Indianapolis Colts’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

By Evan Massey

July 16, 2015

Indianapolis Colts’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

Andrew Luck — The Indianapolis Colts are one of the favorites to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 50 this season. Training camp is drawing close, and the Colts have put together a very impressive offseason with the free agency acquisitions that general manager Ryan Grigson was able to make. Which five players are the most irreplaceable on the Colts roster heading into training camp?

The Indianapolis Colts are one of the favorites to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 50 this season. Training camp is drawing close, and the Colts have put together a very impressive offseason with the free agency acquisitions that general manager Ryan Grigson was able to make. Which five players are the most irreplaceable on the Colts roster heading into training camp?

5. Frank Gore, Running Back

Frank Gore

5. Frank Gore, Running Back

Frank Gore — Newly signed running back Frank Gore was brought in to fix all of the issues that the Colts have had with their running game. Taking pressure off of Andrew Luck by establishing a legitimate ground game was one of the main goals of this past offseason, and they were able to get that done. Gore will be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Indianapolis offense, and he will put up extremely valuable numbers.

Newly signed running back Frank Gore was brought in to fix all of the issues that the Colts have had with their running game. Taking pressure off of Andrew Luck by establishing a legitimate ground game was one of the main goals of this past offseason, and they were able to get that done. Gore will be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Indianapolis offense, and he will put up extremely valuable numbers.

4. T.Y. Hilton, Wide Receiver

T.Y. Hilton

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4. T.Y. Hilton, Wide Receiver

T.Y. Hilton — T.Y. Hilton has to be included on this list, as he is one of the most dynamic receivers in all of the NFL. He has developed an impressive chemistry with Andrew Luck and is poised to put up huge numbers once again during the 2015 season. Without him on the field, the passing game wouldn't have had any chance to be No. 1 in the league last year.

T.Y. Hilton has to be included on this list, as he is one of the most dynamic receivers in all of the NFL. He has developed an impressive chemistry with Andrew Luck and is poised to put up huge numbers once again during the 2015 season. Without him on the field, the passing game wouldn't have had any chance to be No. 1 in the league last year.

3. Robert Mathis, Linebacker

Robert Mathis

3. Robert Mathis, Linebacker

Robert Mathis — The "linebacker" term doesn't really apply to Robert Mathis, as he is a pure pass rusher for the Indianapolis Colts. It was obvious that they couldn't replace him last season when he went down with a torn Achilles. Hopefully he will be back to 100 percent this season and will be able to get back to the level he was at during the 2013 season when he racked up an impressive 19.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles.

The "linebacker" term doesn't really apply to Robert Mathis, as he is a pure pass rusher for the Indianapolis Colts. It was obvious that they couldn't replace him last season when he went down with a torn Achilles. Hopefully he will be back to 100 percent this season and will be able to get back to the level he was at during the 2013 season when he racked up an impressive 19.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles.

2. Vontae Davis, Cornerback

Vontae Davis

2. Vontae Davis, Cornerback

Vontae Davis — Vontae Davis stepped up in a big way for the Indianapolis Colts' defense last season and was one of the NFL's best cornerbacks. He ended up with four interceptions and 19 defensed passes. Indianapolis would be in major trouble without him leading their secondary, and they are going to be depending on Davis in a big way once again this coming season.

Vontae Davis stepped up in a big way for the Indianapolis Colts' defense last season and was one of the NFL's best cornerbacks. He ended up with four interceptions and 19 defensed passes. Indianapolis would be in major trouble without him leading their secondary, and they are going to be depending on Davis in a big way once again this coming season.

1. Andrew Luck, Quarterback

Andrew Luck

1. Andrew Luck, Quarterback

Andrew Luck — Obviously, the No. 1 spot on this list has to go to budding superstar quarterback Andrew Luck. He has taken a leap forward each and every season that he has played, and he led the Colts to having the league's best passing offense last season. Luck is the franchise player, and everything has been built around him for the upcoming season.

Obviously, the No. 1 spot on this list has to go to budding superstar quarterback Andrew Luck. He has taken a leap forward each and every season that he has played, and he led the Colts to having the league's best passing offense last season. Luck is the franchise player, and everything has been built around him for the upcoming season.

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