Reggie Wayne

NFL powers, and underdogs, rain on playoff aspirants' parade

2012-11-25 20:20:00

On a Sunday when the sprinklers accidentally went off at Sun Life Stadium, dousing the Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins, playoff-minded teams all over the NFL were treated to a cold, harsh splash of reality. The New Orleans Saints, who had clawed...

Colts' upset of Packers packs emotional punch

2012-10-08 00:00:00

There is no statistic for emotion. No index for inspiration. No chart for heart. And Sunday, there was no stopping the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts, with cancer-stricken Coach Chuck Pagano watching from a local hospital, overcame an 18-point deficit at...

Should Colts pull plug on Peyton Manning and try for Andrew Luck? [Updated]

2011-09-13 16:33:45

Drawn penalties a hidden impact of Ravens wide receivers Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones

2013-05-14 11:52:00

The impact of Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones was obvious every time that one of the speedy outside wide receivers ran past flat-footed defenders and under a long, arching throw from Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. Smith, now entering his third season, has...

Colts to judge rookies up close in minicamp

2013-05-09 09:14:02

To outsiders, the Indianapolis Colts' rookie class looks about 75 percent less glamorous than a year ago when Andrew Luck and friends stepped into the Colts practice complex. Colts coach Chuck Pagano sees more. "This is a dynamic class," Pagano said...

The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Ind.) Reggie Hayes column

2013-04-27 09:14:02

There may have been more boring NFL drafts than the one that's putting us to sleep this year, but they likely came long before the advent of the pistol offense. Or television. We knew we were in for an unusual year when Central Michigan offensive tackle...

Former UNC back Giovani Bernard goes to Bengals at No. 37; Amerson to Redskins at 51

2013-04-27 01:34:02

Giovani Bernard became the first running back off the draft board Friday night, going to the Cincinnati Bengals with the 37th pick in the second round of the NFL Draft. The 5-foot-8, 202-pound running back amassed nearly 3,600 all-purpose yards and 33...

Colts could land Pro Bowl player at No. 24

2013-04-25 10:24:02

Suspense has been knocked down a notch or 24 for the Indianapolis Colts as they take to the NFL Draft. Last year's draft was assembling a stockpile of talent, starting with top pick Andrew Luck. This year, they're adding accessories. That's not to say...

Colts Notebook: Hilton has come a long way in one year

2013-04-25 02:54:03

If not for a certain quarterback in Seattle, T.Y. Hilton might be viewed as the steal of last year's third round. The Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver caught 50 passes for 861 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games as a rookie after lasting to the 92nd...

Virgen's View: Athletes First gives back with charity

2013-03-07 23:34:00

Before Kenan Thompson ended his silly impression of Ray Lewis on Saturday Night Live before Super Bowl 47 the comic said what he would do if the Ravens beat the 49ers. He said he would go to the 50-yard line of the Superdome, kneel down and ascend...

Bears dependence on Marshall exposes flaws

2012-12-13 18:34:00

If the Packers take away Brandon Marshall as effectively as they did in their September matchup, and the Bears stay true to character, there is no chance the Bears will score enough points to win Sunday. That is the reality of their offense. So when...

Colts make it official: Freeney won't be back

2013-02-15 18:03:00

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dwight Freeney and Austin Collie were not expected to be back with the Indianapolis Colts next season. On Friday, the team made it official by issuing a statement saying it would not re-sign Freeney, the Colts' career sacks...

Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled after a catch by Kareem Jackson #25 of the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 30, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Texans 28–16.

2012-12-30 20:10:58

Wide receiver Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts breaks away form defensive back Brandon Flowers #24 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half on December 23, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Indianapolis defeated Kansas City 20–13.

2012-12-23 19:14:14

Cornerback Cary Williams and free safety Ed Reed were susceptible to double-move patterns, with a glaring breakdown against deceptively fast Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker in the first game. Decker's 51-yard touchdown reception caught Williams and Reed flat-footed.

2012-12-16 00:00:00