With the Colts out to a 3-0 start despite several key injuries, I decided to take a look at some of the newbies (or players in expanded roles) who have attributed to Indy's early success...
Pierre Garcon
I was always intrigued by Garcon’s potential, but was unsure as to whether his success at the Division-III level would translate to the NFL – or at least how long it would take. He’s no Anthony Gonzlaez, but he’s filled in very admirably with long touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. It sounds ridiculous, but I think I’m the most impressed with his blocking ability. In seemingly all of the Colts’ big plays against Miami and Arizona, he was in there throwing a key block downfield.
Donald Brown
He knows where he’s going when he gets the ball. I think the main difference between Brown and Addai is that Brown makes things happen when he has the ball and Addai waits for things to happen. His numbers may not look like much (99 total rushing yards, 3.4 ypc), but he’s averaging 28 yards per catch thanks to last week’s 70-yarder against Arizona. I hate the eye test, but he passes it.
Charlie Johnson (new role as starter)
Some were not happy with him being promoted to starter over Tony Ugoh, a guy the Colts traded a future first-rounder for. However, so far Charlie has not yielded a sack and his run blocking has been solid. I re-watched the Colts/Cards game the other night and they seemed to have much more success running to Johnson’s side than to Diem’s – I guess part of that could be having Pollack and DeVan on that side as well.
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