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The Indianapolis Colts believe the Matt Ryan-Jonathan Taylor combination will create more offensive balance. They're also counting on Yannick Ngakoue and Stephon Gilmore to reinforce a young defense. Coach Frank Reich thinks it can lead to a deep playoff run. First, though, Indy must find some complementary receivers to Michael Pittman Jr. They also need two new offensive line starters to play well and can't wait to get three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard back, too. Leonard has not practiced since having back surgery in June.
New faces: QB Matt Ryan, DE Yannick Ngakoue, CB Stephon Gilmore, defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, S Nick Cross, WR Alec Pierce, QB Nick Foles, CB Brandon Facyson, S Rodney McLeod, OL Bernhard Raimann.
Key losses: QB Carson Wentz, WR T.Y. Hilton, TE Jack Doyle, OG Mark Glowinski, S Khari Willis, LT Eric Fisher, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, WR Zach Pascal, S George Odum, RB Marlon Mack, OG Chris Reed, DE Kemoko Turay, defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.
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Strengths: Ryan and Foles, both Super Bowl starters, provide a substantial upgrade at quarterback. Defending NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor will run behind two new starters on what is likely to remain one of the league's top offensive lines. Ngakoue has added energy on a young, improving defense and Gilmore looks healthy and aggressive after two injury-filled seasons.
Weaknesses: Michael Pittman Jr. could thrive — if the Colts find a complementary receiver. Expect early growing pains from Pierce, Indy's top draft pick who has worked largely with the starters. Finding a new TE for Doyle
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