The Colts flopped in numerous ways in 2015, and there will be changes in 2016. Most pressing will be what to do with underperforming veterans like Frank Gore and Andre Johnson.
This article in the Indianapolis Star makes some predictions. It suspects that Gore, who didn't have much chance behind a lesser offensive line, will return. Johnson, however, will most likely go the route of Reggie Wayne one year earlier, ending up on the street after his poor campaign.
Gore was actually a little better than you might think, at least compared to the team's other running backs. He averaged just 3.7 yards per carry, which is poor, but even that was more than half a yard better than any of the team's other running backs who ran for at least 30 yards last season. Next to them, Gore looks OK -- and could have one more solid season in him if the team gets some offensive line help.
| COLTS RUNNING BACKS, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Att | Yds | YPC | TD |
| Frank Gore | 260 | 967 | 3.7 | 6 |
| Dan Herron | 14 | 42 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Bradshaw | 31 | 85 | 2.7 | 0 |
| Josh Robinson | 17 | 39 | 2.3 | 0 |
--Andy Richardson