Talkin' Colts Preseason

Adam Vinatieri - Dude comes out in the 1st quarter and does the three best things a kicker can: (1) drops a perfect surprise on-side kick, (2) gets a touchback on his first real kickoff -- something I haven't seen from the Colts in years -- and (3) hits a 53-yard field goal. Sure didn't take long for me to stop hating him. What? Dude played for New England???

Peyton Manning - Even though he only played one series, it's hard to argue against 3/5 for 50-some yards and a TD pass. Great way to start the season.

Dominic Rhodes - Surprised to see him running up the gut with such confidence. Rhodes isn't a huge back, and I expected to see him come out and adopt the Edge-esque sweeps and stretch plays. Contrary to the beliefs of most, I think the Colts running game will be fine without Edge. The O-line is back, and that means more of the same holes James had such success running through.

T.J. Rushing - could be a solid kick return man this year, as evidenced by his first return for 60ish yards. He bobbled the second try and got pinned back at the Colts 10 yrd line, but I still like the potential here. Time will tell whether Rushing stays the man, or if Mungro sees more time on special teams.