of snaps may still be hard to come by in a receiver room with Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce, along with Tyler Warren at tight end. There are only so many snaps and targets to go around.
“That next step is like, alright, let me learn my role, let me focus on the things I can control and move from there,” said receivers coach Reggie Wayne. “He’s backing up Alec right now. I mean, you can’t throw Alec away. Alec just had a great year. Just coming in understanding, and understanding your place, but when your number is called, let’s make sure we hit a home run and not just a base hit.”
The Indianapolis Colts have successfully boosted their roster after a solid free agency, and a successful first-round selection in the 2025 NFL draft with rookie tight end Tyler Warren. But even the best and most talented NFL teams can improve their roster.
Unfortunately for the Colts, they’re area of improvement needs to be a quarterback. Mixed with this, there is massive uncertainty about what will happen when either Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones starts for the offense.
This is especially true if Richardson starts.
Fox Sports hits this subject, discussing what could go right for Richardson in his third NFL season. Henry McKenna believes this would look like Richardson completing at least 65 percent or more of his passes.
“It wasn’t good enough, especially not at 6.9 yards per attempt. So if he’s going to retain the starting job, he’s going to need to distribute the football to highly talented pass-catchers Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce and rookie tight end Tyler Warren. This offense just needs a competent guy at the helm.”
The Colts have built a solid group of offensive weapons over the last few seasons, but it won’t matter at all if the quarterback situation doesn’t get fixed, and quickly. While there’s a huge pile of negatives and criticism following Richardson heading into training camp, there’s also reason to believe in the young former Florida Gator.
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McKenna saying Richardson needs to complete 65 percent or more of his passes is a tall ask. Last year, not only was Richardson abysmal with 47.7 percent, which was a huge 11.8 percent drop off from his rookie year.
By the math, this means Richardson needs to climb (at least) 17.3 percent to hit the mark McKenna says is when it can be considered ‘going right’ for Richardson.
The Colts desperately want Richardson to work out. This isn’t just because they invested a fourth-overall selection in him, but the other reasons why also stick out. First and foremost, they want him to be the solution to their long-time quarterback issue. Second, Indianapolis tied Richardson to the franchise the same year they hired Shane Steichen.
This wasn’t by coincidence, as Steichen vouched for Richardson and wanted his skills to pair with his offensive scheme. Third and final, Indy knows what the team could accomplish if Richardson can stay healthy and elevate to a true starter-level talent, or beyond.
Richardson possesses incredible levels of potential, but people are sick of hearing that word to describe the Colts’ young talent. At this point, fans want playoffs, and so do the Irsay sisters. Without that this year, the front office, players, and coaching staff may look different heading into 2026.
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Girls Positivity Club helps girls embrace their uniqueness with creative activities
by: Alfonso Ruvalcaba Trujillo
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)–The Girls Positivity Club is hosting a unique camp called Flavor and Create Camp, where girls engage in creative activities like baking and crafting to explore their individuality and develop a growth mindset.
The camp is designed to help girls express their uniqueness while meeting new friends and learning important life skills. Activities such as baking allow participants to express themselves creatively with food, while crafting projects like making squishies provide opportunities for problem-solving and creativity.
The camp emphasizes intentional activities that promote personal growth and emotional communication. The camp also fosters an environment where girls can learn from each other.
The camp’s focus on a growth mindset encourages girls to embrace challenges and learn from their experiences, as demonstrated by a camper who shared her experience making a purple Stanley squishy, which took several attempts to perfect.
Flavor and Create Camp offers a supportive environment for girls to explore their creativity, build friendships, and develop important life skills, ensuring they have fun while learning and growing.
Indianapolis — Hoosiers are feeling the heat as this heatwave continues to roll through Central Indiana.
Two Hoosiers who spoke with WRTV are trying to cope without working air conditioning in their apartment units, with temperatures reaching 80 degrees indoors and climbing.
“It’s tough. I have a fan, but it’s not really doing much,” said resident Diamond Forbes. She lives in an apartment complex located on the West Side of Indianapolis in Marion County. “This is the only way to try and keep it cool.”
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Residents are voicing frustrations about the lack of air conditioning, particularly as temperatures rise. “I work from home, so it’s hard to live and function,” said Forbes.
Forbes’ apartment complex has a history of complaints. Records from the Marion County Public Health Department indicate multiple units have reported similar issues with malfunctioning air conditioning. Court documents reveal that the non-functioning units pose a health and safety hazard.
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At what point does the court system get involved?
“When we get a complaint into our complaint line, our staff will contact one of our inspectors. The next day, within 24 hours, they will confirm whether repairs have been made. If not, they can refer the case to our legal department for submission to environmental court,” said Lara Morgan with the health department.
The health department says there’s been a surge in calls regarding apartment units with similar problems around Marion County. They encourage residents facing these issues to reach out for help.
“It’s scary to know there is more going on here than just me,” one resident expressed. “Make sure you have proper documentation that you’ve tried to get help.”
As the heat continues, the pressure is on apartment management to address these critical issues and ensure tenants’ rights to a safe and comfortable living environment are upheld.
If you need help, you can call the Marion County Public Health Department at 317-221-2150 or find more information by clicking here.
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