Topic: Bradshaw Probable Starter

[clovenhoof]

http://fansided.com/2013/06/19/indianapolis-colts-expected-to-start-vick-ballard-behind-ahmad-bradshaw-in-2013/


There was few surprises in the NFL larger than the Indianapolis Colts. When they cut Peyton Manning last summer it looked like they were in for a long haul in terms of getting back to the glory days of being a playoff contender. But thanks to Andrew Luck and a resilient spirit the team showed they had, the Colts went from having the first pick in the draft the year prior to an AFC playoff team.

Among the players who stepped up for the Colts in 2012 was running back Vick Ballard. But despite turning in an amazing season which came out of nowhere, it looks like Ballard will once again be starting his season by taking a backseat to another running back. After the Colts signed free agent Ahmad Bradshaw, Evan Silva is reporting that Ballard is going to be relegated to backup duties once again.

 The signing of Ahmad Bradshaw tells you precisely how GM Ryan Grigson felt about his running back situation: It wasn’t good enough. Vick Ballard is a workmanlike, try-hard runner with backup-caliber talent.

[marshallz13]

This was a really good spot for Bradshaw to land. He's still a starter and he's got Ballard who can help him carry the load and keep each other fresh. Bradshaw is tough and can put up solid numbers again this season.