In the sixth of a series, Indy Football Report Editor John Oehser continues to break down the Colts’ roster entering the 2010 offseason . . .
PART SIX: THE OFFENSIVE GUARDS . . .
During the 2009 offseason, few positions on the Indianapolis Colts seemed so uncertain – and few caused fans more worry – than that of offensive guard.
The season may not have proven the position one of the team’s strongest areas.
But it should have made the spot a bit less worrisome.
That’s the gist of the onfield analysis on the Colts’ guard position, but it’s the underlying and surrounding story that made the position a fascinating one, because the way the Colts addressed the position – and the way it excelled – few could have predicted.
Remember? This time last offseason?
If you were following the Colts, you were preoccupied with the team’s effort to re-sign CB Kelvin Hayden and C Jeff Saturday, not to mention bracing for the inevitable release of eight-time Pro Bowl WR Marvin Harrison.
But there also was the ongoing story of Ryan Lilja.
His return to health – and the surprise signing-as-free-agent then emergence of Kyle DeVan – made the Colts’ guard position a feel-good spot in 2009.
