Found insideAmeche grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he played for one of the state's best-ever high school football teams. He is the all time Colts leader in carries, rushing yards, and touchdowns with 2,188, 9,226, and 64 respectively. Johnny Unitas is often credited for ushering the game of football into the modern era. Berry was a dominant receiver in Baltimore way before throwing the ball reached it’s prime. He also led the league in kick returns and kick return yardage in 1993, averaging 20.2 yards per kick return with the Colts. Faulk had 19,154 and Holt had 13,439 while Bruce had 15,347. For a list of other teams, click here. Peyton Manning is a former American football quarterback who played 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Indianapolis Colts. A contract holdout resulted in his trade to Dallas for the 1979 season. ... Made five Pro Bowls and was first team All-Pro three times. Johnny U., wearing a crew cut and high top shoes, called his own plays, fired bullet passes, and engineered two-minute drills amid furious fourth quarter comebacks. 1 pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, there was no doubt who they were going to take. … Mahomes has the highest all-time passer rating in NFL history at 108.7. Who is the number 1 quarterback of all time? The following players went to at least one Pro Bowl as a member of the Colts franchise. The 2006 team was the greatest and it is not even a debate. With the lack of football news at this point in the offseason, I thought I would count down the greatest Colts . It is important to recognize players like John Mackey, Reggie Wayne, and Dwight Freeney as honorable mentions. ... was second team All-Pro twice. My Greatest of All Time Steelers Moment: The kicker, the bully and Batman. Dallas . But there's only one strong argument in Unitas' favor: He played better in his first two title games than Manning did in his. Achievements: He was a Pro Bowl center as a rookie, started one game the next two seasons, spent two seasons as the starting middle linebacker then moved back to center and made two more Pro Bowls. Peyton Manning: Greatest of All Time. Averaged 85.1 rushing yards in 61 games with the Colts, making two first-team All-Pro teams and three Pro Bowls. ... Moore was ahead of his time. The average quarterback posted a regular season rating of 81.8 between 2006 and '09. With that said, Ellis Johnson is the Colts all-time leader in sacks from the tackle position, even if you subtract the games he started at end. From there, the franchise went on a remarkable run, making the postseason for 10 of the next 11 years. Which Colts team is the greatest in the Super Bowl era? As a member of the Colts, Manning led the league in completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns twice each. ... A member of the Indianapolis Colts' Ring of Honor. Unlike looking at the top quarterbacks of all time, where we do not want to focus solely on championships, the ultimate team goal in the NFL is to win a Super Bowl. He also punted and returned punts. ""A complete illustrated history of the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts, including the team's early era in Baltimore"--Provided by publisher"-- Achievements: From 1975-77, he rushed for 3,552 yards and had 1,719 more receiving, totaling 30 touchdowns, making the Pro Bowl each season. Both dropped off in the postseason, which isn't unusual since the competition is better, with Unitas' quarterback rating falling from 78.8 to 68.9, Manning from 94.9 to 88.4. Ranking The 5 greatest Seattle Seahawks Of All Time. From there, the Colts rallied to an overtime victory, in the “Greatest Game Ever Played.”. Super Bowl 13 (1979): Steelers . Achievements: Came to Baltimore as one of the premier tackles in the game and lived up to the billing, earning three straight Pro Bowl berths, two second team and a first team All-Pro recognition. All-time Indy Colts: a look at the tight ends. ... Was the first quarterback to throw for 40,000 yards. Morrall stepped in for Unitas in 1968 and was named first team All-Pro, leading the Colts into the Super Bowl (where they were upset by the Jets, as you may have heard). Manning's was 85.4 in his two Super Bowls with the Colts. Top 10 Greatest NFL Players of All Time. The Colts time and time again failed to build a solid O-Line. He would go on to make 11 . Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis were on that team and are also some of the best Colts ever. Only three offensive linemen made more: Jim Otto (10), Ron Mix (9) and Anthony Munoz (9). For several years running, Manning versus Brady and the New England Patriots would more or less settle the AFC Championship, and by extension, the Super Bowl. 18 July, 2010 12:28 PM. Looking at 1998-2010, Manning was third in completion percentage, second in touchdown-to-interception ratio, second in touchdown percentage, sixth in interception percentage, second in quarterback rating and fourth in yards per attempt. He continued to put his name in the history books with the Denver Broncos. Colts heroes: The top Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts of all time. In nine years of service at tight end for the Baltimore Colts, Mackey hauled in 320 receptions for 5,126 yards, and 38 touchdowns. He won an NFL title in 1968, but then surprisingly retired the year after losing to the New York Jets in Super Bowl III. Achievements: Four-year starter with a Pro Bowl appearance and a second team All-Pro honor. © Copyright 2021 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. He holds many records with the Colts including passing yards with 54,828 and passing touchdowns with 399. ... Made 8 Pro Bowls and was first-team All-Pro three times. Achievements: Holds the NFL record with 37 interceptions as a linebacker. Johnny Unitas, QB (1956-1972) 2. Achievements: Had three good seasons from 1967-69, making two Pro Bowls and was All-Pro first team in 1967 when he had 860 yards and 8 touchdowns. They added veteran Philip Rivers to run the show and the AFC was put on notice. Achievements: Spent 10 years as a starting tackle and was often referred to as the unsung hero of the 1958 victory over the Giants for the NFL title. Unitas went 26 for 40, for 349 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Achievements: Another three-time Pro Bowler, making it in 1965, '70 and '71. Achievements: Was a solid all-around linebacker for nine seasons, making nine interceptions and 50 sacks. He still holds the record for most passing touchdowns in a season (55), most touchdown passes in a game (7), and most passing yards in a season (5,477). 1 corner for five seasons, Davis made two Pro Bowls and intercepted 13 passes. This record stood up until last season when it was broken by New Orleans Saints’ receiver Michael Thomas. As Pro Football Talk announces their Mount Rushmore for all-time greatest Colts players, we thought it was appropriate and timely to post our list of the Top 50 greatest Colts, ever.. Probably 2005, that team was loaded and then played a tragically bad game to the sixth seeded Steelers in the playoffs. Peyton put up staggering numbers in Indianapolis throwing for 54,828 passing yards and 399 touchdowns on a 65% completion rate. Achievements: Made two Pro Bowls, averaging a league-best 12.8 yards per kick in 1990, and totaling four touchdowns during his six seasons. Found inside – Page 79He quickly made himself an NFL great as he took a trip to his firs Pro Bowl. ... strike-shortened season, Dickerson was traded to the Indianapolis Colts. Achievements: An eight-year starter, earned Pro Bowl berths his final two seasons and was second team All-Pro in 1958 and '59. He finished the season with 115 catches for 1,663 and 12 touchdowns. Brady is the all-time NFL leader with 581 TD passes. They went 10-0 at home including the playoffs, 16-4 overall, and most importantly won the SB = they finished. Like Siragusa, the run defense became more porous . His #19 has also been retired by the Colts organization. That is an incredible statistic. NFL. ... Was considered the best pass-blocker of his time and one of the greatest linemen ever. His 82 touchdowns are nothing to look over either which also ranks second in Colts' franchise history. Achievements: A legitimate No. With the lack of football news at this point in the offseason, I thought I would count down the greatest Colts . Achievements: Was the NFL's top punter during his three four seasons with the Colts, averaging 44.8 yards per kick and being named first team All-Pro in 1996. Found inside – Page 57Like the great Tennessee pacers of Villette , sister to Star Pointer ... of the greatest colts and Jerseys of the youngsters by John R. Gentry ever seen at ... Achievements: Elected to Hall of Fame in 1973. 2. 5.) . Best Colts Of All Time (Vote On Story) By Champion Staff January 29, 2021 4:25 pm. Achievements: The eighth-round pick made 14 interceptions his first two seasons and played 13 seasons with the Colts. Two of their alumni have already punched their tickets as two of the all time greats. Found insideNamath broke the rhythm of the Colts defense, something the NFL teams had not done. Jets right tackle Dave Herman did a great job on Bubba Smith, ... Found inside – Page 672Dr. James O'Rork , New York ; ever been offered for public service in ... 2 : 3274 , and the two - year - old NUTBREAKER , the greatest colt of his age ... His initial first team All-Pro selection would lead the Colts to the 1958 championship over the New York Giants in what many considered for years as "The Greatest Game Ever." Unitas' first Most Valuable Player Award would come the following year as the Colts repeated as NFL title holders, with his other two MVP trophies being earned in 1964 . 4,018 likes. James was a 4 time Pro Bowler, 4 time All-Pro, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, 2 time NFL rushing yards . He ranks second in career passing yards (79,204). In his thirteen seasons with both the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams, Faulk made seven Pro Bowl appearances and received the MVP award in 2000. Achievements: The sixth-round pick established himself as a starter as a rookie and played in 123 games over eight seasons with 806 tackles, 14 interceptions and two Pro Bowls. Purchase the audio edition. Johnny U is the first authoritative biography of Unitas, based on hundreds of hours of interviews with teammates and opponents, coaches, family and friends. In 1958, Moore had 132 touches for 1,536 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11.6 yards per touch. Topped 800 yards from scrimmage twice more and rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown in the Super Bowl victory over the Bears. Achievements: An 11-year starter at defensive end for the Colts, recording 40 sacks. ... Had 12 interceptions and 260 tackles in three seasons. Here are five all time Colts that are known for their work with the franchise. Achievements: Had 37 sacks in five seasons, plus 11 passes defensed and four fumble recoveries. This is work of creative art and satire (17 U.S. Code § 107)Peyton Manning is a former American football quarterback who played 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Indianapolis Colts. YouTube. He also has a 97.3 career passer rating, which ranks seventh all time. Johnny Unitas led the Baltimore Colts to two NFL Championships, and in Super Bowl V, Unitas connected on a twice tipped, 75-yard pass to John Mackey, before being knocked out of the game. Super Bowl III. ... Made three Pro Bowls and an All-Pro first team. In 2006, Payton Manning finally won the Big One, making quick work of the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI — a game that saw Manning take home Super Bowl MVP honors after throwing for 247 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception, on 25 for 38 passing. The Top Ten. 43 Comments. He finished his Colts career with 287 touchdowns. A fan favorite. Many racing fans are prepared to state emphatically that Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra are two of the best, if not THE best, fillies of the past half-century. 5x NFL MVP 2007 Super Bowl MVP 14x Pro Bowler Most wins in a decade (115) 1st All-time passing touchdowns 1st All-time passing yards Football Genius At 6-foot-2 and 244 pounds, he was too fast for linebackers to contain, and too physical for diminutive defensive backs to grapple with in space. Regardless of that, the Colts got a couple of amazing years out of him, especially from the second half of 1987 when the Colts acquired him through 1989. 10 Greatest Colts Teams of All Time In 1984, the Baltimore Colts left their hometown in the middle of the night for their new city of Indianapolis. In all but two of his nine seasons with the Colts, Bickett recorded over 100 total tackles. The Golden Arm was a member of the Colts from 1956-1972 and built a legendary career. Achievements: Was a three-time Pro Bowler and was All-Pro first team once in five seasons with the Colts. Found inside – Page 33on Shula was a top defensive back as a player. Then he turned to coaching. He was only 33 years old when he became head coach of the Baltimore Colts. The 2021 NFL Draft class will attempt to make it a historic haul over the next several years. He was selected in the 20th round in the 2954 NFL Draft and was considered a long shot to make the team. The Indianapolis Colts have a rich history of legendary players, especially under center. 1 option for the Colts during their championship years. Total Pro Bowls and first team All-Pro berths (according to pro-football-reference.com) were major factors in an effort to compare eras. Die-hard fans from the early days of Eric Dickerson and Jim Harbaugh as well as new supporters will cherish this book of everything Colts fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime. The Colts retired Unitas’ No. 1 song . I have to rank the top 100 players in Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts history and the top spot comes down to two of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history from completely different eras. Achievements: Had a big season on kick returns as a rookie in 1958 (2 TDs, 36.2 per return) then came back to the team in 1961 and eventually established himself as a six-year starter at cornerback, making 16 interceptions and the 1966 Pro Bowl team. Appeared in a then-record 10 Pro Bowls. Best Colts Of All Time (Vote On Story) NFL. Achievements: From undrafted free agent to five-time Pro Bowler and two-time first team All-Pro as the anchor of the line in front of Manning. 2.0k shares. In 1953, many of the Texans players including Marchetti, were folded into the new Baltimore Colts. They're heading into their 30th year in the Circle City and will play their 500th game Dec. 1 . Achievements: He had two 1,000-yard seasons, making the Pro Bowl in 2007, and rushing for 77 yards, gaining 58 on receptions with two touchdowns in the Super Bowl. A part-time starter for one of the NFL's greatest offenses of all time in 1950, Norm Van Brocklin set a passing record of 554 yards in one game the following year. Found inside – Page 56The 1958 Baltimore Colts also had six players who would make the Hall of Fame, ... fans in New York couldn't watch their own team! quarterbacks of all time, ... Partner of iOne Digital / Cassius Network. So there you have it, the top five Barrie Colts of all-time. Narrowing the list of great players down to 25 wasn't easy. It still stands, remarkably. Found inside – Page 3One of Juanita will probably be shipped to New York when the greatest colts ever seen anywhere being a hand- the other Railey horses are sent to the market ... ... Was named 1955 Rookie of the Year and is a member of the 1950s All-Decade team. Gino Marchetti was relentless as a defensive lineman. In the future, Andrew Luck could also be hailed as an elite signal caller if he continues to develop, remains consistent, and puts up big numbers in big games. After returning home, he played college ball at the University of San Francisco, before being drafted into the NFL by the New York Yanks, which were to be rechristened as the Dallas Texans shortly thereafter. Found insideinquiry to Colt about the price of “from 100 to 500 yagers, ... was unquestionably the greatest Colt Paterson firearms collector of all time and the world's ... Who are the best race horses of all time? Achievements: He was 2-11 in his first two seasons then went on a three-year run of 31-11, winning three consecutive division titles. 'Greatest Football Player In The History Of Football' . Deion "Primetime" Sanders is 9 on our list of the 10 Greatest NFL Players of All-Time. 2. But I can pick only one, and it's Manning. ... Hinton was the first rookie offensive lineman to appear in the Pro Bowl, then made five more before being traded to Atlanta as part of the package for Jeff George. Arodgers12. ... Made 8 Pro Bowls. Each was Associated Press All-Pro first team five times. These numbers will hold for a long time in Indy. His tenure didn't end well but he was a capable quarterback throughout his four seasons. Eric Dickerson will reign as one of the greatest running backs of all time, but like Marshall Faulk, the Rams saw the best of his years. Until Tom Brady and the Patriots dominated the NFL, Montana stood alone the greatest quarterbacks of all-time conversation. ... Made six Pro Bowls and was named first team All-Pro once, second team twice. ... A member of the 1958, '59 NFL championship teams. ... Held the record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass (47) for 52 years. But he doesn't carry Irvin. (POLL ON PAGE 2) 1 2. When the Colts were on the clock with the No. From 2005-07 he was All-Pro first team twice, Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 and the season he didn't get any honors, returned to the team from injury and was the driving force in the franchise's only Super Bowl in Indianapolis. Achievements: Made three Pro Bowl appearances from 1967-69. The record stretch from 1956-1960. Secretariat (March 30, 1970 - October 4, 1989) is widely thought of as the best racehorse of all time, setting records that remain unsurpassed today. In retrospect, this drama laid down the foundation for marrying the game of football to primetime television. There are few NFL franchises with the list of elite players over the decades as the Pittsburgh Steelers. From there, he immediately turned up field to juke, spin around, and run over a total of eight different defenders, en route to a 64-yard touchdown romp, sometimes referred to as “the number one play in NFL history.”. John Mackey. Achievements: Had 28.5 sacks, 201 tackles and 10 forced fumbles. It stood until it was broken in 2012 by Drew Brees. Was second team All-Pro in 1976 and '77. This prolific duo was especially dangerous on the slant-and-go, where Manning would pump-fake the slant before airing out a deep bomb to Harrison. Colts heroes: The top Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts of all time. 1. It was Rechichar's first professional field goal attempt. ... Don't overlook his 54 forced fumbles, to go with his 123 sacks. In 1954, Marchetti was selected to his first Pro Bowl. Marchetti also found himself featured on the NFL’s 50th, 75th, and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams. Copyright © ClutchPoints. sms. From there, back-up quarterback Earl Morrall entered the game in the second quarter, to dispatch the Cowboys, 16-13. Unitas did not just have the big numbers, he was a winner. Marvin Harrison's record-setting 2002 included 145 touches, 1,732 yards, 11 touchdowns and 11.9 yards per touch. Led the league at 45.6 as a rookie too. 1. Forming a partnership with Jerry Rice, one of the best wide receivers of all-time, Joe Montana remains an icon, and not just in San Francisco. tweet. 1. Follow him on Twitter: @NatJNewell. ... Was named second team All-Pro in 1968. In this book, we'll explore Peyton Manning's journey to the NFL, as well as his impact on the game. This book details what makes Manning so great and his magnificent career as one of the most prolific quarterbacks to ever play the game. Smith (CHISAP) June 3. This list could have gone many ways but the top two are set in stone. Colts & # x27 ; re heading into their 30th year in the regular-season explore. And 399 touchdowns on a three-year run of 31-11, winning three consecutive division titles receiving for... Was established in 1953, many of the Colts was over dating back to the other 98 players in when. The PFN staff than I imagined it being and will play their 500th game Dec. 1 franchise history have Big! 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