Each week on Examiner.com, Indy Football Report Editor John Oehser offers seven thoughts on all things Indianapolis Colts. Without further delay, the Magnificent Seven for Week 11 of the 2009 regular season, in which the Colts (9-0) will visit the Baltimore Ravens (5-4) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. . . .

7. Building confidence. The most significant thing about this entry about Colts CB Jerraud Powers gaining confidence is he wasn’t exactly a guy in need of a boost in that area anyway. But consider that in the last two weeks, Powers has played not only Texans WR Andre Johnson, but the Patriots with WR Randy Moss and QB Tom Brady. The Colts didn’t exactly shut the Patriots’ passing game down, but late in the game, it was Powers who had the positioning and confidence to nearly intercept Brady on 3rd-and-2. “That gives you a lot of confidence,” Powers said. “Halfway through the season, I’ve faced [Cardinals WR] Anquan [Boldin], [Cardinals WR] Larry [Fitzgerald], [Jaguars WR] Torry [Holt], Randy, [Patriots WR Wes] Welker — all of those guys,” Powers said. “Each week, it’s another tough test. Derrick Mason, I’ve got him this week and it’s going to be another tough test. He’s a great receiver who has earned his stripes in the league. I get confidence from each game. I try to find little things that were positive from each game. That’s how I take it. Last week was a tough test. This week is going to be another tough test. He brings something to the table that Randy didn’t bring. It will be another tough one.” Powers has been described by Colts President Bill Polian and Head Coach Jim Caldwell as being mature beyond his age, and there’s little question that’s true. Now, he has seen the best the NFL has to offer, and he has shown so far this season he’s not just a guy with confidence, but one who can use the experience to keep improving.

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