Why Colts rookie WR Alec Pierce already loves Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It didn’t take lengthy for the Colts 2022 second spherical draft alternative, Alec Pierce, to really feel snug in his new dwelling.

Later this month, Quarterback Matt Ryan’s first coaching camp in Indianapolis is headlined by a battle at huge receiver that seems to be huge open behind No. 1 goal Michael Pittman Jr.

Forward of the Colts report date on Tuesday, July 26, Pierce handed the 2016 NFL MVP a serious praise following his first minicamp in Indy.

“He (Ryan) is a good chief,” Pierce stated. “He might principally run this offense and this staff by himself. He’s that good of a pacesetter. It’s fairly cool to see.”

Starring on the College of Cincinnati, 100 miles southeast of Indianapolis, Pierce hung out throughout OTAs and minicamp testing the circle metropolis, and found he didn’t have to ask round for any dinner suggestions.

“It’s cool. I just like the city, it jogs my memory loads of Cincinnati,” Pierce instructed Information 8. “I’ve solely had one week right here to go round a little bit bit, however I used to be down on Massachusetts Avenue and noticed The Eagle, Bakersfield, and I feel they’ve Tin Roof right here too, that are all in Cincinnati. It sort of jogs my memory of faculty, so it seems like dwelling.”

Along with the acquainted downtown spots, Pierce left minicamp drawing rave evaluations from the Colts teaching workers. Pierce, who graduated with a level in mechanical engineering in three-and-a-half years, reportedly picked up the Colts playbook at warp pace.

“Alec (Pierce) has regarded actually good,” Colts Head Coach Frank Reich stated. “I imply actually good. He’s actually acclimated nicely; it looks like he’s been right here a very long time. Matt (Ryan) and I had been simply speaking about that at the moment. He simply does a few issues instinctively which are actually good indicators. I feel a few of that’s Matt and the way good he’s and understanding how you can use him, however some it’s Alec. He’s a wise participant – not simply good however instinctive. There’s a distinction and he appears to be like like he has each of these issues.”