AMERICAN FOOTBALL

1 perfect Colts move to fill out roster before 2024 training camp

01/07/2024 Raymond 0

The Indianapolis Colts’ defensive backfield, comprised of relatively unknown players like JuJu Brents, Julian Blackmon, Nick Cross, and Jaylon Jones, clearly indicates a pressing need for reinforcement before the 2024 training camp kicks off. A strategic addition to their roster would be free-agent cornerback Patrick Peterson. At 33 years old, Peterson brings a wealth of experience and could seamlessly fill a critical gap for a team in dire need of veteran presence.

During the NFL draft, the Colts focused primarily on bolstering their offense. This suggests that the Colts are relatively confident in their current secondary lineup. However, this also highlights the potential benefit of adding Peterson. While the Colts don’t require a defensive savior, they certainly need seasoned leadership, and Peterson fits this role perfectly. With eight Pro Bowl selections and 36 career interceptions, including two last season, Peterson still demonstrates considerable on-field prowess.

Hot Hawks still have work to do: coach Mitchell

30/06/2024 Raymond 0

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell believes it is too soon to consider his team among the AFL’s top contenders. However, he is optimistic that with continued confidence and by avoiding complacency, they will soon reach that level. Despite currently being 13th on the ladder, Hawthorn is only half a win behind the eighth-placed Brisbane Lions and just one win away from fifth-placed Geelong. The Hawks recently achieved their fifth consecutive victory and their seventh win in the last eight games with a commanding 61-point victory over West Coast in Perth. Mitchell emphasized the importance of maintaining confidence without becoming complacent, stating, “We deserve to feel confident, but that doesn’t give you the right to be complacent.”